Object of Desire: Celine Winter 2011

Phoebe Philo definitely knows the way to my heart, especially with her latest Winter 2011 Celine collection. If I didn't think I loved this black and oxblood bag with gold hardware the first time I saw it, I knew it was true when I passed her by in Santa Monica Whole Foods tonight. Who needs to decide on wearing black or brown? This bag makes all of the decisions for you. 

Céline Spring/Summer 2011 Campaign

Loving the Céline Spring/Summer 2011 advertising campaign. As if I wasn't smitten already.

*images via rdujour

Céline's Creative Genius

Two words, one name: Phoebe Philo. During her time as creative director of Chloé in the early 2000's, she worked the fashion world into a frenzy for her high-waisted wide leg pants. Now as creative director of Céline, Philo has single-handedly sparked a minimalist revolution. Philo's new expertly tailored capsule line, 'Five Perfect Trousers,' will be permanently available with seasonal tweaks to style and fabric weight in the five silhouettes every woman should have. From left to right:

The pleated tapered leg: This stretchy, comfortable style hangs on the hip and falls slightly off the leg. The new skinny-pant silhouette.

The cropped tube leg: Loving the ankle-grazing length—the hottest silhouette du jour.

The high-waisted wide leg: A Philo classic, and very 70's.

The tapered leg: The classic slim fit updated with a slightly lower, more masculine waistline

The men's straight leg: Still elegant. Worn informally to achieve instant tomboy chic.

*image via the wall street journal 'off duty'