HEIGHTS of FASHION

Maury's new Sergio Rossi Nude Sandals

Sorry guys for the lack of postings coming from my part. I just move out and I am renovating the whole 3 bedroom apartment. It's a work in progress so I will show you my before and afters after a month or so. But I am sooooo excited about this new stage in my life :)

Last weekend we took our father out to dinner to celebrate his birthday at one of our favorite restaurants, PIO PIO in the Upper West Side. I decided to wear my new Sergio Rossi shoes I had bought at Century 21 the prior week. I been looking for a pair of nude shoes for a while and finally I had found them.  I am so in love with them because they are very simple, yet sexy.

 

I am wearing Sexuali AA Tees, Herve Leger Black Skirt, Sergio Rossi Sandals, and Jill Stuart Chain bag.

 

With my sisters Lizbeth and Madelyn

 

Jeffrey Campbell Ann Demeulemeester Knock Offs

Maury's been wanting the real Ann Demeulemeester lace-ups forever but they are sold out. She recently discovered that Jeffrey Campbell had made Ann Demeulemeester knock offs exclusively for LF Stores. Last night we saw the multi talented and groundbreaking fashionista Cocorosa wearing the Jeffrey Campbell "Ann Tie" shoes in her blog and we said that's it, we better get'em before its too late! These too are sold out in Manhahttan but the Miami, Easthampton and Southampton stores have them in stock, although they are selling fast. We ordered them from the LF Store in Easthampton NY this morning! The salespeople were great! She suggested we order a half size down because they are not true to size. We cannot wait to get'em! We ordered them over the phone and they will ship for $10 fedex ground, so the total was $175. So if you really want these, I suggest you act fast and order over the phone. Bet they won't be around for long. I remember when the Sam Edelman "Balenciaga" knock offs were being sold on the Victoria's Secret site, I almost got them and I so regret I didn't go through with the purchase. I don't want the same thing happening this time. Checkout LF store locations at www.lfstores.com

The Knock Offs:

Cocorosa from My Precious Confessions and her "Ann Ties"

"Ann Tie" Ebay pics

 

The Original:

Martina of Little Fashion Treasury and her Ann Demeulemeesters

Jane from Sea of Shoes and her Ann D's

Saks image

Can anyone tell me what differences they see between the knock offs and the originals? (other than the price tag, lol.)

Images: Seaofshoes.com, the-little-fashion-treasury.blogspot, saks.com, ebay.com

What Gisela Wore this Weekend.....

This weekend I'm celebrating my 6th year wedding anniversary so my hubby and me are spending some QT together and I'm thrilled about it!

I wore a Mason by Michelle Mason gathered dress for dinner Friday night. I love this dress sooo much I bought it in a sage green as well. Reminds me of Vionnet with the draping and such. At the same time I picked this opportunity to wear my Spring 06 gladiator Givenchys! I bought these a couple of years ago on sale because they were missing the leather strap belt on top. I'm looking to add a strap but I've been too lazy. I still think they look cool! Sorry I didn't post a close-up, my toes were not up to par..


Spring 06 Givenchy Collection



Saturday in Soho I wore a cool ass Zara tee I just bought and my Alexander Wang F21 knock offs which I totally find comfy enough to walk around in for a while..



Close-up of my accesories, pic taken by iphone...

PS: I finished the apt, hope you guys like. Maury and I are very much into interior design as well and soon we'll be blogging about interiors, our own and others!

Gisela's New Purchase: MaxMara SP07 Gladiators

 I saw these at Loehmanns and thought they were genius! Why? Because they are what is called a "2 in 1 shoe." It's a tall gladiator shoe and basic heel all in one! How? The top part snaps off to create a totally new style. The store had black, white and pewter in both a flat sandal and high heel style. Ofcourse I went for the high-heeled black pair. They look like those orthopedic leg braces but I still thought they were brilliant! I promise to take pics of the shoes soon but in the meantime, checkout the MaxMara SP07 runway pics which feature my new purchase. And by the way, these pics do no justice to the shoe, wait til' you see the backside!

PS: I'm thinking of getting the white ones too, in a flat sandal..What do you guys think? Is it overkill? Should I be satisfied with the one pair I got??

Below is the pair I purchased...

 

This is what the shoe looks like after the top part is snapped off..
 

And these are the white flats that I'm contemplating getting..
 

Here I am walking the streets right after my purchase on Saturday. Thank God I was carrying my Goyard shopper because I was able o fit the boxed MaxMara shoes in it..I love keeping my boxes and dust bags!
 
 
Gisela wears AA v-neck tee, backwards, F21 leggings, Target combat boots, Ray Ban wayfarers and Goyard medium shopper (see the box of shoes peeking out? LOL) 

Studio 54! Wish we were there...

Gisela and I have been obsessing over sequins for quite sometime, maybe even before sequins became a trend these past seasons. Both of us have always been inspired by our mothers who back in the Studio 54 days dolled themselves up in sequined and beaded numbers. I have been collecting sequined pieces since my early years shopping at Goodwill. Christopher Decardin went crazy for the Spring 09 collection of Balmain and so did we! We are bringing all our sequins out and going to start glitzying the streets, day or night!

We saw Daria wearing an amazing black sequin Balmain dress at the Met Gala. We thought, let's reprise the Daria look asap! I thought her piece looks very similar to mine, the only thing is that mine is longer and a little bit more conservative.Not sure if I should keep as is or cut it and make it into two pieces. The bottom part of the dress is a flounce skirt and the top has the exagerrated 80's shoulders we are all digging.I'm thinking if split up, both the top and bottom can make interesting separate, what do you think?

 
Daria looking effortless at the Met Costume Gala
(Image: Style.com)

 
 

Maury sporting her sequin dress with YSL Tribute boots

   
 

Gisela wearing her vintage sequin jacket as a dress with, BCBG belt, Nine West ankle boots, Zara sequin cluth (1st pic), chain leather gloves from Frederick's of Hollywood (2nd pic) and headband from AA (last pic.)

I JUST COULDN'T WAIT!!

 I know I said I would unveil my C'N'C Costume National FW08 dress on May 2nd for my sister's birthday party but I just couldn't wait!. Especially after I went shopping at Target last night and found these amazing Rodarte-like mesh leggings! This whole week I've been trying to think of ways to jazz up my C'N'C dress and when I saw these displayed at Target I knew I hit the jack pot! I couldn't wait to take some pics of this outfit, so I put my baby boy to sleep and around midnight I started snapping pics

 
 
 
 
 

While browsing at Target I picked up this Balmain-like Bandleader vest from the Target GoInt line. I saw this super cute girl on Chictopia wearing it and when I found out it was from Target I flipped my lid and had to get it. I also picked up this very casual-cool pocket tee by Loomstate for Target. It feels great to the touch and is comfy as hell.
 
 
 
Bandleader vest by GoInt at Target, Loomstate for Target pocket tee, Xhiliration mesh leggings at Target, latex mini at Forever 21 and YSL Tribute booties.

unLace me Manolo Blahnik...

I have to say, my Manolo Blahnik collection is growing and I am so in love with every piece I own. The obsession started many years ago with Sex and the City where Carrie had a closet full of luscious Manolo stilettos. She would give up on paying the rent and instead buy herself a couple pairs of candy coated color pumps. I must confess that these Suede boots are one of my favorite pieces right now and I own them in brown and black. The brown ones are still packed in the box and I was debating selling them since I already have a black pair but I don't think I can part with them. I love them and would keep them for many years. They are just so comfortable. They are a bit stripper-ish, everytime I wear them heads turn and necks break! They are the most sensual boots out there as they are skin tight and have the beautiful lacing in the back which gives it that Whoa effect! 

Manolo Blahnik Lace Up Suede Thigh High Boots

From Left: Rings by Aldo, skull ring from a boutique in the Heights and NoIR purchased at Bloomingdales, Brave corset Belt.

Studded Blazer from F21, Feather Earrings purchased at Loehmanns, Bag by Givenchy

We went to Son Cubano in the meatpacking district after having an awful time waiting to be seated at Sushi Samba. We went out to celebrate Yen's departure to Toronto. I am dying for Yen to move to NYC and take the fashion industry by storm. We are going to miss you Yen, till next time darling :)

 I am wearing Rachel Roy Silk Blouson, our friend Yen designed this amazing studded belt by Brave Belts, AA leggings, Manolo Blahnik Thigh High Lace up Suede boots. The feather earrings are amazingly beautiful, unfortunately I found them before Gisela and she really wanted a pair, "sorry manita". We got them at Loehmanns but we forgot what brand they were.

Gisela is wearing Marc Jacobs Blazer, F21 Shoes, studded Steve Madden belt,  Tshirt by Vince, AA Leggings

Yen is wearing Blazer by Zara ,Tee by Fornarina, Chains she layered herself, AA Leggings, Zigi Soho Shoes

  

Gisela looking mysterious with her gorgeous mongolian shawl and punk jewelry. Snake ring by Kenneth Jay Lane and spiked bracelet purchased in the Heights