Tiffany Leather Collection

I am an accessories girl:  belts, shoes, bags, and costume jewelry are my weaknesses.  I try and stay on budget and look for affordable pieces to add to my wardrobe.  From time to time, there is a budget-busting collection that catches my eye and sends me into covet overdrive.  This fall, it is the Tiffany Leather Collection designed by Richard Lambertson and John Truex.  Their new line of bags and clutches is divine, classic, clean, and a timeless work of art.  Take a look at the highlights and let me know what you think.  I picked out some of my favorites and I am starting to save my pennies now for a rainy day Tiffany fund.

Savoy Clutch $995 (Tiffany Blue!!)

Reversible Tote.  Small:  $395,  Large:  $595

Tiffany Bracelet Bag $795

Isabelle Clutch $1275.  Perhaps my favorite piece and, of course, the biggest price tag.  Sigh.

Holly Clutch $595

Finally, a big thanks to Jenna of Seven Style Notes for listing Red Carpet Closet as one of her Top 12 Favorite Blogs.  Thanks, Jenna.  Now, go show Jenna some love and catch up on her latest posts.  I will be working in Texas the next 24 days, so we are going to have a lot of fun with fashion, food, and flavor.  Texas is all about going big or going home, so come back y'all for my Longhorn adventure.  

All photos are property of Tiffany & Co.  

Material Girl Hits LA

I grew up as a part of the MTV generation back when kids ran home to watch "Thriller" and I thought MTV VJ, Adam Curry's, feathered hair was really cool.  Yet even with all the glitz and the over the top glam of the '80's, no one could ever top the style of Madonna.  She became an icon with her fingerless gloves, holey fishnet tights, and puffy crinolines as skirts.  While her style has evolved beyond that decade, she has never departed from her icon status.  This time around, she's the designer of all the fashions and she brings her daughter, Lola, along for the ride.  Sold exclusively at Macy's is the new Material Girl line, and Los Angeles is getting a first glimpse on Tuesday, August 3rd.  Here are the details:

Where:  Macy's Glendale Galleria

When:  Tuesday, August 3rd at 10AM

The Fun:  *The first 200 customers will receive a FREE Material Girl bandeau top.

              

                 *A KIIS-FM DJ will be holding 3 contests:  a trivia quiz, look-a-like contest, and a  

                  dance-off.

              

                 *Prizes for the contests include Madonna autographed items.  

              

                 *Dress in your favorite Madonna inspired look (I wonder if I could dig out those     

                   fingerless gloves from storage?)

I was also able to grab a sneak peek at a few photos from the line and I'm thrilled I can share them with you.  The Material Girl line offers everything from handbags to jewelry to apparel and footwear with reasonable price points from $12-$40. (Let's hear it for Madonna for keeping the prices real.) The Fall 2010 collection is all about prints and embellishments to offer some depth and texture to your fall wardrobe. And true to Madonna and Lola's style, notice the combination of hard and soft elements.  They will pair a tutu skirt (Hello, 1980's crinoline!) with combat boots or an oversized boyfriend sweatshirt with a floral print mini skirt.  

To learn more about the line and the event in LA on August 3rd, click here.  Otherwise, I will see you dressed in your Madonna finest at Macy's at the Glendale Galleria on Tuesday.