Easy breezy no fuss summer outfit... and the prefect dress to wear with one of those fabulous Amrita Singh coral necklaces.

I have a thing for woven leather, always have. I suppose it stems from my childhood, as I can clearly remember being seated on one of those woven rattan chairs, facinated by the intricacy of the weaving and challenging myself to "unravel" the weft by trying to follow a single strand. I was an odd child... I'm still an odd child :)  ...but I digress.

Woven leather... and in particular woven leather bags are my favorite. I spotted this litte Marni beauty on The Outnet last week.

MARNI Woven patent-leather and raffia shoulder bag

Now, I'm not a huge bucket bag fan, but this is just gorgeous! It's made of woven cream raffia and lined with patent leather.  Perfect summer bag... and I have to admit a welcome change from all the "shoppers" and "totes" around right now. PLUS, it's on sale now from $1.498,50 for $749,25. That, my friends, is 50% off! Get it here!!



But this wouldn't be a "Luxe for Less" post, if I didn't offer you an even more affordable alternative and that my darlings is this:


Melie Bianco's "Vivian" Woven Bucket Bag in white. Cute no? Yeah, I thought so... Loving the tassles (duh) and the Bottega Veneta type weft (double duh) And it's only $62!! Come on now... that's a steal! Get it here!!

It's a bank holiday weekend here and the weather is sublime... Needless to say the office is the farthest thing from my mind. So it's only fitting that I offer you some outfit inspiration for a day at the beach, in the park or just plain out in the sun today. If you also have the day off today... ENJOY! If you're stuck inside... you have my sympathy. :) Gotta go now... my glass of cold white wine awaits.

Today's casual outfit was inspired by these River Island metal detail sandals I told you about a few weeks ago. Yes... I'm still thinking about them. :) Another thing I've been thinking about is this scarf print blouse from Zara. To buy or not to buy... Decisions, decisions...

Loving this Fall 2012 Celine Phantom in suede on  Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.





Gorgeous!!  Is it even in stores yet?  Oh well... Doesn't matter either way. I've already made up my mind where Celine Totes are concerned: I can't... I just can't. So the question becomes: Are the any good dupes around?

Wedding season is in full swing! And if you're still looking for outfits, then look no further. We have got you sorted. :)

5  reasons why this week's dressy outfit is the perfect wedding outfit:

1. It's bright and colorful. A wedding is a happy event. Wearing bright colors will reflect the festive mood.
2. It's simple and no fuss.  You don't ever want to look overdone and you definitely don't want to look like you're trying to upstage the bride.
3. It's a head turner. No need worry about catching that handsome groomsman's eye. This outfit is feminine, fun and flirty. And besides... you'll be pretty hard to miss in these colors! :)
4. It's comfortable.  This dress is perfect, it's neither too short or too tight. You can move in this outfit and not have to worry about anything sagging, popping, pinching or hurting. See the platform on these sandals? You'll have no problems dancing the night away in these babies.
5. It's proper. The word "proper" sounds so old fashioned, but this is still very important. 'Cause, lest we forget, weddings are also family events. People's grannies are going to be there. You don't want to offend anyone's granny now do you?  ;-)

Cork is not just for wine bottles and wedge heels any more. :) Designers Like Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman are taking this material a to whole new level this season. And if you're wondering how to wear these cork accessories, check out this outfit to see how we styled them (nrs. 1 & 4 below).

Today's office outfit was inspired by those pretty butterfly print cardigans I showed you last week.

I haven't done one of these in a while, but I think it a good little tradition to keep here at Style The Luxe.


I'm not advising you to dump your bff. But to just consider this: If we could love ourselves as a best friend would, there'd be no room for the self hating, judgemental, bullsh*t little lies we tell ourselves that make us feel like we're not good/pretty/thin/whatever enough.

Have a fab weekend darlings!

Today's outfit is all about casual chic. it doesn't have to be difficult. Add one chic piece like this Carven tweed jacket and some pretty accessories and you're done. A perfect outfit for running errands or lunch with girls friends.