Grace + Kate

From left to right – YSL, Chanel, Louis Vuitton

When three fashion titans - Karl Lagerfeld (Chanel), Phoebe Philo (Céline) and Marc Jacobs (Louis Vuitton) – all jump on the clog bandwagon, you can be sure its going to be huge trend that’s sure to trickle down to the mere mortals. Prada, Miu Miu, Yves Saint Laurent, Chloé and Max Mara have also includes clogs in their Spring/Summer 2010 collections. Top Shop currently has two styles on sale – Lottie and Lola. I bought a pair of Sergio Rossi suede clogs two years ago and have not found the opportunity to wear them. Tonight, I will be digging them out from way back in the closet.

What are your fashion trend predictions for 2010? I think tie dye will be hot. Red lipstick will be seen everywhere and purple will be the new black (again).

Hello my pretties! Sorry, I have been MIA but I’ve been traveling through Rome, Florence, Venice and Paris over the past two weeks. But of course, I kept my readers in mind.

A question that mind boggles bag connoisseurs is whether Louis Vuitton is cheaper in Paris or the states? The answer is yes and no.

It never fails to get a jaw-dropping reaction each time I tell the story of how I acquired my Monogram Canvas Speedy 30 for around $280US from the Louis Vuitton flagship store on Champs E’Lysee in Paris. It’s currently selling for around $750 in the US after taxes. Two important factors play into that amazing price. Read more…