By Lauren Robb


Just because the skies are gray and the collective mood this time of year can veer into the black does not-we repeat, does not-mean your look should follow suit. There is nothing more dreary than a sea of charcoal coats confronting you at every corner as winter rolls into spring. Remember: The phrase "investment piece" is not synonymous with "black leather," so think of it as your obligation (your duty, if you will) to get yourself an armload of accessories that capitalize on the big "C": Color.

With less than two weeks left before attendees take to the red carpet for the Costume Institute Gala opening, it's time to think about how we can celebrate his extraordinary contribution to fashion, starting with the things the British designer loved most.McQueen was a master of subverting the macabre. In his hands, the skull was an utterly glamorous leitmotif-the dark, bejeweled twist to an evening clutch. I've always coveted his handbags, and this season's printed variety are no exception.

"A flatter shoe celebrates the look without being over the top." Example, please? Platt says she plans to wear her pointy Oscar de la Renta silver flats with a little olive-green Herv Lger dress (a plan she made good on days later when she stepped out for the RxArt and Shiseido event). With high, high heels displayed all around us, it takes a moment to map out our targets. Still preoccupied with flat flats, Platt eyes a Miu Miu velvet flat with a floppy bow ("for Christmas with a black Oscar de la Renta dress and vintage diamond jewelry") and a Roger Vivier heart-embellished flat ("wear all year round by adding a fun stocking"). Then she sees the shoe.

This Christian Louboutin clutch bag marks the height of high fashion.And then, just when I thought the worst was over, a model trotted out a bikini named "Barely There," which had what can only be accurately described as a crotch necklace.I am feeling the RZ vibe with the leopard coat, large shades, black skinny jeans, and Louboutin shoes.The Louboutin clutch definitely wins on color and material, but I think I prefer the structure of the MaxMara bag better.And that is precisely what happened to me when I saw these shoulder bags.But this design goes even a bit further than that; the Christian Louboutin Pigalle Clutch takes what should be a novelty and elevates the sophistication level to make this clutch something truly impressive.Fur is defined by fall and winter seasons and Christian Louboutin has come out with this gorgeous mink fur clutch as an excellent fashion accessory for special occasions during that season.The Louboutin clutch definitely wins on color and material, but I think I prefer the structure of the MaxMara bag better.

They remind her of old images of women scuttling around on errands in hats, gloves, and one-inch fancy shoes-not today's requisite trainers. There's no need to sacrifice beauty for a little practicality. In fact, the subtle heel still has the added advantage of lending the leg a little shape. Platt also likes the Christian Louboutin version for a forever purchase she'd wear with one of her grandfather's sweaters and a really short cotton skirt or Wolford leggings. "It's hard to read heels," says Platt. "Sometimes there's a girl who loves a short dress but doesn't want to send the wrong message."

Christian Louboutin does make some of the finest collections of shoes and bag and this is just one example of his gorgeous creations.Christian Louboutin delivers another style piece in this rounded leopard printed clutch bag.Christian Louboutin Sweet Charity Glittered Shoulder Bags, $795 and $995 via Neiman Marcus.




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