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Martini Toast to a Splash of Color!
It's time to start shopping colors...yes, the 80s is back... Colored shoes and purses are the IT thing for this Spring. Remember, your purse and shoes do not have to match!
Who we spotted rocking this trend:
Just when you thought loud colors were out the door....Rihanna has been spotted several times with colored shoes. She is one true trendsetter that knows a good trend when she sees one. You can depend on Rihanna to rock the latest.
1) Katherine Heigl sports a yellow blouse with a deep red bag.2) Molly Sims in a Diane von Furstenberg dress sports a bright red bag.
3) Victoria Beckham in a Marc Jacobs dress sports a bright red bag - one of her favorites - the Hermes Birkin, with deep red shoes.
4) Victoria again in Marc Jacobs top with a Chanel scarf, Hermes Birkin bag and Louboutin heels.
You should wear your shoes or purse without putting much thought into it, but to simply highlight an outfit. Think of it as a "splash of color" to brighten up your look. Below, we use Mary-Kate to show you how your bag doesn't need to match anything you're wearing. She also wears a purple and black scarf to add another splash to her decor.
Gucci
~The House of Gucci was founded in 1921 by Guccio Gucci.
~Headquarters in Florence, Italy
~Gucci operates about 425 stores worldwide
~Gucci’s largest flagship store will open in New York in 2008 (46,000 sq ft)
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Martini Toast to Snake Motifs!
Snakes are not just for shoes and purses, you can accessorize them with jewerly too!
Bejeweled serpents has been a celeberity jewelry trend for a while now, however, it has just recently started getting the attention it deserves. Something about snakes are so exotic and a definite attention grabber! Try this trend to glam up any look to super-luxe.
Who we spotted rocking this trend:
Amanda Bynes (Top)
Mary-Kate Olsen (Bottom)
You can always depend on Max & Chloe online website for the latest fashion accessories. We have discount offers listed at the the bottom of the page if you're ready to splurge ($10 dollars off any purchase of $100).
If you are interested in any of the above looks, we have listed the price and where you can purchase.
**Remember, there are those that SPLURGE and those that SAVE. We must admit, we are firm believers of both. However, when it comes to accessories, we tend to go for the SAVE option. If you are opting for saves, you can find great inexpensive accessories at Urban Outfitters, Forever 21, Target, and Stein Mart. With the "R" word bouncing around, try to opt for CHEAP CHIC whenever possible.
You can spice up any look with bejeweled serpents. You can try rocking a bracelet on one arm and a ring on the opposite hand OR you can go solo and rock a necklace by itself. We recommend at most no more than two pieces at a time. Don't go overboard with a ring, necklace, and bracelet all at the same time. However, we do recommend having each piece in your jewerly collection.
Gwen Stefani spiced up her look by accessorizing her navy Lanvin dress with a Cartier snake bracelet and panther ring.
What famous fashion designer donated four years of their time as the primary designer of uniforms? Ok, times up....In 1981, Oscar de la Renta donated his time for four years as the primary designer of a complete new set of uniforms for the Boy Scouts of America.
Who we spotted rocking this trend:
1) Katherine Heigl sports a yellow blouse with a deep red bag.
