1. TEXAS LIFE |10 | AUGUST
ESSENTIALS
Who Are You Wearing?
Blow your fortune on celebrity must-haves
WORDS ALMA VERDEJO
CAMERA READY | Celebs aren’t the only ones who know
how to rock glam gear. Regular peeps can become “almost
famous” with the acquisition of these accessories—if ready
to shell out a pretty penny.
CALL OF THE WILD
Vertu Sapphire Constellation Roccoco [$8800]
Want to get mugged? Flash a Vertu. This phone is worth more than your life.
Detailed with floral embroidery and beautiful metallic thread stitching on the
back, the bezel is toned up with sapphires. Beyoncé has had several over the
years. Get ready to spend serious green for this blue. vertu.com
BIRKIN WHO?
Le Petitpas “The Wilm” Handbag [$745]
A mere 500 of these bags have been produced, so this one has more than a waiting
list. Made from leather, it’s hand-stitched to ensure it’ll never fall apart and has
been touted as the purse that will “last a lifetime.” To all aspiring pseudo-celebs,
we promise this bag will outlive your 15 minutes of fame. lepetitpas.com
LUCY IN DISGUISE
WITH DIAMONDS
Zeke in Black [$265]
Over the top and outrageous are two ways to describe these sunglasses.
Perfect for blocking out the harsh glare of photgraphers’ flashes—as well
as offending every fashionable person on the planet—these sunglasses will
definitely garner some attention. edhardyshop.com
IF THE SHOE FITS
Dior Platform Sandal [$780]
The mecca of all shoes, Dior never lets
fashionistas down. The latest shoe of the
Dior Fall 2008 collection is the Platform
sandal in a python-finished calfskin.
These sandals epitomize sexiness
and summer with a dash of inner
celebdom. Slip on a pair and shine
like the stars. dior.com
10 | AUGUST
Vertu Sapphire Constellation Roccoco
Want to get mugged? Flash a Vertu. This phone is worth more than your life.
Detailed with floral embroidery and beautiful metallic thread stitching on the
back, the bezel is toned up with sapphires. Beyoncé has had several over the
years. Get ready to spend serious green for this blue.
we promise this bag will outlive your 15 minutes of fame. lepetitpas.com
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