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This Valentino Glamorous Valentino Bow Pumps are glamorous indeed and uber luxurious. The two-toned leather gives them a fabulous surprise from the back. They are very wearable and the design will last you for seasons to come. Pair them with denim jeans and dresses. Adds sophistication to your casual everyday and formal evening looks. An investment worth every penny.

Marc Jacobs Sleeveless Top $99.00, Diane Von Furstenberg Wrap Dress $197.00, Valentino Handbag $135.00, Prada High-Heeled Sandal $195.00, Marc Jacobs Sandal $149.00. *Prices reflects sale prices.

YOOX is perhaps the online boutique that offers the most brands and designer fashion apparel, shoes and accessories out there. From Alexander McQueen to Zac Posen, name it and more than likely YOOX will have it. Aside from designer brands, YOOX is known for having the best sale events out there. Their spring-summer collection sale is currently running with savings up to 50% OFF! I found a lot of great deals for men and women. Like a Marc Jacobs top for under $100 and a Valentino handbag for $135 (shown above)! There are close to 5,000 items on sale! So, shop now. Happy Shopping!

Valentino Laser Cut Peep Toe Pump $795.00 Nordstrom

This peep toe pump shows what Valentino is all about... romantic. This pump reminds me of an Italian heiress tending over her villa sitting atop a hill on acres upon acres of olives and grape vineyards. Wearing head to toe Valentino. Ciao!

I'm already dreaming of summer -- I'm done with winter. But I really shouldn't complain because winter in Los Angeles feels like a springtime afternoon compared to the Januaries in icy Michigan where I once lived. 

With a couple of Crimes of Fashion, Valentino hasn't faired well here on TheSmartStylist.com. And just for the record, I'm not singling him out. I have the outmost respect for his creativity and consider him as one of fashion's most important and most influential person. As for the fashion offenders that I deliver into justice week after week, they can be a criminal this week and a hero the next. Besides life is to short to hold a grudge on something that's ugly.

Valentino Gladiator Sandal  Pre-Order $595.00 Saks

No offense, but I got tired of seeing flat heeled metallic gladiator sandals. They are in any and every store that sells footwear! Yet, oddly enough I've only seen a handful of people actually wearing them. Heeled, gladiator style and cut-out sandals on the other hand are hot right now. (l) Gucci 'Marion' High-Heel Sandals $995.00 Saks (r) Dior Cut-Out Platform Sandals $780.00 Saks

Valentino is just racking up misdemeanors and felonies on my book. Remember those "handbags gone bad" that were the fashion crime for that week? And this week, this Valentino felted wool coat is guilty again! Don't get me wrong the tailoring is impeccable but the saggy looking sleeves? C'mon now as if the model is suffering from elephantism! And the price is $5,990.00! Oh my goodness.

Valentino Fellted Wool Coat $5,990.00 Bergdorf Goodman

This week's fashion criminal is a designer considered as one of the pillars of women's fashion and created an empire with his ingenuity, creativity, well the superlatives are endless. His no other than Valentino. When I saw these bags, I had mixed emotions. I actually thought to myself, is the economy so bad even ugly got expensive!

This bag is a collector's item to begin with. Then the black, spray paint looking detail was added. Valentino might as well finished applying the spray paint. Maybe he ran out of it, because he inhaled it all while designing this bag. Hence, the disaster?

Valentino Rosier Tote $1950.00 Pre Order

Bergdorf Goodman

 

 

 

 

I'm on the fence on this next bag. I can just see Carrie Bradshaw strolling down Central Park with this bag on hand and looking fabulous. Well, that's Ms. Sex in the City, she ( and Patricia Field) can make a garbage bag look trendy. So, this bag is a no for me. I like the unique shape but I just can't get over the big rosette detail,  just to much and the price??? I rest my case.

Valentino Petale Dome Bag $2495.00 Pre Order

Bergdorf Goodman