Admission: I haven’t watched the eighth season premiere episode of Project Runway—yet. I’ve never missed a season of the show though, so rest assured that the July 29 premiere is waiting patiently on my DVR. While I haven’t checked out the new 90-minute episode (more Tim Gunn—yes, please!) or made my early winner predictions, I have kept up on this season’s news.
If you watched the premiere, perhaps you noticed that the Bluefly Accessories Wall is no more. This season, Project Runway (airing on Lifetime Thursdays at 9 pm et/pt) has teamed up with Piperlime to bring you the aptly named (and newly green-hued) Piperlime Accessories Wall.
When it comes to Bluefly vs. Piperlime, I won’t pick sides. Followers of this blog know that while I often feature Piperlime products here, I also have a bit of an ongoing love affair with Bluefly, as evidenced here, here and here. But what I will say is that the Piperlime Accessories Wall comes with one big added bonus: It’s shopable!
The same accessories that the designers use to bedeck models stomping down the Project Runway, um, runway, are also available for purchase on Piperlime. (You can also visit Piperlime.com for exclusive, behind-the-scenes footage from the show each week.) Just what I need—more reason to procrastinate whilst frequenting the shopping site.
I’ve visited the shopable Piperlime Accessories Wall, and I must say, it’s a tasty treat for uber-fans and regular shoppers alike. I couldn’t resist sharing which accessories I’d pick if I was, you know, an ultra-talented designer on a reality TV show. As you can see, I gravitated to the neutral-hued pretties. Which accessories from the wall are your faves?
1. Metal Fringe Necklace, Kenneth Cole (piperlime.com): This mixed-chain necklace has the kind of tough-girl charm I can’t resist. Wouldn’t it pair perfectly with a frilly, flowing feminine dress?
2. Full Frame Clutch, Abas (piperlime.com): So slim and ladylike, this clutch is thin enough to stash in any bag and pretty enough to carry on its own for a night on the town. Plus, with tons of card slots, pockets and even space for a pen, it’s the ideal wallet.
3. Marisela Oxford in Slate Suede, Hive and Honey (piperlime.com): Oh, how I love an oxford shoe! I’d buy a pair of these now and stash them away for the fall, when I would pair them with every pair of tights (in every hue imaginable!) that I’m dying to wear once the seasons change.
4. Santogold Shoulder Bag, Matt & Nat (piperlime.com): The synthetic suede of this vegan shoulder bag is as buttery as real leather and as perfectly pink as cotton candy. What’s not to love?
5. Beige Multi Strand Necklace, Hive and Honey (piperlime.com):Ever since I laid eyes on the J.Crew summer catalogue, I’ve been absolutely obsessed with tear-drop bead necklaces. Don’t you just adore the wheat-colored beads?
6. Meris Boot, Michael Antonio (piperlime.com): The studs, the straps and the tan hue—perfection! Even if you aren’t model tall or model skinny, these stunners will give you legs for days.
(Images: Elizabeth Ulrich)
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Elizabeth you definetly need to run to your DVR and watch season eight, lots of good stuff!! By the way will you just be my personal shopper! Always love the accessories you pick! Don’t forget Rachel Zoe new season tonight 9!!!
@Letty: I’ll be your personal shopper if you’ll be my personal hairstylist–every morning, so I never have to blowout my hair alone again. And I *did* forget that Rachel Zoe was back, so thanks for the reminder!