Archive: March 14th, 2007

Out and about in New York City yesterday, Sarah Jessica Parker was the essence of urban chic while showing off her new clothing line, Bitten. We love the form-fitting belted dress and tailored jacket, all from her new affordable line, which will be available in the end of June at Steve & Barry’s stores. But what about those shoes? Always the trendsetter, Parker finished off her look with Alexander McQueen’s peep-toe pumps that have organza rosettes on the back of the ankle straps. They remind us of the big roses her Sex & The City character Carrie Bradshaw used to wear around her neck! Now, these shoes may be sexy with a cocktail dress (as long as you have very skinny ankles), but for a daytime look they seem a bit much. What about you: Would you wear rosettes on your ankles?

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Ready to retire your overstuffed tote bag for something a little sleeker? Why not try a day clutch — still big enough to hold all your essentials but chic enough to take you from day-to-night. The latest issue of Stylewatch has some of the best day clutches around including Gwen’s signature L.A.M.B. clutch in saddle, $395, available at nordstrom.com. We are even giving one away in our Stylewatch Steals (contest ends March 15 at midnight!). Tell us: Would you wear a clutch during the day, instead of a shoulder bag?

Splurge:
Jimmy Choo soft black leather oversized clutch with wristlet and zipper, $1,250, bergdorfgoodman.com

Botkier “Bella” Clutch in black, bone, gunmetal, nude, bronze and copper with two zip front pockets and lined in suede, $445, botkier.com

Kooba Audrey soft, pleated leather zip clutch in cream, black and wheat, $285, kooba.com

Steal:
Kenneth Cole “Pick-A-Dilly” patent leather clutch with ring hardware closure, $158, kennethcole.com

Dooney & Burke signature quilted clutch in avacado, desert and pink quilted with flap closure and wrislet, $55, macys.com

Ruched Leather Clutch in pink, white and black, on sale for only $10, urbanoutfitters.com

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We have seen a meteoric rise in price for haircuts in the past several years, sparked by shag goddess Sally Hershberger (think Meg Ryan’s iconic cut) and her $350 price tag. We thought that had topped off at Madonna-fave Orlando Pita’s $800 fee. But like designer bags, fees for seeing a high-profile stylist seem to have no limit, and celeb stylist Ted Gibson is now setting the jaw-dropping pace for highest price. You’re going to have to cough up $950 to get a turn in the same chair in which his celeb clients, like Jessica Alba and Angelina Jolie, entrust him with their tresses. Uh, we think we’ll just stick to his much more affordable product line. But we want to know what you think! Tell us: What is the most you would pay for a haircut? What is the most expensive cut you’ve gotten to date?

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Click here to discuss more Beauty trends in Off the Rack.

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“Large feet want cute shoes too!” That’s what Barefoot Tess , an online shoe store that offers stylish shoes in sizes 5-14 wants to offer you. Whether you’re looking for flats, heels or sandals, it’s all here. Until March 20th, 2007, receive 20% off all full priced merchandise with the promo code PEOPLE.

For more exclusive People.com web discounts, check out our Exclusive Deals page.

Things we love at Barefoot Tess now:

Dolce Vita heels, $95. With discount, $76.
Steve Madden leather wedges , $56. With discount, $45.

Photo: Courtesy of Barefoottess.com

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I love Lindsay’s bag in StarTracks! Where can I get one myself? - Sandi, NYC

What would lunch in the trendy Meatpacking District in NYC be for recently blonde Lindsay Lohan without a hot new purse? And considering that the actress is the face of the company’s spring ad campaign, it comes as no surprise that the Long Island native was carrying Miu Miu’s new Spring/Summer 2007 tan and white tie dye leather bag with long shoulder strap, $1,595. Sadly, the bag isn’t available online, but you can pop into select Miu Miu boutiques or call (888) 977-1900 to order. And if you don’t want to shell out such big bucks, we’ve rounded up some similar, but more wallet-friendly styles.

Splurge:
Miu Miu Leather Drawstring Bag with double handles and detachable shoulder strap, $860, saksfifthavenue.com

Kooba large leather Meredith bag with detachable shoulder in blonde or brown, $625, bergdorfgoodman.com

Good Buy:
Hobo International Paulette pink vintage leather shoulder bag, $194, zappos.com

Steal:
Lady framed Handbag in peach, black and yellow with long shoulder strap, $58, urbanoutfitters.com

Click here to see more photos, news and a full bio of Lindsay Lohan, and click here to discuss her style in Off the Rack.

Photo: St. Clair/Ambler/Splash News

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