Cute Collabo: Jil Sander and Damiani Jewlery

Jil Sander has teamed up with jewelry house Damiani to give a nod to the punk rock generation, think safety pins as earrings, but adorned with gold and stones (aquamarine, onyx, smoky quartz, citrine), Tahitian pearls/diamonds to create a punk, edgy, and all the while feminine ear spear I mean earring. These lovely pieces added a bit of glam when paired with Jil Sander Spring 09 black/white minimalist collection. Each pair has had me mesmerized for months and mesmerized I shall stay because they retail between $4,500-$10,000. I know it’s wrong to say, but I’m hoping some designer in the $40-$100 dollar price range a gets “inspired” by the two design houses and creates similar pieces for the masses!

photo cred: Marcio Maderia/Jil Sander

Date to Wear: Wild Child Headpiece

Are you a wild child? I guess that’s the question implied by Gold Saturn’s Wild Child Headpiece. I’m not really sure how/when I would wear this but, I’m drawn to this little accessory yet at the same time frightened to actually wear it. What I do love is that I can finally get my hands on a piece of runway fashion. The Wild Child headpiece was definitely inspired by the Spring 09 Diane von Furstenberg. However the headpieces seen on the likes of rising supermodel Chanel Iman aren’t sold anywhere that is until Gold Saturn. By the way these aren’t runway prices 25 dollars for perfectly placed faux flowers on ribbon with an elastic band backing. Are you wild enough to wear it? Happy Shopping!

By the way use discount code 'iheartgoldsaturn' for 20% off your order!

photo cred: Gold Saturn

Event Alert: InStyle & Mango VIP Shopping

"Cruz" on into the San Francisco Center MANGO store ( 865 Market Street) on March 7th between 12pm-7pm to get 30% off the Spring collection. Happy Shopping!

Shoe Find of the Week: 80%20 Georgie Shoe

I told you I would give you another sneak peek form 80%20’s Spring 09 collection. If you thought the Sadie Wedge was cute well you’re going to love the Georgie shoe. Think part bootie, part sandal which equals the best of both worlds. The Georgie as well as every other shoe in the Spring 09 collection comes in wonderful colors which includes coral, purple as well as black and crème in leather. This conversation starting shoe will look great with jeans/ skirts/ dresses. This shoe won’t be available until late February, which is basically next week…I’ll keep you posted. HAPPY SHOPPING!

photo cred: 80%20

Shoe find of the Week: 80%20 Sadie Wedge

Spring is in the air, even if it’s supposed to rain this weekend! Nothing says Spring like a corked wedge shoe; however one of my favorite shoe designers 80%20 has done an update yet retro twist on a classic! The wonderful “Sadie” wedge comes in some fun spring colors like coral, yellow, seafoam, eggplant and of course my favorite Navy which I plan on wearing with jeans and skirts a like! 80%20 describes the shoe as "MILF shoe, hot mom in the 70s inspired: which of course makes me laugh, and makes me want them even more. I’m no MILF (heck I’m not even a mom yet), but I plan on wearing them anyway. I guess you should try them out too so throw out those old ked and those preppy top siders and slip your foot into the “Sadie Cork Wedge” you just have to wait until the end of February they are available yet!



P.S. The sneak peak for these or the rest of the Spring 09 aren’t even on the 80%20 site yet, I’ll post another one of my favorite shoes next week!

photo cred: 80%20

Beauty Find of the Week: Shu Uemura Spring 09 Mirage Collection

Shu Uemura, is moving along into Spring 09 just like fashion is, so say good by to heavy coats and matte lipstick. The biannual collection is called Mirage, and no not it’s not overly glitzy or fake looking like some Vegas hotel, but it's filled with soft palettes that creates an ethereal glow. The line consist of : shadow palettes in utopia(delicate mixture of fresh, alluring colors wavers in the light) and fantasia (mellow harmony of color enchants the eyes); Drawing Pencil in 14 me light (limited edition Light blue with a hint of metallic nuance), 15 me lilac (limited edition Uplifting lilac with a hint of metallic nuance), and 04 me pink (Glimmering highlighting shade to attract the light) ; Silhouette Defining Colors in orange phase (coloration translucent brown vivid orange), misty glow(highlight ivory pale pink); Rouge Unlimited in PK 347 ( pink) , BG 934 ( Nude) , BR768 (Brown); and finally my favorite Lip Duo tint & Gloss in rouge ( matte/intense pink) and , gloss (translucent/ pale pink). All products can be found at http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/ and for you Bay area ladies you can pick yours up at the S.F. Shu Uemura boutique, 1971 Fillmore St., 415-395-0953?

Advitorial: Matthew Williamson

After graduating from London's Central Saint Martins and completing a freelance role at Marni, British designer Matthew Williamson launched his label in 1997 and swiftly garnered a loyal following for his vivacious prints, colorful creations, intricate embellishment and deluxe boho spirit. Spring '09's hits include bead-sprayed smock dresses, kaleidoscopic printed maxi dresses and tailored jacquard mini skirts.





Matthew Williamson at NET-A-PORTER.COM