Posts Tagged ‘Jimmy Choo’

Stiletto Style

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
All heel the stiletto

All heel the stiletto

It’s not that women are masochists. But if a pair of shoes is this sexy, they are going to wear it no matter how painful they may be.

Stilettos rose to fame in the mid-1900s, when Hugh Hefner chose narrow-bladed heels to be part of the official attire for his Playboy Playmates. Today, Manolo Blahnik, Jimmy Choo, and Christian Louboutin’s shoe collections cannot be completed without a line of sharp, dazzling stilettos.

Stilettos have become a stylish fetish item for many women. Sex and the City may be to blame for this. Nonetheless, they’re the perfect choice for office wear, evening wear, even casual wear with a simple pair of jeans. A stiletto’s sleek, slender heel may go up to 18 centimeters with less than 1 centimeter in diameter. Clearly, they’re meant for those who aren’t afraid of heights.

If you are indeed one of these women, add Stilettos to your Timeless 50.

The Clutch Bag Gets Bigger and Better Over Time

Thursday, October 22nd, 2009
Is the clutch bag part of your seasonal style

Is the clutch bag part of your seasonal style

Ladies of standing were using clutch purses back in the Victorian era, but the design received a populist boost during WWII, when fabric was thin on the ground. Now seen more as an evening accessory, the clutch made a comeback after 2008’s oversized bag craze. Designed to be held, not slung, it shows off well-manicured nails and is the ultimate red carpet accessory.

But you don’t have to be a celeb to succeed with the clutch. With Jimmy Choo’s much-anticipated debut range for H&M due out on November 14, it should be possible to pick up one of his designs for a sensible price – if you’re prepared to join the scrum.

From candy pink to animal print, diamonds and studs to chain handles, there’s sure to be something that ticks your box.  Which is where the clutch excels: flexibility. Just because you’re dolled up doesn’t mean you have to surrender your fighting spirit. Alexander McQueen’s Knuckle Duster Clutch, as seen on Girls Aloud’s Nicola Roberts, even doubles as a weapon.

Meanwhile, the geeks are well on their way to getting the girl with a clutch bag that thwarts paparazzi. Using an LED light, it emits a flash of its own when it detects camera bulbs going off, over-exposing the image.

Does the clutch carry your vote? Let us know at www.timeless50.com