It’s 1 advance as well as 2 actions back again with regard to Versace’s purses

In the last couple of months, I’ve attempted to become positive regarding Versace and it is totes. I’ve already been the long-time skeptic from the brand’s add-ons whilst nevertheless as being a large enthusiast from the brand’s clothes, each ready-to-wear as well as atelier, as well as it’s appeared sometimes how the totes had been just a few actions from exactly where they must be. We had been optimistic.

Because occurs so frequently within existence, although, my personal expectations happen to be summarily dashed through the Versace Leather-based Make Tote. This is actually the type of point you’d discover within the absolute depths associated with London Hilton’s wardrobe circa 2001, as well as everyone knows that’s not really a enhance within actually the actual slightest feeling.


Foiled leather-based is definitely an extremely hard turn to accomplish – this more often than not appears unattractive as well as inexpensive, that’s simply the character from the animal. Which impact is actually increased through the green colour selected with this tote, filled with coordinating extra-large green string manage. 1 manage wasn’t sufficient, although; absolutely no, the actual creative designers additionally additional inside a weaved leather-based manage within the exact same green foiled leather-based, that one way too cumbersome for that (fortunately) small percentage from the tote.

2011 Lookbook-O’Neill Holiday 2011

Yesterday I stopped by Hotel on Rivington for the O’Neill Holiday and Fall 2011 press preview. O’Neill has young and cute sportswear, footwear and also headphones, surf and snowboarding products. I’ve honestly never paid much attention to the brand except for when I wrote about the Philips | O’Neill Premium Headphones but I’m glad I stopped by the press preview because there are some really cute stuff. For the holiday 2011, the collection is free spirited with a nod to natures’ elements: Earth, Wind and Fire. Native looks inspired by “rustic beauty and weathered artifacts.” I particularly like the loose fitted sweatshirt and fleece tops, maxi dresses/skirts and rompers. Stay tuned for the Fall 2011 lookbook…