Hot Buy: Round Toe Suede Pumps ($290) by See by Chloe
These suede colorblock pumps feature a rounded toe and a removable, buckled ankle strap. Leather sole.
Here at Mama’s A Rolling Stone, we have just one philosophy when it comes to Valentine’s Day: be your own Valentine. Of course, that may just be an excuse to buy ourselves something special, but really, have we ever needed an excuse? Not so much. In any case, if you also believe in being your own Valentine, we are pleased to report that we have rounded up a slew of fabulous Valentine-inspired pieces for a very special edition of our Gift Guide. So, sit back, check out our must-have picks, and make sure you stay true to the core beliefs of being your own Valentine: love yourself, cherish yourself, and buy yourself something nice.
On Monday, Reese Witherspoon hit the red carpet for the premiere of her new movie, This Means War, in London, England. Reese wore a shimmering green Louis Vuitton dress, which she paired with simple Christian Louboutin heels. We like her glam ensemble. What do you think of Reese’s latest red carpet look?
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If you are still wondering what to buy yourself for Valentine’s Day, perhaps a pair of sunglasses is in order. For the second year in a row, Vogue Eyewear has created a capsule collection of Valentine’s Day-inspired sunglasses, which is this year dubbed the “Love Vogue” collection. The line features an 80s-style round frame that comes in six different colors—each one with a heart-print pattern along the inner frame and a variation of a transparent pattern on the front. And did we mention that each pair will arrive in a special heart-print box? The Vogue Eyewear “Love Vogue” capsule collection is available now exclusively at Sunglass Hut stores. Prices to be confirmed.
Gwyneth Paltrow graces the cover of Harper’s Bazaar’s March 2012 issue, the first issue to show off the magazine’s redesign. Inside, Gwyneth discusses her website, her marriage, and the death of her father.
On why her website, Goop, is successful: “Everything I’ve done has been completely organic, and that’s why the brand is a strong brand, because there is no ulterior motive behind it,” she says.
On marriage: “I think you do fall in and out of love and you just keep going, and every time you go through a really difficult phase, you rediscover something new and it just gets better. We’ve been married for more than eight years now, and we’re still into it.”
On losing her father, Bruce Paltrow: “I would do anything to have him back, but half the reason that my life is good, has real, true value, is that he died. I would obviously rather have him alive, but he gave me so much in his death.”
Also inside the March 2012 issue: the guide to the ten best spring pieces and a report on the bags and shoes of the season. For more, pick up the issue when it arrives on newsstands on February 14 or head to HarpersBazaar.com.
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The impact of the Council of Fashion Designers of America can be felt far and wide, but if you want the true history, make sure you check out this new book, IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA, by Patricia Mears. With an introduction from Cathy Horyn and a foreword from Diane von Furstenberg, the current president of the CFDA, this book is sure to have all the nitty-gritty details.
So, what will you find inside? Mears has written an essay on the history of the CFDA, which is anchored with over 300 “personal impact statements” from some of the designers that the CFDA has helped propel to stardom—including Alexander Wang, Donna Karan, Marc Jacobs, and Ralph Lauren, just to name a few. In addition, you will find never-before-seen images from these designers, highlighting the true impact that the CFDA has had on their careers.
IMPACT: 50 Years of the CFDA ($60) is available now at Amazon.com. The book accompanies the upcoming exhibition of the same name, which will take place at The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York from February 10 through April 17.
A glossy lip is one of those beauty looks that is oh-so attractive, but also hard to attain. Thankfully, Yves Saint Laurent has a plan to change this with its new Vernis à Lèvres liquid lipstick collection. The collection features a product that is a hybrid of lipgloss, lipstain, and lipstick. Thanks to this new formula, you can get the intense color of a lipstick, with the luster of a lipgloss and the long-lasting benefits of a lipstain. And as if this isn’t enticing enough, we were thrilled to discover that the Vernis à Lèvres collection features 20 different shades—ranging from Rose Pastelle, a pale pink, through to Violet Edition, a deep plum purple. The Vernis à Lèvres is currently available at Sephora.com, but a national rollout is expected in April. Each color retails for $32.
• Private Practice actress Kate Walsh has a new fragrance called Billionaire Boyfriend. According to Walsh, the fragrance is “a throwback to times when things were just sexy and romantic, and that fantasy of James Bond movies, Monte Carlo, driving down the coast in a sports car… la dolce vita.”[People]
• Australian model Andrej Pejic is the subject of a new song by London-based musician Victoria Aitken. [Vogue UK]
• New York-based bakery Baked by Melissa has created a cupcake inspired by designer Betsey Johnson. [WWD]
• The Council of Fashion Designers of America has launched a curated online boutique at OpenSky. [WWD]
• British model Erin O’Connor has been forced to close her Model Sanctuary for the first time since its launch in 2008. [Vogue UK]
We have rounded up the best flash sale events from across the web. Here is what is happening today.
- Belle & Clive: ABS, Cynthia Steffe, Kenneth Jay Lane
- Beyond The Rack (Invite: RollingStone10): Ralph Lauren
- Century 21: Andrew Marc, Ringspun, Vera Wang Home
- Gilt Groupe: Kendra Scott, Pink Tartan, Plenty by Tracy Reese
- HauteLook: Calvin Klein, Rock & Republic, Vince Camuto
- Ideeli: 80%20, Calvin Klein, CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane
- Ivory Trunk: Mugler, Prada
- Mintbox: Banana Republic
- MyHabit: D&G, Mackage, Modern Vintage
- One Kings Lane: Casual Home, Phaidon, Traveling Companions
- Rue La La: La Perla
- The Sample Sale: Fendi
- Vente-Privée: Versace
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