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Boutique Critique:: Ava Maria: Look 4

Jessica Lapidos — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 13:56:40 +0000

Buckling under the weight of such beautiful objects, and body falling into a standing broken-down doll, this outfit may take you down the rabbit hole. This outfit is seeped in French history; several pieces have a long lineage in Paris. Sought out by store owner Katherine Virketiene, she’s brought into Ava Maria pour toi.

Look Four: AvaMaria in Wonderland

The Oil Slicker Saddle Heels: Repetto, $250

It started with the Repetto; this time, oil slicked. In the most beautiful way, it looks like a dirty puddle. It was love at first glance. Repetto is famous for ballet shoes, and construct gorgeous others for we non-professional-dancing folk.

The Mini Checker Shirtdress: Cacharel, $178

Ah the shirtdress, blue and gold checked, enhances the hidden hues of the Repettos. So dainty on its own, so innocent, yet vibrant as well. Cacharel took off in the 1960s with its iconic shirtdresses designed by Jean Bousquet. Following in the traditional footprints, they are still prevalent today.

The Kitty Silk Top: Paul & Joe Sister, $228

A shirtdress is a shirtdress, and I couldn’t wear just a shirtdress. I was jazzed to find this complementing silk top that slid underneath the open top so smoothly. The blues dance together and the checks on cats patterns don’t protest too much. Famed French menswear designer Sophie Albou started Paul & Joe in 1995 and branched into les femmes in 2006 with the little Sister.

The Waving Belt: Linea Pelle, $188

The gingham and the shirt came alive together, but the look was still lacking something. Linea Pelle belt corsetry filled that void. With the ends fastened at the back, the shaping quality of waving leather strips brought more shape to the silhouette.

The Flowering Rings: Marie-Lise Lachapelle, gold-plated leaf, $350, silver orchid $375

The silver and golden leafy rings flourished on one hand, enhancing the dual tonal quality of the entire look. Marie-Lise Lachapelle constructs these structures by making molds from actual orchids and leaves. That’s why the metal has so much wildlife in it.

AvaMaria | 107 Crosby Street, New York, NY 212.966.0909

Photography by Christopher Hall

10 Little Black Heels

Kirby Marzec — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 17:01:21 +0000

Yesterday I posed my 10 favorite Little Black Dresses, essential for any woman around holiday time. But don’t think I left you hanging with just a dress! Here are my top favorite little black heels, the perfect compliment to your little black dress. Here are some heels to fit every price range and keep you look fabulous, no matter how long the holiday season may last:

Bakers Cutie: $50 (Availabe at Bakers.com)

BCBGirls Koala: $100 (Avaliable at Bakers.com)

Boutique 9 Jolie Suede Oxford Shoe: $100 (Available at Bloomingdales.com)

Aldo Pawelk: $110 (Available at Aldo.com)

Diesel Abyzip Black Shoes: $209 (Available at Ssense.com)

Coach Claudine Pumps: $318 (Available at Coach.com)

L.A.M.B Hip Lace-Up Peeptoe Pumps: $400 (Available at Bloomingdales.com)

Paul & Joe Faken Peep-toe Black Suede Heels: $488 (Available at Ssense.com)

Bally Guniga Platform Shoes: $595 (Available at Net-a-Porter.com)

Oscar de la Renta Leather Mary Janes: $725 (Available at Net-a-Porter.com)

Spring 2009 Rundown

Corey Moran — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 15:12:04 +0000

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