Itty Bitty It Bags

Posted on March 12, 2015 by reversecommuter

Gucci Spring 2015 Collection pieces are everywhere. Suede horse bits of deliciousness are peppered through the pages of magazines, both editorial and advertisements. Ironic considering this was Frida Giannini’s final collection before being ushered rather quickly out the back door, (Click here for more on that).

But I digress…

The really exciting sugar cube from the home of the sexy Italian horsebit is the Itty Bitty It bag. Specifically the Lady Web, a mini chestnut suede shoulder bag with the iconic green & red strap.

Fun fact! Did you know the original 1950’s green & red Gucci strap used on loafers and bags was created after the underbelly girth in a horse’s saddle.

The Lady Web is priced at $2100, feel free to whiny at that!

Prada has captured reversecommuter’s heart with its hot pink itty bitty Saffiano Mini Galleria Crossbody Bag in Peonie.

One quick stop at the Prada Soho boutique and Cupid did his dirty work on me!

Paris Fashion Week officially fermè-d yesterday, and Miu Miu delivered a thunderously significant show.

Perhaps the cutest bolt of thunder was the itty bitty Miu Miu IT Bags. File the Top Handle Bag under “ICANTEVEN!”

Leather for Christmas…

Posted on December 16, 2014 by reversecommuter

Or at least for Day 4 of reversecommuter’s 12 Days of Christmas Parties (or Holiday Parties = whichever floats your festive boat)

Could it be any easier than a leather dress? Miu Miu has just the pièce de résistance! Add heels, clutch and beware the mistletoe!

A leather top, adorned with a peplum waist or open back can be the perfect topping to your Party Outfit tree! Veronica Beard’s leather top even delivers a surprising lace back detail.

Leather pants complimented with a stunner of a blazer (think back to Day 3’s tuxedos) make a mommy outfit a YUMMY MUMMY outfit! Acne Studios does things to leather that most fashionistas simply dream of touching…

O.W.O. Weather Radar

Posted on November 17, 2014 by reversecommuter

O.W.O. (One Weekend Outfit) all about keeping warm but not too warm!

Vortex Schmortex. Weather radar had predicted a freezing cold weekend and didn’t deliver. reversecommuter was not disappointed, although running around prepping my little princess’ birthday party (complete with photo booth props that I clearly had to test drive!) kept me so busy I barely noticed the weather!

Shearling, fur and denim made for a perfect weekend outfit. Layering a long sleeve t-shirt with a boyfriend cut sweater under a cropped jacket can carry you through the day. J Crew has some great boyfriend sweaters at budget friendly prices – did you know that their cashmere sweaters are made with the same wool as Loro Piana? Psst – 25% off the regular price today with the code “SHOPNOW”.

Fashion & Finance Friday!

Posted on November 14, 2014 by reversecommuter

Polar Vortex be damned – It’s Friday!!!!!!!

Miu Miu has brought in a cutie patootie foursome to star in the Inez & Vanood shot Spring Campaign. It is a visual vacation into gorgeousness!

Tour through the imaginary bedrooms of Elle Fanning, Bella Heathcote, Lupita Nyong’o, Elizabeth Olsen, while enjoying one of the BEST collections for Spring 2014.

Pinks, reds, rich leather, vibrant pulsating floral patterns, cool textured stockings and big buttoned coats that beg for an Easter basket! The makeup is exceptionally delicious in this campaign, think pink baby girl cheeks and doe like eyelashes that go on for ever.

Levi’s just announced it is laying off 500 employees. So Weird considering there are denim designers enjoying huge success selling reformatted men’s Levi’s 501 jeans to women.

RE/DUN out of Los Angeles is the leader of this pack and the jeans are phenomenal!

The back pocket of these jeans have a light outline of a wallet impression – kind of a fun story to share on the next GNO (girls’ night out)!

RE/DUN limits the size of each campaign, currently it was 100 pairs, and there are only a few left online, a testimony to the fit, wash and design of these green jeans. Cool Cool Cool!

Pop the champs, apply the pink blush, glue on the eyelashes, slip into the dress and walk glamorously in those heels – the holidays are coming and it is time to dress up just because!

xo reversecommuter

The back pocket of these jeans have a light outline of a wallet impression – kind of a fun story to share on the next GNO (girls’ night out)!

Be Jewelled

Posted on June 12, 2014 by reversecommuter

Lanvin does it, merci beaucoup Alber Elbez!

Miu Miu has been doing it for three seasons and counting…

and Miuccia continues to bring the bejeweled because it works, Fall 2014 with Swarovski crystals on the sneaks!

reversecommuter completely digs it…and all sparkly bits for that matter!

YIKERS!

Posted on April 3, 2014 by reversecommuter

reversecommuter has just discovered an interesting fact…

My wardrobe is not exactly up to code in the Muslim world.

Normally that would not be of particular concern, living in boston and all…but I am traveling to Dubai later today!

Tune in next Wednesday for my next posting!
xo reversecommuter. >

O.W.O.

Posted on March 24, 2014 by reversecommuter

Kinda digging the O.W.O. posting every Monday (click here for the definition!)

Busy first weekend of Spring.

Funny how fast those two days fly by!

Saturday morning was my last long training run before the Boston Marathon (just one little tiny month away!!!!). It is an amazing experience training on the Marathon route with hundreds of other runners, you see some incredibly inspiring individuals, are greeted with a ton of happy smiles (despite the miles), and on occasion even get a high five! Boston Strong INDEED!

Still chilly in Boston so reversecommuter’s shearling is still getting used. Rumor has it there is yet ANOTHER snowstorm coming on Wednesday – so not in Vogue!

O.W.O.

Posted on March 10, 2014 by reversecommuter

O.W.O = One Weekend Outfit.

Went into Boston’s South End yesterday for a little promenade, lattes and a red velvet cupcake for the little dude (big siblings out at various play dates).

The THAW has officially begun, which in Boston means the snow begins to melt and the salt is still inches deep on the streets – do not wear the good boots out!

Now that winter is on the way out, reversecommuter is getting all reved up about Spring Collections and a big ol’ dose of retail therapy!! Jonathan Simkhai’s quilted pony hair bomber from Fall ’13 reminded me of his incredible Spring Collection. There really is no simple explanation of how reversecommuter’s mind works! 🙂

Bought an awesome new cookbook on my walk – have to share as it is meatless Monday, and this cookbook is vegetarian deliciousness! Click here to get it!

Speaking of vegetarian…Don’t forget to like reversecommuter’s FaceBook page to be entered into the KALE sweatshirt giveaway – click this blue phrase for all the details – contest over tomorrow!

Cropped Knitwear & The Polar Vortex

Posted on January 7, 2014 by reversecommuter

Cropped Knitwear and leggings?! GOOD GRIEF reversecommuter has completely lost it!

No need to panic – I can explain.

Ever wake up in the winter and think “I really have nothing to wear, it’s cold, dark and cold! Leggings and a black top, good enough.”

NOOOOOOOO! Not good enough, but a great base to build on.

Add a fun skirt on top of the leggings – go short! Then add a sweater to the ensemble et voila!

Not only are you now in an outfit that makes you feel great but you are even rocking THE BIGGEST TREND for Spring 2014 – cropped knitwear!

Ta-Daaaaaaaa!

Here are a couple of skirts that would totally work over leggings (and then later after the THAW without leggings too!)

pssst – all on sale right now at net-a-porter.com (click the blue!!)

Not So Underground Velvet

Posted on December 11, 2013 by reversecommuter

Tis the season to run around from 5:30am through till midnight – OY!

What to wear to take you from School Party to Girls’ Luncheon, to Afterschool Celebration to Christmas Pageant to Drinks & Dinner with friends? (besides coverup under the tired eyes?!)

In a word – VELVET. It’s big this year, everyone from Banana Republic to Victoria Beckham Denim is offering it! Click the blue to go shopping! I have a friend that even bought two pairs (one dress pant and one jeans version…wonder if she kept them both?!).

Throw a scarf on & interchange flats, boots & heels to help carry the outfit through the busy day & night!