Top 5 Military Coats: Bearing Arms
Get ready to battle the winter weather! Make your uniform army strong with a military-style coat. Sleek, structured sleeves decorated in brass buttons will command all eyes on you, while warm wool...
View ArticleBalmain Fall 2013 Collection: Greed Is Good
It’s only natural that the highlight of Paris Fashion Week is attending Balmain. I was there at Olivier’s freshman show, back in September 2011. For Fall 2013, the wunderkind is far more seasoned, but...
View ArticleTrend Alert: Track Pants
In the past when you heard the words track pants, you probably didn’t think high fashion, but these aren’t your high school team’s pants. Sleek and perfectly cropped for spring, the trend has just...
View ArticleFull Skirts x Crop Tops: Short Shirts, Long Skirts
I love the look of full skirts worn with crop tops. It’s the perfect mix of retro and modern, of ladylike and sexy. Take Miu Miu’s flared red skirt (on NET-A-PORTER for $915). With the modest length,...
View ArticleBalmain x Aurélie Bidermann Le Pierre Bag: French Kiss
Finally, a bag from Balmain I can get behind! The partnership between wunderkind artistic director Olivier Rousteing and Parisian-chic jewelry designer Aurélie Bidermann has proven to be a great thing...
View ArticleBalmain Silver Plaque Striped Clutch: The Black Keys
Kelly and I had the greatest time at the Luisa via Roma Firenze 4Ever black and white party with our friends BryanBoy, Chiara (aka the Blonde Salad!), and Betty. I love a theme and will always commit...
View ArticleBalmain Pre-Fall 2013 Clutches: Say Yes to Excess
Always count on Balmain to stay true to their more-is-more sense of style, even when other big names are stripping down and going minimal. Their Pre-Fall ’13 clutches exude old-world glam fit for...
View ArticleAirport Clubs: Are You On the List?
Are you on the list? These days travel is more hectic than ever. From the bag fees to the security lines, you’re bound to be stressed while heading somewhere to relax. Check out these new airport clubs...
View ArticleBrights Power: Working the Fuchsia Trend for Fall
Working a great, big pop of fuchsia into your wardrobe is essential this fall. The hot color is an on-trend must and its unabashed brightness begs you to have fun. Intimidated? The easiest way to wear...
View ArticleLady Gaga x Balmain: Cue the Applause
Life is one big costume change for Lady Gaga. The singer stepped out yesterday in not one, but two incredible Balmain F/W 2013 outfits while promoting her new single “Applause.” In fact, the purple...
View ArticleBest Quilting: The New Radicals
When it comes to quilting, Coco Chanel pretty much cornered the market. Her signature style is classic, sophisticated, and beloved by all Snobs. But quilting has come a long way since she designed her...
View ArticleParis Fashion Week Spring 2014 Roundup: Balmain, Roland Mouret, and Maiyet
My main reason for coming to Paris this week was to work on an exciting collaboration with Cartier. I didn’t attend many shows the first few days, but I’ve been catching up via showroom re-sees – which...
View ArticleSnobgrams
From Kelly's Napa Valley wine tour to Tina's Paris Fashion Week trip, the Snobs have been staying busy. See where they've been traveling to and what they've been picking up along the way (those Balmain...
View ArticleBest Party Clutches: My Clutch Likes to Party All the Time
When I think party, I think Luisa via Roma. The Florence-based site throws the best biannual party, so it’s only logical they carry the most amazing evening clutches (and everything else, for that...
View ArticleBarneys Sale: Bag Bargains of the Week!
I imagine you have plans tonight, but they might need to be pushed back because Barneys is having a sale! Tons of great designers are up to 40% off, including Saint Laurent, Maiyet, and the Row. Yes,...
View ArticleFirenze4Ever with Luisa via Roma: Part One
Touted as the Oscars of the digital fashion world, FIRENZE4EVER is a three-day global fashion event like no other. My fifth time attending as host Luisa via Roma's guest brought me once again to the...
View ArticleTop 5 Metallic-Tipped Shoes: Shoeshine
The Polar Vortex has us all feeling a little under the weather. Fight the gloom with some shoeshine! From classic cap toes to angular slices of silver to the thinnest gold rims, there’s a tip for every...
View ArticleBalmain Fall 2014 Collection: She Can’t Be Tamed
Never underestimate the power of a Balmain woman. Or designer Olivier Rousteing, for that matter. While Fall 2014 welcomes a most relaxed collection from Olivier, the sense of confidence is just as...
View ArticleDenim on Denim: Snob or Slob?
Denim on denim at one point used to be a fashion faux-pas. The Canadian tuxedo seems to be becoming a celeb trend as the weather warms up...is it cutting-edge snob or still Slob? You decide.Read the...
View ArticleBalmain Resort 2015 Collection: Goin’ Back to Cali
If there were ever a collection that seemed to be curated entirely for me, this is it. Narcissism aside, my deep affinity for Balmain stems not only from the brilliant interpretations Olivier Rousteing...
View ArticleChoosing the Right Coat for Your Body Type: Shape Up for Fall
It's almost time to start bundling up! Are you ready?Read the full post Choosing the Right Coat for Your Body Type: Shape Up for Fall which appeared first on Snob Essentials.
View ArticleSteal the Look: Leighton Meester x Balmain Resort 2015
When you’re a former Gossip Girl cast member, the style expectations are high, but Ms. Blair Waldorf always manages to rise to the occasion. For her The Judge film premiere in Beverly Hills, the petite...
View ArticleTop Chevron Pieces: Psyched for Chevron
Forget awning, Bengal, zebra, Breton, repp, and candy stripes. Even pinstripes. The chicest of all breeds of stripes is chevron!Read the full post Top Chevron Pieces: Psyched for Chevron which appeared...
View ArticleTrend Alert: Cutouts in Cannes
While you’re trying to get through the end of a long week, celebs are sunning in Cannes; and in spite of the potentially awkward tan lines, the outfit of choice often seems to involve cutouts! Karlie...
View ArticleBalmain x H&M: The Balmain Event
We all love the seductive look Olivier Rousteing sends down the runway each season, but for many, it comes at an impossible price point. I love H&M for offering attainable luxury! Now whether or...
View ArticleTrend Alert: Cool in Collars
Is there ever truly a new trend that doesn’t reference an element of our past? I would say no, especially in this case.Read the full post Trend Alert: Cool in Collars which appeared first on Snob...
View ArticleThe Snob’s Definitive Fashion Designer Directory
Can't keep up with who's designing for which brand? In the high fashion world's ongoing game of musical chairs, it can be overwhelming to keep track of the creative minds behind the brands.Read the...
View ArticleTop Bags of Fall Foliage: Legends of the Fall
Envision taking an afternoon drive through the scenic countryside in autumn: the grassy ground next to the sprawling road is filled with crunchy, crinkled leaves and the trees for miles explode with...
View ArticleNET-A-PORTER Sale: Up to 50% Off!
The turkey may not be cooked up yet, but sale season has already begun! With items up to 50% off, you can get an early jump on holiday shopping. I recommend picking up a variety of Anya Hindmarch...
View Article25% Off NET-A-PORTER: The VIP Treatment
To anyone who questions the frequency with which you show up to lunch carrying a new bag, guess what? It pays to shop. If you’ve been as addicted to NET-A-PORTER as we have, then you received an e-mail...
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