Though I haven't actually penned one since I was about six, it's interesting how my list of Christmas wishes has evolved since. Back then my list consisted of Lite-Brites, Easy-Bake Ovens and full wardrobes for my dolls. Now, as an adult who still very much enjoys pretty lights and cupcakes, my list is full of very classic and very chic Chanel pieces that compliment the personal wardrobe I've collected over the years.
Vintage Chanel:
1. Gold Plate w/Brown Stone Drop Interlocking Logo Necklace, $1293
2. Quilted Chain Clip On Earrings, $330
3. Charm Bracelet, $1,110
4. Two Way Beige Bag, $3,258
5. Caviar Duffel Bag, $2,707
6. Classic Quilted Bag w/Chain Strap, $3,723
November 15, 2010
Coco Wishes
August 20, 2010
Purple Reign
As we continue our progression toward the autumn season, I’ve been compiling a list—a wishlist of sorts—of the items I want to add to my wardrobe. It was becoming pretty lengthy so I decided to edit it and noticed an unexpected color trend: the color purple. While it’s not usually a hue I reach for first, when it comes in a leather and cotton blend crinkle leather jacket or thigh high suede platform boots with lace detailing, or, dark gray-violet nail lacquer that is subtle yet shimmers—how can I not have a color crush?
SAM EDELMAN→ 'Vesey' Thigh High Boot
TARNISH→ Grosgrain Bow Fedora
CARRERA→ Viloet Safari Sunglasses
VERSACE→ Leather & Cotton-Blend Jacket
CHANEL→ Le Vernis 'Paradoxal' Nail Colour
MICHAEL KORS→ Oversized Acrylic Chronograph Watch
June 14, 2010
Fashion Forward | Five Fall Footwear Favourites
While perusing my current issue of Bazaar—love their Buy, Keep, Store and Hottest, Newest, Latest slugs—item #6 on the HNL list, Tommy Hilfiger’s high heeled duck boot, reminded me of the fall 2010 footwear I practically salivated over. Of course there are many, many more but here are (say this fives times fast) five fall footwear favourites...
~Utilitarian luxe with a bit of sass was served up by Julien Macdonald. Love the simplicity in style, the mixology of leathers and the belting and snap detail. I’m going to pair these with a super chunky knit dress—both tight and bulky—and belt the waist. Obsessories will be kept to a minimum.
~Many questions chased each other in my mind when I spotted these… Seriously? How could I rock those? Would I want to? When would I wear them? Answers came just as quickly: Um, yes. However you want. Yes, yes you would. We do have a rainy season here in Southern California. *Smile* I know you all remember the Manolo Blahnik Timbs—I still have my inspired-by pair from Steve Madden; but these are more fun in the sense that you won’t worry about walking in puddles and ruining your shoes. Plus, the over-the-knee height makes them sexy and fun. I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the rain…
~Architecture meets style meets detail and creates a platform I L-O-V-E. One thing I adore about So Cal weather is that you don’t necessarily have to put things away as the seasons change—you simply shift wardrobe staples around. Ports 1961 (via Finsk’s Julia Lundsten) delivered an amazing pair of all-weather platforms. For fall/winter I’ll simply do as seen and wear these with fun colored or printed tights or socks. And by the time spring/summer comes around I can shed them and I’ll still have an amazing sandal to rock—these are going nowhere near the back of my closet.
~What color’s your sole? I want mine red for fall. No, there’s not much better than Christian Louboutin for 3.1 Phillip Lim—you had to know a pair would somehow make my list. I have only three words: Stone. Cold. Fox.
~Roll or get rolled over… it can be a stressful situation. But, Jill Stuart proves it can be a fashionable one as well. Distressed leather boots with what appear to me as 3D tire marks that twist up and around the shaft and over the knee—I’m going to fashionably roll with these for fall.
{images: elle.com}
June 11, 2010
TERRA'S PICKS | Denim Desires
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As seen on many a spring/summer runway: denim dominates. However, while it’s a definite “Do” this season, no heavy duty workwear-inspired denim allowed. Go with breezy, lightweight pieces that speak to the warmer climate. This time-honored sportswear staple goes beyond the sporty casual and gets soft and feminine in everything from denim chambray to linen blend denims.
Of course—being the wardrobe essential that it is—we all have several batches of denim in myriad washes and silhouettes—skinny, boyfriend, trouser, cigarette, boot cut… the list goes on. So I’ve shopped for pieces that would be standout additions to your denim arsenal. Denim tube dress, anyone? Shop my list of favorite denim picks.
1] CURRENT ELLIOTT The Majorette Jacket
2] ARDEN B Seamed Denim Tube Dress
3] MATTHEW WILLIAMSON Chambray Cotton Jumpsuit
4] 3.1 PHILLIP LIM Sash Wrapped Short
5] SEE by CHLOÉ Chambray Playsuit
6] KOOBA Lana Hobo
7] FOREVER 21 Chain Wrap Denim Bangle
8] DOLCE & GABBANA Distressed Denim Court Pump
9] YVES SAINT LAURENT Tribute 105 Jeans Sandals
10] JIMMY CHOO Mandah Tote
Runway images:Style.com
June 04, 2010
A Sweet Time | Links of London Sweetie Watches
Oversized watches and stacks of chunky bracelets have restrained my wrists—quite fashionably—for several seasons now. So I was instantly intrigued and delighted when I came across Links of London's new collection of Sweetie watches which showcase their talent of creating watches as jewelry. Inspired by their beloved Sweetie bracelet, the Sweetie watch is of timeless quality making it an instant classic—a piece that’s, well, timeless.
Sleek, modern design and understated luxury are expressed in the twenty pieces that make up the Sweetie watch collection. Priced from $490 - $10,500, I guarantee you will find one—or two, okay several—that you will love. Myriad options include pave diamond or black, pink or white mother of pearl dials, cases in sterling silver or coated with black PVD or 18ct rose gold, and bracelets available in colored ceramic (pink, white or black) or encrusted with pave diamonds. Whatever your choice it’ll be the ultimate in wrist candy.
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LINKS of LONDON Sweetie Watch Rose Gold GP - black mother of pear dial w/18ct rose gold plated stainless steel case & bracelet. ($590)
LINKS of LONDON Sweetie Watch Black PVD - black mother of pearl dial w/black PVD coated stainless steel case & bracelet. ($590)
LINKS of LONDON Sweetie Watch Pink Mother of Pearl - pink mother of pearl dial w/silver stainless steel case & bracelet. ($490)
September 10, 2009
THE BLACKLIST | TOUGH LOVE
This week's list endows us with a heady dose of rock-chic; tough love via Sonia Rykiel's studded flap bag, Lauren Urstadt's cropped chain leather gloves, Diego Dolcini's studded and stoned platforms, Swarovski's Oscar cuff and Nordstrom's braided chain necklace.
I love to give my ensembles a hard, edgy vibe to them and any piece from this selection of accessories injects instant edge.
Diego Dolcini's stoned and studded sparklers with front zip unleash your inner rock chick--no band necessary.
Created using eel skin and a motif set with Pointiage® crystals, Swarovski's Oscar cuff is the perfect balance between edginess and elegance.
A mixture of different size chains are braided together to form Nordstrom's chunky necklace of high-shine brillance.
Supple leather make sure Lauren Urstadt's chain-embellished moto gloves maintain the perfect level of femininity.
Stud crazy or perfectly rocker? It won't matter when Sonia Rykiel's slightly textured and heavily studded leather bag is draped over your shoulder carrying all your can't-leave-home-without items.
March 04, 2009
A Few of My Favorite Things...
[BLACKBALLIN' GRAND TOTAL: $6,480]
Over-sized blazers and red-soled stilettos;
Crushed lame pants and bright colored hobos;
Ankle cuff sandals and glam cocktail rings;
These are a few of my favorite things...
January 28, 2009
Editor's Picks | NET-A-PORTER Picks
January 26, 2009
BLACKBALLIN' | terra black's Birthday List...
[BLACKBALLIN' GRAND TOTAL: $714,768*]
...Coco Chanel's sleek logo guitar & quilted case, $3,893*
www.Chanel.com
...a Pacemaker--a pocket-sized DJ system with an MP3 player that I can also mix, play, or perform from two independent channels. $875*
www.Pacemaker.net
...the Hermes Diamond Crocodile Birkin with 14 carat pave diamond encrusted palladium lock & clasp and rare saltwater crocodile skin, $140,000* Special order,
www.Hermes.com
...the patented rounded fleur quatrefoil and pointed fleur stud earrings from Louis Vuitton's Les Ardentes collection, $570,000*
www.LouisVuitton.com
*Prices are approximate.
