Sneak Attack

 

So I've been seeing photos of these camo Valentino sneakers here and there on Instagram and I have to admit I was jealous of the fact that it seemed they were only made for guys. So you can just imagine my surprise when I realized there's a version for girls too! Eeeep!

Valentino camouflage sneakers, $795

I first learned about the camouflage collection a month ago, when my friend Naomi bought this shoulder bag in Hong Kong...

It is love. I thought they only made camo bags for us girls, no sneakers. But anyhoo at this time, I can live without a new bag. I really don't see myself buying a new bag this year or any time soon. Although this tote admittedly, is quite a charmer.

But the camo sneakers? O.M.G.

Ano camo? Shopping ban? Did I ever say such a thing?

googoo&gaga Animals&Stripes

When I saw a sneak peek of googoo&gaga's latest collection for this season, I just couldn't help but squeal at the cuteness! It's like Christopher Kane gets a huge does of cute with the fluffiest animals thrown into the mix, and then set against eye popping summer stripes.

The inspiration? Well, according to Audrey, AJ has always wanted to do a collection inspired by some of his favorite animals, so he set photos against a backdrop of delicious candy-colored, almost-neon, stripes. Stripes of course, will always be a summer trend staple, forever reminding us of the sun and the sea. 

The collection is called, Animals & Stripes.

And I think, I want the shirt versions for myself too! Eeeep! Too cute!

 

Googoo & Gaga's Animals & Stripes Collection launches this weekend at Expo Mom at The Rockwell Tent. See you there!

Summer at Catalogue63

Have you checked out Catalogue63 lately? Catalogue63.com’s in-house brand And Apparel recently launched its Summer 2012 Collection featuring dresses, tops and bottoms that are easy and ultra-flattering, and tropical weather appropriate - be it rain or shine.

All easy, breezy pieces that you can wear alone when the sun is at its peak, or worn under your favorite jacket or rain coat.

To see the complete collection, please visit www.catalogue63.com or like Catalogue 63 Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/catalogue63.

Havaianas Says, Summer is a State of Mind

Since my SIL Les tells me they're expecting a snowstorm in NYC this week, here's a video for you folks living in the cooler climes! Well, this is handy dandy too for us peeps living in the tropics, because flip flops happen to be a year round staple. And hey, wouldn't you want to know what's new from Havaianas this year?

Ooooh ooohh! Did you see this (1:20 in the video)?

I just bought Berry a pair three weeks ago! Love this nautical little thing! When Berry lost half a pair of Havaianas some months back, I thought I was done buying fancy flipflops for her. Not until her feet can really hold on to her slippers, I said. But while browsing at All Flip Flops on Bonifacio High Street, I saw these and couldn't resist!

Now, back to you guys who are freezing your asses off. I know it is hard to get into a summer state of mind. But all the more reason to get into that mood I think! Just turn on the heater at home, put on some island music, wear shorts & a Hawaiian shirt or wrap yourself with a pareo, and mix yourself a pina colada (although personally, I prefer a mojito). Et voila, summer is at it's peak in your living room while gusty winds and freezing temperatures are raging outside!

Well, if it's any consolation, I am missing all the layering you are finding to be a chore now. I want to wear my boots, my leather jacket (heck even my goose down puffer jacket) and bust out my collection of scarves. I want to feel the cool crisp chill in the air, and the burst of warm air and joyful anticipation of what's waiting for me, as I step into A.P.C., Bird, Jumelle, Curve, Isabel Marant, Mick Margo,  J. Crew, Madewell, Bergdorfs or Barneys (I  just had to do a run through of my fave Manhattan/Brooklyn haunts, sob!). 

Strange that it feels absurd to turn the A/C on just to wear a thick coat at home. Guess that's why there is no such thing as a "winter state of mind".