Need vs. Want

Yves Saint Laurent arty gold-plated ring, 

$290 at net-a-porter. Want. Need?

And the cuff too:

Yves Saint Laurent gold-plated cuff, 

$640 at Neiman Marcus.

Best Foot Forward

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This has not been a very good year to be a girl in need of a new pair of tall black boots. Price tag aside, these would be a solid option, though.

Yves Saint Laurent mirrored-heel stretch leather 

knee boots, $2,295 at net-a-porter.

For old times'.

While you're there:

Pierre Hardy metallic leather patterned 

suede ankle boots, $1,595.

Everyone could use a little more Art Deco in their closet.

And (why quit while you're behind):

Christian Louboutin decoupata 

120 leather ankle boots, $1,295. 

Sort that color block trend.

Best Foot Forward

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The fall and spring fashion shows are, to me, something like museums: I love the good ones, but they are totally overwhelming, and at some point – even when I haven't been as busy as I am now – I just stop absorbing and need to give my brain a rest.

This is my way of saying that I'm completely behind on what's been on the runways the past couple of weeks (and also a plug for buying a membership to a museum that shows stuff you like: you can go whenever you have a free half-hour and come away feeling like you've actually gotten your money's worth).

Above and below, Alexander Wang.

Anyway, I'll be posting more from the spring shows in the next few weeks as I work my way through and have a chance to take a considered look. In the meantime this (meaning all of this) is just an elaborate accompaniment to a very unscientific, hit-or-miss selection of my favorite of the few runway shoes I've seen for spring season.

 I'm a sucker for a lot of things, but especially a good Mary Jane.

(Yves) Saint Laurent. Hedi's start was interesting; I think it deserves a whole post, whatever you think of it. Much to be said about 70s California x Morocco in Paris ? Or something else ?

Incidentally, Reed Krakoff is becoming one of my favorite American designers.

And then:

Altuzarra. Enough said.

Need vs. Want

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On the wish list for Fall.

Coat, Isabel Marant

Leather top, Yves Saint Laurent

(so long, Stefano)

And while we're at it:

Filson medium canvas duffel ($295, filson.com)

Want.

Dark and Getting Darker

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Stefano Pilati's last collection for Yves Saint Laurent.

middle right, above: that jumpsuit
(if that's what it is) is sick.

Yves Saint Laurent Fall 2012 RTW
[click to enlarge]
style.com

Valerio Mezzanotti / The New York Times

Need vs. Want

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I know, I'm in a shopping mood this week. I've been looking for the perfect pair of high-waisted, loose-fitting black pants forever, and these would fit the bill completely.

Need. But alas, unattainable.
Vintage black pants, Yves Saint Laurent,
worn by fashion consultant Susanne Deeken.
Photographed by Olivier Zahm for the
F/W 2011-12 issue of Purple Fashion.

Eternal Muse

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Loulou de la Falaise, May 4, 1948 – November 5, 2011. "A woman of enormous chic who inspired countless others."

NY See

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Cheap title, sorry. Some quick snaps from NYC last week....