Back and In Effect

I'm back after my computer did a brief stint in the doctor's office (aka Geek Squad) due to a virus or three. Seems like I'm back just in time to make sure to tell all you NYC fashionistas out there to scurry on to the infamous Barney's Warehouse Sale.

It only happens twice a year, and for all those sample sale freaks who can't get enough chic for cheap, this is the sale to attend. Even though this is the 2nd week of the sale, now is the time to actually go. Experienced sample sale goers know that the real price slashes are made towards the end of these sales. Most of these sales are replenished every day so don't think that just because you go towards the end, there will be nothing left. I went on one of the last days of the sale and still scored these cute Louboutins

Don't wait too late though. The sale ends September 1st and is located on 17th st. between 7th & 8th ave.

Item of the Week

Today marks the end of an extremely busy week so I will keep today's post short and fashionably sweet. Today I want to highlight an item that I spotted on one of my fav fashionistas, Rihanna.

As soon as I saw these shoes, I was instantly in love! These shoes are a part of the Gucci fall collection and can be found on Saks.com for $995.

I actually prefer them the way Rihanna is wearing them. These shoes are so hot, Saks had to limit customer purchase to 3 per month, WOW.

I knew gladiators and gladiator inspired silhouettes would be a hot trend for the summer, but who knew the trend would spill over into fall??

I've got mine, do you have yours??
So after much anticipation, my July Vogue Italia is finally here! It looks so perfect, I don't even want to take the plastic off.
When I finish admiring it, i'll be back with a full review. I already have some thoughts on how I feel about this issue, but I don't want to give my opinion until I've given it a thorough look through.

*Fashion News*
Powerhouse LVMH just recently settled a dispute with Sony BMG Music. Louis Vuitton Malletier filed complaint against three of Sony's artists: Britney Spears, Ruben Studdard, and Da Brat due to unauthorized use of their trademarks. To settle the dispute, Sony agreed to pay LVMH 100, 000 euros, the equivalent of $155, 830.
Interesting. Louis Vuitton Don beware.