Latest Obsession: Katie Holmes Rehearsals

As she headed to rehearsals for her latest Broadway play All My Sons by Arthur Miller, Katie Holmes was under the watchful eye of many fashion critics. Many Anti-Scientologists ripped into her about her dress sense, way of life and style transformation.

I'm probably in the minority here, but i absolutely adored everything Katie Holmes wore as she headed in and out of the theatre doors to a paparazzi choca-block. Her distressed baggy jeans by PRPS Jeans with a starting price of $300, were ridiculed because they brought back the 80's peg-leg look.

I prefer Katie smartened up in her high-waisted, wide leg, J-Brand jeans with a casual t-shirt, cardigan and sky-high heels or skinny jeans with a well fitted blazer and metallic coated ballet flats.

Although her looks were kept simple, her handbags were top notch. The first photo shows Katie Holmes carrying around a Chloe Python Paratay bag which has also been seen on Mary-Kate Olsen. She has also been seen toting around a tan YSL Muse 2 bag, Hermes Kelly bag and Giorgio Armani oversized crocodile tote.

She has also been seen numerous times wearing the a crazy amount of high end sunglasses. She has been seen in Michael Kors 526 Crocodile sunglasses in dark navy (4th picture), also seen on Angelina Jolie, Jessica Alba and Jennifer Garner. Other sunglasses seen on Katie include Oliver Peoples Sofiane round sunglasses in Red Passion (3rd picture) and a few buckle temple classics by Roger Vivier (1st & 5th pic).

You may not agree, but all in all, she was understated and fabulous.

Victoria & David Flash their Excess!

Victoria Beckham flashed her money during her son's soccer game this week. She dressed to the nine and halves in a Prada print dress, classic Orange Hermes Birkin bag, DvB sunglasses and Jimmy Choo high heel sandals.
Her outfit gave me instant deja-vu to late 2007, when Victoria wore the exact same outfit as she headed out of Heathrow Airport with her Spice Girl pal Melanie Brown. She didn't even miss it up a little.

While Victoria was flashing her designer goods in one direction, David Beckham showed off his $600,000 Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead coupe, as he picked his children up from school. He was also escorted by two security vehicle. If this is not screaming for attention, i don't know what is. Over the top? I think so...

Balenciaga BABY!

Balenciaga's Spring/Summer 2007 runway collection gave us a sneak peak as to the future of the Paris fashion houses eyewear collection. Once Balenciaga's robotic crew of models marched their way off the catwalk, not many celebs took note of the house's sunglass launch.
However the eternally chic women of Paris embraced the new collection with open eyes. The collection features a mix of sporty, futuristic and old school vintage styles. The eternally chic French Vogue Editor, Carine Roitfeld, feel in love with one particular Balenciaga pair- the BALENCIAGA BAL 0003/N/S.
The BALENCIAGA BAL 0003/N/S model features huge round saucer-style lenses with two-tone frames. The pair took over at Paris & Milan Fashion week and has since be featured on many celebrities including Eva Longoria, Jennifer Lopez, Anne Hathaway, Elisha Cuthbert, Kate Walsh and Rachel Zoe.
This pair is definitely big and beautiful. If you love vintage glamorous style sunglasses, you can purchase an authentic pair of these sunglasses on Otticanet for $265.

Mary-Kate: Vintage Dresses & Lennon-esque sunglasses

With a winter of black on black, Mary-Kate Olsen is starting to venture out in beautifully coloured summer dresses. At the after-party for her new movie, The Wackness, held at The Gramercy Hotel in New York City, Olsen wore a vintage Pucci number toughened up with wrap around bracelets and cocktail rings.

However, at the Late Show with David Letterman, Olsen opted for her signature black look teaming a vintage Halston kaftan with a studded belt and Christian Louboutin pumps whilst keeping accessories to a minimum.

One accessory which i am in love with are the Paul Smith ps 419 sunglasses Mary-Kate chose to wear as she entered the Late Show studio. She is really bringing back the round sunglasses trend which can be worn by men and women.

Small round John Lennon-esque sunglasses are being advocated by the likes of Chanel, Karen Walker, Persol, Pollini, Linda Farrow and Balenciaga are sure to become the sunglasses trend in the next few years.

The Olsen Twins are always at the forefront of new sunglass trends, but Mary-Kate is not a stranger to quirky round shades. At the 2006 Fashion Shows, Mary-Kate drew a lot of attention for her purposely obnoxious vintage Chanel sunglasses. It's about time a different style came into the forefront.

Ashley Olsen Up or Down!

While some may think that the Olsen's have appalling taste with many referring to them as trolls and bag ladies, but if your one of them...then this blog ain't for you!! If the Olsens are dressed up or down, I'm still mesmerized by their ability to pull of the simplest outfit with such style.
As a big fan of the Olsen twins style, this outfit was no exception. Ashley Olsen was seen in Greenwich Village last week wearing an outfit that was both sophisticated and very sexy. Ashley wore a sheer grey top, Chloe sunglasses and strappy heels teamed an oversized blazer that ended at the same spot where her skirt ended. Mini skirt that is.
This week Ashley Olsen was seen shopping wearing a simple grey button down cardigan, indigo skinny jeans, an oversized bag and a pair of converse style sneakers. Very dressed down and very appropriate for a busy day of more than just window shopping. She kept it slick with a pulled back bun and a chic pair of Chloe sunglasses which she also wore in Greenwich. The model number is Chloe CL 2145 and they're fast becoming my favourite must-have pair.

These can be purchased on Otticanet if you have a spare $300 to spend on sunglasses.

Cruise by Karl

Checking in & out of hotel rooms, jumping on private jets and nursing a two-year-old are bound to leave bags under those glamorous eyes. Hollywood's leading couple, Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes shielded themselves in style throughout their adventures this week.



While Katie Holmes donned classic Roger Vivier Buckle sunglasses, in both black and gradient brown, Tom Cruise led in the fashion stakes, shielding himself in a yet-to-be-realised pair of Karl Lagerfeld KL610S aviators.

Karl Lagerfeld the designer behind Fendi & Chanel is re-launching his eyewear collection alongside Marchon Eyewear and is bound to have a fair few famous fans.

Rosemount Australian Fashion Week: Kirrily Johnston

Kirrily Johnston was a designer brand that seemed to be moving away from the much favoured new rave & 80's styles that were ever so present on Australian catwalks for the last few seasons.

This season, it seemed Kirrily Johnston washed off all that fluro for an almost Calvin Klein clean palette. Stark white sheets draped over grey Prada-esque thigh high socks. The palettes remained simple with whites, greys and black, which for Australian fashion is unusual, as summer is the embodiment of colour for most of the world, particularly Australians.

Neverthless, a lot of the Kirrily pieces were wearable, such as the fuschia party dress which is sure to sell well. Although the theme started off as with a wonderfully African Nomadic vibe, but then faded away into a confusing mix of disco, 80s and Miami beach life. It's as if she was trying mold a new image whilst still holding onto past expectations, that would cater for all.
Either way, the brands new image hinted at the style of Fashion Designer, Victoria Gazinskaya. The looks she wore throughout the Spring Summer 08 Fashion Shows, particularly that at the Nina Ricci Show, has an uncanny resemblance to the looks sported at the Kirrily Johnston. Gazinskaya an unpronounced muse perhaps?

Rosemount Australia Fashion Week: Zimmerman Runway

As some of you may know, Rosemount Australian Fashion Week has landed once again. As per usual nothing has really got me my heart racing. A lot of designers so far have stuck to the familiar and brought with them lashings of street style as opposed to high style.

I expected nothing more nor nothing less from the Spring/Summer 2008 Zimmerman Collection. It was all about Bikinis, bikinis bikinis. Although Zimmerman apparently make great bikinis, i think it is necessary for a designer to showcase pieces with a bit more substance in order to have the privilege of showcasing their collections on a runway.

However, Zimmerman did come up with little paisley dresses perfect for Australian summer days thus satisfying the desires of their beach bum Paris Hilton wannabes, whilst the beautifully designed wide leg pant brought a more mature city feel to the collection and in the process catering for a wider audience.

When the Sweater & the mini met...

In Australia, it's that awkward time of year. Autumn. No matter how long i stand outside or check the weather broadcasts, i never seem to get it right. The day starts off dark, rainy & windy so i wear a pair of jeans, jacket and a scarf, but by the end of the day the heats got me panting for dear life.
Nevertheless, this look that was sported by a attendee at the Ralph Lauren Fall 2008 Fashion Show, seems like a perfect fit for those in between days. The thick woollen jumper paired with an even thicker scarf plays with the delicate proportions of the mini, which remains sexy in a subtle manner. The look can be worn during the day by simply pairing with flats or keep it all vamped up like models strutting down the Richard Chai Runway with fabulous pair of high heeled ankle boots.

Designer Bags Now & Forever

Paying $2000+ for a single handbag may be inexcusable to some, considering perfectly fine disposable high street options are available. Yet, those who invest in at least one great quality handbag seem to have a sudden glimmer of glee, when 10 years down the track they realise the rent money they spent buying a frivolous material items, ain't so frivolous now.

At the Fall 2008/2009 Fashion Shows, fashionistas dugout their classic favourites with Chanel's gaining the most attention.
Although Victoria Beckham is not one to miss a mass trend, she has surpassed trendy "it bags" for timeless classics...can anyone say "Hermes"?? VB's got a eye for selecting dateless handbags from the Birkin to her new vintage Chanel and back to her current favourite Giambattista Valli bag.
Whether it be the Fendi Baguette, Louis Vuitton Speedy, Chanel 2.55 or the untouchable Hermes Birkin a classic bag will keep in style even when your daughters have daughters.

Beyonce- Chanel Pimpette of the Week

This is the exact reason why my mother tells me not to wear a truck-load of make-up on a regular basis.

When people get so used to seeing you with your hair-did and your make-up perfected layer upon layer, it's rather bizarre to see you remotely natural, as these pictures of Beyonce in New York demonstrate. Its as if i'm looking at a completely different person.

Although she personally looks like she is trying to hard in this get up, she has chosen a few good pieces. Beyonce wears:

• Cropped leather biker jacket
• Chanel fingerless long leather gloves
• Chanel leather and patent handbag
• Chanel vintage style wayfarer sunglasses. This pair comes in numerous colours as well as reading glasses, as modelled by Christy Turlington in the latest Chanel eyewear campaign.

I also don't understand why Beyonce can't just wear a simple t-shirt, jeans, heels and rock some cool sunglasses during the day? Is that so hard??? Ok Beyonce, we know you've got money...you just don't need to flash it all the time.

I personally like this pair of 60's inspired Chanel sunglasses for myself...very Nicole Richie-esque isn't it?

Flaring up are we??

Ahhhh it's so freshing to see celebrities embrace the comeback of the 70's flare and bootcut jeans. Although skinny jeans are pretty much her to stay-there is an undeniable feminine quality about flares.

It's re-emergence was seen on international catwalks last year by designers such as Balmain. Thus this season saw an influx of designers pressing for the style to be included in their new collections, and trust fashion icons such as Victoria Beckham and Nicole Richie to make flaring up look so good.

Pint sized Nicole Richie teamed her faded flares with a loose white tee, wavy hair, oversized vintage style sunglasses and one of her beloved Balenciaga Motorcyle bag. She kept it casual and OOHH so cool.
Still looking ever so posh and polished, Victoria Beckham wore her flares from London to L.A. She wore her own line of DvB jeans and sunglasses and pulled the look together with a rip back sweater, Giorgio Armani oversized tote and nude Louboutin heels.
Then later on she was seen emerging out of a studio in blotch print flares again. Victoria wore them with a beige Marc Jacobs cashmere sweater, Louboutin heels and DvB aviators. She also toted around a lovely oversized Miu Miu patchwork bag on her tiny little arm.

This bag was featured in the Miu Miu campaigns featuring Kirsten Dunst.

If these hot mammas can't make you get back into your flares, then you must be blind.

Would you pay $13,000+ for Boots?

New York Times Magazine recently showcased these Hermes Jumping Boots, with crocodile trim as one of the white hot accessories for Spring.

Unlike Hermes bags which have reached icon status and timeless style, these flat equestrian style boots have along way to come.

Nevertheless, the fact that they are Hermes suggests incomparable quality, use of rare materials and attention to detail, but are a pair of boots worth over ten grand? Surely a pair of Gucci or YSL boots for around $4000 will do the job in the same fine manner?

If you do purchase these Jumping boots, you would certainly have to get A LOT of wear out of them!!

Popstar, Model, Actress...Designer?

Britney Spears seemed to be happy and relaxed lately, as she visited designer Christian Audigier's office early this week.

Christian Audigier is the designer for many brands including Paco Chicano, SMET and Ed Hardy. Britney was there to sample his new Spring collection and take home a few freebies including Ed Hardy T-shirt and sunglasses seen in the picture.

Britney Spears has apparently also voiced interest in designing a line with Christian Audigier, and judging by her performance on How I Met Your Mother, she may have a lot of bottled up talent. This is a book you shouldn't necessarily judge by it's cover.

I don't know whether it's the counseling, or daddy's tough love that's putting a smile on her face, but whatever it is, i hope it's long term.

Posh & Broke love Chanel sunnies- Part 4

Reena Hammer the girlfriend of Jonathan Rhys Meyers has been spotted shading her eyes in the quirky new Chanel 5120 sunglasses.

The same Chanel model was seen on Ashley Olsen at the Chanel 2008-2009 show as well as throughout her stay in Paris. Reena however, has gone for the two-toned frame, which is a unique twist.

Victoria Beckham makes Losing Glamorous

Victoria Beckham would have to be one of the most glamorous Footballer's Wives, in the history of the sport. Victoria Beckham sat VIP, as she watched her man, David Beckham play his 100th cap for England.

She wore a sophisticated Antonio Berardi calf length printed dress in grey and black teamed with a black fur bolero. She accessorised with Louboutin pumps and a Hermes Birkin Bag-both in shades of purple.

Although England lost, the family showed their support by watching the game at Stade de France, followed by dinner at Baccarat Restaurant in Paris, France.

I'm Loving...

Katie Bosworth's outfit choices of late. She wore an all black ensemble to the late show with David Letterman including a Chloe dress, a twenty8twelve blazer, printed tights and Louboutin heels.
The same week she stepped out in a gorgeous artsy Dolce and Gabanna dress, lathered in gorgeous florals on a black slate.
Thandie Newtown is a girl born to be stylish. Loving the slick sweater dress with stripped bow tie and bow-accented Mary-Jane heels.
Balenciaga bags are still a favourite of mine including the Balenciaga Giant studded bag which has been seen on the likes of the Parisian fashion set, Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens and friends.

West Of Kanye

Kayne's girl, Alexis Phifer, demonstrates to all that beads don't mean boho, as she donned layers of fluro necklaces at the Paris Fall 2008-2009 shows!

It Must Be Love

Party of Five and Ghost Whisperer star, Jennifer Love Hewitt, is certainly in love with her new Prada Fantasy Fairy bag. She's even got herself a wallet to match!

Miss Hewitt has been seen toting around the bag nonstop ever since it reached her possession, and who could blame her?

The gorgeous eclectic designs which still feature on the Prada Website, have caught the eye of many including quirky actress Tilda Swinton. And if counterfeit website are anything to go by, this bag is certain to become a hit!

Posh & Broke love Chanel sunnies - Part 3

"Round, Round, Baby, Round Round"...was what Ashley Olsen had in mind, when she donned the 2008 Chanel 5120 sunglasses in Paris this month.

These sunglasses feature rounded gradient lens, similar to the Chanel 5018 sunglasses, except this model is alot more wearable for everyday (and alot more flattering).
They come in a wide range of colours including tortoise, black, red, honey, white and blue grey.

You can purchase them online at Sunglasses Italy for $317.