Friday, May 29, 2009

Bag Love

As a huge handbag lover I really must share with you some of my most recent adorations. Not that I can actually afford to buy any of them, but at least I can look at them and smile. And hopefully you can too.
Available on net-a-porter.com

Marc Jacos Swarovski Stam Bag

Marc Jacobs Robert Jennifer Shoulder Bag

Miu Miu Studded Bag

Chloe Candy Clutch

Thursday, May 28, 2009

Week In Chic Thursday



It's thursday again and RedPoppy is bringing you the latest fashion bloggings stateside and around the world:

-Factio Magazine checks out beauty products from the south of France!
-Fashion Fille swerves a little off topic to a rising music star- but, don't worry, he still has excellent style!
-Fashion Pulse Daily picks the four must-haves from the Tracy Feith for Target Collection.
-Quinta Trends looks for the perfect coat for the South America winter
-RedPoppy Fashion(that's me) is in love with sparkling cocktail rings in a rainbow of colors, especially ones from M.C.L. by Matthew Campbell Laurenza's ornate line.
-Angelina inspires Runway to Retail with her look from Cannes...Here's how you can steal the style!

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Rainbow Sparklers

You already know how much RedPoppy loves a chunky and shimmery cocktail ring. Imagine, then, just how much more amazing such a ring is when it sparkles endlessly with a rainbow of precious stones and crystals. Lately I've come across the ornate and majestic jewelry line M.C.L. by Matthew Campbell Laurenza, whose pave-encrusted starburst rings (pictured below) and intricately-designed enamel bracelets are sold in stores including Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcuses all over the country.
Brought to you by Shopstyle.com

Anthropologie at ShopStyle

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

June 2009 Fashion Magazine Covers

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Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart on June 2009 magazine covers of Life & Style and Girlfriend Australia

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Left: Bar Refaeli for Elle Italy June 2009 Issue
Right: Reese Witherspoon in Elle UK June 2009

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Left: Renne Zellweger in Marie Claire Czech Republic June 2009 Cover
Right: Beyonce Knowle in Glamour Russia


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Left: Elizabeth Hurley in Tatler UK
Right: Edita Vilkeviciute in Vogue Autralia

Mix-and-Match Fashion: Bags and Shoes OR Bags and Sunglasses

Years ago, women were fond of accessorizing their wardrobe by wearing accents to match the pieces of their outfits. It has been noted that during 1950s, women acquired bags, belts, gloves, hats, shoes, jewelries and cosmetics in matching colors. They became so obsessed of this mix-and-match fashion statement that the legacy still lives on in today’s fashion trends. In addition, fashion styles in complementing colors is also a big hit nowadays.

Here's some of the perfect mix-and-match of bags and shoes and sunglasses for this summer!

Bags and Shoes from Instyle
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Bags and Sunglasses from Vogue

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Dark Denim


I have always loved a super chic straight jean skirt, and I'm always on the lookout for a new one. Which brings me to one very important denim detail: The Darker The Better. Dark-wash denim and jeans is a soaring trend for good reason, as it takes an otherwise casual look to a whole new sophisticated level.

The ultimate example in handsome denim dressing (sorry but U.S. guys, except in J.Crew catalogues, never get it this right): The European tourist (especially if he's from Spain) wandering around Manhattan, or London, in a perfect pair of crisp dark jeans, paired of course with a navy crew-neck wool sweater worn over a plaid cotton buttoned-down shirt, and finished off with a gorgeous pair of brown/caramel suede shoes. Take note people, because believe me this look works every single time!

Mango at ShopStyle

Sunday, May 24, 2009

Life's A Beach

RedPoppy has already prepared you for summer with some stylish flip-flops, essential sunscreen, and a rainbow of juicy lipglosses. Now all you need is a super cute straw tote to carry all your beach necessities. Here are three eye-catching straw bags from Nordstrom and J.Crew which will accommodate a beach towel plus your favorite Sophie Kinsella book.

Nordstrom at ShopStyle

Summer Scented

Red Poppy has always had a very choosy sense of perfume smell (especially when she only wears CHANEL No.5), but when it comes to a really pretty bottle, then sometimes it bears a second sniff. Sephora has two fragrance arrivals just in time for some fresh new summer scents: Flora by Gucci and Miss Dior Cherie by Dior. Both are floral and light, and come in two very solid and feminine glass bottles which will look tres chic on any vanity set. Available at a Sephora near you.


Friday, May 22, 2009

More Cannes Red Carpet

According to many the festival at Cannes didn't really begin until yesterday, when Penelope Cruz set aside a bout with food poisoning to make an appearance at the various photo ops for her new Pedro Almodovar movie 'Broken Embraces.' Poor thing, it took a lot of good acting to muster up a smile in the face of distracting stomach cramps. According to even more people, the festival didn't actually begin until a dapper looking Brad and nearly naked Angelina swept into Cannes to promote Brad's new Quentin Tarantino film 'Inglorious Basterds.' Angelina wore a nude colored slit to there and backless Versace gown, but at least she looked less skeletal than usual, and a bit more robust thanks to a bright red pout. More peanut gallery below....
Photos borrowed from dailymail.co.uk







Gorgeous black/white looks at the Amfar evening gala (although Claudia Schiffer needed some major help in the makeup department).





I'm not a big fan of cornflower blue for eveningwear. Besides, designer Donatella Versace looks like the bride of Chucky, Liz Hurley's prom dress bored me so much I almost fell asleep, and redhead model Lily Cole's gown looked more like an ill-fitting bathing suit with a chiffon cover-up attached.






At the after-party, Brad and Angie looked a tad worse for wear, aka slightly drunk and delirious, as they mingled with Hors d'oeuvres and party revelers. I wonder who's babysitting?


Thursday, May 21, 2009


It's thursday again, and Week in Chic brings you fashion, style, and always interesting tidbits from around the globe....

~Fashion Fille loves colors- and welovecolors.com! Find out what's her favorite on the awesome tights site!
~Fashion Pulse tests (and not surprisingly loves) the new Sally Hansen Airbrush Spray Foundation -- find out why!
~Quinta Trends loves the Paulo Mendez new collection
~RedPoppy -that's us! brings you CHANEL's Resort/Cruise 2009 collection which was magically set on Venice's Lido Beach, Coco Chanel's favorite summer getaway.
~The Curated Life discovered the wildly sculptural wigs Charlie le Mindu weaves

Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Chanel Resorts to Venice

CHANEL's Resort/Cruise 2009 show took place last week on Venice's Lido beach with breathtaking views of the sunset and sand, a perfect setting and ode to Mademoiselle Coco Chanel's favorite summer getaway. The collection felt very 1930's, with nostalgic black and white sailor stripes worn with classic Chanel cap-toe flats, as well as drop-dead elegant suits only Chanel can conjure, and flowy chiffon printed dresses, all spectacularly understated. Mr. Karl Lagerfeld continues to knock my cheap socks off with his never-ending genius. This collection was, in one word, wow.
Photos courtesy of Chanel, borrowed from style.com