Temple St. Clair 18K Blue Moonstone and Tanzanite Cluster Ring $10,500
Temple St. Clair 18K Diamond Foglia Drop Earrings $3,250
Temple St. Clair 18K Pavé Serpent Pendant with Blue Sapphires $3,900
…and not a moment too soon, since you’re reading those price tags correctly. (Obvy, these are not the collaboration pics, but a sampling from the actual Temple St. Clair collection.) How else would we be able to partake in the luxurious indulgence that is Temple St. Clair? Thanks (again) Target!
Although not at liberty to share them (yet), I’ve seen the photos of the collaboration firsthand and you will not be disappointed – especially since there isn’t a single item priced over fifty bucks. These limited edition pieces are set to launch nationwide, both in stores and online, on August 29th and will be available through December 26th – unless of course it sells out first. If so? You’re on your own.
Alice + Olivia For Payless 'Hampton' Studded Clogs $39.99
I’m sensing a theme in my Bargains Of The Week…linen…studs…cheap…whatev. Love these, and what you can’t see? The sole is pink! It’s like the Payless version of Louboutins. Okay that’s a reach, but you have to admit that they’re pretty stupid cute…
Way back in the early days of my career, there was the dreaded ‘music video.’ I say dreaded since in the world of styling, the music video is the bottom of the food chain; a humble beginning that includes low wages, little recognition, no over time and looooooong hours. I can personally recall two 22 hour shoot days IN. A. ROW. Don’t even get me started on union rules and turnaround time (the time between your wrap one day and the next day’s call – supposed to be 10 hours. I laugh.)
That being a distant albeit somewhat fond memory, I’m digging this little film and video combo by Gia Coppola. Reminiscent of the Go-Go’s, I especially love the look and styling of the black and white images at the beginning, inspired by old footage of The Beatles in their hotel room…check it!
This is so freaking goodand totally my thing, fully evocative of the infamous Marianne Faithfull and the ultimate muse, Patti Boyd. While it remains to be seen if it’s as good up close, wouldn’t it be dreamy to score a semi-decent suit for under a hundred bucks? I’ve come to the conclusion that the black suit is the new LBD (for now), since I’m done with seeing a room full of tired looking ones at every event. A black suit is invaluable not just on it’s own, but as separates, and depending upon what accessories, blouse (or not) and shoes you choose, can be casual-chic to super dressy.
Most other pieces in the collection left me feeling luke-warm, but there were a couple of cute ones; I’m especially partial to this Floral Print Brocade Tie Dress for its nod to my very favorite fabric (I was married in white and silver brocade pants and matching top, made out of fabric from my mother’s late-60′s wedding gown) in a retro-chic print and modern cut that is classic Posen. The Blue Snap Tape Dress is cute, but looks tough to wear as if it could potentially be a weird cut or ill-fitting. I also dig the Red Moto Leather Jacket – steep for a collab piece at two-hundred bucks, but it makes me grateful that I kept the buttery soft, fire-engine red, North Beach Leather one from the ’80′s. That’s right. I said North Beach Leather…recognize her?(Zac Posen for Target will be available both in-store and on line April 25th-May 30th.)
P.S. I’m also strangely into the *choke*Merona shoes that they used to style the collection. I could also just be tired.
Cynthia Vincent for Target Cotton Wedge Sandal $29.99 (Photo courtesy of Target via Nitrolicious.com)
It doesn’t get better than Cynthia Vincent for thirty bucks, and I can’t wait for these vibrant tribal wedges to hit the shelves so I can check them out ‘in real life.’ The goods arrive both in stores and online beginning April 18th, and are available (if they don’t sell out) through June 20th. Although this shoe is part of a larger collection, this is the only one that I’m really digging. The rest of them look kind of vinyl-y to me, but who knows – you might love them!
Clothing and accessories inspired by a Disney movie? I was skeptical, even though I loved “Alice in Wonderland” as a child and love that Tim Burton made an updated movie version, because you never know what rabbit hole designers will fall into when creating pieces based on a film. But after seeing some of the Alice in Wonderland Disney Couture items at the W Hollywood hotel’s party last week, I was pleasantly surprised — impressed, even.
When I saw this statement necklace by Tom Binns, I wanted to rip it off the mannequin and wear it right then and there. Who could resist these red candy-like hearts, safety pins and crystal chains? It’s cute and edgy at the same time. I want, want, want! Too bad it costs more than $1,000…
Tom Binns ‘All Heart’ Necklace
There’s more: a broken tea cup necklace inspired by the Mad Hatter tea party and a chain-and-charm necklace featuring all kinds of images from the movie.
Tom Binns ‘Smashing Time’ Necklace
(There’s a simpler version of the Charmed Adventure necklace available from Bloomingdale’s for $175.) See more Tom Binns Alice in Wonderland jewelry on Luxist.
Tom Binns ‘Charmed Adventure’ Necklace
I also really liked the Charlotte Tarantola cardigans inspired by the film. Once again, the cute-yet-edgy look is prevalent with ruffles on the placket, a Tarantola signature. The black-and-white lace printed cardigan was my favorite.
Charlotte Tarantola Black & White Lace Print Cardigan
And check out the lobby of the W Hollywood. It’s very open and modern, though I question the use of British terms such as “lifts” for elevators and “WC” (i.e. “water closets”) for restrooms. I bet the hotel will change that WC to restrooms soon enough. Anyway, a walk through the hotel’s Delphine restaurant yielded a modern take on art deco decor that I liked a lot. Too bad they were full (supposedly, with reservations, despite having many empty tables) and couldn’t seat us. Maybe another time.
The Lobby at The W Hollywood
Maya Meinert is the editor of ShopEatSleep.com. She covers retail, dining and hospitality in Los Angeles, as well as contributing her own personal picks. She was most recently the Marketplace reporter at The Los Angeles Business Journal, and has contributed to The Los Angeles Daily Journal, Santa Monica Daily Press, Los Angeles magazine and Giant Robot magazine. Maya can be contacted at shopeatsleepblog@gmail.com.
Rodarte for Target Kimono Floral Print Hooded Raincoat $39.99
Unless I float away first, I’ll be picking one of these up this afternoon. Yes, I do not own a raincoat. This actually caught my eye on my first in-store run through, to which I wisely thought, “What do I need a raincoat for?” and passed it by. Again, although noted as a ‘Junior’ item, it is generously cut and of course much cuter in person. Targ certainly is giving me a run for my money in the photo department though…
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