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Natalia Vodianova and her three kids at Paris Fashion Week.

Isabel Marant obsessed

The spring/summer Isabel Marant collection is one of her best by far. I have been coveting nearly every single piece but have yet to buy anything. I am totally in love with the Rolf sweater in red from the Etoile line ($400) and was super annoyed to see Kate Bosworth arriving at LAX last week wearing it...AND with an enormous Isabel Marant shopping bag IN the airport.

THEN she shows up walking around LA the very next day in the exact same sweather in a different color!!

It's hard not to hate her.

(P.S. The sweater also comes in a cardigan version with zip, which might actually be more practical. I'm going to Odessa in Portland this week to check it out.)

if only...

My friend Marti blogged recently about all of the items she would buy with infinite means. It got me thinking about the handbag that has been foremost in my mind although furthest from reality: Sofia Coppola for Louis Vuitton. This is one of the promotional photos on the LV website, no doubt shot by Sofia herself. I love the cobalt but would take any color...IF that is I could afford the absurd $4000 price tag!! Even if I could, spending that much on a bag sort of makes my head spin (especially without some CCs on it). Doesn't make it any less pretty though.

Sofia's muse Kirsten Dunst has been out and about in LA sporting it.

And then the director/designer herself at NYFW with Kirsten of course but luckily Kiki brought a different bag.

It's a really simply designed bag but like Sofia herself (and her movies) the simplicity of the design is what makes it. Would love to see it in person.

Also, check out what my friend Marti is dreaming of.

want: MM6 legging

Some amazing leggings just popped up on Creatures of Comfort. MM6 with an allover striped juxtaposed geometrically as if they were cut up and re-attached. A perfect legging to put together with simple dresses or wear as pictures with pop colors shoes. And kind of a steal at $135...I bet these sell out quickly.

And speaking of the shoes, from the Spring/Summer Woman by Common Projects, the red slip-on oxfords are just beyond words. I would like to look around and see if they come in black or maybe navy. As much as I love the red, I know they would be much more versatile in a darker color, especially because they are pretty pricey at $449.

Bags that POP

I have suddenly seen a few celebs with bright colored bags but not in the usual hues instead opting for "mellow" pop colors like canary yellow and turquoise. Here Nicole Richie on her way from the gym on a cold LA day with a new yellow YSL.

And supposed style icon Alexa Chung with an absolutely perfect turquoise Burberry bag while at LFW and of course front row at the Burberry show.

I love how both women wore simple but chic in all black outfits to put the focus all on the bag. Really makes them pop!

L O V E

What is there to say? It's amazing to me that these are paparazzi shots and not from the pages of a real fashion spread. Sorry but it's the rare celebrity that can pull this off, supermodel or not. And she really makes me want to wear my vintage fur every day. And i heart the bag. Also definitely a vintage piece.

(And sorry for the lack of posting. My house is finally done so I'll be posting more. This spring feels like one of the better s/s seasons in a while...)

those striped Hasbeens

I mentioned these a little while back after spotting them being worn by the founder of Swedish Hasbeens on a feature showcasing her apartment (in the Swedish home magazine Residence). They are finally available and would be adorable with any Winter outfit.

And if you're feeling really adventurous, they also come in Rainbow (!) And all sales on these boots actually benefit the LGBT-movement (!!)

Unfortunately the black/white version is only avaialbe on the Hasbeens site in a size 40, but they have them on endless.com if you are interested.

via www.swedishhasbeens.com