Weekend shopping at Net-a-porter SALE

What’s a girl to do on a rainy Saturday afternoon in Taipei? Why shop online of course! Trendy bags are best purchased on sale, Miu Miu’s boom bam pow clutch has been on my radar all season, now that it’s marked down, I don’t see any reason to hold back! As for Jil Sander‘s easy going market tote in neon yellow, total no brainer if you ask me! Bags on sale here.There is also a huge selection of shoes on sale, love the Givenchy platform sandals, comfort plus style, this will be worn daily in the heat of summer! I’m also crazy about the Miu Miu python booties, they will go well into the fall season! Check out the entire selection of shoes on sale here.

Snob Worthy Links June 21, 2011

This stunningly flattering Donna Karan dress at Couture Snob covers up all the challenge areas and even has a matching lamb leather belt to cinch and accentuate the waistline.Slouchy Sequined Tees For Summer Give Laid-back Glitz at TheFind!What could possibly be more comforting than this adorable pillow at Tot Snob with its own little bear-lovie?The Fashion Spot tells you How to Wear Vests for Summer.The most captivating jewels are the ones that look like they have stories to tell, as if they’ve had many lives, like this Erickson Beamon ring at Jewel Snob.Look for Less: Chanel Iman at The Budget Fashionista.Steal The Look – Into the Nude at Beauty Snob!FabSugar has 10 Fresh, Unconventional Summer Sunglasses.This is such a strange way to describe a shoe, but it’s the finest piece of salmon that has ever been caught – see for yourself at Shoe Snob!Cameron Diaz In Chanel at “Bad Teacher” New York Premiere at Red Carpet Fashion Awards.

Yves Saint Laurent Chyc Cabas: Rock the Cabas

Calling all snobs! There’s an official new “It” bag in town, from Los Angeles to New York. Noticed a suspiciously similar roomy tote hanging from the forearms of noted style-setters like Sienna Miller, Leighton Meester, Kylie Minogue, and Carla Bruni and glamorous starlets such as Charlize Theron, Nicole Kidman, and Salma Hayek?Ah, the age-old question of what makes an “It” bag. The answer? It’s the right combination of structure and lack thereof; ease that can be appropriated to any knowing woman’s wardrobe, whether she’s ladylike or bohemian; a major statement-maker without sticking a fat logo in your face and everyone else’s.The Chyc Cabas is an adaptable carry-all that’s a city girl’s dream: sheepskin leather in a hold-everything size, multiple pockets (two outer, an inside phone and zip), and the trademark magnetic “Y” closure that spells “Yves Saint Laurent” in a single, decorative letter. Plus, a color for every personality – the neutrals: olive-tinted sand, shiny black, grayish brown and the wilds: juicy magenta, punchy blue, and leopard. Available at Yves Saint Laurent and to be available at Saks Fifth Avenue, for $1,995.

Diego Dolcini Suede and Silk Shoulder Bag: Blue Lagoon

Even if he didn’t reinvent the wheel, Diego Dolcini proves you can show heaps of flair in the attempt. All the classics are here – turn-lock closure, ladylike shape, chain straps – and these borrowed elements have been melded to perfection. Suede complimented by a strip of silk amounts to soothing texture, the fastening is sharply minimal enough for the brand to call the closure its own, and the chains have surprisingly large, loose links.As a matter of fact, the straps are my least favorite aspect of the bag, but for strictly personal reasons. I’m not too keen on the slack link look – fumbling with flaccid yet heavy straps becomes a hassle when I’m opening the bag and this strap doubles over, so metal weight is an added concern. But the lambent deep azure color makes up for the weight. It’s really the main attraction – a turquoise this dazzling is a permanent breath of fresh air, so you’ll never tire of this purchase no matter how many seasons pass. On Luisa Via Roma for $1,120.Pair with: Let your textured blue bag shine and keep shoes neutral. Roberto Cavalli‘s golden cage sandals have straps that are as intricate and demure as the shoe is sexy. Roberto Cavalli Patent-Leather Cage Sandals, $755.

Bottega Veneta Frayed Intrecciato Leather Bag: Wild at Heart

Bottega Veneta has really been letting loose lately. Literally! This ladylike bag from the pre-fall collection has been sliced and sheared all along the edges for a savagely deconstructed look. I’ll admit I was a little taken aback at first: who would have expected something so untamed? But then I realized that the blend of soft and sharp, tight and loose makes for a bag that’s kind of like you: refined and classy, with a wild streak. A major element of surprise.A perfectly buttery leather body offsets the tattered edges even more and muted gunmetal hardware, rather than too-shiny gold or silver, emphasize the fact that the label is flaunting its dark side. Bottega traditionalists might be outraged to see the house has started to destroy their own impeccable weave, but I’m appreciating the fact that they are getting in touch with the feral nature of gorgeous skins. On Net-a-Porter for $2,280.Pair with: Remind them you still maintain an angelic side with Emilio Pucci’s dangling angel-wing earrings. Gold-tone brass encrusted with glass crystals will also bring some metallic bling. On Net-a-Porter for $390.

Tory Burch Gwendolyn Patterned Bucket Tote: Slob or Snob?

This tote confuses me. At first glance, I like the patterned straw in the bucket shape with little tassles on the end. It looked beachy and laid back and I thought it might work with something like a Blue Life maxi and some simple matching Tory Burch flops to the pool on a lazy Saturday afternoon. However, in taking a closer look I’m afraid the round bucket shape just looks weird with such short handles. I also think this would be hard to carry if you had anything more than lip gloss and a pack of gum in it. I think this takes “bucket bag” a little too literally and I would feel like I should stick a shovel in it and give it to the kids I nanny to go nuts making sandcastles with it.The handles make this bag less snob and more impractical snob to me, but what do you guys think?It’s currently sold out @ Shopbop with a price tag of $367.50, so someone out there likes it!What do you think? Slob or Snob?online surveys

Yves Saint Laurent Opyum Flap Bag: Follow the Golden Brick Road

Yves Saint Laurent has just proven that “ladylike” and “cute” are not mutually exclusive! I love the sophisticated yet jaunty shape of the “Opyum” bag. As always, I’m not wild about the shoulder strap option, but the thick top handle, complete with appealing hardware, more than makes up for it. Not only does it give the bag a strong retro feel, the handle adds balance so it’s not too dainty. With an interior offering two full-sized compartments, as well as a cell phone pocket, it has your organization covered.A pert tab closure stretching up from the bottom acts as the focal point (notice the discreetly stiched “Y”). Or maybe the grainy pebble leather steals the spotlight. It might be a tad too coarse for me, but enhanced texture is essential on such an otherwise simple bag. It almost looks like a play on stingray skin or oversized caviar…or gravel. But the gold tone makes it glisten, so just relish the texture. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $2,295.Pair with: Have some chocolate with your pebbly golden foil. Michael Kors‘ stainless steel watches, in the new tone of “chocolate” bring some soft masculinity to the table. Michael Kors Stainless Steel Chronograph Watches, $250.