[ AIN'T LAURENT ]

This sweater is all over the internet....

I guess the switch from YVES SAINT LAURENT to (just) SAINT LAURENT was a big surprise to a lot of people, not just me.
I love what Hedi Slimane does and I know it's a big challenge to fulfill the expectations of a Parisian fashion house like YVES SAINT LAURENT.
I'm curious to see how the brand will develop.

So meanwhile, this sweatshirt is a fun statement for all those who still have a hard time digesting the news & adapting to a new era of YSL.

order here: yves.bigcartel.com

[ BLUE moon ]

5 must haves in "jeans" blue.....


1. TOPSHOP - geo-festival cardigan

2. ASH - wedge sneakers suede

3. YVES SAINT LAURENT - arty gold-plated ring

4. O.P.I. - yoga-ta get this blue!
5. GIVENCHY - pandora bag

[ best of... ENVELOPE CLUTCHES ]

It's Monday and my day is ALL about researching envelope clutches.

So here few of my absolute favorites. The simpler the better...

it's all about the perfect proportions & leather:

1. GIVENCHY - Croc-Stamped Antigona

2. DELVAUX - Heure Exquise Clutch

3. FENDI - Chameleon Colorblock clutch

4. YVES SAINT LAURENT - Y Satin Envelope Clutch

5. ALEXANDER WANG - Croc-Effect Leather Clutch

6. LANVIN - Ouloulet Envelope Clutch

[ beach PARADISE ]

Already dreaming about holidays on the beach... sun & sand, relaxing & doing nothing!

1. EUGENIA KIM - Max satin-trimmed straw fedora

2. RAG AND BONE - Roma blouse

3. OPI - nailpolish "the thrill of brazil"

4. CHANCE - beach towel "Cali Paradise"

5. THE ROW - leather-wrapped lennon

6. YVES SAINT LAURENT - anchor-appliquéd swimsuit

7. BALENCIAGA - raffia multicolor royal blue basket

8. GIVENCHY - Rubber zip print sandal

[ I'M A STAR ]

Pretty much in love with stars... 

1. ACNE - stars appliquéd cropped leather biker jacket

2. YVES SAINT LAURENT - gold-plated starfish clip earrings

3. MIU MIU - star-print watersnake clutch

4. CURRENT/ELLIOT - The Snap star-print stretch-denim jacket

5. CHINTI & PARKER - Star intarsia Cashmere sweater

6. MIU MIU - Star-print watersnake waist belt

7. SONIA BY SONIA RYKIEL - Devoré-velvet star top 

8. ANN DEXTER-JONES - silver & gold star bracelet

9. GOLDEN GOOSE - 120 Francy Sneaker

10. TOPSHOP - Moto flag printed skinny jeans

11. BARNEYS NEW YORK - Star Print Scarf

[ ANIMAL instinct ]

Exciting news, the Pre-fall 2012 bag collection arrived at NEIMAN MARCUS.... lots of neutral tones like black/ brown/ beige/ white and plenty of leather mixed with exotic skins or animal prints:
1. ALEXANDER WANG - "Emile" crocodile-embossed leather & suede2. YVES SAINT LAURENT - Leopard-print "Cabas CHYc" 3. FENDI - "Silvana" snakeskin & leather 4. REED KRAKOFF - "Atlantique" python & leather5. CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN - "Roxanne" leopard-print & leather 6. MARC JACOBS - Zebra-print "Safari"

[ THREE must-haves ]

 

This picture captures three of the best accessories ever, don't you think?
Pieces that are turning into classic must haves, they will never go out of fashion.  
Yves Saint Laurent clutch, Hermes leather cuff & Cartier bangle.... so which of the three is your favourite? 
picture via theblondesalad

[ a little touch.... ]

I'm often impressed what a (little) piece of leopard print can do... it adds instantly a cool touch to any outfit, don't you think?
But with or without the print, with this bag nobody can go wrong ;)


CHYC shoulder bag by YVES SAINT LAURENT

[ YSL cardinal ]

I have such a crush on these shoes... every time I see them my heart stops!
Yves Saint Laurent "Cardinal Suede Moccasin", available in black, navy, pink & mint green - Click here

[ YSL ]

 

Did you know already, Mariacarla Boscono is the new star of YVES SAINT LAURENT's Spring '12 ad campaign.

(I loved her so much in the Givenchy ads!)

Above check out the exclusive, previously unreleased images, shot by David Sims in London.

Talking of YSL....

Since this summer I'm having an eye on the new bag collection "Chyc" with Yves Saint Laurent’s signature “Y” closure in gold..... and so far this is my absolute favourite bag (below). I love the vintage touch, the adjustable shoulder straps, small but enough space for all the important stuff and looks good on a day and/or night outfit!

YVES SAINT LAURENT - "Chyc" flap bag in leopard printed calfskin