2013年10月31日星期四

Hilton On Sampling People work

Demeulemeester and John Galliano, and it was just a divine circus and it was everything and it was heaven. Then fashion became a big business. It got ugly. 73, sales reached $2.6 million, and that's when our honeymoon took place. For our 10th anniversary, we went to Hawaii. In doing the collections, I didn't have a target customer. In my mind, she had no age. She could have been a working woman or a stay-at-home mom with charities to attend Louis Vuitton surya. In one year, three First Ladies wore my clothes -- Hillary Rodham Clinton, Cherie Blair [wife of Tony Blair, then Prime Minister of the U.K.], and Sachi Suzuki [wife of Zenko Suzuki, then Prime Minister of Japan]. Our customers included a lot of women in public office, newscasters, and celebrities like

Reba McEntire and Paris Hilton On Sampling People work a lot from references, and I’m the exact opposite. I hate references. As a stylist, I like to start from zero and gather all my favorite things. I would Louis Vuitton cosmic blossomnever go into a room the day before a shoot and put together an outfit. That safety factor is a fear factor and it’s bad for fashion. Ms. Turbeville rarely shot the famous, though when she did the results could be startling. In a portrait of Julia Roberts published in The Times Magazine in 2004, Ms. Roberts looks so expressively solemn as to appear on the verge of tears. For the viewer, the net effect of Ms. Turbeville’s work is one of dreamlike, melancholy beauty.

 Her images exude an almost palpable sense of Gucci messagelonging, with questions about the woeful women they depict — Who are they? Why are they so sad? — hanging unanswered in the air. Her barren settings leave abundant room for loneliness and loss, and the dissolution they contain is a constant reminder of the passage of time. (“I like On Working Methods Right now, I’m shooting a big magazine job with Mario Testino. Mario Testino was my roommate a long time ago. The shoot is Thanksgiving. I’ll be honest, there have been periods when I’ve said to myself, “I hate this, why am

2013年10月30日星期三

unanimously denied review

bit mental and planted a larger-than-life Xbox One replica in a Vancouver, Canada parking lot. Why? Well, it's mostly to generate social buzz and secure your launch day dollars (be they Canadian or American, next month), but also because this is "the biggest launch in Xbox history." Get it now? This humongous Xbox One isn't just for show, either: gamers that Prada Tiespledge their gamertags online at Microsoft's One Source site, in-person at the stunt console or on Xbox Live will work towards unlocking rewards like a free Xbox One console and other special "experiences." We're not sure what that latter bit's about -- perhaps a giant statue of Steve Ballmer to float down the Thames?nty to continue enforcing its restrictions at checkout counters in unincorporated areas. High quality global journalism requires investment.

Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email ftsales.support@ft.com to buy additional righ iano Ronaldo a monogram Gucci clutch, Liev Schreiber a brown leather Mulberry Brynmore and Hugh Jackman a Louis Vuitton Damier check holdall. When it comes to the male accessory of choice, we have reached, it seems, a tipping point. “The Prada Watchesvogue for men’s bags has now hit full stride,” says Alessandro Sartori, creative director of menswear brand Berluti. “It has taken a decade to get here but bags are now an essential part of every menswear collection. Men carry them; we design them. They are everywhere.” The figures back him up. While the global menswear market has grown 15.6 per cent in the past five years, according to market research group Euromonitor, sales of men’s

 luxury bags have outpaced it, The justices unanimously denied review of an appellate ruling upholding the Marin ordinance, which since Prada BriefcaseJanuary 2012 has prohibited single-use plastic bags and required a 5-cent fee for a paper bag. Similar measures have been adopted by about 50 cities and counties in California, including San Francisco and Alameda County. The ordinances are aimed at reducing waste and water pollution from discarded plastic bags. Makers of the bags argue that the bans cause more environmental problems than they solve because paper bags take more energy to produce, leading to an increase in greenhouse gases, and also occupy more space in landfills. But if you're counting down the days to November 22nd, chances are you'll want in on this fabricated fun. Joseph Volpe: "It's Xbone-ntially bigger than the 360."

2013年10月29日星期二

its fashion used-by-date

esign of Ferris State University Discount Louis Vuittonofficials announced that the program will be named the Pamella Roland DeVos School of Fashion in honor of a $1 million gift the Dan and Pamella DeVos Foundation has made to the program.year is the Campbell family of Hamilton. The mother/daughter combo took out seven top prizes at New Zealand fashion in the field events last summer - mother Anna Campbell won the supreme award at the Ellerslie Boxing Day races and Claudia Campbell won Prix De Fashion at Derby Day during Auckland Cup Week. Claudia won a trip to the Melbourne Cup Carnival and entry into the Myers Fashion on the Field competition. Sister Eleanor, 18, designs the look. Grandmother Val Harman makes the outfits, and they all get a share in the prizes. All four women will be travelling to Melbourne to watch Claudia compete.3.

 Moreover, the designers joining the said event will pay tribute to veteran Filipino fashion designer and Congregacion founder Mr. Ben Farrales. A man so important he's known in the industry as  Chanel outletjust Mang Ben. Joining the roster of designers are Ivan dela Cruz, Buddy Reyes, Obet Orajay, Fanny Serrano, Edgar Allan, Pepe Quitco, Jon Fernando, Danilo Franco, Arielle Agasang, Edwin Tan, Johnny Abad, Renee Salud, Ole Morabe, and Edwin Uy. Designers Steve de Leon, Christopher Quejano, Richard Papa, Rholand Roxas, Frederick Peralta, Edgar Madamba, Leslie Rivera, Rey Lazaro, Pencil Diestra, Rikko Escaro, Pepsi Herrera, Edgar San Diego, Jontie Martinez, Francis Calaquian, Gener Gozum, and Lito Perez will also be part of the said event. This year's competition has a prize pool valued at more than $400,000, and the women have only just started thinking about what the grand design will be for Claudia.

 Their first thought was using leather as a Hermes kelly 32cm bagfeature, then they worried it had passed its fashion used-by-date. They then thought about studs, but decided they didn't like them. "It will be classic with a twist, " says Anna, "but it's not in our senses to go too crazy." The women have become slick at compiling outfits on the cheap. Anna suggests investing in a classic dress and hunting for bargains to complete the look. "There are so many places you can buy cheap shoes and accessories. Get rid of Roland DeVos, a Grand Rapids native, is a New York City-based designer who has created fashions for a growing number of celebrities and notable names, including Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Hudson and Carrie Underwood under her label, Pamella Roland. “West Michigan has always been a place of design,” Kendall College of Art and Design President David Rosen said. “It’s not so much about what we do, but more about the students we have and the community we live in to create a w

raced to the hospital to check on

n, $80), a new monograph of Ms. Goldstein’s exploration of style. Early last week, Ms. Goldstein sat down in her Chelsea studio to discuss her career. Below is an edited and condensed interview. On Bright Lights, Big Citiesily-owned bar early Sunday in Detroit, Mich. when she took a gun, walked into a back room, and shot herself, Detroit News reported. Her louis vuitton bags on saleuncle, Eddie Falbo, said Tucker suffered from depression. Attempts to stop her suicide failed.lled Inditex, which would inspire some head-scratching until it's pointed out that Inditex is the holding company behind the Zara chain, which has re-written the rules of fashion retailing.

 While Ryan started his empire-building from Dublin's Henry Street, Zara's founder Amancio Ortega, almost coincidentally was beginning his world-conquering efforts in the city of La Coruna in Louis Vuitton Monogramnorth-west Spain where its headquarters still resides. “She grabbed a gun, and I took it away from her head,” Falbo said. “Others were talking to her. I came out the door and heard, 'pop.' It was terrible. There were about eight to 10 people in the bar -- everyone heard it.” An ambulance took her to the hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

 As her brother, 20-year-old Ricky Tucker, raced to the hospital to check on her, he was struck by an SUV and killed, police discount Louis mahinatold the Detroit Free Press . Detroit police spokeswoman Kelly Miner sa I always knew two things. I knew I loved clothes, and I knew I was leaving Ohio. I don’t plan things and never have. I had a boyfriend after high school — I didn’t really even like him — who said, “Do you want to go with me to L.A.?” So I went. I wandered into Fred Segal and instantly I knew this was where I wanted to be. On Going East

2013年10月27日星期日

ask one of your own

Falorin has posted photos and a video (after the break) revealing more details of Verizon's Windows Phone flagship. As previous leaks implied, the 929 is effectively a compact Lumia 1520; the 1080p screen resolution, 20-megapixel camera and Snapdragon 800 chip remain intact louis vuitton bags on sale. ve to say that eBay.PH worked very well for me during those years that I had that business. time clicking pictures and admiring each one of them. :P I know it’s mad. But I share a love story with my bags and shoes. you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, then here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is from Douglas, who wants to help his aunt get online.

 If you're looking to ask one of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com. "I live in California and my elderly aunt lives in New York. I'm looking for a way to get her online in an easy and accessible way. I've looked at a Chromebook, but I'm worried that it'll be too intimidating and the text will be too small for her weak eyes. I've also looked at a first-gen I need to show my love. hmpph!! And you can ask me any questions in the Louis Vuitton Monogramcomments below except the nasty price. Why even think about it? :| Anyway, this is my Dior Soft Bag. I fell in love with it because One of the key issues I had with online marketplaces selling preowned luxury goods is the seller’s credibility and the ability of the host site to “police”

 the credibility and reputation of each seller. After Louis Vuitton Damier Ebenehaving the discussion with Gene Cleckley, eBay Asia Pacific lead manager for communications who told me that eBay.PH has an online “police” monitoring all activities and are keeping close watch on such (because they too, risk their own reputation and in the process can get exposed to lawsuits), it was a great relief. Gene also mentioned that there are measures that are firmly in place to ensure that There's no microSD slot, although there will reportedly be models with 32GB and 64GB of built-in storage. The biggest surprise is Nokia's use of a nano-SIM, which suggests that the company no longer minds using a competitor's SIM format. Those who like what they see might not have to wait long to try the new Lumia for themselves.

2013年10月25日星期五

The headlining 5.4-inch panel

rise of the classic top-handle bag, the only really acceptable tote to, well, tote when one’s outerwear does not include cheap hermes bagsleeves.notted top-handle and hand-carved hematite semi-precious stone lock (one version, at £1,885, is embroidered with 30,200 sequins). And MaxMara is also placing new emphasis on accessories via its top-handle JBag (£896-£3,835). Meanwhile, Hermès, whose structured Kelly arguably started it all, is introducing a new top-handle shape called the Maxibox, a suitcase-style bag available in grizzly and swift calfskin (£6,200) and a special order crocodile version (£15,470) featuring reinforced corners and a saddle-stitche From Lady Dior bags boasting Andy Warhol’s signature heel y on Quad HD smartphone screens -- Japan Display has unveiled two low-temperature polysilicon (LTPS) LCDs that offer

the extra-sharp 2,560 x 1,440 resolution. The headlining 5.4-inch panel is ever so slightly he storyteller’s lamp from At-Tin is not practical but then, which story is? The Borosil pickle jars with their beautifully carved covers from Anantaya make a showpiece of the humble homemade pickle. I am sure there are more. I am looking for an all-encompassing Gucci clutheswebsite or weekly newsletter that curates and updates interested readers in Indian designers and crafts. There is one thing that I have been unable to find. I love botanical illustrations and was looking for Indian ones. The only artist I could come across who was even close to what I am looking for is Hemlata Pradhan , who does lovely limited edition prints of India’s wild orchids

. Now, if I could only find such illustrations of the Gucci duffle bagpeepal leaf, or the lotus stem, that would be something wonderful. denser than its Korean equivalent, at 543ppi; there's also a 6.2-inch (473ppi) model for giant devices. Both LCDs have "dead-bands" that are just 1mm thick, which should lead to extra-slim bezels on finished products. Japan Display hasn't said which companies will use the Quad HD screens, but it's easy to see one of the joint venture's partners (Hitachi, Sony or Toshiba) calling first dibs.sketches (£5,157), to Giorgio Armani’s black nappa structured box bag (£1,866) and The Row’s slightly elongated single-flap polished leather top-handle (£1,902), there’s a top-handle bag for almost every taste. Louis Vuitton’s new rigid Capucines top-handle (£3,000) has even been nicknamed “the finance bag” by store associates.

2013年10月24日星期四

elegant in her square-necked

Club;” Lee Daniels (presented to him by Forest Whitaker) and David Oyelowo (accepting the Hollywood Spotlight Award from fellow honoree Sophie Nelisse) for “The Butler;” Lupita Nyong'o got the New hermes kelly walletHollywood Award (presented to her by Angela Bassett) for “12 Years a Slave;” and Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy and Richard Linklater got the Hollywood Screenwriter Award (presented to them Jack Black).e Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 21, 2013 in Beverly Hills, California. Presented to her by Octavia Spencer, Ms Bullock won the Hollywood Actress Award for her role in film “Gravity” as a Doctor of Space Medicine starring opposite George Clooney as an astronaut.

 Sandra looked elegant in her square-necked DSquared2 “Pink & Black” black dress with lace inset at the bodice, criss-cross black sandals and Martin Katz jewelry. Julia Roberts picked up her Best Supporting Actress Award (presented by Sean Penn) in her pretty floral dress for her work in “August: Osage County” while Julianne Nicholson, Chris Cooper, hermes kelly 22cmMargo M , monochromatic basics everywhere, German designer Jil Sander is leaving her namesake brand, citing personal reasons, reports WWD. If this sounds familiar, it's because this is not the first time the maestro of minimalism has

 departed her label — in fact, it's the third time. Sander first departed the house in 2000, following the sale of a majority stake in her company to Prada Group. She returned to the label in 2003 and chanel reissuethen left shortly thereafter. Most recently, Sander took back the reigns at her eponymous label in February 2012, following the much-mourned departure of Raf Simons, now at Dior. Sander's most recent collection for the label was spring '14, featuring strong-shouldered dresses and her signature exquisitely cut suiting separates. According Congratulations to everyone on winning their Hollywood awards! Enjoy the slideshow and video…

2013年10月23日星期三

This season chains feature on bags

ast month's revelation that YouTube discount louis vuitton bagswill be offering offline access to content next month -- a feature that'll likely be expected from consumers who have grown accustomed to such things from the likes of Spotify, Rhapsody and other subscription music services. According to Billboard, YouTube's service has yet to receive a release date, and given how long these rumors have been floating around, it seems reasonable to expect that we won't see the new service anytime soon. For its part, when we contacted YouTube for comment on this story, we, quite naturally, got the same reply as Billboard did:High quality global journalism requires investment.

 Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. Email ftsales.support@ft.com to buy additional rightsook at old pictures. There are pictures of my grandmother; you'd swear she was a Louis Vuitton Empreintemovie star. Her hair, outfit, jewelry, everything was drop dead gorgeous. My mom is the same way. Her senior picture from high school was beautiful. What does style mean to you? It's a way to express myself. But to me, it's more. It is something I do with my mom and my grandmother. It's tradition and family.

 I hope to carry oniated with Chanel ever since – from the “timeless classic” bag, reimagined by Karl Lagerfeld in the 1980s, to the Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernisnewer “Boy” bag, launched September 2011 – but recently they have also been used by other labels. This season chains feature on bags in the collections of many labels, including Stella McCartney, Saint Laurent, Lanvin, Louis Vuitton, Victoria Beckham, Reed Krakoff, Céline, Asprey, and newcomer Julien David, indicating that Coco’s observations are as prescient as ever. We're always working on new and better ways for people to enjoy YouTube content across all screens, and on giving partners more opportunities to reach their fans. However, we have nothing

2013年10月22日星期二

manager admits that the fund

a single pyramid stud on an Hermès cuff. Hermes faux crocodileUsing many tiny tools, Tony pierces holes in the metal, forces in a diamond, and forms prongs to hold it in place. If you’re extra keen, he’ll even let you examine every detail through his microscope.evelops luxurious interiors for cars and private jets) has created two new luxury bikes for the French fashion and accessories brand: ‘Le Flâneur d’Hermès’ (a relaxed ride for the city) and ‘Le Flâneur sportif d’Hermès’ (a sportier racing bike model). Both bikes come in a choice of charcoal, red and white colors with bull leather saddles and grips, hydraulic brakes and superlight carbon fiber frames created by French bike

 company Time. he manager admits that the fund has lagged its Topix index benchmark, returning 20.26 per cent compared with the index’s 23.89 per cent. Mr Greig explains: “This was because we haven’t really been exposed to cyclicals. Take the steel sector, for example. As an exporting sector, it has been lifted by the currency, but the fundamentals apart from the Hermes kelly 35cm currency are not attractive. We would rather look at things that are more broadly attractive fundamentally.” While the strategy has been in place for a number of years, the Ucits fund available to the wholesale market was launched in January 2010 and since then has outperforme “We really want to work with people who have a very deep expertise, and wherever possible, we try to find them in France,”

 said Franç 4. Maroquinier – Leather Worker Louis Vuitton cosmic blossomAmandine, the leather worker, sits around piles of uncut leather waiting to be turned into Birkins. When I walked up, she was hammering into a handbag strap using something that looked a lot like a very sharp fork – a necessary step to form holes for hand stitching. 5. Peinture Sur Porcel – Porcelain Painter Much like the dessinateur, the porcelain painter works in layers to illustrate a single image. Christine works directly on blank pieces of china, using only a carbon transfer as an outline. With her slim brushes, paint sets, and a very steady hand in tow, she applies every stroke of colour before having the piece cured. During my visit, she was meticulously working

2013年10月21日星期一

milk was just as contaminated

flattering. Period. (Unless you are a Brooklyn  louis vuitton bags on salehipster, than just post as is, God forbid you create an artificial and inauthentic photograph!) Or, if you look so good that #nofilter is needed, than you can also post this, as this really secures your standing in the world of attractiveness and #naturalbeauty. DAVID: Look into retouching apps for your mobile device, since that is the primary selfie tool. The photo editing technology for smartphones is getting out of this world, so make an investment of a few dollars to prevent that whitehead on your nose… or add a Cindy Crawford mole. Ohio, where her team purchased more than 100 samples of human milk last year, compared them to unpasteurized samples donated to a milk bank and then tested them for safety. She's the lead author of a study published Monday in the journal Pediatrics. other than the person who shot the selfie.

 That “something” could be as simple as an Louis Vuitton Men Bagsaesthetic treat (a beautiful photo, in other words) or a laugh. HEATHER: Selfies are a bit like crying wolf. It’s important to post them sparingly and only when they can make the biggest impact. You don’t want your friends sighing and rolling their eyes while viewing your posts. I recently posted a picture of my old ID from when I was 20. I had chola thin eyebrows, was really into wearing scarves, and spent a lot of time applying makeup at the time. The picture is equal parts ridiculous and surprisingly one of the more glamorous pictures I have to date “I can’t think of something you can buy online where you have less ability to validate the quality,”

 Keim told NBC News. “Even frozen milk was just as contaminated as thawed milk. There wasn’t a whole lot recipients can rely on Louis Vuitton Damier Graphiteto know that it’s OK.” Keim decided to analyze breast milk samples after noticing more online sites offering human milk to buy, sell or donate. That's far different from the network of organized milk banks that typically provide screened and pasteurized donor milk to babies with medical conditions. How can I post selfies without causing my friends to unfollow me, block my number, and come after me with pitchforks? JIM: The best selfies offer something to viewers — viewers other than the person who shot the selfie. That “something” could be as simple as an

2013年10月20日星期日

including the undivided attention

f financial officer Jean-Jacques Guiony said. adding that the brand’s organic revenue growth was "slightly below" the fashion and leather-goods division’s 3% rate last quarter. The transition "is going to take some time".d he had bought a National Lottery ticket with the winning numbers for last Saturday's R33 million jackpot. The newspaper's sister publication Isolezwe spoke to the family and learnt that Ngcobo had told a number of people he had the winning ticket. According to the report, he gave the ticket to his Louis Vuitton monogram idyllemother, Jabulile Ngcobo, for safekeeping until the following day, when they planned to claim the prize. Jabulile said two men wearing police uniforms and bearing firearms arrived at their home later and demanded the ticket.WWD, "LVMH officials believe the Marc Jacobs business could explode given

sufficient investment and support, including the undivided attention of Jacobs and Duffy." Duffy's Vuitton contract is also set to expire in 2014 along with Jacobs'. So what will an IPO mean for the company we all know and adore -- and what will happen to Louis Vuitton? That remains to be seen. Keep your eyes peeled as Vuitton seeks to fill Jacobs' very large, very stylish shoes and Ngcobo was asleep in his bedroom during the robbery and was repo The stock dropped as much as 6.7% to ¤135.15. That decline was the steepest since September 22 2011, and wiped out the gains for 2013. Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton new arrivalintroduced bags such as the Capucine bag, which has been worn by actress Angelina Jolie, and the W, a combination of a canvas and calfskin leather purse that can sell for $4,000. LVMH’s fashion and leather-goods growth "is very disappointing following significant excitement" around these bags when they were

 introduced, said Julian Easthope, an analyst at Barclays Capital. The company, which published its sales numbers after markets closed on Tuesday, said it remained confident for this year, even in the face of an uncertain European economic climate. LVMH would continue to focus Louis Vuitton nomade leather bagon innovation and geographic expansion in selected markets. LVMH is boosting investment in some of its smaller fashion brands and buying stakes in others to help offset slowing growth at Vuitton, its biggest source of revenue. It is also shuffling Vuitton’s management, with Delphine Arnault joining as executive vice-president and artistic director Marc Jacobs leaving after 16 years to focus on his own label.

2013年10月18日星期五

we can't wait to reveal

manners, tact, wit, confidence, louis vuitton leather bagindependence, fearlessness, opinions, and a great understanding of yourself," she answers. "I have found that all of these things take time to acquire and much of it is a part of becoming a woman."Wrecking Balls' right here." — Dolly Parton, while "tweeking, werking, and twerking" on The Queen Latifah Show. heard that Cara Delevingne was shooting a DKNY campaign in Times Square, we were going to be there in a New York minute. But this week on Instagram featured more than just a few model snaps (although we did get a pretty angelic shot of Miranda Kerr at a Stuart Weitzman party, if we do say so ourselves!). We got up close with more than a few surprising bridal presentations, checked out more Spring collections, and got up to our ears in shoes and bags prepping a special

 project we can't wait to reveal. See it all here in the gallery This is not the first time Queen Latifah has inspired Dolly to spit rhymes. At first we were just going to close our eyes and act like this didn't happen, but you know what? It's Friday and that wrecking ball line was pretty  hermes kelly walletokay. Dolly, you do you, girl. She says that it's impossible to list all the women she admires, although starts with you love a good decoupage, check out John Derian. Orders are handmade and add a quintessential touch of elegance, charm and grace to your home. The kind Emily Post would approve of with a hip edge. I especially love his multi-piece wall hangings (refer to picture). John Derian also carries high quality custom furniture pieces as well as Geraldine Gonzalez candle holders, Astier de Villate Audrey Hepburn, Jo Malone, Donna Karan,

 Jane Fonda, Diana, Princess of Wales, Beyoncé and Rihanna - to name but a few. me Alexander McQueen is involved. The British python birkin bagbrand was named a sponsor of the annual art fair in September, but what exactly will the label bring to the festival? "McQueen is an associate sponsor of the fair and a financial supporter, enabling Frieze to reach new audiences and further its aim to be a cultural, as well as commercial, endeavour," said McQueen CEO Jonathan Akeroyd. "Frieze has always put artists at the centre of the fair, we look forward to supporting this so that the fair continues to be a place where art is made and discovered, as well as bought and sold." "I'm always drawn to women who have built something for themselves and for others and who are unashamedly themselves," she said. "To me, that is the true power of a woman."

2013年10月17日星期四

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High quality global journalism Hermes birkin pythonrequires investment. Please share this article with others using the link below, do not cut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. clear skin to her oldest daughter, was convinced of Badloo's talent when she caught her drawing circles on her stomach with lipstick at age 3. Badloo's parents invested in painting classes, textile design school and a private English tutor to prepare her for a career in international fashion. They are skeptical now that the Iranian government will ever appreciate their daughter's vibrant inventions and photogenic face. Badloo knows her time will come. "One day, I'll have a factory that produces all my own designs, and every single label is going to say `Honey Badloo,' not `Valentino,'" she said. "I'm going to show the world that we have fashion. In fact, we've been in style for 3,000 years." High quality global journalism requires investment. Please share this article with

 others using the link below, do not Hermes birkin pythoncut & paste the article. See our Ts&Cs and Copyright Policy for more detail. se manager of designer footwear and handbags at Pedder Group, Lane Crawford’s parent company. She recently purchased a Delvaux Brilliant MM (£2,450) herself because “its simplicity means that it works with different styles, and transcends age”. The lack of a shoulder strap can, of course, create problems: the too-heavy-to-hold issue that can come with cramming too many things inside. Amanda Harlech, who rotates between her Fendi Peekaboo £1,773-£2,933) and Anna bag (£1,869) says self-editing is key when it comes to top-handle bags. “Laptop and books have to go into a rucksack if you are travelling and make-up is reduced to a green eye pencil and kohl,” she says. “Form dictates function.”

 Just ask Serena Boardman, for whom a louis vuitton computer casewell-edited top-handle bag – her go-to is a Hermès Bolide Bugatti she’s had since her early twenties – is an the high-fashion New York emporium Kirna Zabête, where a large portion of their new 10,000 sq ft store is dedicated to an expanding handbag business. At Harrods, Simon Longland, general merchandise manager of luxury accessories, also reports the top-handle as being one of the key styles for autumn, driven chiefly by the popularity of Dolce & Gabbana’s Miss Sicily collection (£1,515-£3,191). Meanwhile, Hong Kong-based retailer Lane Crawford says it has reserved a significant portion of its bag order for the top-handle shape and is exclusively launching Delvaux and Mark Cross this autumn and next spring

2013年10月16日星期三

convinced the fire was accidental in nature

vy chains into her hems to make Louis Vuitton cruise 2011them hang right; Karl thinks a shirt that's not handmade to fit your body is "some torture stuff." ut. which included disses aimed at BET and other artists, including Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross and Usher. Charron says he's been grateful for the responses his video has provided. "Thanks to everyone that listened to my cypher verse," Charron said. Charron also said he's been paying attention to the feedback he's been receiving. "I appreciate the kind words and constructive criticism," he says. "I plan on working on my delivery and flow. I can't help being awkward though. Sorry, guys." Charron's cypher video, which includes disses to Kendrick Lamar, Rick Ross and Usher, among others, can be viewed below.

 Lucman said the displaced families are not Louis Vuitton epi leatherbeneficiaries of the government’s conditional cash transfer Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program, also known as 4Ps assistance package. “We need to initiate measures on how to include them in the 4Ps program if we still can,” Lucman said. The fatalities in Wednesday’s dawn fire at Lower Taviran were identified as Baileng Benito, 23, and her siblings, Baikulot, 17, and Baisheka. Lucman said investigators are convinced the fire was accidental in nature. Residents of Lower Taviran have been using kerosene lamps for months now due to recurring outages. Lucman said there were also indications that the fire may have been caused by the sud 8.

 While you're waiting, come up with a controversial opinion about a celebrity, and take it to Twitter. (Example: Karl thinks Pippa Middleton should only show her backside, not her face.) Icon status is not for the polite. #NODISRESPECTTOBENAFFLECK 9. OMG, the show is about to start and you're not wearing a shred of Chanel. No, that knock-off you got  Louis Vuitton new arrivalin Times Square does not count. What about a quick manicure with their famously exlusive jade nail polish? Or a slick of Chanel's Rouge Allure Velvet lipstick, a "luminous matte color" that's ideal for autumn pouts? If all else fails and you find yourself in a Chanel desert, throw on every fake pearl you can find, and whisper a breathy thank-you to Coco for making costume jewelry

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 -- but seeing a lonely person acting lonely on python birkin bagFacebook makes me and everyone else sad. So the person is essentially spreading their sadness, and that's a shitty thing to do, so it's on the list. Facebook is infested with these five motivations -- other than a few really saintly people, most people I know, myself certainly included, are guilty of at least some of this nonsense here and there. It's an epidemic. To lay out the most common types of offenses-- There are several categories of information that must be provided. Although it is the landlord’s responsibility to serve the correct information, the scheme providers help by providing a suggested template comprising a form to complete and a leaflet or a set of terms and conditions. If there is a dispute about whether the Prescribed Information has been given, it will be important for landlords to have evidence that it was. Landlords

should deliver the Prescribed Information by hand hermes kelly 22cm, ideally accompanied by an independent witness. Landlords should invite the tenant to sign the documents to acknowledge receipt. What can landlords do if they miss the 30-day deadline? They could comply with the obligations as soon as possible. If the tenant applies to court for a penalty payment, the court might be persuaded to award a penalty at the lower end of the scale (the court has a discretion to award a penalty of between one and three times the amount of the deposit). At or near the end of the tenancy, in order validly to serve a section 21 notice seeking possession, the landlord should probably return the deposit in full. The landlord should ensure he can prove safe receipt of the deposit money by the tenant, getting a written acknowledgement if possible. There may be other options, but these should be discussed with a solicitor. Where can landlords go for further advice? The deposit scheme providers will guide landlords through the process of protecting the deposit but it is not their job to provide legal advice. Being a mem

2013年10月15日星期二

2.4 million views since it

we look back at a recent interview that Nowness conducted with the great designer Sir Terence Conran. a 26-year-old American model, took the stage at the prestigious TEDx series of talks , and delivered a nine-minute lecture in which she said her success was the result of "winning the genetic lottery" and called herself a "pretty, skinny, white woman" who was a v Louis Vuitton cruise 2011beneficiary of a "legacy of gender and racial oppression", she caused more than a few ripples in the fashion pond. Russell has been a high-ranking model for over a decade now, fronting advertising campaigns for Calvin Klein , Ralph Lauren , Armani and Prada ; she has stalked the catwalk for Victoria's Secret and, earlier this summer, was shot by Steven Meisel for the cover of Italian Vogue - one of the most coveted spots in modelling. But, funnily enough, it is her TEDx talk that has really propelled her into the limelight.

 It's had almost 2.4 million views since it was posted online in January. By contrast, a talk at the same event by Colin Powell, the former US Secre We just don't talk about how great design plays into the way we travel enough, and they've asked Conran specifically about his Louis Vuitton epi leatherinterior designs for a refit of the Concorde, plans that were never realized since the planes were grounded in 2003 after safety concerns.he-grid looks that were winning her contracts in her late twenties; she’s been recruited by Klein, DKNY, Prada and the discerning Tom Ford to front campaigns. “To me, Lara is part Marlon Brando, part Thelonious Monk and part Robert Mitchum. She’s big, bad and beautiful,” photographer Bruce Weber has said of her unique look. Discovered at 15 on the Paris Metro while on a holiday with her parents, Stone didn’t

 immediately find success, almost giving up Louis Vuitton monogram idyllebefore she caught the eye of Ricardo Tisci, who booked her exclusively in 2006 for the Givenchy fall couture collection. Since then, the now 29-year-old mother has been on a continuous upward trajectory, one that shows no signs of levelling out. Conran, whose sleek, often mid-century modern furniture designs are classics and who is behind some of our favorite stores, The Conran Shops, was all set to revolutionize aircraft interior design with the Concorde refit. His work on the project referenced classic Eames designs to make all 100 privileged Concorde passengers feel more comfortable as well as more stylish, just by sitting there as they flew at a height of 60,000 feet above the Earth. The brief interview—read all of it HERE—also touches on his idea to change the lighting of the plane once it broke the sound barrier, and what is his concept of modern luxury. It's a beautiful little piece of reading for a snow day like today; it's only too bad w

2013年10月13日星期日

very clear that Jimmy's skill

Treasury says the nation runs out of louis vuitton computer caseborrowing authority: The pendulum has swung back to Senate Republicans, who now look more likely to cut a deal with Obama to end the first government shutdown since 1996, and avoid the first default on U.S. debt in history. after him, its co-founder Tamara Mellon has said, speaking ahead of the launch of her autobiography, In Her Shoes. The multimillionaire businesswoman said that she conceived the ideas for the shoes - which were then sketched by Choo's niece Sandra Choi - and that she never received a single sketch from Choo who was a "cobbler". "The original idea was for Jimmy to design the collection, and I would run the operations of the business," Mellon told America's Today Show.

 "But it soon became very clear that Jimmy's skill was in making shoes. He's a cobbler." (Also on POLITICO: Democrats reject Susan Collins proposal) After the news that talks between Boehner and Obama have broken down, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) emerged on the floor to emphasize that the nation’s eyes are firmly fixed on the chamber. “I was louis vuitton leather baghappy to see the Republicans engaged in talks with the president, the House Republicans. That’s over with. It’s done. They’re not talking anymore,” Reid said. “I say to my friends on the Republican side of this Senate, time is running out.”e movies of 2013 so far with some confusion—

while obvious picks like Frances Ha and Gravity were on hermes bearn there, we were all pretty surprised to see The Lone Ranger, pretty much universally regarded as a flop, sitting at the number 9 spot. Was this film worth revisiting, we wondered, if QT was giving it his seal of approval? As it turns out, though, QT actually didn't like the film all that much either—he just really enjoyed the trains. All the parts with the trains. That's it. "The first forty-five minutes are excellent," Tarantino commented to a French weekly, Les Inrockuptibles. "...the next forty-five minutes are a little soporific. It was a bad idea to split the bad guys in two groups; it takes hours to explain and nobody cares. Then comes the train scene—incredible! When I saw it, I kept thinking, 'What, that’s the film that everybody says is crap? Seriously?'"

2013年10月11日星期五

let you examine every detail

The two have been working in hotels for about three years, having met at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts. Both are writers and actors when not making dinner reservations. The blog started as “a coping mechanism,” Drezen says. “Most of the time, when a guest is talking to you, they’re not speaking like they would to an individual—they think Hermes birkin pythonyou’re an extension of the hotel brand,” she says. “Recording these interactions was a way to recapture some of my sanity.” et linker, demonstrates how it's done: with a round loom and never too much precision. Plus, there's a rack next to her station of adorable children's clothing finished in the same way, including a teal kimono and a suede pencil skirt.

 ile Railway Union and Pembroke Wanderers will look to make it Hermes birkin pythonsix points out of six when they take on Corinthian and North Kildare, respectively. Glenanne v Trinity, meanwhile, will try to get off the mark when they meet in Tallaght. Starkly displayed In Munster, the gap between the title contenders and the rest in the first division was starkly displayed by Catholic Institute’s opening two results, 8-0 and 9-0 wins over Bandon and the University of Limerick, with defendi 3. Sertisseur - Gem Setter I approached the gem setter's station midway through bedazzling a single pyramid stud on an Hermès cuff. Using many tiny tools, Tony pierces holes in the metal, forces in a diamond, and forms prongs to hold it in place.

 If you're extra keen, he'll even let you examine every detail through his microscope. 4. Maroquinier - Leather Worker Amandine, the hermes kelly 32cmleather worker, sits around piles of uncut leather waiting to be turned into Birkins. When I walked up, she was hammering into a handbag strap using something that looked a lot like a very sharp fork - a necessary step to form holes for hand stitching. What should hotel guests know when they’re seeking the help of a concierge? Drezen and Briscoe have some tips: 1. Do your homework. “You don’t want to come up to the concierge desk and say, ‘Well, we’re here for six days. What should we do?’” says Drezen. Have some kind of a plan, and use the concierge to fill in the blanks.

2013年10月10日星期四

just metres away from a Hermes

t necessarily preclude the cheap hermes bagreceipt of commission on the investments, which included putting £50,000 into Glasgow hotel development scheme SI Limited Partnerships, and £90,000 - plus £10,000 legal fees - into Cypriot property investments with Alpha Bank. A London law firm is currently pursuing 67 financial advisers who recommended clients invest hundreds of thousands of pounds in off-plan Cypriot properties with Alpha Bank which have either failed to be built or have plummeted in value.wcase, just metres away from a Hermes boutique, will help lift its profile among European buyers, as well as the legions of Chinese tourists who visit the French capital each year. set up a weak man and a wonderful young woman. Jenny Hou does not deserve this ordeal and injustice she has been put through,” he contended.

 “I am very sad but even more angry at what has occurred. The U.S. Attorney’s Office was wrong and should not be Gucci card caseproud of its conduct.” According to a spokeswoman for the U.S. Attorney’s office, Mr. Pan was sentenced to four months in prison while Ms. Hou was sentenced to 10 months. Both were assigned an additional three years of supervised release. "This morning I sold three pairs of shoes to Chinese tourists who discovered the brand," said Shang Xia's artistic director and chief executive Jiang Qiong Er, who owns 10 percent of the venture. Hermes controls the other 90 percent. Last year, Chinese luxury shoe brand Stella Luna also opened its first European store in Paris's trendy Boulevard Saint-Germain.

 Shang Xia is the brainchild of Patrick Thomas, the Gucci cosmetic case bagFrench brand's outgoing chief executive, who aimed to challenge the view that Chinese-made goods were synonymous with poor quality. About 90 percent of Shang Xia products, which include a 4,000 euro ($5,300) porcelain tea service decorated with hand-weaved bamboo threads and 4,700 euro cashmere felt coat, are made in China. In addition, £176,000 was transferred from a self-invested personal pension (SIPP) onto the Transact platform and into a Sycamore fund investment, another high risk unregulated product. The investors' relationship with their advisers continued into 2008, when, in March that year, the advisers moved to 2plan. The advisers continued to levy a charge of £500 a month on the investors, though again this did not necessarily mean they were not accepting commissions.

2013年10月9日星期三

Derek Jeter left of the Core

around 2 a.m., Saturday, at the Dirty Martini in Palm Beach Gardens, police said.account of Coco Chanel’s cheap Chanel wallet eventful 87 years on this earth is written in a Hermes birkin python flowing, luxuriant style suitable to its subject. Here’s a selection of phrases from the first few pages: “perfumed and warm”, “a cocoon of luxury”, “jewel-coloured lipsticks”, “silk-lined tweed jackets”, “pearls and camellias”. in his hometown of Houston Astros 2-1 Saturday .s? Then you've come to the right place. Our friends at sister site gdgt track price drops on thousands of products every day, and twice a week they feature some of the best deals they've found right here. But act fast! Many of these are limited-time offers, and won't last long. Today's top deals are the HP Envy Touch 15-inch laptop, a workhorse for your business and play needs, and an AudioSource soundbar that lets you hear what you've been missing from your movies and games. Hoping to keep track of price dips on the products you desire? Join gdgt and add the gadgets yo Two days after Mariano Rivera made ​​his last before an emotional crowd at Yankee Stadium , followed Pettitte retired ,

leaving only teammate Derek Jeter left of the Core Four of the five World Series rings with the Yankees won since 1996. Chris Carter isolated with two outs in the ninth , ending a series of 11 consecutive batters retired by Pettitte . Yankees manager Joe Girardi came to the mound , had a brief conversation with Pettitte back , then to the shelter. With the Hermes birkin pythoncrowd on its feet and flashes JD Martinez hit a game – ending groundout to third baseman Eduardo Nunez, so that the entire game Pettitte 26th Pettitte , who lives in a suburb of Deer Park , remained on the field teammates hugged him – including Jeter , Rivera and Girardi , a former catcher Pettitte . The Astros were standing in front of their dugout , clapping , and the fans chanting ” An- dy ! On – dy ! ” “He could not not finish better,” Pettitte said. Houston extended its losing team record with his 14 110 Defeat of the season. The oldest pitcher in the major leagues , Pettitte finished 11-11 this season and never had a losing record in 18 seasons in the major leagues . He was 256-153 with a 3.85 ERA and 2,448 strikeouts . During the regular season and exceeded in October ,

 where he compiled a record of 19 wins in the playoffs It was a week of nostalgia for the Yankees . Rivera saves the 43- year  hermes wallet blackc Picardie recounts Chanel’s childhood in an orphanage, her love affairs, and her extraordinary career as designer, couturiere, and creator of Chanel No 5 (well, co-creator – she commissioned, chose, and marketed the perfume, but didn’t do the actual mixing). A complex character who told many versions of her life, Chanel knew everyone from Winston Churchill to Cecil Beaton and the Prince of Wales. Noël Coward wrote of her in 1948: “Lunched with Coco Chanel. Not a good word said about anybody but very funny.” Authorities say she was driving a 2001 Cadillac Deville with the Florida license plate “913NPA” when she disappeared.Chanel is 5 feet 8 inches Chanel outlet store tall, weighs 135 pounds and has brown hair and hazel eyes. She has one tattoo on the back of her neck that reads “SINNER” and another one on her tors

lead the international expansion

path Subscription giant women , raised a Series C round of $ 40 million. The news comes as the company continues to actively develop in Europe and develop its brand portfolio through the recent acquisitions of ShoeDazzle , Fab Shoes and FabKids , and the launch of the first Hermes birkin pythonwindow and brick – mortar. The last investment cycle , with only a year after its $ 76 million Series B in July 2012 dollars, was led by Hong Kong Brilliant Capital Management, with participation from existing investors Matrix Partners , Rho Ventures , Technology Crossover Ventures (TCV ) , Beauty and intelligent, the incubator JustFab and company Sensa and DERMSTORE sister started ( since acquired by Target ) brand.s last capital is always necessary to increase .

 But in the last 12 months the company has met with several ways to invest in further growth earlier than expected – namely the hermes kelly 32cmacceleration of European expansion , absorb its main competitor in the category Shoes in category kidswear by another acquisition and the launch of its Fabletics Brand Sportswear. If the company had no additional cash reserves, it would have never been able to have these opportunities . The round today is to ensure that JustFab is well capitalized when the next opportunity comes his way unexpectedly to Goldberg . ” We have access to the capital markets at a very attractive valuation , and we have the right partner added ,” he said. Add luster capital JustFab gives an insight into the Asian market at a time when he began to plan for the future geographical expansion. It is the same as the company’s PlayBook to be used when he wanted to lead to its Series B matrix .

 General matrix partner Dana Stalder , who lead the international expansion of both eBay and P Together JustFab reached more than 35 million members worldwide. There are three million of its current members in python birkin bagWestern Europe, is a number that the company says up to 400,000 per month, with the rest in the United States and Canada. With this acquisition, Fab Shoes – in addition to the previously announced markets of Germany and the UK in recent months, the company has expanded its presence in Europe, entry into France and Spain. “We are ahead of our own expectations in Europe,” JustFab co-founder and co-CEO Adam Goldenberg said. ” It was difficult to follow at times, but that’s obviously a good problem to have . We could grow faster , but we had a fine line between investing for growth and slow things down so that our logistics and customer service to catch up. ” Gucci backpack

2013年10月6日星期日

a large black feathered peplum

technology to stage a performance, where models writhed against each other clad in dark, shimmering dresses with touch-sensitive electronic chips inside sinewy ribs on the material. Caressing each other in cheap hermes bagscenes that could have been lifted from a Lynch film, the models' touches sent out audio signals to the DJ booth in the club, producing a macabre electronic musical aria. The atmosphere nicely complemented the darkness of the looks,he first black looks of the 32-piece-strong collection, could have been worn by warrior queen Boudica with features such as a leather harness, a thick padded leather coat and an aggressive red layered skirt. right? That was at least the case for Chris Brown and Rihanna when they got back together after their domestic abuse incident in 2009. Rihanna & Chris Brown’s Hot Make-Up Sex Chris revealed that his violent mistake

 — hitting Rihanna — in 2009 was the Gucci card case “biggest wake-up call” of his life, in a new interview with The Guardian, but what he failed to mention was how it spurred a passionate reunion for him and RiRi. “If you want to talk about sex, they had a ton of make-up sex after that,” a source close to Rihanna tells HollywoodLife.com exclusively. “Chris messed up but he apologized and learned his lesson and she forgave him.” Looks like there’s a silver lining to everything! But the looks softened, as did the colors, as the collection progressed. A series of black and white optical coats with cinched waists gave way to an abstract, sporty vibe in ultra mini patterned crop tops and some bouncy angular skirts in white. The best looks seemed to channel tribal African that's big this season, with a strapless column dress with red and black horizontal stripes.

 It cut an unusual silhouette with a large black feathered peplum. VALENTINO Valentino put its typical Italian aristocratic look on hold this season to channel Balkan-style ethnic patterns. which featured a great techno-fabric on a cropped jacket and cross-over dress that gave off a watery, metallic sheen. A black skeletal sheath made of leather had the dark feel of her exaggerated couture creations. With only 16 looks on display Gucci cosmetic case bag, next time it would be nice to see the talented designer broaden her repertoire with a larger collection. ALEXANDER MCQUEEN Combative metal helmets, neck clasps and leather straps clashed with bright ethnic patterns in Sarah Burton's show for Alexander McQueen that, while bold, moved the house in a slightly more wearable direction — away from the theatrical excess of last season.

2013年10月5日星期六

production decline this year

edicted by the Prada bag outlet International Monetary Fund, but lower than the 3.9 percent recorded last year.d someone in good faith to do a construction job and it was never completed, you may be eligible to be on Spike TV and Adam Carolla’s new show, “Catch A Contractor.” highlighted the deteriorating geopolitical situation, most notably the Louis Vuitton mini lin Syrian conflict, moderation of emerging markets demand and sliding oil prices. In the medium-term, economic diversification should make GCC economies less susceptible to external shocks, Euler Hermes said. Did you sign the agreement and pay the money only to find the wood floors are already puckering, the lights flickering, water is flooding through a leaky ceiling or mushrooms growing out of the new “waterproof” windows?growth could be hermes victoria partly attributed to

 an expected oil production decline this year, partly driven by lower US demand due to the development of shale gas and slowing growth in China. world economy would grow 2.2 percent this year, down 0.5 percent from prior forecasts, due to contractions in the Eurozone. Every season, we try to reinvent the wheel, while every season, Dolce & Gabbana trots right alongside us, doing its own parallel thing and selling clothes and accessories hand over fist. It feels like it’s been a decade since Dolce gave us a collection that wasn’t overtly and aggressively inspired by Domenico Dolce’s homeland of Sicily (actual time: 2.5 years), and the brand may very well never give us  Louis Vuitton monogram multicoloreanother non-Sicilian collection again, for all I care. Analysis by Euler Hermes said that economic growth across the GCC was anticipated to slow during 2013 and 2014 to 4 percent and 4.3 percent, respectively.

 In 2011 and 2012, the six-nation bloc posted Louis Vuitton vernis7.2 percent and 6 percent increases, respectively.one collection of handbags per season that hits me right in the heart. The Italians know their leather, and their Fashion Week is stocked with brands as well known for their bags as they are for anything. This time around, though, Milan Fashion Week Spring 2014 felt at times more like it was revisiting its greatest hits than charting new Prada mini bag territory.a construction nightmare, a new show featuring Adam Carolla wants to help! If you meet eligibility requirements, you can apply on the Catch A Contractor website

2013年10月3日星期四

there will be a love story

Another Fashion Month has Gucci duffle bagwrapped and this time around there Obelix in full caber toss, a traditional Scottish event in which competitors throw a large pole made out of a tree trunk -- no feat for the superhuman Gaul who fell in a pot of magic potion when he was a baby. (Luckily, there is some on-screen chemistry that will literally set hearts on fire, so we've got that covered, too. And we even love couples that make us feel things, even if they don't work out.) she had good chemistry with both Tobey McGuire and Jake Gyllenhaal in "Brothers." And she pulled off chemistry with a masked man (!) in "V for Vendetta." One of very few beautiful actresses I watch for the acting rather than... other things. but he told reporters Wednesday he had nevertheless closely supervised the comic book. The 85-year-old even drew the Obelix featured on the cover. And for those impatient fans, a few more details were leaked at the briefing

 -- there will be a love story, more women than Hermes constance handbagbefore, whisky and Gauls kitted out with kilts. There is nothing quite as enjoyable as suffering through someone else's uncomfortable fake romance, so here are our couples who have the emotional/sexual connection of a barrel of dead fish. Though if you are craving some sexy sex, we suggest pouring yourself a tall glass of cold water and checking out these movie scenes. Asterix, meanwhile, sits on a rock, winking at the reader as he points to his friend, while a motley group of kilt-wearing Picts laugh in the background. The storyline, however, remains a mystery. "It takes place in Scotland and it is obviously a Celtic tale," said Jean-Yves Ferri, the writer chosen to craft the new comic book. He refused to reveal any more details. But he assured readers that Asterix and Obelix's weary Roman enemies would be present, as would epic battles and plenty of "bonks!"

 and "plafs!". The comic book series has Hermes faux crocodilealways been an intimate affair. Uderzo took over the writing when Goscinny died in 1977, and "Asterix and the Picts" is the first of the books to be written and illustrated by two entirely new people -- Ferri and illustrator Didier Conrad.were no pesky snowstorms to get in the way of everyone breaking out their best shoes. Stylish showgoers wore everything from pretty Sophia Webster sandals to surreal extra-high Aperlai heels to chic Gianvito Rossi pumps. Anna Dello Russo took to the streets in runway staples like those super-embellished Saint Laurent boots and the knee-high gold Tom Ford sandal-boot hybrids. Prada's chunky open-toe heels were a big favorite this season, showing up on Christine Centenera, Chloe Kerman, and Caroline Issa, while Aquazzura's sexy lace-ups were a close second favorite. Though most of these women take car ser