GOYARD go-to

Photos (Lauren Conrad, Hilary Duff, Gwyneth Paltrow): media19.onsugar.com; coolspotters.com

Summer’s come to an end, and we’re knee-deep in fall fashion. But right now all I can think about is the perfect purse for an upcoming destination wedding in Anguilla this November. And I’ve found it – the St Louis Tote by Goyard. I’m not alone. This go-to can be see all around the globe on celebrities and fashionable girls. Many have several styles and several colors (the Kardashian clan is in double digits by my count). Gwyneth monogrammed hers “G.K.P.M”, which I assume stands for ‘Gwyneth Kate Paltrow Martin’. Diane Kruger stops traffic with yellow and red stripes, and Nicky Hilton has a trifecta of red, yellow and green with her initials. Monogrammed or not, the St Louis is a chic beach bag, carry-on, diaper bag, gym bag, and commuter go-to. I’m currently dreaming about the white one Cameron Diaz wore in “What Happens in Vegas” – among others.

And because my fashion operations always come with a twist, Goyards are hard to come by. Sold by select Barneys (in stores only) and a few Bergdorfs (same); your best bet is to visit (or call) the only US Goyard boutique, located in San Fransisco. eBay is another option, but be wary of fakes. The only remaining question is, do I want white à la Nicole; light blue à la Gwyenth; bright blue à la Kendall; orange à la Kris; yellow Kim and Kourtney; or black à la Hilary? Decisions!!

SPANX very much

Few women haven’t heard of SPANX. If you haven’t until now… you’re welcome.

What you wear UNDER your clothes, is just as important as what everyone can see. So use the secret weapon of stylists everywhere (Rachel Zoe herself swore by SPANX maternity shapewear during her recent pregnancy) and say goodbye to unwanted bulges, back-fat, double (and triple!) bum. There’s absolutely no shame in a little help sans-knife. The tiniest of celebrities (Kelly Ripa, and Sarah Jessica Parker) swear by SPANX to snug their assets, whereas curvacious stars like Katy Perry and Kim Kardashian use the genius-spandex formula to hug their curves. The billion-dollar brand is such a success (they were one of Oprah’s favorite things in 2000… thanks O!) you can now find a wide range of styles and colors for EVERY outfit and ANY occasion. Made for REAL women!

Marilyn Monroe was famously quoted saying, “I don’t know who invented high heels, but all women owe him a lot.” Pretty sure the iconic sex symbol and her infamous curves would have been equally spankful to SPANX founder and creator Sara Blakely. Two words: Shear. Genius.

 

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