MUST HAVE: Pre-Fall Plaids

For those of you already planning your fall wardrobe, may I suggest to you a little tartan?  I've always had an attachment to plaid prints, so I was delighted to see it making an appearance in the Pre-Fall 2014 collections.  Some of my favorite looks come from Altuzarra, Dior, and McQ Alexander McQueen

SUMMER MUST HAVE: The Tote

I'm usually the satchel or clutch carrying type, but when the summer months are upon us I can't deny the practicality of the TOTE.  Whether it's an impromptu meeting, rendezvous in the park or last minute weekend get away- a light weight carry all is just the accessory to get you from point A to point B.

The sensible bag is no longer just an accompaniment to the beach, oh no it does double duty...sophisticated enough for the office yet large enough for an overnighter.  And with a large enough selection to match every taste and budget there's a tote out there for everyone.

-Goyard, St. Louis Tote, Available at Barneys New York in store only (price available upon request)
-Fendi, Lea Pequin Tote, Barneys New York, ($1,490)
-Rochas, Shopper, www.net-a-porter.com, ($1,220)
-Celine, Cabas Phantom, Celine Stores, (price available upon request)
-McQ Alexander McQueen, Iris Large Printed Tote, Neiman Marcus ($765)
-Prada, Tessuto Tote, Neiman Marcus ($1,150)
-Saint Laurent, Reversible East/West Tote, Neiman Marcus ($1,495)
-Givenchy, Antigona Madone 2 Large Shopper, Bergdorf Goodman ($1,085)
-Reed Krakoff, Track Leather Tote, Bergdorf Goodman ($1,395)
-Gucci, Bree Leather Tote, Bergdorf Goodman ($1,350)