Look Who I Met in San Francisco!! Lia Kes:)

Lia Kes store in San Fran's Cow Hollow

On a recent trip to San Francisco with some friends, I stumbled on a store that took my breath away. I walked in and literally wanted EVERYTHING. When the lovely sales lady told us that a lot of the things we were looking at were on sale, I was ecstatic!  Despite my desire to yell out "I'll take one of everything", I tried on only two things...I had a feeling that my wallet was going to suffer in this store because of my instant attraction.

Well, I was right to only try on the two items, although now I wish I had just splurged and bought more of what I wanted (hey, I was on vacation, you only live once). I loved how the fabric felt and how it draped perfectly over every inch. I thought, "Damn, this designer knows how to dress me!" But wait, all of  a sudden when I told the woman how great the store was, she introduced herself as the designer...Lia Kes. Pretty cool to just randomly meet the designer, huh?

Anyway, you've probably seen some of her stuff before. This blue dress was recently featured in US Weekly (the one on Sofia Vergara):

Or, remember this one on Hayden?

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Some Images from her Web site (liakes.com):

This is Fall 2010...I want this dress!

Fall 2010 again...I love this skirt!

Finally....here is what I bought.....drumroll please...;-)

 

Just the top is Lia Kes, the pants are
actually G-star!

The shoes kinda go with the back of the
dress....

    

Love the back...cool leather detailing

 I'd normally accessorize, but for this purpose I wanted to show the beauty in the simplicity of her designs. What do you guys think? Do you wear a lot of accessories no matter what you have on? The more the better? Or do you use them to showcase a particular element in your outfit?

I Went Shopping at Saks and Made New Friends....Hello Devi Kroell and Maggie Ward

DEVI KROELL:

From the moment I walked into Saks yesterday, I could tell I was going to have a successful shopping trip. I could just feel it in the air. I don't always get that feeling, but when I do...I pounce! I was all of a sudden on a mission to find the coolest new pieces that no one else has. As I made my way into the hallway leading to the handbags, my eyes gazed upon the most beautiful clutch I have ever seen!! But who makes this bag? I've never heard of it.  Let me introduce you to New York designer Devi Kroell and her beautiful Belluga Bag:

Aaaaah. This bag is a breath of fresh air. There are way to many "me too iguana's" out there, that all pick the same trend, and launch it at the same time. Although, yes, the snake skin look is in, this one is so unique and special. I love the structure and the handle is to die for. Made in Italy, this is a high quality clutch.

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MAGGIE WARD

 I'm always looking for tops that look dressy, but feel lightweight and comfy..When I saw this top on the hanger I was a little unsure, but when I tried it on.....perfection! 

The draping is smooth and fluid, not awkward and chunky like so many other tops of this kind. I find that it lays across the chest just right...the racerback is solid black with a black side zip. I got mine in blue...which after searching online for it, is not easy to find. Saks on 5th carries it, but Barney carries it in brown, and you can also find it in Green at both stores:

I love the necklaces styled with it!

Here's mine;)