Skip to Content

Passion for fashion? Visit the new StyleList!

Posts with tag expensive

Obamas Pay $19K a Night to Live in Posh Hotel

Filed under: Celebrity Fashion Mistakes

Barack ObamaHow much is too much? That's the question that should be asked by tax payers right now as the Obama family settles in at the fancy schmancy Hay-Adams hotel for about a whopping $19,000 dollars a night. Taxpayers and Barack will split the cost.

Continue reading Obamas Pay $19K a Night to Live in Posh Hotel

Expensive Designer Leggings - Crazy But Popular

Filed under: Clothing, Celebrity Fashion Mistakes


So wait, is there a global economic crisis or not? Because everywhere we look, we see designer leggings for $100 or more! How can recessionistas pay for this craziness?

Continue reading Expensive Designer Leggings - Crazy But Popular

Gwen Stefani's baby eats with a $4,000 diamond encrusted spoon

Filed under: Celebrity Fashion Mistakes

Apparently the economy woes haven't hit No Doubt. New reports say Gwen Stefani's newborn baby son, Zuma Nesta Rock, when he's old enough to eat with silverware, will use a $4,000 dollar diamond encrusted spoon.

Continue reading Gwen Stefani's baby eats with a $4,000 diamond encrusted spoon

Limited edition Swarovski trunks for those who want to be hated

Filed under: Accessories

Samsonite plus SwarovskiEvery once in a while, a product so outrageously extravagant and loud comes out that it boggles the mind that anyone would purchase it, braving the fiery death glares that they will surely face from strangers. A team-up between Samsonite and Swarovski have come up with such a product... Behold, the Samsonite Black Label trunk, covered in crystals and -- get this -- only 30 are in existence. Now, this thing is massive, so there's no way to subtly flash it like it's darling diamond earrings hiding under your hair until you pull it up. This thing is immediately and absolutely in-your-face and begging to be kicked over and smashed in a jealous rampage.

Continue reading Limited edition Swarovski trunks for those who want to be hated

Lauren Conrad has #1 celebrity line

Filed under: Celebrities with Style

MTV must be pretty excited. Their number one cash cow, reality star, Lauren Conrad, now has a number one selling clothing line as well. Despite previous reviews in the fashion industry that the pieces are overly simplistic and too high priced, she's selling out!

Continue reading Lauren Conrad has #1 celebrity line

Love David Yurman but cringe at the price? Get "inspired" instead!

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News


Slightly less reprehensible than stealing from independent designers, designer knock-offs still exist in a moral gray area. While police are cracking down on counterfeit handbag makers and sellers in New York, websites like Finders Keepers openly sell costume jewelry "inspired" by luxury designers like David Yurman and John Hardy.

It seems to us that the line in the sand is whether or not the item is trying to pass as the real thing. That fake Burberry bag might pass muster at the Junior League lunch, but any lady worth her pearls will be able to spot these fake David Yurman pieces a mile away. Two miles away!


Continue reading Love David Yurman but cringe at the price? Get "inspired" instead!

The "most expensive flip-flops in the world"

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes


Attention all suckers for luxury products -- this is the shoe for you. These flip-flops are made with a "patent pending ultra-sports shoe base" and feature "hand-matched crocodile straps for magnificent comfort."

Somehow, this means that they're worth $400 -- a price so high, that it makes these rather unfortunate looking sandals are the "most expensive production flip-flops in the world."

Continue reading The "most expensive flip-flops in the world"

Marc Jacobs for your feet

Filed under: Runway Trends, Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing, Shoes, Men, Celebrities with Style, Daily Obsession



Do you like spending at least $300 on a pair of casual sneakers? Really? Will you buy us a pair? We wear a size 12.

If you do like dropping a bit of bank on a quality and stylish set of footwear then you have come to the right place.



Check out the new kicks below, but keep your sticky fingers off the case, most of these shoes will set you back a car payment. You can do whatever you want with your own pair, buy them here.

Continue reading Marc Jacobs for your feet

Members Only is back, and it's not cheap

Filed under: Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing


members onlyRemember those jackets -- those thin polyester (were they polyester? we don't even remember), with the standing, tabbed collar, knit cuffs and trim at the waist, and of course,the signature label that said "Members Only?" We might not recollect all that well because it was a style intended for the boys in the '80s, but the label is back, and this time, it's for the ladies.

If we recall correctly, Members Only jackets didn't cost more than a reasonable twenty bucks, and even with inflation over 20 years, we don't see that a jacket would be more than say, $75. However, Members Only is now somewhat of a luxury retro label, with jackets ranging near a thousand dollars. Granted, the jackets are made of leather, but still - nearly $1,000?!

Hey, if you don't want to go all out with a leather jackets, Members Only has departed from just jacket designs and has vests as well as dresses, which a re slightly more reasonably priced.

Members Only Classic Bomber Leather Jacket available for $990 from Revolve Clothing.

Are cheap shoes a thing of the past?

Filed under: Accessories, Shoes

According to recent research conducted by Mintel, Payless might want to watch its back. The research indicates that over the next five years, the number of shoes purchased each year in the UK is expected to drop by seven percent, according to Manolo the Shoeblogger. And Manolo the Shoeblogger doesn't lie.

And why do I assume that means that cheap shoes are on their way out? Because one-third of the women questioned in the above poll said they now pay more for their shoes, which means that as they make their shoe purchases, they'll be looking for quality over quantity.

What woman do you know who has watched an episode of Sex and the City and not sighed over at least one beautiful pair of designer shoes? Years ago, only a select few were familiar with Manolo Blahnik and Christian Louboutin, and now there are middle-school girls fawning over these sexy heels with the same look in their eyes I had when ogling the members of New Kids on the Block.

Continue reading Are cheap shoes a thing of the past?

Haute Holiday Gift Guide: Luxury Gifts for Ladies

Filed under: Holiday Style, Clothing, Gift Guides

Spoiled Rotten: Luxury Gifts for Her
What do you get the girl who has it all?

If you have money to burn, you're in luck. Break out your American Express Black Card because these gifts are going to set you back more than a pretty penny.

Beautiful stranger: Know a girl who can't get enough beauty products? Does she laugh in the face of bargain brand beauty products? You will shut her up for good when you gift her with these products. For the perfume princess, go with the world's most expensive bottle of perfume, Clive Christian No. 1. If your lady needs her beauty sleep, indulge her with an anti-aging cream that won't result in a slap in the face, La Prairie Jeweled Skin Caviar Luxe Cream. Finally, a no-fail, perfect gift for a beauty fan of any age is the Bobbi Brown Exclusive Pink Quartz Deluxe Trunk which is filled with thousands of dollars worth of beauty goodies.

Arm candy: So you're a troll. So what? You can still give your lady friend some much needed arm candy. If you really want to knock her socks off go with Fendi's 10th Anniversary Baguette, which is covered in beads and gems. Bags not her bag? Then blind her with the bling on this Christian Dior Chronograph watch.

Bundled up:
Baby, it's cold outside (and inside). Get her cold weather gear for inside the house with this classic cashmere robe and for outside the house with this waffle knit cardigan from Burberry.

Just because:
If you have money to burn, then get her the following and she will love you forever (and ever): Cashmere socks, Chanel luxury slipcases, and a 12 month Juicy Couture charm bracelet with the options of charms delivered each month -- it's the gift that keeps on giving!

The ugliest purse $52,000 can buy

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Style in the News, Clothing

Shockingly ugly Luis Vuitton bagHow much would you pay for a really nice purse? $100? $500? $1000? I suppose it's all relative -- depending on how much money you have. But no matter what you're paying, if you're splurging for something special, it's preferable that your something special isn't the ugliest purse on the face of the Earth.

Like this Louis Vuitton bag, for instance. I suppose, with a price tag of $52,000, you could call this a status symbol. However, I'd call it a symbol that you are a moron.

Fortunately, there are only five for sale in North America and 24 on sale worldwide.

Otherwise I might have to look at in real life -- and that would be gross.

Louis Vuitton Tribune Patchwork, review roundup

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories

Is this bag worth $42,000? The Louis Vuitton company thinks so.

The Tribune Patchwork bags are out and if you read any bag blogs than you have probably already seen this bag and it's equally fugly companion bag. The bag which is composed of elements of other bags has stylemakers buzzing. Overall the verdict is grim, let's roundup a few places these bags have been evaluated:

The Bag Snob calls it " a collage of every gross bag Louis Vuitton has ever produced."

Mad About Bags likes it " for its difference and style."

Invade My Closet declares it is "definitely eyecatching."

ebelle5 says it is "too tacky to carry the Louis Vuitton name."

The Purse Page
describes it as " clear ode to all that is hideous, ridiculous and wrong with fashion."

The Fashion Police remark that "I can only imagine the "tribute" referred to here is a tribute to bad taste?'

And my quote? I say that if you decide to carry this bag you are sending a clear message to the world that you have more money than taste.

How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

    Kevin Winter, Getty Images | Jon Furniss, WireImage

    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

    ebay

    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

    Getty Images

    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

    Getty Images

    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

    Rachel Been, AOL

    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

    Getty Images

    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

    Getty Images

Featured Galleries

StyleList Fashion Blog bloggers (30 days)

#BloggerPostsCmts
1Bee-Shyuan Chang610
2Maureen Dempsey430
3Kristen Seymour290
4Amber Stolec240
5Marissa Gold240
6Jessica B. Matlin210
7Courtney Dunlop150
8Ben Widdicombe140
9Sarah Cristobal80
10Katie Hintz40