Happy New Year!!!

I sat down to write a little retrospective of 2010, but I won't bother... other than to say that 2010 was a very good year for me and there is a lot that I'm thankful for. I'm looking forward to this new year with hope and optimism. I wish for you all (as I wish for myself) that your life blossoms to it's full potential, bringing with it the manifestation of all your dreams and aspirations! If there is one bit of advice I could give you, it would be to remind you that your life is yours and you, only you, form it. Have a blessed and happy 2011!!

The Heels have It....

Oh yes... Say it with me now: Ooooooh la laaaaaaaa...

Was it as good for you as it was for me? :-)  These lovelies are by Gianmarco Lorenzi and are on sale now at Farfetch.com for € 425!

Carine! Noooo!!!

British Vogue announced today that Carine Roitfeld will be leaving Vogue Paris at the end of January 2011. It isn't completely clear why she's leaving or what she plans do after that time other than that she has decided to "concentrate on personal projects"...

I have to admit that I'm a bit sad about this. Heck, I'm A LOT sad about this. I just can't believe it! Vogue Paris has become synonymous with Carine and now after ten years at the helm she's leaving! Oh God, I'm going to MISS her...

I'm really curious to know what those "personal projects" will be and if any of them have anything to do with Tom Ford's return to women's fashion. I just hope we will be seeing her around. She really is one of my heroes.  

I wonder who is going to replace her... Emmanuelle? Those are tough shoes to fill.

Mystery Solved...

Remember my "Hot Boy" post back in November? Well finally, I can put a name to that handsome face and fabulous style.

His name is Mboko Ndimba Mobutu. He's a stylist and fashion editor for Ghubar magazine and of course, like most fashion folk, he has a blog all of his own: MusicFashionArt. Which is as young, fresh & new as you would expect from someone with his impeccable taste. Definitely worth checking out.

(photo from: Fashion Et Al)

(photo from: Kenya's Style)

My favorite outfit surprisingly is one of the most casual I seen of him.

(photo from: Born)

So effortless and yet so very chic! If you want to know more about him, I also found an interview with him on Fashion Et Al. So check that out as well and keep your eye out for Mboko, he's one to watch!

Most Coveted: The Leopard Clutch

Every time I see a leopard print clutch I still longingly go: "Ooooooh want one!" Here are all the shots I've collected in my various inspiration files... so far.

(images from: Stokholmstreetstyle, The Vogue Diaries & The Fashion Spot)

I like her shoes...

The girl? Jessica Alba

The shoes? Christian Louboutain Pigalle Black Studded Pumps.

Here they are in silver (I couldn't find a photo of them in black... yet)

(photo from: us.christianlouboutin.com)

They're available at christianlouboutin.com for $ 3.545. A steal!

On my radar: Ombre Heels...

Gianmarco Lorenzi Tan Patchwork Boots. Available at Farfetch.com. 

Calfskin leather boots by Chiara Ferragni of The Blonde Salad. 

Available in a gorgeous tan suede as well.

I like her shoes...

The Girl? Don't know...

(photo from: stokholmstreetstyle )

The Shoes? Lanvin Cut Out Leather Pumps Fall 2010 RTW

(photo from: style.com )

(photo from: net-a-porter.com)

Available at Net-A-Porter for €690.

Sudden Craving: Bustiers...

Once again, I'm on the look out. This time for the perfect bustier. I think I'll go for a black.

But more important than the color, is that it's seamless like the one Rihanna's wearing here.

Though this is definitely not the outfit I have in mind. Cut off jeans with long socks and clogs..? Uhmmm...  No.

Putting on the Glitz...

This is why I love Michael Kors.

He can do a watch this "blinged out" without it looking gaudy or tacky. Needless to say, I want one.

(images from: Michael Kors)

This little lovely is called "Allover Glitz" (MK5352). Get it at michaelkors.com. I think it's well worth the investment at $495. What can I say? I like flashy. ;-)