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FASHION: Christian Louboutin – Bal Harbour Shops

admin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:11:28 +0000

Christian Louboutin was at Bal Harbour Shops Saks Fifth Ave celebrating his 20th Anniversary with his capsule collection of shoes and bags. Along with signing the soles of his shoes for customers who purchased that day he also signed a few of his bags. This was my favorite piece he signed!

By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist/Personal Shopper

FASHION: Meeting Diane von Furstenberg

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 06:48:18 +0000

As many of you know I am a huge fan of Diane von Furstenberg so meeting her at Bal Harbour Shops was BIG. Can I just tell you, she is even cooler than I thought. In interviews and ad campaigns she always touches on the importance of confidence. Here’s something she once said: “To be confident, makes you beautiful, makes you happy, makes you fulfilled.” Being in her presence she was nothing but effortlessly confident.

My favorite moment in meeting her – - she looks around the room and says in this amazed tone “so many dresses.” I then took a look around and saw girls of all ages wearing pieces from so many different past collections. That must be an incredible feeling seeing your creations on so many different women. In the famous words of DVF, “Feel like a woman, wear a dress!”

Dress: DVF (one of my favorites). Bag: Vintage C Fiori.

By: Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist/Personal Shopper

FASHION: Splurge vs Steal – The Reversible Sequin Clutch

admin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 04:18:07 +0000

While at Bal Harbour shopping for a client I visited one of my favorite boutiques, Miu Miu! What caught my eye on this visit were all of the reversible sequin bags sprinkled around the store. What’s so fantastic about these bags is that they can give just the right splash of playful glamour to an outfit. This bag next to any little black dress – - very hot.

Splurge: Miu Miu at Bal Harbour Shops

Steal: Miss Gustto clutch $58, a definite steal. Nordstrom Town Center Mall Boca Raton.

By: Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist/Personal Shopper

FASHION: Anthropologie Pet Adoption ♥ (Oct. 15)

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 03:12:03 +0000

When shopping in Anthropologie at the Boca Town Center earlier this week (omg I got the cutest dress for a client) I noticed that they are having a pet adoption + supply drive event on Saturday October 15th from noon – 4pm. If you are thinking of adding a four legged friend to your family stop by that day and hopefully you’ll make a furry love connection.

By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist

FASHION: Splurge vs Steal – The Cork Wedge.

admin — Fri, 07 Oct 2011 02:41:49 +0000

I’m constantly being asked by friends if I’ve spotted any great designer look alike pieces when I’m personal shopping for my clients. Here is one that is in stores right now. Though it’s the small details that really make “Splurge” designer pieces special, depending on when you plan to use the piece could determine if you should go for the “Steal” alternative. I can totally envision dressing a client in this shoe for a resort weekend getaway with a great flowy short caftan. Could also be cute with shorts and a t-shirt for a fun Saturday beach bar hopping look.

Christian Louboutin Cork Wedge $345.00 at Saks Fifth Ave Bal Harbour Shops.

Nine West LIKEME Wedge on sale for $55.33. It’s available for order on their website and I also saw them at the Nine West Galleria Mall location.

By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist

FASHION: Doggie Fashion Show! Patterns for PAWS Oct 12.

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:59:38 +0000

Excited to be a host at this years Patterns for PAWS luncheon on October 12th. With DCOTA being the lovely location, a doggie fashion show and proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Broward County I know it’s going to be a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. I hear that Fort Lauderdale boutique Lilac and Lilies will have some fashionable treats in store too as store owner Michelle DiMarco is the event Co-Chair. Love it!

Come join us!

By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist

FASHION: Missoni Madness.

admin — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 06:38:40 +0000

The launch of the limited edition collection of Missoni for Target today was insane! Aside from the infant girls section at the Target I visited all Missoni pieces were wiped out by about 10:30am. There were a couple of random pieces still floating about but unless you wore a size “toddler” you weren’t walking out with any chevron print pieces to wear this weekend. The demand was so great that even the Target website crashed. Now that’s an impressive collaboration.

By Cristina Padron Ladin, South Florida Personal Wardrobe Stylist