BAG SWAGG: COACH + EVA LONGORIA

Eva Longoria seems to favor Coach's new 'KRISTIN' bag. The KRISTIN collection is an assortment of innovative leathers and clean lines. The Kristin collection launched in 2009 and is most known for its clean and effortless appeal, possessing many Coach qualities without having the Coach signature logo. The colors used for this collection are soft and elegant, including shades of coral, blush pink, ivory, pebble grey and burnished amber.

Not just simple leather, the bags are given different finishes for optimum dimension and appeal, including fresh color blocking, embossed exotics, and rich glazed leather. The above pictured bag is made from a premium cowhide. Reef leather naturally has a more solid and structured body that lends itself to a smooth, clean look and handfeel. It is available for $698 at Coach.

Coach is definitely stepping it up with their 'KRISTIN' line! I have to be honest.. I was starting to sleep on their bags. They seemed to be more whimsical and less luxe. Every season, they seemed to be more and more about their "novelty" monogram bags and "the look" was becoming increasingly overwhelming. I'm excited to know they are revisiting the classic, chic, svelte and luxe designs that made them a cult sensation within the handbag community.

Kudos to Coach.

SOLE CHRONICLES: LALA VASQUEZ & NENE LEAKES

It seems this weekend was Girl's Night Out from coast to coast. Umm.. I, somehow, missed that memo! I would have called up my girls and headed to the paparazzi-friendly hot spots... but then again, with these $4.50 gas prices--maybe not! Nevertheless, here in L.A., Nene Leakes (Real Housewives of Atlanta) and Taylor Armstrong (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) grabbed a bite to eat at BOA Steakhouse on Friday night. RHOBH is currently taping their next season so I wonder if Nene will be making a cameo? I guess you will have to tune-in to find out but you don't have to wait until next season to peep her shoe game.

Nene rocked Christian Louboutin's 'Madame Butterfly'. This 6" inch platform is made of Napa leather and has an accompanying price tag of $1,195. If you are dying to make them yours, they are available at Barney's.

Lala Vazquez and her bestie, Kim Kardashian hit up the Knicks game over the weekend. From what I understand, it is something like 30 degrees in New York right now.. so I'm quite sure her feet were freezing! However, we all make sacrifices for fashion and you simply can't deny the HAUTENESS of that shoe!

Lala is wearing a stilleto from Italian designer, Giambattista Valli. This pony hair printed, open toe sandal  is measuring in at 4" inches. That's not bad considering that most of Louboutin's heels start at 6" inches. I love the complexity of the design yet the simplistic look as it rests on the foot. Ohh.. how I loves it! I'm not loving this price though... $940. Ouch! I just took one shot to my heart and it never even broke my skin. #FabDown #CodePink

FABULOUS FRIDAY: RACHEL ROY

To keep with the spirit of wedges.. today, I am featuring this super cute wedge from Rachel Roy. The 'SUBIRA' is a cross-over sandal with a velcro closure. The heel height is 4.25" and the platform measures around 1.25". It also comes in a blush color and the blush version has a cork bottom. Personally, my favorite is the black version with the tie dye bottom. It kinda has a tribal feel to me.  Not to worry fabs.. you won't have to break the bank on this shoe. It's pricing in at the fab-friendly price of $139. Now, that's how you start the weekend!

Happy Friday Fabs!

SEEN ON THE SCENE: JENNIFER HUDSON

Jennifer Hudson hit up 106 & Park to promote her new album 'Remember Me' wearing Christian Louboutin's 'Mary Jane Platform' pump. Look at that heel! Owwwweeee.. it is 6.5" inches.. I love it! The taller.. the better! Well, at least.. that's how it reads in my book!

This leather, almond-toe pump is $995 and available at Neiman Marcus. Kimmy Kakes better known as Kim Kardashian rocked this exact same shoe last week at STK where she dined with her bestie, Ciara. The votes are in... haute shoe, indeed!

SPRING MUST HAVES!!

SPRING IS OFFICIALLY HERE! Yesterday, was the first day of Spring and I am providing you with a list of the season's MUST HAVE items! Being FAB is no easy task but you don't have to spend all of your money doing so.. As your fashion ambassadors, we keep you on TREND.. while on a BUDGET! We carry each TREND in our store so make sure you respresent ALL season long! 

CUT OUT SANDALS: There’s no better way for your feet to survive the heat of Spring and Summer than with built-in ventilation. Luckily for all of us, shoes with cutouts are not only functional but a huge trend as well. Wear them alone in the summer! Wear them with socks and tights in Spring to get more wear out of them, if you are in a cooler geographical location.

PERFORATED SANDALS: Once designated for only sportswear, perforated accessories have made a fashionable debut in a major way. It’s the perfect material for transitional seasons and a sophisticated and effortless way to add some texture and interest to your shoe collection.

THONG SANDALS: Strappy sandals are a summer must but finding comfort without sacrificing style can be a mission impossible. These are on-trend and totally comfortable too.

ESPADRILLES: Whether you prefer the wedge or the classic flat, these straw styles are the ultimate Spring and Summer shoe. Throw them on for a rooftop movie or a stroll along the boardwalk and you’ll be effortlessly prepared for endless days of Summer.

COLORBLOCK SANDALS: Why stick to one color for footwear when everyone knows that more is more? The graphic colorblock shoe trend has been seen on runways and celebrities, so we think it’s time you take your shot at it. There’s no better way to step into spring than with any one of these fun options.

All KEMISTRE styles are available at http://www.kemistre.net/.

Tell us.. what's your favorite Spring shoe trend?

FABULOUS FRIDAY: LANVIN

Today's FAB FRIDAY is being brought to you by, none other... LANVIN!

Okay, so if you follow my blog, I've been talking about the relevance of wedges for some time now. Spring and summer is definitely their moment to shine! Lanvin has designed some really cute wedges this season... and when I say cute, I really mean JAW DROPPING.. HEART STOPPING.. EYE BULGING.. Yeah, all of that! 

This peep-toe snakeskin sandal features a futuristic angled wedge heel and graces the Lanvin legacy with grosgrain ribbons tying up the ankle. It is 5.5" tall and has a 1.5" covered platform. The faceted wedge heel features angled wooden panels and has stolen my heart! I don't know about you but the heel sealed the deal for me! If you're loving this shoe the way that I am.. it can be yours! A HEART STOPPING shoe will always have a HEART STOPPING price and this is no different.. Lanvin's 'Canvas Snake Wedge' is gonna cost you $1,120 and is available at Neiman Marcus.

Happy Friday Fabs!

SHOP NEW ARRIVALS: SHAKIRA

THIS JUST IN: SHAKIRA!! This ECLECTIC thong sandal features an artistic play of color with a complimentary splash of animal along the spine of the the foot. This sandals SPEAKS to the leaders of the pack! Sorry ladies.. but this one isn't for the meek.. it's for the trendy, fashion forward FASHIONISTA!

Shakira is available for only $20! Yep.. you read correctly. As a boutique, we only carry a limited quantity in stock so if you're looking forward to rocking that EXCLUSIVE... UNTOUCHABLE haute look this summer.. you definitely wanna add these to your budding shoe collection!

At first glance, some of you may love the shoe but you're unaware of what to pair it with so as your resident fashion stylist, here are a few suggestions:

• Solid Maxi Dress (in neutral colors like chocolate brown, mocha, or black)
• Green (emerald, kiwi, lime) top with Black 'Fit & Flare' bottoms
• White Tunic top with Black leggings & a printed multi-colored scarf (with neutrals/green/black)
• Summer Eyelet Dress
• Black sleeveless tank with Black skinny jeans. Green & Gold necklace. Gold bangles. Green ring. 

Shop SHAKIRA now >> http://t.co/k1Vh5fy 

SOURCE: www.kemistre.net

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Ohhh.. I would also like to add.. this is my 100th post! Wowww! I simply can't believe it. Where does the time go? I just want to thank everyone who has followed this blog.. for those who have supported it.. My appreciation is endless and my gratitude abounds! Your support MEANS the world to me. Thank you for giving me an outlet.. Thank you for hearing my voice. You are loved! -XO

-K