Givenchy virginia gladiator sandal

Can't stop coveting these lovely $700 gladiator sandals by Givenchy. Available in black, copper metallic and off-white at Barneys and mytheresa.

GQ on The Sartorialist Scott Schuman

"Obviously that insecurity isn't unique to fashion people—the nagging sense that we're weird and flawed and broken, and the impulse to hide that from the world at all costs by wearing the right thing, is one of the most basic things you and I and Schuman have in common as humans lucky enough to not have to worry about things like survival. And if Schuman, in his photographs, doesn't try to cut through that, if he makes himself a participant in his subjects' self-concealment, an accomplice, if he actually embroiders the lie by creating an imaginary world where it can live—well, look, you can see that as cowardly or you can see it as humane."

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Madewell's Fall Lookbook

Madewell just released their Fall 2012 lookbook and it's chock full of goodies. Refinery29 joked that the styling looked so mish-mashed that one might have to get dressed in the dark to create such a look, which is what they liked about it! Top items on my wish list are the leopard flats, the bright blue print dress, the black striped coat with leather sleeves, the long sleeve striped black and white dress and skirt and the color block burgundy sweater. Head over to Refinery29 to see all the looks.

Jerome Dreyfuss

Jerome Dreyfuss, otherwise known as Isabel Marant's better half, makes some amazing handbags. I have had my eye on them for a while, and have a small dark green makeup bag of his that has a permanent place next to my wallet. The leather is very soft and the details, like the rainbow braid pull are great.  The larger bags even come with a tiny flashlight inside.  I really love his whole aesthetic of a 'designer' bag that doesn't feel like you have to pamper it.

                                                                 The Johan - $820 at their e-shop

The Momo bag - a tiny evening bag in black python and in burgundy leather

The Pedro

The Carlos - available at Metier

And the Carlos also comes in a linen version this summer, "the perfect beach bag" as Jerome explains on his website. And a big linen carryall called Pat.

the Met Ball

Clean and simple: Emma Stone in Lanvin (the pic of her with Lanvin designer Alber Elbaz was adorable) and Amber Valletta in Prada. One of many in Prada because of the new exhibit and, I have to say, I like hers the best.

All Covered Up: Mary-Kate Olsen in The Row, this look is pretty shocking and monastic, it's true.  But considering how tiny she is, it fit her very well and her trashy, bleached her is a great contrast to the stark dress. Kirsten Dunst sort of looked like a '30s librarian in her Rodarte ensemble (it's not even a dress!) but I still loved it. And love her pose! As much as people made fun of Angelina at the Oscars, she has started a red carpet trend of having a pose to match your outfit.

Silver Sirens: Camilla Belle in Ralph Lauren collection (I thought this was Versace) - I didn't love this dress but I liked her whole look with the hair pulled back and the dark lipstick. Lana del Rey really vamped it up in this sparkly number by Joseph Altazurra. And yes, Gwyneth did the cape first, but it must be said, capes look better in black.

Bangs with Black: Liv Tyler, I'm just happy to see you. No really, her Givenchy dress was really stunning. Liked it better than Rooney Mara's dress from the same fashion house. Marion Cotillard looked like the Frenchie she is in head-to-toe Christian Dior. Many at the met ball did the sheer skirt look but hers was the most interesting.

Emma Stone & Andrew Garfield

Lovebirds Emma Stone and Andrew Garfield have got to be the cutest celebrity couple right now. And I love how she adjusts her look to suit her hair color whether blond or red. And he has that classic British boy scruffiness down pat. And kinda love his big hair. Her super basic outfit of a red plaid shirt, grey tee, dark skinnies and black flats to complement her blond hair had me scrambling for a great red plaid to go with everything.