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Tortoiseshell Accessories

Make a sophisticated style statement with tortoiseshell accessories. Let your shoes be the focus with super-sleek Giuseppe Zanotti mottled heels or Christian Louboutin ballerina patent flats. Or go for a more traditional accent with a pair of chic sunglasses by Oliver Peoples and Marc Jacobs. You’ll also find clutches, cuffs, watches, make-up compacts and hair brushes made out of tortoiseshell. Who knew?

More tortoiseshell accessories after the jump. More »

Sale Alert: Up to 60% off at Net-A-Porter

This is a sale that you shouldn’t miss: Net-a-Porter.com is having a huge sale with up to 60% off on a lot of great stuff. Yes, our email says 50% off but if you look around, you’ll find discounts of up to 60% off. And there are fantastic deals indeed!

You’ll never go wrong with these classic Christian Louboutin Mini Bout pumps now $511 (was $730). For bright summer shoes, Tory Burch Olivia banana flats are a great buy at $125, 50% off from $250. It also comes in black and metallic leather.

There are tons of other great stuff but they are going quick. The black Miu Miu leather hobo bag ($547.50, was $1095) and Bottega Veneta intrecciato rectangular bag ($2086, was $2980) are now sold out.

Don’t delay, shop the NET-A-PORTER.COM Sale Extravaganza!

Here are more picks:

Miu Miu Oversized matelasse tote $1113 Miu Miu Matelasse leather tote $808.50

Splendid Babydoll jersey dress $66 Tory Burch Stephanie tunic top $137

Shop the NET-A-PORTER.COM Sale Extravaganza!

Meet Christian Louboutin Today …

… and get first dibs on the new fall collection .

Monsieur Louboutin will be available to autograph your spring purchases.

Barneys New York
9570 Wilshire Boulevard
Beverly Hills
Wednesday, May 7th
2PM - 6PM, Main Floor
310 276 4400 x5604

Spectacular Louboutin Shoes for Spring

Fall head over heels with Christian Louboutin’s latest collection of shoes for Spring 2008. Whether it be the stiletto, the flat, the wedge or the midi, Louboutin’s red sole shoes are always a must have! My favorites are the Rodita zip platforms, Zouzou sandals, and Passmule Zeppa wedges in flouro pink and more. Now if only I had the budget for them. Check out the spring collection at Net-A-Porter.com.

What’s your favorite?

Christian Louboutin to Sign Shoes at Barneys

Christian Louboutin will be making personal appearances at Barneys New York on May 1 at the Madison Avenue flagship store and on May 7 in Beverly Hills.

There you’ll get a chance for a quick tête à tête with the renowned shoe designer and have your red-sole shoes signed.

Louboutin’s colorful and rhyming autographs are well worth waiting in line for. My friend got hers last fall. Take a look at what he signed. It’s a work of art in itself. And he doesn’t only sign the shoes. He’ll sign your invitation and shoe bag too if you ask. He’ll also graciously pose with you for photos.

For those wondering, and I guess it goes without saying, only new shoes can be signed.

I’ll have to find a way to make it to Beverly Hills in atrocious traffic on a weekday and to not put my purchase on credit (as I prefer not to, but I’ve been shopping a lot lately). Hmmm. This reminds me, I still have unworn Louboutin wedge boots from the last Barneys Warehouse Sale. But then wedge shoes won’t work…