En Vogue

While lounging on the deck overlooking the beautiful Atlantic Ocean with September Vogue in hand I've decided to put together a little "Cheat sheet" of the most important fall trends for my ViVi G. Girls:

I've simplified it into categories to make your lives a bit easier when shopping for your fall ensembles.

Colors:

• CAMEL (VIP color, gigantic, HUGE...get a camel sweater/scarf/coat/boot...whatever the accessory just get it).
• Army green (I enjoy this color in a handbag as it is easily adaptable to all of your neutral clothing and shoes)
• Cobalt (obsessed. Mommy has this color on her nails right now). Pop it with a handbag or a piece of jewelry showcasing this romantic and sexy color. BTW- this looks GREAT with red. Watch Sex and the City and you'll see lots of this combo.
• Leopard & Cheetah print EVERYTHING. Don't overdue it at one time. Choose one piece in your outfit that displays this print. You don't need to look like Jane of the Jungle. Purrrrrrrr.

• Black. (duh)

Shoes

• itty bitty kitten heels with pointy toes for the elegant yet chic woman.
• thick high heels for the wild woman.
• loafers of all sorts
• metal eyelet detailing
• pointy flats, round flats, mini wedge flats.
• CLOGS (mid heel, low heel, high heel)
• Studding detail and rocker chic embellishments (yes it's still here and not going away...who doesn't love an edge?)

Boots

• Riding boots. HUGE.
• Over the knee
• Mid-calf (thank goodness...this is very flattering for the leg)
• Platforms (we need that comfort when wearing a boot with a heel)
• Leather corset weave detail (see picture above).
• Flat boots with built in mini-wedges

Handbags

• Soft embellishments (i.e- woven leather, mini studs, quilting, light chain handles)
• Double pockets
• Metallic hardware
• Double carry handle options (long strap and double short strap)
• Classic shapes -think Hermes inspired Kelly & Birkin (just like our own handmade handbags made in Italy are from $295-$495 and have been a best seller since the opening of our doors two years ago!)
  
• Rectangle/square flap bags (think classic Chanel) only we have this shape from Rebecca Minkoff, Elaine Turner, and many more
  
• Cross-body mini bags (love love love these...so easy and understated)
• Exotic prints (ViVi G. has genuine and embossed)

Stay tuned for the Fall 2010 trends in jewelry...you won't want to miss it....

Happy Shopping
xoxo Ruby Star xoxo

Peep-Toes and No No's...

Here at ViVi G. Shoes we are a big fan of peep-toes.
Be it flats, mid heels, high heels, or boots; we love them all.
Now a very common question has risen recently.

Can I wear peep-toes all year 'round?
Do it.
Do it proudly.
DON'T DO IT WITH SOCKS.
DON'T EVER DO PEEP TOE'S WITH SOCKS.
Fashion faux pas.
Do it with leggings, trousers, or denim on those mild days.
Keep them indoors on the cold ones.
If you enjoy being trendy, edgy, and want your inner rock star to come out... Then by all means wear a dark tight with your high heeled peep toe.

But, if I see you walking around with a white sock of any sort...
The fashion police will be called.
And you may or may not find yourself on "What Not to Wear"
Be afraid.
Be very afraid.

Happy Shopping! xoxo Ruby Star xoxo

Hot off the Truck.

Who doesn't love Alexis Bittar Jewels?

I mean, let's talk about this.

Hand-carved Lucite.

Swarovski Crystals.

Lightweight.

Chic.Elegant.Brilliant.

Hello?

Well, we just received a huge shipment in both stores of delectable earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and more.

And.

Check out our new jewelry displays.

Haute.

J'adore Dior?

Maybe.

J'adore Bittar?

Definitely.

Stay Sparkling ViVi G. Girls.

Happy Shopping!

xoxo Ruby Star xoxo

Beauty Queen.

I won the cutest pet contest.

The Yorkie really tried to one up me. His haircut was a bit off.

My "keeper" had my hair cut and styled the day before.


Well, what did you expect?


On another note.

Fall merchandise is starting to arrive in ViVi G.
Personally, this will be my first winter so I plan on getting a killer pair of boots.
Check out the ones from FRYE.
Comfortable, classic, and durable?

I have four feet.

This could be an issue.

Happy Shopping!
xoxo Ruby Star xoxo

Vote for Me PLEASEEE!!!

Pleaseeee vote for me! I am letter D!

I really want to stay at Wagsworth Manor!

I entered a pet contest and I need all the votes I can get!

xoxo Ruby Star xoxo

Go to the link below and click the letter D!

www.littlenestphoto.com/blog

Fixed.

I was Fixed.

Our Space on Worth Avenue!


Clare Luxury....our newest fall handbag arrival.

Two major things happened this weekend.

First, I was fixed.
I have had it with men.
Who needs them when you've got cute accessories anyways?

Second thing.
The big surprise it out!
ViVi G. SHOES is opening on Worth Avenue in Palm Beach, FL.
We are having a big grand opening soiree in November.
That reminds me, what should I wear?
We JUST got the most amazing handbags in...Clare Luxury.
They remind me of Bottega Veneta, but the price tag? MUCH lower.
I'm talking, the most expensive style is $448.

Well girls, I am laying in the shelf in Wayne (see "About me.")
Just by looking at all the new shipments that just arrived, it seems as though fall is just around the corner.

Mmm I can smell the leather of the Frye Boots now!

Happy Shopping!

xoxo Ruby Star xoxo

Gladiators, tassels, & trends ... OH MY!

We get this question A LOT in the stores, "Are gladiators in next season?" Yes ...kind of, they are a bit modified, which is how we like to keep it at ViVi G. We like to be called fashion forward with a conservative edge. For example, instead of having a gladiator that ties up, down, all around, and up the leg, we like to keep it a bit more simple with a few straps and maybe some light tassels, which happen to be very "posh" and have you know, this adorable trend continues into the fall. As shown above --BCBG MaxAzria "Alexia", which by the way is on SUPER SALE (we only have two sizes left, feel free to call the girls if you are interested). Chic, trendy, and in a very versatile color...and with some super cute tassels.

Tassels are a whole other entity.

Girls, if you have an item with tassels, that's it. You don't need a handbag, jacket, and shoes with tassels. This isn't the wild west here. Pair a cute shoe like the one above with white jeans and white tee. Or a great Rebecca Minkoff bag with some tassel details and keep the outfit simple with nude flats or neutral mid heel, denim skinny's, and crisp blouse.

To conclude my excerpt for this evening, I would like to quote one of my idols, the amazing
Coco Chanel.

"A Girl should be two things...Classy & Fabulous"

That my friends, is the most trendy way to be.

Happy Shopping!
xoxo Ruby Star xoxo

It's Ruby Star.

So, ViVi G. Girls, ever wonder who's behind all the fashion happenings that go on in ViVi G. shoes?

Well, it's me. A 7.3 pound Havanese named Ruby Star.

I take turns lounging in my hot pink cheetah bed in the Glen Eagle store and the bottom shelf of our wrapping station in Wayne.

I am notorious for leaving treats in my mommy's Kate Spade heels.

I prefer steak over chicken and those lovely organic lollipops from Whole Foods.

But.

Most of all,

I like shoes.

And,

I know a good heel from a bad.

After all,

I was a shop dog in a very fabulous shoe boutique starting at the tender age of 12 weeks.

So.

You can say,

I really know my accessories.

And,

I can walk the walk.

And,

I can talk the talk.

So, get ready for some "Ruff" & tough fashion advice, suggestions, style trends, designer news, favorite recipes, photos of the ViVi G. Girls in their fabulous accessories, fashion faux pas, shoe alets, and much much more from the puppy who has seen it all and isn't afraid to share it.

From one shoe lover to another,

XOXO-Ruby Star-XOXO

Puppy Takes Manhattan.

A Havanese at ENK.

Mommy & me are at ENK today and let me tell you girls, the jewels and baubles that are being ordered as we speak to the stores are "to-die-for".

Next up?

A few showrooms and then one of my favorite restaurants in Manhattan, "Serafina"!

Welcome to the bright lights, baby...

xoxo Ruby Star xoxo