Gucci’s Sexy Stiletto Shoes

Monday. 28 February. 2011. 10:33 am

Shoes made to turn heads.

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As you can probably guess by now, we love those simple pure designs that stand out like these pair of Gucci Stilettos that are just so damn sexy. Make sure you’re ready to bare your feet when you wear these because they’re like bikinis – they show off nearly everything except the key bits!

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Juicy Couture Spring 2011 Collection

Monday. 28 February. 2011. 9:28 am

It’s dress up time!
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We honestly feel like little kids again playing dress up when we see the new Juicy Couture Spring 2011 Collection. The range has such relaxed styles and feminine looks that throwback to the ’70s – a big trend this season.

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Guide to Shopping in New York – Part 1

Friday. 25 February. 2011. 11:22 am

Quintessentially’s Guide to Shopping in New York.

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It goes without saying that Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Saks Fifth Avenue are on our NYC hitlist but here are concierge expert Quintessentially’s take on the cool labels, boutiques and concept stores that are also worth seeking out in – where else? Why the Big Apple of course!

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Hotel Rooms: La Mamounia, Marrakech

Friday. 25 February. 2011. 9:12 am

Marrakech’s legendary hotel reopens after major restoration.

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La Mamounia is one of Marrakech’s most legendary hotels that was recently restored to the tune of US176 million under the watchful eye of acclaimed designer Jacques Garcia. Located close to the Souk and Madina with views of Koutoubia Mosque and the Atlas Mountains, La Mamounia is as Winston Churchill said in 1943 to Franklin D. Roosevelt; “the most lovely spot in the whole world”.  It’s also the hotel that Carrie Bradshaw and her girlfriends stay in during Sex & the City 2 when they holidayed in Abu Dhabi (the move was actually filmed in Marrakesh.)

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Designer Profile: Martine Sitbon

Thursday. 24 February. 2011. 11:00 am

5 minutes with the French fashion designer.

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Martine Sitbon, recently in Hong Kong as a guest judge for the HK Young Designer Competition held earlier this year, started her fashion career in 1985 when she presented her first collection in Paris for Spring/Summer 1986.  She was Creative Director at Chloe in 1988 and designed for the house for nine seasons before starting Rue du Mail in 2006.  Named after the address of its headquarters at 5 Rue du Mail, Paris’ right bank offers Martine Sitbon’s unique vision of fashion – a mix of strong, feminine Parisian clothes with an urban edge.

With a fashion career that spans over 26 years in the business, we caught up with her to address the business of fashion, what she thinks it takes to make it, and her tips on how to look instantly stylish.

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Roberto Cavalli Diva Bag

Thursday. 24 February. 2011. 10:40 am

One for the fabulous people.

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The Diva bag from Roberto Cavalli’s latest accessory collection certainly lives up to its name with glam followers such as Taylor Swift, Rachel Bilson and model Natalia Vodianova who’ve been spotted carrying the Diva bag on many occasions.

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Gucci Malika Clutch

Wednesday. 23 February. 2011. 11:56 am

Stylish and practical, what’s not to love?

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We’re swooning over yet another Gucci bag – this time the Malika Clutch. Be it the gold color laminated python clutch or the orange laminated python clutch, these metallic versions outshine ordinary clutches hands-down. Pair this with a quintessential LBD and pumps and you’ll look like a million dollars. But, for a safer option should you need it, there’s also the dark brown hand-stained leather version to consider.

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