Spring is in effect and summer is quickly approaching. In need of wardrobe inspiration? I spotted these items on the web and thought "ooh la la". This dress by Single ($280 www.net-a-porter) is totally on trend. I love the one-shoulder and rhinestone belt. Add the Christian Louboutin hyper-prive peep-toe pump in pale gold ($895 via www.bergdorfgoodman.com) and trust you'll be giving life! 
Ladies, sometimes we gotta switch it up. Check-out the Fendi graffiti zucca ballerina flat ($395 via www.bergdorfgoodman.com). They're fun & fabulous! Dare to give your archs a rest. Love 'em!
This is just wrong! Jennifer Hudson's stylist is sooooo incompetent and should be fired immediately. J-Hud donned this disastrous ensemble on the Today Show last week. Harem pants are a 'NO!' for anyone over a size 6. H8ted it!
We love H&M for their reasonable prices and high-style. For fall '09, the retail chain is totally knocking-off Balmain. With the avant-garde blazer and use of texture. I'm feeling the noir lace and snake-print. Overall its a decent collection. Stylistas weigh in!
Thursday, Karl Lagerfeld captivated the city of Venice. He presented the house of Chanel's 2010 Cruise Collection--in the sinking city. The collection was inspired by Mademoiselle Coco Chanel in the 1930's (she lived in Venice for 10 years). The elaborate showing featured a color palette of red, sepia, black and white. I love the lace biker shorts and the intricately-cut halter gown. Hands down, this collection was beautiful. Impressionante'! 
May 15th marked the launch of Louis Vuitton's e-commerce site. In celebration of the launch, the house introduced a new tote. The Totally Monogram tote is avaiable, exclusively, on www.louisvuitton.com until June 1st. It comes in three sizes. The GM retailing at $1100, the MM at $1000, and the PM at $870. I think its cute, roomy, and reasonably priced. Love it!
May 21st marks the launch of M.A.C. Cosmetics "Style Warriors" collection. This African-inspired collection features an array of lipglasses, lipsticks, nail polish and eyeshadow. So ladies save the date, as this collection is sure to sell-out soon. 
Seeking a new, exotic vacation destination? May I suggest Dubai? The desert deep city is quickly becoming a haute holiday spot. Sexy Italian designer, Roberto Cavalli, opened a nightclub in Dubai last week. Club Cavalli is a 30 million dollar dreamland featuring a boutique and italian restaurant. Dubai is next on my travel wish-list. With music, dancing, cocktails, shopping and good food---what more can a doll ask for? Love it! 
Apparently the wardrobe stylist of everyone's guilty pleasure, Gossip Girl, reads NoirLace. Today's episode features a throwback from the 80's. As you can see, a young Lily van der Woodsen rockin' the Givenchy cut-out shoe boots (former NoirLace 'shoe of the week'). What more can I say? NL & GG make a haute team. Love it!
This is the definition of sick. Check out the Lanvin metallic cross sandals ($945 via www.net-a-porter.com). I'm lusting over the color contrast of silver leather and gold metal. Also, the cone-shaped heel is stunning. Love 'em! 
This is what the eff I'm talking about! Rihanna was spotted leaving her NYC hotel today. She's seen here looking fierce. I'm especially loving ultra-luxurious, urban, safari look. The snakeskin top is crazzzzy! Big-ups to her stylist for the picks and Ri-Ri for walking that ish out. Love it!
The Runway Queen, Naomi Campbell, was spotted Monday going to the Marc Jacobs post CI Gala party. Naomi made up for her absence by showing up in this uber-sexy dress by Versace rtw fall '09 (previously posted as NoirLace "Honorable Mention"). Moments like this, solidfy her position as my favorite model. Work! 
This is super-random but, I had to share. Isn't she lovely? Indeed! Check out the Yves Saint Laurent grey ombre' leather 'Easy' medium bag ($1,516 via www.bluefly.com). I love the grey/purple/fuschia color and the butter-soft Italian leather. This b*tch is fierce!
Eff the Oscars! Every true stylista knows the Costume Institute Gala is the premiere high-fashion event of the year. Last night there were some major hits & even more major misses. Check out The Doll's Best Dressed list (top to bottom): Kate Beckingsale in Marchesa rtw fall '09, Blake Lively in Versace rtw fall '09, Anne Hathaway in Marc Jacobs rtw fall '09, and Sasha Pivovarova in Giambattista Valli rtw fall '09. Stay tuned for my worst dressd list! 
The paillette & feather-covered heel speaks for itself. Check out Lesley One Band sandals by L.A.M.B. ($355 via www.shopbop.com). I love the ruffled-leather strap and the detailed heel. These are definitely working for the people. Love 'em! 
"The Model as Muse" is the theme of this year's Costume Institute Gala. The event, taking place Monday, is being hosted by designer Marc Jacobs and model Kate Moss. Several designers are set to arrive w/ celebrities and models rocking their creations. Stay tuned for NoirLace's coverage of this event. As its sure to bring some fierce fashion.
As previously posted on NoirLace, designer Christian Siriano will team-up with Payless this fall. The collection has been toned-down, to be more consumer-friendly (preview shown above). What a pity! I was looking forward to the spikes & chains. :-( 
Obviously, Teairra Mari (or her stylist) is a fan of NoirLace. Check her out @ an event in L.A. rockin' this "Doll" approved get-up. She looks sooooo chic in this white short suit, Stephen Sprouse X Louis Vuitton bracelets, neon Christian Louboutins, and oversized LV clutch. Even the china doll hair option (wig), is working. This look is opulent & decadent. She gets a "love it" and a "work"!
Now this is how it should "bey" done. Check out Beyonce' at the premiere of "Obsessed". I was curious as to what she'd wear to the event. And Mrs. Carter didn't disappoint The Doll w/ this fabulous noir frock from Balmain ready-to-wear fall '09. She couldn't have choosen a more glorious gown. I would've suggested a different shoe but eff it---at least they're Louboutins. Work! 
Recently, I've become obsessed w/ searching eBay for vintage Gucci. I stumbled across this super-dope ashtray (currently bidding @ $16.50). I love interior design, so this is totally up my alley. If it doesn't go beyond $40.00, it'll be on my coffee table soon. Wish me luck!
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