LADY GAGA ICES THE OSCARS!

LADY GAGA WEARING THE TIFFANY DIAMOND AND ALEXANDER McQUEEN GOWN AT THE 2019 ACAMADY AWARDS. GAGA WON THE OSCAR FOR BEST SONG - "SHALLOW" FROM - A STAR IS BORN. PH: STEVE GRANITZ / GETTY IMAGESLady Gaga lit up the Red Carpet at the Academy Awards on Sunday Night in Hollywood.  Wearing a beautiful black Alexander McQueen strap-less gown with matching opera length gloves.  The dress flattered Gaga, but nothing could compete with the infamous 128 carat Tiffany Diamond around her neck! 

The yellow diamond was discovered in 1877 in the mines of South Africa, and this is only the third time in history it has been worn in public! Previously the most famous wearer was Audrey Hepburn herself, who wore the diamond for the premiere of #BreakastatTiffanys.   Read more about this world famous gem at Tiffany & Co. LADY GAGA STUNS THE CROWD IN TIFFANY & McQUEEN PH: GETTY IMAGES

Gaga took home Oscar for best song "Shallow" from A Star Is Born. 

To perform her now Oscar winning song, Gaga wore a racer back black gown by long time friend and supporter Brandon Maxwell.  The designer posted live shots on instagram as he was heard crying tears of joy watching his friend win Oscar gold... and wearing his design! 

Click over to the Tiffany & Co. Insta page for more stunning diamond images. 

For more information on this years Oscar winners, click over to the Academy Website.

BRAVO LADY GAGA!!Lady Gaga wins Oscar Gold for SHALLOW . Gaga wears a Brandon Maxwell Gown PH: Kevin Winter- Getty Images

 TIFFANY YELLOW DIAMOND - 128 CARATS - EST WORTH - $30 MILLION  

THE CHICEST SILK SCARVES FROM FRANCE

One of the finest items you can buy from a luxury fashion house is a silk scarf.  Any serious brand with a legacy creates scarves that are silk screened.  While these items are expensive, they are an investment, and an item that can literally become an heirloom in your family.  Any one of these fine items will be relevant and in fashion for the rest of your life.  There are more French companies that create these items for sure, but Chanel, Dior, Hermes, and Louis Vuitton are the most iconic examples you can find.  By all means, if your mother or grandmother has some in her collection, let her know how much you would LOVE to have one.  You might think the category is too classic, but it is not.  Trust me!  Buy one.  Prices range from $400 to $700 for a square silk scarf. 

Click images to see SO MANY MORE options form these French masters of luxury goods.   

CHANEL / DIOR / HERMES / LOUIS VUITTON

DIOR SILK SCARFLOUIS VUITTON SILK SCARF

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FELT FEDORAS - TRAVAUX EN COURS

TRAVAUX EN COURS WOOL FELT FEDORAS - $110.00 - CLICK IMAGE TO SEE MORE AND SHOPNiche lifestyle brand Travaux En Cours had a very Happy Holiday this year! SAGE The brand known all over Europe for their chic bags, hats, aprons, and loafers made "the list".  Yes, that list.. "Oprah's Favorite Things"- the mega shopping list that gift givers all over the world look forward to each year.  The editors at O Magazine spend months shopping the world in search of just over 100 items that can appeal to everyone on your list.

Team Oprah chose TEC's wool felt fedoras - some with mohair bands, some with grosgrain trim.  The hats are unisex, and offered in two sizes that fit most - S/M-56, and L-58.  A range of colors means anyone can find a flattering shade.

The hats ship in the US from Christophe Pourny Studio - the brother of Cecile Fernez, one of the two women that design Travaux En Cours in France. NAVY  PINTo keep this all European, it's worth noting the hats are Made In Italy.GARNET

Click images to shop now.  Several are offered on Amazon Prime

A RANGE OF COLORS IN WOOL FELT FROM TRAVAUX EN COURS - MADE IN ITALY - $110.00

HERMES KNOWS - LESS IS MORE - ALWAYS

HERMES - OCTOGONE 23 HANDBAG w/ SHOULDER STRAP - $6,050.00 - shown in black2018.  Quite a year.  Fashion trends?  Ad campaigns and fashion mags will have you thinking "MORE IS MORE"... When one handbag has zippers, buckles, gems, decals, embroidery, and stickers - are you ready for the runway - or the circus?  Who's the ringleader?HERMES- OCTOGONE 23 BAG IN PROFILE

Well "Step Right Up" to see the sleek minimalist counterbalance that has made French luxury house Hermes a legend. HERMES- OCTOGONE 23 w/ SHOULDER STRAP- IN PROFILE   With a company credo - that LESS is more, of course Hermes has always known what is chic year after year.  The perfect proportions, the perfect details.  Functional.  Fashionable.  Timeless.  Versatile.   Your purchase is an investment.  Hand crafted by artisans, you are buying a piece of French history, as well as a future indulgence.

Case in Point: The Octogone 23 Clutch in calfskin with hand or shoulder strap.  This highly detailed bag is understated and packs a punch at the same time.  Craftsmanship is key, and this bag is a palette cleanser and grounding tool for any printed dress or shoe.  Available in three colors :  Indigo, Black, and Red.   Decisions decisions.   Price range - $4,525 - $6,050.00  #SantasHelpers  Visit HERMES todHERMES - OCTOGONE 23 - W/ SHOULDER STRAP - Shown in REDay and plan your next trip to a boutique!  NOTHING beats shopping in person.