Modern Glam

Chic & Casual a la the Boyfriend Jean

::I love the look of boyfriend jeans for hanging about the house or grocery  shopping, or any other very informal thing that we typically do in a day.

These jeans are by CurrentElliott, and they are très comfortable as well as looking rather casual chic [yep, I have a pair]. The layered look of the sweater and shirt is very now, and will also keep you warm when it's cold outside. 

One caution. The model in the image actually has on sneakers, and I have one word to say re that --- DON'T. Wearing sneakers with this style of jean will make your legs look heavy, and will make you look shorter, neither of which is desirable, comprenez vous ? ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All three pieces are available at barneys.com,. The images are courtesy of, and copyrighed © by barneys.com.

Christian Louboutin Nooka Satin Pumps

Gorgeous pink slingbacks by the master of elegant and sexy, Christian Louboutin. Available at Net-a-Porter.

 

This Week's Shopping Find: Lanvin Pumps and Handbag

After focusing on all of that stressful political stuff, shopping for something special to share was such a relief. The gorgeous blue handbag and metallic heel pumps are way pricy, but oh so delicious. A girl can dream..... Both are Lanvin, available at Barney's.

 

 
Note the pleated ruffle at the throat of the pump. Très chic.

 

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Modern Glam Weekly Shopping Find: Lanvin Handbag

This week's find is an out of this world Lanvin handbag, unaffordable, outrageously expensive, but oh, so bloody fabulous........

   
Can you see me drooling? ;) 

Images courtesy of, and handbag available from Kirna Zabete online.

 

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Four Dresses: Modern Glam Weekly Shopping Find

This week's shopping find was so easy. I simply clicked on one of my fav online merchants, Neiman Marcus, and looked for summer clearance merchandise.

I chose four classic dresses, all of which may be worn at least through Fall, with very tempting price tags considering the source.

The first of the two dresses below is by  Magaschoni, of 100% virgin wool with a poly lining. Sleeveless, you can wear it year round, and dress it up or down, depending on your need. The price is a very reasonable $159, slashed from the original price of $325.

The second dress, on the right, by White+Warren,  is available in chocolate brown and black, is 95% rayon and 5% spandex, and has 3/4 length sleeves. This dress may be worn for at least three seasons, and is priced at an unbelievable $59, slashed from the original price of $159.

Red Leather: Modern Glam Weekly Shopping Find

I went looking through the online sales at some of the major retailers for summer sale  handbags that you could carry all year. This gorgeous red bag by Etienne Aigner at Macys.com was my absolute fav of the handbags that both met my other criterion, and were also under $100 USD.

This luscious red leather is muted, and should go well with all of the beautiful greyed reds that will be in the stores for Fall. In fact, it could be the one accessory that makes last year's look appear up to date by virtue of it's color alone! The price is a very reasonable  $88 USD.

If you love it, grab it before it's gone --- I did.


xxo

 

Image copyright © macys.com

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The Little Black Dress: Modern Glam Weekly Shopping Find

This week's shopping find is that little black dress that we all find so indispensable! In my search for the perfect little black dress, I kept a few things in mind:

1. That it be a dress that the average woman would look elegant in;
2. Under $200;
3. Wearable year-round;
4. Elegant, simple, easy to dress up or down;
5. Classic---this dress will never go out of style.

All that said, here it is; a simple, elegant, classic cut black sheath dress by Calvin Klein. *Bonus:the cutaway sleeveline is designed to visually slim your upper arms. It is sold in a wide range of sizes, from sizes 2-16, and sizes 14W-24W. The price? $158, and a bargain at twice that.

Dress it up by adding jewelry, and an evening jacket or shrug. Take it down for work by adding a silk scarf at the neckline, simple earrings, and a blazer. Perfect. Available at Macys.com.

 

xxo

 

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Modern Glam Weekly Shopping Find: June 7

I haven't shopped around a lot this week, other than for lingerie, as is probably obvious to all who are reading.

This morning, I logged on at NeimanMarcus.com, and looked through their pre-Fall offerings. All I can say is .....yummy!

The dress and jacket I chose are more like an "inspirational find", since the price is far more than I have to spend, but if I could........


The sexy, chic dress is ruched, with an asymmetric neckline, of nylon and spandex, by Roberto Cavalli, $1056 at neimanmarcus.com.

Paired with a fabulous little featherweight leather jacket, pleated detail at the cuffs, button front, also by Cavalli, $2965 at neimanmarcus.com.

A girl can dream......

xxo

 

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Modern Glam Weekly Shopping Find: May 31

In honor of Father's Day, celebrated on June 15, I went
looking for a gift for the fashion conscious dad.

It didn't take me long to find something that I liked. By typing "Father's Day" in to the search bar at Etsy, I found a large selection of handmade items to peruse. My choice is pictured below. A handsome, chain maille men's bracelet, meant to be worn with casual attire. The designer is Crescent Maille, a designer who specializes in fabulous chain maille jewelry for men, and women.



An extra bold weave in sterling silver, made with 12 gauge rings, ready to ship immediately. From Crescent Maille, on Etsy, $175

xxo

 

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Modern Glam Weekly Shopping Find: May 24

I have a confession to make. I adore girly stuff. I love pink, albeit in small doses, I love anything that inspires romance, I love perfume, nail polish, expensive stockings, as well as all the other optional trappings of being a woman. And, damn it, I can't resist a bar of pink handmade soap!


I found this one on Etsy, produced by Dennis Anderson, and available for purchase in his Etsy shop. A gorgeous pink peony color, it smells absolutely yummy, of a rosy floral scent. As an added bonus, it is superfatted, so your skin will love it (unless you have issues with break-outs)! Buy one for your shower, and another for your guest bath. The price is a very reasonable $4.75.

xxo

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