Gold Rush

Lanvin

Item No. 2 on my Christmas Gift Guide, a pair of Lanvin flats.

For years Lanvin has produced some of the chicest flats around, worn by stars and editors alike, and these are the perfect pair for the holiday season.

Available at Net-a-Porter.

All I Want for Christmas.....

Image from Etsy

Image from Etsy

Image from Etsy

With today being December 1st, I thought it appropriate to start a little Christmas gift guide of my own. Everyday I will list something I would love to give or receive.

The first item on my gift guide this year are vintage Christmas ornaments. Every year I give one ornament to the most important people in my life. In years past I've purchased these at Mr. Pink in NYC, but sadly he closed his doors at the end of last year. So, Etsy has become my back-up source. Here are a few that I am definitely considering for Christmas 2009.

Zac Posen for Target

It was announced today that Zac Posen is to be the latest designer to partner with Target for their Go International Collection.

Go International showcases young, up and coming designers, including such names as Erin Fetherston, Thakoon, and Rogan.

Posen's collection will be in select Target stores and online from April 25th-May 30th.

A Chance To Win

Ideeli, the first U.S. members only invitation sample sale site is celebrating hitting one million members by offering $15,000 worth of prizes from partners such as Bliss, Tumi, and Adam to new and current members beginning today and running through February 1st.

To join, go to Ideeli and if you're already a member make sure to visit the site to sign up for this offer.

Brad + Angelina + Asprey = Deja Vu

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, WWD

Snake Ring, WWD

Snake bracelet, WWD

Silver baby spoon, WWD

As I opened my copy of WWD this morning the front page story is of a new collaboration between Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and the British jewelry house Asprey.

Angelina was given a snake ring while pregnant with the couple's daughter Shiloh and now views the serpent as a protector of her family. The line is composed of gold jewelry and silver accessories and is aptly named 'The Protector'.

This is a limited edition collection with all net proceeds going to Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, a charity co-founded by Jolie in 2006.

Asprey has been on the wan for a few years so this move will definitely help to up their presence in the saturated jewelry market, and as much as I love Brangelina and a good cause, the first thing this calls to mind is Brad & Jen's collaboration with jeweler Damani.

Regardless of that, what baby doesn't need a silver serpent spoon?

I'm In Love

Thakoon Spring 2010

As I've been searching through New York, Milan, and now Paris fashion shows for the latest and the greatest, I've come across a pair of shoes that I absolutely adore. These heels are a cross between an ankle bootie and a gladiator and have a beautiful Ikat print.

Thakoon's shoes are usually a collaboration with Manolo Blahnik and are not always produced, so fingers crossed that these will make the final cut!

Oh Baby!

Okay, I promise there won't be a ton of posts regarding babies and the cute things I've been finding (and wanting), but I had to share this. While in Cape Cod my husband and I ran across this label, Zutano, and I'm in love with their adorable outfits. I've had a hard time finding things that are cute but tolerable (ie, without stupid sayings on them) and this completely fits the bill.

I bought this owl footie the other day, but held out on the hat (which I'm sure I'll be back for).