$43,000 Will Buy You Two Dead Birds

Who wants to fork over $43,000 dollars for some roadkill? Roger Vivier says you do! Check out these rockin' robin shoes! Yeah, those are real birds.

Each stuffed bird has a crystal-encrusted head, 24 ct gold-coated mesh, silk, ribbons and crocodile-skin rosettes. Every pair also comes with special protective crocodile or snakeskin platforms that attach to the bottom of the shoes so they never have to come into contact with the ground. You only have to wait three months after you order them, presumably because they need time to hatch and raise the birds before killing and hot glue-ing them to the front of a pair of generic gold shoes. Oh what money can buy!

Vivier does have some other shoes in his 2009 Spring/Summer collection that are quite unique and kinda cute too. If you want to travel in style, definitely consider some of his shoes.


Source: Luxist.com

Celebrity Travel Style - What to Wear

There are 2 things you really must have to travel in celebrity style this winter: A trench coat and boots. Pair those with ANYTHING that matches and a pair of huge dark sunglasses and you'll have paparazzi all over you.


Okay I guess there's bit more to it than that. Especially if you plan to travel not in the winter. Who does that? Here are a few fab things that can make you the pinnacle of fashion on your luxury vacation:

1. A Chic Carryall
A definite must. Designer brand is best. Louis Vuitton, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, etc. Make sure the label shows. See my other post on Designer Luggage for some cute luggage pics.

Chloe Andy Canvas Tote

2. Sarong
Wear it over your suit as a skirt or a dress and you'll be sexy and stylin'. If you're going on a beach-y vacation pick bright tropical colors like hot pink, yellow or a bright teal.

3. Long Comfy Dress
A "maxi-dress", as they call it, is a great great thing. These dresses are trendy, comfortable, and you can work it from the airport to shopping to dinner. Try pairing it with a cute cardigan, and of course a cute bag and a pillow with an LV pillow case (do they make those?).

Eva knows what's up.

4. A Hat
Straw fedora hats are all the rage. Little slouchy knit berets are great for that hip casual look. Or go with your own signature style a la Gwen Stefani. Just wear a hat okay?


5. Mix and match stuff
"You only need a few key items to mix and match the entire trip," says Nicolette Prpa, world traveler and owner of chic Chicago boutique SHE. Try choosing a color theme for all of your vacation clothes. Neutral tones or simple black and white are always smart, sophisticated and goooood lookin'. Layer your pieces and add some cool accessories and you're as fab as Fergie. You know, if you want to be.

6. Designer Sunglasses.
Or ones that look designer. This one is really a no-brainer. Go big, go dark or go home. Brown sunglasses are cool too. Do NOT get this "creative" with your look:



But we love your sunglasses, Victoria!

Be Fab, Shop By Appointment in a Limo

In Vancouver, you don't have to be a celebrity to shop in the fab lane. You probably do have to be at least a little rich, though.

As if your trip to British Columbia needed to get any better, Vancouver now offers Shopping By Appointment Tours.

So here's the breakdown: You, in a limo or town car, being taken to a bunch of high-end stores picked with your specific desires in mind, on a 3 or 4 hour shopping extravaganza, all for $500-690. Don't forget to bring extra dough for all the shopping you'll be doing.

The neighborhoods range from Granville Island to Robson Street, Chinatown to the South Granville Rise and you’ll check out everything from haute couture designs to museum quality First Nations art.

The Shopping Tours have such enticing titles as Carts and Bling Bling, Shoes! Shoes! Shoes!... Shoes? I don't need to say another word. But I will: There are 26 different tours to select from. Wahoo!

Cute Celebs with Cute Luggage

...in cute airports?

Not really. But the bags are awesome! Check out these fabulous celebrities with their fabulously cute luggage! Also get ideas for what's in for designer luggage this winter. If you want to travel like the celebs, you've gotta stick with the high end brands. Louis Vuitton and Prada always seem to lead the pack. Not only are the very good quality pieces, they're super classy and stylish.

Beyonce, Louis Vuitton Patchwork Bag

Victoria Beckham, Prada Napa Fringe Tote Bag in Brown


Fergie and Marc Jacobs

Cameron Diaz, Prada handbag and Louis Vuitton luggage

Jessica Simpson, Prada Napa Gauffre Frame Bag


Eva Longoria, Salvatore Ferragamo Annabella bag in a dark cherry patent

Want to see more cute luggage? Check out my previous post on Designer Luggage for Fall and Winter 2008.

Luxury Designer Luggage Fall 2008

The cost of traveling by plane may be on the rise, but designer luggage isn't getting any cheaper, or any less popular. I guess if you're a celebrity, or if you can afford it, it don't matta. I once heard that 80% of feeling good is looking good - and you definitely need to feel good if you're trying to battle your way through an airport...especially if you're being followed by the paparazzi. Besides, who can resist cute luggage? Check out the goods:

Gucci Crest Tote, $1295

French 1946 Savoy Collection, Pieces include a hatbox ($785), satchel ($425), backpack with a bottom ($450), and 52-inch, roll-along garment bag ($1,085) with companion mini bag ($375). Perfect for a posh arrival at a Cabo resort.

Louis Vuitton Eole 60, $2050. The Louis Vuitton official website says, "it is light yet spacious and it is accepted as hand luggage. The bag can hold one week's clothing."

Samsonite Vintage Collection, Beauty Bag, $310. Arrive at your destination wedding in Cabo in style with this adorable vintage collection. You'll be the blushing bride for sure when everyone starts fawning over your chic luggage ;)

Tumi Voyageur Cologne Tote in Zebra, $295

I just had to add this. Coach passport cover, $148. If you're a frequent traveler, you need this stylish passport cover. You don't want to arrive at your Cabo hotel without this high-end accessory.

Coach OP Art Travel Sabrina, $798. Just the cutest little carry on bag around. Fits all you need and makes you look fabulous.

Coach Legacy Crocodile Medium Duffle, $12000. $12,000?? Surely I miscounted the zeroes...nope.

Hartmann Wings Collection, Mobile Carry-all, $675

Really makes you want to go out and get them doesn't it? Well, maybe.