YUMMYLIST: Vera Wang

Another Gilt sale. Here are selected items from the Vera Wang Collection (the epitome of femininity):


Crystal & Tulle Necklace, $148 (reg. $395)
Floral Silk Jacquard Belted Riding Coat, $998 (reg. $3,350)


Sale ends tomorrow at 11:59PM EST.

YUMMYLIST: Christian Louboutin

There's a Gilt sale going on, although I'm not interested in most of the styles. phew.
Here's a sampling, although the site has more.

2009 Wishlist

If I were to pick three items to piggybank for, they would be the following:



2009 Wishlist - by MereRhetoric on Polyvore.com


Milla in Black, Simples in Nude, Giant City (First shown) in Autumn, Officer or Charcoal Grey


Maybe I should do some piggybanking, instead of spending willy-nilly at the sight of a sale. I know some people would agree. It's hard with all of the never-been-seen-before sales though. Everyone is unloading their inventory because they carried too much.

YUMMYLIST: Herve Leger

I love the Fall '08 Off the shoulder Ash Ombre number. I know that Ombre is a passing fancy, but it is so pretty, isn't it?

* image from Net-a-Porter


Today Hautelook is having a massive sale on Herve Leger bandage knit dresses for a fraction of their retail value.
At 65% off, you cannot get better than this. Check it out:






My favourites:

KNIT in Gunmetal, $332.50 $950
- I love the bow imagery on the back of the dress


KNIT in Burnt Sienna, $556.50 $1590
- This back is very va-va-va-voom
- Also, I really like the cherry red accented with aqua. Lots of pop, nice for the spring


KNIT in Dark Teal, $673.75 $1925
- A more understated elegance


* images from Hautelook.com

YUMMYLIST: Melissa Clemente Designs

Last December I attended a holiday shopping event at the Steam Whistle Brewing, and briefly met Melissa Clemente. I immediately fell in love with her large pieces of jewelry. The designer herself was very nice too!

If you're interested in unique, Canadian-made pieces, check out her website to view her latest collections and "stockists" to look at the items in-store.

Here are a few of my favourites:



NECKLACE, Anihan Collection, Spring/Summer 08
- sterling silver plated leaf and bamboo on platinum plated and surgical steel chains



NECKLACE, Graphic Couture Collection, Spring/Summer 09
- vintage findings, leather pink semiprecious stones, shell, pearls, brass, etched sterling silver, plastic and glass on surgical steel chain
$185



NECKLACE, Tomorrow Vision Collection, Spring/Summer 09
- Chinese crystal, white turquoise and agate with brass and surgical steel charms on a variety of gold plated chains
$185



NECKLACE, Tomorrow Vision Collection, Spring/Summer 09
- black pearls and glass beads with brass maple leaf charms on gold plated chain
$210, or $147 online



Her website also advertises a special service for weddings. Make your wedding day extra special with custom-designed jewellery! I think it's a fantastic idea.

"MCD wedding packages are designed to fit your style and budget. Materials range from pearls, semi-precious stones and gems, to more organic materials such as abalone, sea bamboo and coral. A large variety of chain is offered, including vintage, platinum, copper and rose gold."

Melissa Clemente Designs website
Melissa Clemente Designs on Etsy and Special Promotions

YUMMYLIST: Hunter

I've been seeing a lot of these Hunter Wellies in the last year. You'll probably see more and more of them on the streets as the snow and slush turns to rain!


FESTIVAL TALL Wellington Boots in Black, Chocolate or Olive, $145 $58


To purchase, sign up with the exclusive Gilt Group.
The Hunter sale ends February 13th at 2PM EST. You'll also gain access daily designer fashions at sample sale prices.

YUMMYLIST: Diane von Furstenberg

JULIAN Wrap Dress in Flower Crossing - Here's an updated print on a classic DvF silhouette. (to purchase)


CARAN Sweetheart Dress in Key Print - Welcome in spring with this sweet flouncy dress! Pairing it with CL Simples definitely only adds to the look. (to purchase)


I will just be admiring, not purchasing.

IN THE BAG: Hayden-Harnett

Another crazy crazy sale is going on at Hayden-Harnett:



* Images from HaydenHarnett.com
OLGA Bowler in Navy, $330 $82.50
LORCA Turnlock in Bronze Anaconda, $335 $83.75

They are constantly adding new items - and their Sale page doesn't show all of the items on sale, so search around their site!


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The Hayden-Harnett Havana hobo measures: 20"L x 14-1/2"H x 4-3/4"D

Q: How much can a Havana hobo hold?

A: A lot.







Outdoor apparel: hat, "cougar" (haha) scarf, gloves
Wallet-y things: wallet, cardholder, keys
Entertainment: Three Cups of Tea book, Nintendo DS, Sansa Clip mp3 player, 2 USB keys
Face+hair stuff: 2 Clinique lipstains, 1 MAC minigloss, 1 chapstick, bottle of Advil, eye drops, hair tie, Sedu Shortier Styler in zebra bag, cosmetic bag holding two large bareMineral jars, bareVitamins Skin Rev-er Upper, a bunch of brushes and more, box of gifted Stila lipglosses, Kleenex pack, sunglass case, a large Bath & Bodyworks tube of lotion
Eats: clementine that I was missing (looks wonky, will still eat), Aero chocolate bar, box of Jelly Bellies
Clothing: set of workout clothes (zip up, tank, capris), change of clothes (tank, jeans)
I forgot to empty out the inside pockets, so my cell phone, case of Altoids, pack of gum, granola bar, and about 5 pens are missing from the pictures.

Usually I don't carry the cosmetic bag, flat iron or change of clothes, but do carry the power cord for my laptop and my P&S camera, so it closes with plenty of room to spare.