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The New Essentials

January is my favorite month. Yes it's the dead of winter and the buzz of the holidays are long gone but this month signifies reinvention - the perfect moment in time to pack up the old and bring in the new. What's out? My collection of 4 inch stilettos, my jeggings/tee/military boot rut, my addiction to Starbucks double lattes and my penchant for anything fried. What's In? Clean eating, fun wardrobe additions and a year full of new adventures. Here's a short list of my essentials for 2011:

The Clean Program - I've heard nothing but amazing things about Dr. Junger's cleanse. If it's good enough for Gwyneth and Demi, it's good enough for me. I'm just hoping my less than stellar willpower will stand up to the 21 day challenge.

The Selby is In Your Place - A fresh take on my old standby, the Proust Questionnaire. I'm a big fan of Tod Selby's blog and this book is full of interesting people, places and things.

Stripes - I'm having a preppy moment and gravitating towards all things striped. Blazer by Elizabeth and James, pants by Missoni and skirt and jacket by Isabel Marant. All amazing.

Camel Nails and Apricot Lips - I think I overdid the smoky eye in 2010. Looking for a make-under and came upon the Dior Addict spring collection in the January issue of Elle - the perfect anecdote to my heavy handed ways.

Modern Jewelry - Loving the more minimalist jewelry for Spring. Less mixed media, more simple lines. Arm cuffs by Maison Martin Margiela. Necklace by Dannijo.

Navy Shoes - The new black? Not sure but I have these YSL's on pre-order and can't wait to break them in with my stripes. Really liking the lower heel + platform combo.

YSL's Paris Home For Sale

Wishing I had an extra $31.4 million laying around so I could purchase the Paris, Left Bank apartment of Yves Saint Laurent. The killer abode just went on the market and I am sure is worth every penny. (note: the many, many Picasso's are not included)

Spring 2010 Shoes

In a word, the shoes shown on the Spring 2010 runways were FIERCE. Disclaimer – I really dislike the word ‘fierce’ and think it’s incredibly overused (especially by a certain America's Next Top Model host) but in this case I’m asking for your forgiveness because I swear it’s the only adjective that comes to mind when I stare at the foot candy that recently stomped the runways in Paris, New York and Milan. These are statement shoes and not for the faint of heart but if love a high platform, chains, fringe, animal prints, and lots of embellishment then this is your season.

I know, I know - we are still knee deep in our winter boots but I was so enraptured with these beauties that I had to share a peek of what awaits us come April showers, May flowers, and spring shipments of my most favorite accessory in the world – shoes. Enjoy.

YSL

Willow

Versus

Proenza Schouler

Prada

Marchesa

Maison Martin Margiela

Lanvin

House of Holland

Gucci

Fendi

D&G

Chanel

Bottega Veneta

Balmain

Alexander Wang


3.1 Phillip Lim

Photos courtesy of Elle