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MK Woven Belt

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MK Woven Belts

There are certain sales a woman should never pass up.

This is one of them.

A beautiful braided and woven leather belt by Michael Kors, 4 inches wide with a seriously chic collar stud closure, this belt would complete any outfit.

Available in chocolate or camel, this Michael Kors belt can be cinched high on your waist, or worn loose and low-slung for a more casual feel. I can picture it belting a trench coat for spring.

The best part? It costs less than 25 dollars.

For real.

Michael Kors woven belt, $65 $23, Vivre.com

 

 

J.Crew Grosgrain Jeweled Belt

Fashion - Women > Belts

 

J.Crew Grosgrain belt

Getting ready for a night on the town brings to my mind two words: Glamour and gloss. I’m all about amping up the WOW-factor for evening, especially when it comes to some unique accoutrements.

Whether you’re creating metallic luster with a sequined gown, or spicing up a not-so-basic-black mini dress with too-tall heels, there’s one accessory that for evening is rather unexpected but that wears totally chic:

The belt.

Wearing a glammed-up belt, you’ll be a vision in vivacious jewels, sequins, or semi-precious stones — depending on how much you spend — and you’ll stand out from the crowd.

You don’t have to be wearing a baggy dress, either: Jeweled belts cinch chic over dresses loose or tight. I love this jeweled-buckle grosgrain belt by J.Crew. Available in sesame or black, it will stand out over whatever you’re wearing. And at a sale price, this J.Crew belt is an unbeatable bargain, non?

J.Crew jeweled-buckle grosgrain belt, $58 $39.99, JCrew.com

 

   

Equestrian Style Belts by Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo

Fashion - Women > Belts

 

D&G equestrian beltFerragamo equestrian belt

The last time I styled equestrian I was five years old, dancing circles around a quarter horse while wearing jodphurs, boots, and a navy blazer.

And while jodphurs have made a comeback on the runways for Spring/Summer 08, I wouldn’t place a bet on my sweet self ever wearing them again.

But I can see myself pulling together an elegant ensemble with these fantastic equestrian-style belts by Dolce & Gabbana and Salvatore Ferragamo.

Detailed in Italy with double-bit buckles, luxe leather, and silver-tone hardware, these belts are designed for wear and tear —

both in and out of the tack shop —

and both designers are discounted now at Neiman Marcus.

Dolce & Gabbana Animalier double-bit belt, $375 $281, Neiman Marcus.

Salvatore Ferragamo double-ring belt, $310 $233, Neiman Marcus.  

 

   

Miu Miu Metallic Belt

Fashion - Women > Belts

 

Miu Miu Metallic Belt

Hope’s Top 5 Reasons Why Miu Miu’s metallic leather belt is a splendid choice for Spring/Summer:

1. It’s gold. My favourite colour. Enough said.

2. Metallic is a big – I shudder – trend for the impending heatwave.

3. At 2-inches thick, this belt is more skinny than cinched-waist and over-sized.

4. Will this not match everything perfectly? From black to white, it transitions so easily with every colour on the wheel.

5. C’mon, Miuccia is Prada’s genius. And she has a PhD in Poly-Sci. Brains and beauty. What’s not to love?

Miu Miu Metallic Leather Belt, Net-A-Porter.com, $250.

 

   

D&G Skinny Calfskin Belt

Fashion - Women > Belts

 

D&G skinny belt

Perhaps the greatest part of Spring isn’t just snow melting and warm weather coming; it’s the shedding of layers and layers of last season’s clothing and accessories.

Case in point? The Spring/Summer collections from many designers feature skinny belts worn in a relaxed fashion on the hips. That’s right. It’s time to strip yourself of the cinched-waist belt of yester-year. No longer forced to wear big, constricting pieces of fabric-leather-plastic-vinyl around your natural waist, you can embrace the idea of letting things hang low.

Looking 10lbs lighter has never been so easy. Simply strap on a beautiful skinny belt and see where it naturally falls. You’ll instantly feel lighter and have a new spring in your step. Pun intended.

 

   

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