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Summer Sandal Trends
The gladiator sandal trend is just as hot as ever. It turns out it’s the perfect balance to the hot, trend-right cut-off denim short look. We found two pairs priced right and a splurge. Style tip: neutral shades elongate your leg. a.) The Gladiator Sandal: Tildon $59.95 b.) Alexa Wagner $1195 c.) The Cage Sandal: Vince Camuto $109.95 [...]
Trend:Summer Stripes
Dolce & Gabbana is really bringing back stripes in a fierce way. We’ve seen everyone from Scarlett Johansson sporting them to cover models. Depending on your style go with the very trend-right black and white or for a more playful look go for colored stripes. Whatever suites your fancy. Our quick style tip: Wedges or [...]
A New Classic: Dries Van Noten by Frederic Malle
One of our favorite designers and perfumers have joined forces to make a very chic fragrance: Dries Van Noten by Frederic Malle. Part of the new collection of customized perfumes Malle launched this month, this one is very special. A modern oriental evocative of classic perfumes which translate the distinctive sensuality of Dries Van Noten’s [...]
Jennifer Fisher’s Bullet Bracelet
My latest obsession: Jennifer Fisher’s Bullet Cuff Bracelet. We spotted jewelry designer Jennifer Fisher over a year ago and she has stepped it up with her latest collection. Her designs are edgy, original, and totally Rock & Roll. She’s one to watch! JENNIFER FISHER Brass Bullet Cuff $915 – Astrid Bryan Recommend on Facebook Tweet about [...]
Decadent Ballet Flats
Readers of The Blonde & The Brunette are big ballerina flats fans and the Nina Ricci Ankle Strap Flat with its mink trimmed ankle strap originally for $520 has gone on sale for $309. Available in black and nude (emerald green satin is now sold out). It might be time to indulge. Available online at [...]
Christian Louboutin 20th Anniversary Book Launch
We’re starting to catch up with all the events that are happening around LA and we know so many of our readers of The Blonde and The Brunette and Astrid are Louboutin mega-fans. So as another tip of our hat to Astrid in Wonderland followers, we made our way to Barneys in Beverly Hills as [...]
Jennifer Fisher Jewelry
You know we are addicted to arm candy and here’s a new favorite . Jennifer Fisher. She’s a native of Santa Barbara, California, began her career in fashion, working in both Los Angeles and New York as a wardrobe stylist for numerous feature films, television shows, and commercials. After 10 years of dressing some of [...]
MM6 x Opening Ceremony
MM6 x Opening Ceremony has a big following and it’s certainly justified. They consistently deliver clean style with a great modern edge at accessible price points for pieces that endure. Everyone at The Blonde and the Brunette agree this is one of their best collaborations to date. Particular standouts include the color blocked dress at [...]
Chip Off The Old Block!
Got Talent? Ralph Lauren’s nephew Greg Lauren sure does; maybe it’s in the blood. The artist-turned-designer just launched a military-inspired new line for men and women and it looks fabulous. Every piece is unique; a hand-crafted puzzle of gorgeous hand-sewn fabric recycled from vintage army tents, military deployment duffel bags, and vintage naval uniforms. The [...]
Just Arrived: Theyskens’ Theory
I love Theory. It’s true investment dressing that lasts for years and now Belgian Designer Olivier Theyskens is introducing a “reinterpreted aesthetic with attention to unique accentual shapes and detail”. This just further elevates the brand. Different retailers (including Net-A-Porter) each have their own special pieces from the line. The items above are at Neiman’s [...]












