Finally a designer has come to the rescue of those lusting after the Christian Louboutin Lace Booties, which retail for $1,785.00.
The Dollhouse Tish Peep Toe Platform Pumps don’t even come close to the hotness of the Louboutins, but for the price of $75.95, they’ll do for now.
I love buying my baby, London, interesting items, so of course this Ink Sailor Bubble Romper caught my eye. The sailor print is too adorable and it’s ideal for a photo session, which Baby Lo has daily. And once the romper is too small, it can be framed on the wall as a keepsake. The romper retails for $36.95 at online boutique Tutti Bella. A dress and swimsuit of the same print is available.
Robin Givens also walked the orange carpet at the Miami game. Her “look” lead me to a few questions.
1. Does the concept of stylishly-wrinkled exist?
2. Clogs?
3. Does Robin shop in the kiddie department?
4. Clogs?
5. Can we successfully start a petition to ban Robin from all Army Surplus stores?
6. Is it laundry day for Robin?
7. What’s the material of Robin’s jacket?
8. Clogs?
9. What 80’s movie inspire her choice for blue mascara?
And lastly…
10. Clogs though?
Fergie usually turns to high-end designers to dress her feet, but this isn’t always required because she’s got her own, shoes that is… Along with Jennifer Lopez, Fergie also attended the Miami dolphins game. Fergie stepped out in her own Fergie Traffic Shootie . The shooties (shoes + booties) include a 4 3/4 heel with a one inch platform and buckles welcoming each opening of the shoe at the toe and ankle. The lacing of the shooties gives them an oxford feel. I’m not crazy about the Traffic Shootie, but I love seeing celebrity-designers rocking their own items, especially affordable items. The shooties retails for $129.95.
A few days ago Jennifer Lopez and husband Marc Anthony walked the orange carpet at the Miami Dolphins game. J-Lo Lola wore a printed maxi dress with a drapped front. She paired the dress with platforms that matched the dominating color of the dress, burgundy. Her hair was pulled up into bun at the top of her head and she wore minimal jewels. Overall a cute look, but the belt seems pointless.
Giuseppe Zanotti is one of the most popular red carpet shoe designers around right now, designing both wearable and cutting-edge styles. But sometimes Mr. Zanotti goes a bit overboard and he walked the plank with these Giuseppe Zanotti Neon Beaded Booties.
The shoes include a 4.25 inch heel, delicious yellow suede and hand-applied, multicolored Swarovski crystals and beads, all combined with a very busy strappy/bootie silhouette. They’re guaranteed to turn heads, but don’t scream “haute” to me. And for $1,595.00, the shoes must speak the right words. But tell me, do you think the shoes are wearable (despite the price) or simply terrible?
So tomorrow is Cyber Monday, as most of you know. For those of you who don’t know, Cyber Monday is the biggest online shopping day of the year, providing shoppers with discounts that are similar to Black Friday doorbusters. It’s the first Monday after Black Friday and most online retailers, from discount and department stores to celebrity-favored and celebrity-inspired retail sites, participate in Cyber Mondays. Check out the links below for Cyber Monday sales. Happy Shopping!
Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic and Piperlime
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Shopbop – Celebrity fashions
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Revolve Clothing – Celebrity fashions
30-85% Over 2,500 Styles
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Cyber Monday Deal, 11/30-12/6: Cole Haan Footwear- 70% off All Styles This Week!
A.T. Cross
Black Friday through Cyber Monday Holiday Savings of up to 75% Off only at Cross.com.
Addition Elle | MXM | Pennington – Plus sized fashions
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Barefoot Tees – Large sized shoes and boots
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C28 – Christian apparel and accessories
C28 Black Friday Doorbusters – while supplies last!
Charlotte Russe
Cyber Monday-11/30 only, take 25% off site-wide at CharlotteRusse.com! Plus, spend $60 or more and shipping is free! Promo Code:MONDAY25
Customized Girl
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Diamond.com
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eBags
Cyber Monday Double Deal: 20% Off + Free Shipping on Orders over $100 at eBags.com!
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eDressme.com & eDressmeprom.com
Cyber Monday One Day Sale: Save 30% off sitewide with coupon code “cybermonday”. Hurry sale ends at midnight on 11/30/09.
Fine Jewelers
Use code CYBERMONDAY for 15% off your entire order. Valid this Cyber Monday only.
Hot Topic
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National Geographic
Black Friday/Cyber Monday Special: Take $20 off when you spend $100 or more! Use code: SaveTwentyToday
Pacific Sunwear
10% Off Site Wide! Valid on Cyber Monday & Tuesday Only.
Shoebuy
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$15 off $60 or more at Shoebuy.com when you pay with online banking eBillme. Discount applies at check out. Ends 1/5/10.
Shop Goldyn – Celebrity fashions
Get 50% off everything at ShopGoldyn.com for one week only with code HOLIDAYSPECIAL! Offer valid through Wednesday, December 3rd.
Silhouettes – Plus sized contemporary fashions
Get 25% OFF Sitewide During the Silhouettes Cyber Monday Sale! – Use code AFMON – 11/29 – 11/30
Tilly’s
Tilly’s Cyber Monday Sale! $5 Off All Sweaters and Hoodies w/ Promo Code: CYBER09.
Torrid – Plus sized fashions
Stretch Denim on sale for $19.99. Monday November 30th from 10AM – 1PM PST Only!
Singer22 – Celebrity Fashions
Save 20% On Orders of $300+ Sale Ends Monday 11/30 @ Midnight
Fashion Bug – Plus sized fashions
It’s Cyber Monday at FashionBug.com! Get 30% OFF our regular-priced items. Valid on 11-30-09 only.
Lane Bryant
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Wilson’s Leather
Get 20% Off All Orders + Free Shipping On Orders Over $75! Offer Valid 11.28 – 11.30 Only!
PRESIDENT!!! That’s what this baby onsie says, not “princess” or “socialite” like most other novelty baby items I’ve seen. Though, I do have my fair share of “princess” items; it’s inevitable and cute.
The SpaSilk 3-Piece Layette Set
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Known as the girl who beats to her own drum, Amber Rose bypasses what I assume to be an open door to the Louis Vuitton vault (via Kanye), for an eye-catching item designed by the new go-to designer, Alexander Wang. The vest bag, which wouldn’t look like anything more than a fanny pack on anyone else, suits Miss Rose’s casual look perfectly. The Alexander Wang Bianca Vest Bag retails for $850.00.
Check out a few more bags from Alexander Wang’s bag collection, already a must have for young celebrities who crave Alexander Wang’s sexy and edgy style. All available at Shopbop.
Hilary Large Tote $890; Brenda Zip Bag $725; Brenda Zip Bag in Denim Leather $740; Coco Duffel in Denim Leather $850; Daphne Duffel Bag $890
Pic [The YBF via Love-Kanye]
Mariah Carey On Set Of Her New Music Video “Obsessed”
Mariah Carey was all dolled-up for the shooting of video Obssessed. She wore a mini dress with a reptile-inspired print. She paired the dress with sky high Salvatore Farragamo heels.
Coach is one brand that has been able to stay versatile over the years. They still do their bestselling signature canvas bags. But it’s the unique bags that usually catch my eye. Like this Bonnie Metallic Tote. The tote is covered in leather chain-linked mirrors and contains a Marc Jacobs inspired chain for versatile carrying. This isn’t your everyday tote, as it’s super flashy and eye-catching, but who says a tote has to be boring? Live a little.
The bag retails at Coach for $1,200.00 and is also available with sage and white trim.
There’s one thing about being a celebrity that I love. It’s getting your hands on exclusive items before the public. Not only do they get to debut the next season’s clothes as it’s walking the runways in Bryant Park, a season before the release of the clothes. But they also get to preview designer accessories, which the celebrities wear around town months before the shoes are seen on the designer’s website, let alone available to buy at your favorite “it” girl boutique.
One celebrity especially fits into this clan of lucky few, and that’s Fergie. Back in March, Fergie was privileged enough to be able to wear one of her favorite brands, Jimmy Choo, long before they were even released. I recall looking high and low for each show at the time. I especially adore the red sueded booties. Both are from Jimmy Choo’s pre-Fall collection. The booties aren’t yet available in red, but instead in blue bottle.
Fire Leather Caged Booties $925.00 | Loop Neon Sandals $750.00
I’m not one to say things like, “so and so must read my blog,” but after I posted the Boutique 9 Joleen sandals, they became Meagan Good’s latest favorite pair of shoes. But since they’re hot, and only a little over one hundred bucks, I’ll take the credit for this one. Just kidding. But I am happy to see Meagan bringing attention to another affordable brand. The natural colored sandals are available at endless, while the black pair are available at zappos. Get them while they’re hot. Her last pair of Bebe’s sold out in days.
Actress Keke Palmer attended the 34th Annual AWRT Gracie Awards Gala at The New York Marriott Marquis on June 3, 2009 in New York City. I love seeing her on the red carpet, as she always looks grown and sophisticated. She’s maturing very well.
Palmer wore a double-strapped one-shoulder black mini dress, which resembled a Black Halo dress worn by Lauren London. She went purseless and paired the dress with snack print pumps. She wore her hair in a side bun with tendrils framing her face.
This isn’t the best I’ve seen Keke. There seems to be something missing here, mainly a little color on her face. But what fashion grade would you give Keke Palmer for her AWRT Gracie Awards look?
Hey all! I know I’ve been m.i.a. lately, but it’s for good reason. I’m in the middle of my second trimester. Yes I’m pregnant! We are super happy about our upcoming new edition. You may be asking what this has to do with me neglecting Lolo’s Cube. Well, long story short, my body was on a spiral, as June Ambrose would say.
The beginning of the 1st semester was interesting, to say the least. I didn’t have full-on morning sickness, but I stayed nauseated from 9:30am to 3:30 pm, like clock-work. Then when I came home from work, I ate, slept and started the day over again. Gone were the days of staying up to 2:00am to get just one more blog post completed. I intended to take just a small break and I admit, I got a little too comfortable. Anyways, I’m trying to get back into the swing of things, so hold tight.
As for the little one growing inside me, we’re not sure yet if it’s a boy or a girl, as that can’t be determined until another 2 weeks. But trust me, you all know I’m ready to stock a full mini-wardrobe of infant to toddler-sized clothes. We want a girl, but we’ll be happy either way.
Anyways, I’m officially back in action. Tell ya momma, tell a friend, Lolo’s Cube is back again (Inspired by the famous lyricist who sells t-shirts outside the Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles on Pico), lol.
Oh, and don’t be surprised if you see a few mini adorable items sprinkled around here and there…
Actress Zoe Saldana attended the “Star Trek” Germany premiere on April 16, 2009 in Berlin, Germany. She looked like a doll in a red cocktail dress. The dress had a one exaggerated ruffled sleeve and single pleat across the skirt. And her black strappy stiletto climbed up her feet to her ankles. This is definitely a hot look for Zoe.
Rachel Roy Lilith Dress $1,495.00
These Boutique 9 Women’s Joleen Sandal take inspiration directly from the Givenchy Gladiotor Booties previously worn by Cassie and Lauren London. But instead of being full on knocks, they took slight inspiration and ended up looking like a hot pair of shoes, instead of an almost pair of off knocks. Neutrals are so in right now, and the price is right, so don’t hesitate putting these in your closet. They retail online for $149.95.
Yaya DaCosta attended the opening night of “August Wilson’s Joe Turner’s Come And Gone” at the Belasco Theatre in New York City. She looked very “black tie” in a sleek black evening evening dress with a deep v-neck, which made the ex-ANTM contestant look 15 feet tall. Her hair was worn up to show off her statement earrings. And her red lips were the perfect compliment to her flawless complexion.
The new solo singer Adrienne Bailon got her a few new pairs of shoes!!! She was seen outside Jadakiss’ album release party wearing Christian Louboutin Multi-Buckle Sandals. She paired the shoes with leggings, a layered top and a tweed coat. Miss Bailon also attended Grace Miguel’s birthday party at Greenhouse in a new pair of shoes. There she wore a little white dress paired with Chanel Tweed booties. Both are cute looks for Adrienne.
I was so tired of seeing her in the regular ole mini-dress/Two-sizes too big YSL platform pumps look for the last few months. She’s a shorty, so the platform pumps give her tons of height, so I understand her infatuation. But there’s so many pairs in the haute shoe world. She could at least do like Kim Kardashian and alternate between her YSL and Christian Louboutin platform, though never straying from the same style…
But she’s on an even better track with the shoes above. Hopefully she surprises me with some Alexander McQueen or Pierre Hardy’s next time around.
Check out pictures of Adrienne and her beloved YSL pumps. I bet she wore them down a whole inch…
I have a million Reader Request, I’ll try to handle those this weekend.
LaLa Vasquez was recently seen out and about, with her homegirl, Po. She wore a vivrant yelow dress, which is perfect for a sunny spring day of shopping. Her Harry Potter boots was the second worse choice for this outfit, Po’s boots being the first.
But boots aside, from the ankle up, this was a cute look. When I first saw it, I immediately got to work to find Lala’s dress. I was unsuccessful, but only because I got sidetracked with all the cute yellow dress I found instead. Check them out if you want to add a little sunshine to your wardrobe.
New York & Co City Style Ruffle Dress $54.95 | Marciano Sammie Strapless Dress $158.00 | T-Bags Belted Dress in Yellow $290.00 | Twinkle Amelia’s Magic Dress $487.00
Fergie Ferge recently unveiled her new shoe line unimaginatively named, Fergie. I was happy to see that the shoes were at affordable prices, between $89.99 to $129.99. The price will be even more cheaper once they go on sale, because they will go on sale…
But even with the affordable price tags, I can’t say I’ll be rushing out to buy one of Ferge’s designs… They’re what I call almost. You know, cute at first glance, or in passing, until you squint and focus. Then eventually grimace with disappointment when you take on a full view of the shoe.
One or two had a fair chance of being cute. I actually really like the bones on the black pump, which comes in 5 colors. But besides that *shrugs*
The Fergie line is available at Endless.
Overall, I see potential though, so maybe the next edition of shoes will look better. Jessica Simpson shoes were very vomit-worthy when they were first released, but more and more hits are starting to appear among all the misses.
Another Spring trend has emerged. The safari look was seen heavily within the Gucci Spring 09 Collection, as well as Louis Vuittons Collection from the same season. Trina, Fergie and Teairra Mari have all jumped on this bandwagon with Fergie wearing Gucci and Trina wearing a safari-inspired jacket and Louis Vuitton accessories. Trina and Fergie had the right idea by pairing their outfits with weighty shoes; Trina wearing Louis Vuittons popoular Spicy sandal and Fergie wearing sandals from her own Fergilious collection. Teairra, on the other hand, went with a classic pair of high heeled sandals, which didn’t really complete the outfit as, I supposed, she expected it too.
Looking to get the safari look in your closet, check out these items.
Rocawear Parachute Jumper $79.00 | Newport News Cinched Safari Dress $64.00 $21.99 | Newport News Stretch Sateen Safari Jacket $69.00 $49.00 | Eddie Bauer Roll-Sleeve Safari Dress $79.00 $49.99
Michael Michael Kors Belted Shorts $59.50 | BCBGeneration Safari Linen Paula Jacket $108.00 $65.00 | Guess Melissa Dress $108.00 | Ecoganik Safari Dress in Creme $174.00.
