New kicks: Nike Dunk Sky Hi

Ok so I bought these over 3 months ago but was reminded that I forgot to write about them when I saw a picture of Naomi Watts this weekend running around the farmer's market in LA wearing them. Since she has quite a few pairs of Isabel Marant wedge sneakers, I was more than a little impressed that she went for the Nike Dunk Sky High. It definitely speaks to the power of a sports brand, and Nike kind of originated the high-top. They have been out for a while but only in more crazy, loud styles like Liberty print or the classic dunk color block in shiny leather.  I love that they are simple in design - important for an uber-trendy item - with matte suede in neutral colors. And of course, comfortable! 

They come in three colors: Filbert (tan), Olive and Black. And they all come with an extra set of laces that are tonal, which for me was very important as I don't really like the contrasting laces. I have both the black and the filbert and I wear them with different things. Word on the street is that there are many new versions of the Nike Dunk Sky High coming out for Spring....stay tuned.

Oh and P.S. they are $120, a much easier commitment for this admittedly VERY trendy item than the $600+ price tag on the IM kicks. (Though I still covet them. Still.)

On sale at Nike and Barneys (who knew!) among tons of other places.

Naomi Watts in LA

Filbert (tan) with blue-purple laces

My black ones with pink-purple laces and also with tonal ones.

Olive with red laces

No. 6 collection - sale items

Having a hard time not wanting to buy just one more dress from No.6's stunning fall "archive" collection. Take a look at the items marked to 40% off. And for those of us who don't live in NYC, this is the first time I'm seeing many of them!

 The tank suit in the feather print and the black woodland floral is $237.30. (and the woodland floral is only left in a size3.)

The button back skirt in the patchwork stripe is $200.90, while the pleats skirt in the amazing painted roses print is $ (I have emailed them to see if this fantastic print comes in anything else. I'd love to have it in a dress.)

 And then the button back dress from the spring season reappears in the black woodland floral. This is one of their easiest silhouettes to wear. It is $234.50. And the photoflower print in the bias tank dress is so great! It is $227.50.
I wish they made some of these prints in basic camisoles.
All styles are on sale at No.6.

Isabel Marant Basley boot

To be honest, I can't quite get on board with these. They are moccasins, which for me had a big moment in 2007-2008 and that was it. Yes they have the hidden wedge, it's true. But for $600 I'd rather buy the Betty or the Bobby sneaker and end the torture. 

These remind me of shoes I'd see when I was a shoe buyer: not a sneaker, not a boot....just a sneaker-boot "hybrid". And using the word hybrid to describe a shoe is never a good thing.

They are already sold out on mytheresa.com and I'm sure la garconne is next, so what do I know? Still I have to say, I love the Jenny boot way more than the Basley and I never pulled the trigger on the Jenny, more because of comfort than anything. Also I kind of have a rule against shoes with tassels. So for me, I think I will pass.  

For those who are so inclined, the Basley is $600 and is available in the camel suede and anthracite suede at most IM stores: including Barneys, Bird, Creatures of Comfort, La Garconne, Diani, Heist, and soon at Odessa in Portland, although only in the camel. La Garconne is also carrying it in white. For what it's worth, I think that in an overall look the anthracite actually looks the best. Then it looks more like a boot and less like a moccasin-sneaker...thing.

Isabel Marant on SALE

Not that I will be partaking in the sale this season but I wanted to highlight that there are still some good things out there....

The super soft, chunky knit Etoile Plume cardigan is on sale for $339 at Barneys in the brownish olive and in red at Heist (although not sure the discount at Heist, think they are at 30% off.)

MNZ in new york has the Odelia coat, a great wooly car coat with black piping. It is also 30% off and they have a size 38 left.

MNZ also has the Gladys knit and the Glasco cardigan left. Katie Holmes recently wore the Glasco during an appearance on Jimmy Fallon. Also both are 30% off.

Gladys knit

Glasco cardigan

MNZ and French Garment Cleaners both have the Nanette top left, which is only $395 full price.

Meanwhile, Creatures of Comfort has a whole host of nice things left (if their blog is updated):

The Lizy western shirt, which will definitely some day be a collector's item, in sizes 36-40 for $588.

And the Edilon pant - an amazing print and fabric - in sizes 38 and 40 for $458.50

Also the all-black Jenny boot in sizes 37-41 is on sale (a rare occurrence) for $441.
And the sister to the Odrys cardigan, the Ojima hoodie is available in sizes 38 and 40 for $374.50, a relative steal for an intarsia knit. Even Free People and others doing Intarsia knits charge at least $300 for a made-in-china piece, while the IM one is made in Italy of fantastic quality yarn. So, this one is a great price for what you are getting.

Vintage Coach bags

Lately I have been up at all hours trolling ebay for vintage Coach bags, some the same ones I used to covet as a pre-teen. I still remember pouring over the Coach catalog and wondering: why does every style come in British tan? Well, now is the time for them again apparently. I've seen them around on some hipsters but didn't think it was a for-everyone kind of look. Now it seems less vintage hipster and just plain hip '90s throwback. Not to mention the Made-in-the-USA construction and the matte finish leather.

So how funny that A Cup of Jo (one of my favorite blogs, by the way, and a friend of a friend) ran a feature today on how to style a winter hat where the girl is walking around NYC with a tiny vintage Coach bag in none other than British Tan.

It's a sign that I must have one of these in my life! Or at the very least, go through my mother's closet to find the old ones I know she has stashed in there. (Thanks for being a packrat, Mom!)

the binocular bag

the lunchbox bag

Red Wayfarers

Diane Kruger seen in Red Wayfarers over the weekend in Cabo and last week arriving in France. Normally I go for basic black or tortoise in sunglasses or even a nice white but I surprised myself by loving these red Ray-Bans on Diane Kruger. I mean, she looks good in nearly everything but these would be a nice pop of color even in the winter months. Or on a beach getaway....

street style: Kirsten Dunst in London

Kiki was spotted in London on Sunday night walking around with bf Garrett Hedlund. What a great look she had going on. Long, navy peacoat (now I'm on the hunt for one this length), skintight black jeans, leather Isabel Marant Dicker boots, burgundy beret and completed with a LV Sofia Coppola bag in oxblood, the color of the season.