novelty bags – Blissful Style

Somebody’s Watching Me

July 10, 2022July 12, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in handbags, Themes and Motifs, Virtual Style

Lulu Guinness clutches, handbag, and tote bag. Charlotte Olympia clutch. Olympia Le-Tan clutch. Lanvin tote bag.

My Home

July 6, 2022July 12, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in interior design, jewelry, Themes and Motifs, Virtual Style

Lanvin necklaces. Kate Spade clutch.

Irreverence

July 4, 2022July 12, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in handbags, Themes and Motifs, Virtual Style

Sophia Webster clutch. Charlotte Olympia clutches and handbags. Olympia Le-Tan clutches. Judith Leiber minaudieres.

Blue Dresses

June 17, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in clothing, handbags, shoes, Themes and Motifs, Virtual Style

Mango dress. Steven by Steve Madden platforms. Charlotte Olympia shoulder bag. Valentino dress. Yves Saint Laurent tote. Chanel shoes and hair bow. Elizabeth and James dress. Vans sneakers. Materia Prima ring. Kate Spade clutch. Rotita dress.

Couple Goals, Part II

June 15, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in clothing, jewelry, shoes, Virtual Style

Shopping Is an Experience

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in handbags, jewelry, shoes, shopping, Virtual Style

Some people say they would rather spend money on experiences than the accumulation of objects. To those people, I say that the act of shopping is a beautiful experience.

Model: Sasha Pivovarova

Jimmy Choo pumps. Stuart Weitzman heels. Chanel heels, handbags and clutches. Charlotte Olympia heels. Sergio Rossi shoes. Christian Louboutin heels. Dolce & Gabanna shoes and handbags. Salvatore Ferragamo heels. Versace shoes. Rochas pumps. Valentino platforms. Brian Atwood heels. Haider Ackermann shoes. ShopBop handbag. Judith Lebier handbags and coin purse. Kotur purse. Arunashi ring. Monique Pean ring. Bulgari bracelet. Pandora brooches. Buccellati brooch.

Made for You

June 11, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in high fashion, jewelry, Virtual Style

“I start to wonder how you’re gonna handle me when I’m under, swimming in the darkest sea.” — OneRepublic

Zac Posen gown. Privileged by J.C. Dossier pumps. Sonia Boyajian earrings. Charlotte Russe necklace. Wendy Yue ring. Lulu Guinness clutch.

Couple Goals, Part I

June 9, 2022June 11, 2022 by Blissful Style, posted in clothing, handbags, shoes, Virtual Style

DSquared2 top. Haider Ackermann skirt. Sophia Webster heels. Moschino purse. JW Anderson jacket. Sofie d’Hoore pants. Emporio Armani shoes. Yazbukey clutch.

This Is What a Full-Length Charlotte Olympia Runway Show Looks Like

October 5, 2016October 6, 2016 by Blissful Style, posted in accessories, runway, shoes

Charlotte Olympia RTW Spring 2017

Charlotte Olympia has been one of my favorite brands for years. I first discovered them in 2012, in the “Dream On” spread of “First Look” in Elle‘s September issue (which I still have on my shelf). This was a time in my life when high fashion was more magical than real, when thinking about the future felt more a matter of fantasy than practicality, and a purple satin platform with two cut-outs at the toes for eyes and a perfectly placed sequin teardrop captured my imagination. (Similar here.)

Since then, Charlotte Olympia has only become more whimsical, and way more wild. It is unusual for a brand with shoes and handbags but no ready-to-wear to stage a runway show at Fashion Week. But these shoes and handbags justify the fanfare. The collection is tropical, with ripe fruits, palm fronds, bamboo, parrots, and a music record (because why the heck not). The models wore plain monochrome whites and creams to better show off the accessories, until the end, when they wore fruit. It was the most fabulous way I can think of to introduce a spring collection.