When ever I visit Florence I always load up on those little snakeskin and gold bangle bracelets. I am like a kid in a candy store! I can’t help myself when I see all of the colors hung up on the stalls on the Ponte Vecchio. I bring them home to wear in as layers or to give as gifts. When I saw this Bottega Veneta Silver plated lizard cuff it reminded me of those little Florentine bracelets. I am obsessively drawn toward this cuff because it is a study in contrasts. Metal paired with the fuchsia lizard-skin gives it a rocker edge with the luxe appeal of the lizard. Besides anything in bright pink seems to catch my eye, it is so very ’80s – that’s probably why I love it. A girl can never go wrong fun splash of hot pink, especially if it is from Bottega Veneta. One key detail that I love is the twist lock, the overlapping piece of lizard adds a unique detailing to the piece. That is why Bottega Veneta is a leading luxury house, their attention to detail is bar none. Would look great with a minimalist gray outfit or an all black jeggings ensemble.

Bottega Veneta Silver plated lizard cuff $1,950 at Net-a-Porter

StyleMaven Editor’s Picks for Snakeskin and Croc Cuff Bracelets

I am a fan of Smythson of Bond Street and make an effort to buy a new Fashion Diary each year. This is the perfect diary for the stylishly inclined or the fashion week obsessed. There are city guides listing and maps for shopping, eating and a space for you to keep your own favorite must sees. Love this diary and it helps me to keep on top of everything fashion and related, or at least keep up the illusion of it!” I prefer a paper diary because I love to keep notes and fill the pages with little sketches and ideas I have throughout the day. For me it is much more convenient to jot down a shop address or phone number than to enter it into my iPhone. At the end of each week the pocket in the back cover of my diary is packed with business cards of my new favorite finds for eating and shopping! Best of all I love the signature watermarked pretty light blue paper edged with gold. There is plenty of room for scheduling, note taking, brainstorming and sketching with one full page for each day of the year.

Smythson 2010 leather Fashion Diary at Net a Porter

Smythson Fashion Diary with pocket and wood slide closure,
Malachite Collection, $330 at Smythson

Smythson Wafer Diary with pocket, tuck closure and pencil in sheath, $112 at Smythson

Paris Hilton was out and about at New York Fashion Week at Bryant Park tents along with sister Nicky. Paris' stand out style paired black tights with a red hot mini and strapless red dress, and of course some super sexy Louboutin black pumps to tie the look together. 

Molly Simms  was spotted last night at the Donna Karan Fall 2009 runway show looking oh so glamorous with her hair pulled back in a sleek knot, wearing in an off the shoulder dress and accessorized with a Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Boxed Clutch and Donna Karan Tights.

 

Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Boxed Clutch, $1350 available at Saks.com

Sarah Jessica Parker is looking cozy and chic while running errands this morning in the Meat Packing district before the Fashion Week frenzy begins. Shrouded in  a cozy cashmere scarf, oversized square framed sunglasses, stacked heel boots and steel metallic handbag SJP takes in some time out before development begins for the sequel to Sex and the City.

Photo: SplashNews

Carry your handbag and wallet in one double duty wallet. A perfect way to streamline your every day essentials like cash and debit cards when stepping out of the office to grab a latte or down to the corner store groceries.

Some clutch wallets even have handy key rings or enough room to stash some lipgloss.

Victoria Beckham looked oh so lady like as she left NOBU in Manhattan. Swathed in a black tunic dress and Nancy Gonzalez Large Crocodile Clutch
. A wrist full of bangles and short leather gloves add a bit of eighties edge.

The Nancy Gonzalez bag is $2800 at Saks.com. If you aren't in the market for an authentic crocodile clutch take a look at my picks for silver/metallic and foldover clutches all inspired by Victoria Beckham's style.

Faux fur is the less expensive and guilt-free alternative to the real thing. Faux fur is now available in realistic looking textures, colors and patterns on coats, vests, boleros, boots, and all of the winter fashion items you are craving. Here are our picks for the most fabulous faux fur available online.

I also love the easy care for faux fur and we hope you love the faux fur styles we've choosen for you. We love the faux fur vests, for a luxe layering effect. Be sure to find a dry cleaner who specializes in faux fur care and read the care lable as well before cleaning.