Top 5 Whimsical Accents: Bags Just Want to Have Fun
They don’t have to make sense (Butterflies! Feathers! Fruit stickers! Rocket ships!). Actually, the more irreverent the embellishment, the better. Here are my favorite of-the-moment bags that just want to have a good time and aren’t afraid to say so.
Dolce & Gabbana Lemon-Embroidered & Jewel-Embellished Lunch Box and Miss Dolce Raffia Box Shoulder Bag: Living La Dolce Vita
These Dolce & Gabbana box bags are so insanely cute for spring, I already can’t get enough of them. This is the side of Domenico and Stefano I enjoy: when they blend their deeply rooted Italian pride with dreamy whimsy and a bit of humor.
Top Chunky Heels: A Weighty Issue
Those with weak ankles, rejoice! And pretty much all of us can enjoy a break from sky-high stilettos. Because it’s all about the chunky heel right now. When working a heel with some heft, it’s important the shoe have some feminine details. Otherwise, the look gets trashy way too quickly.
Everything’s Coming Up Roses: Spring Floral Bags You Must Have
Here’s a trend I can fully commit to! I love print and while I usually don’t like wallpaper florals, what appeals is all about timing. And right now this look just feels right. Speaking of timing, spring is the annual age of newness, so consider opting for something that’s out of your comfort zone…
Snob or Slob? Dolce & Gabbana Printed PVC Tote: Sicilian Slice
You know when you’re going on a trip, and your friend says, “Pick me up a souvenir”? Well, here is the Italian souvenir to trump all others. Coming in at just about $2,800, this is one serious piece of silly, fanciful kitsch. Is it cute? Of course? Worth a smile? For sure. Guaranteed to spur at least a couple conversations each time you to take it for an outing? No doubt about it. But you also need to be a deeply dedicated fan of Stefano and Domenico, as well as an enthusiast of the region of Sicily in order to justify such a purchase.
Top 5 Cut-Up Catches: Perforated to Perfection
This is the precisely right time of year to usher in perforation. A strategic sprinkling of holes and cutouts gives you a sense of the lighter season, without plunging all the way into spring. Some of these are classic and some are more novel, but they have one thing in common (besides their airiness): they’re fresh all the same.