Plum Crazy

Borgo degli Ulivi Grape Violet Patent Leather Ankle-Strap Sandals – $325.00

Shiny grape violet patent leather enhances a pair of glowing sophisticated ankle-strap sandals with crossing front straps and open toe from Borgo degli Ulivi. Signature dust bag included, Made in Italy.

Basile Checked Wool and Cashmere Fringed Long Scarf – $98.00

Cozy up with Basile’s long scarf in a sumptuous wool and cashmere blend. With its combination of long fringe and contrasting colors in a classic plaid print, you will be fashionably warm all winter long. Gift box included, Made in Italy.

Fontanelli Two-in-One Purple Leather & Fuchsia Suede Satchel Bag – $314.00

Luxurious Italian leather bag in a rich purple hue with stitching detail is contrasted by a fuschia lined opening. Dust bag included, Made in Italy.

All available from Forzieri.

Covet: Celine Sequin Pump

Who needs purple sequin pumps? Raise your hand.

OMG, these are so cute. Both of my hands and feet are in the air.

Sequined pump with rounded toe and 3.5″ contrast stacked heel. Leather lining and sole.

You can also get them in gold or black but purple is too cute to pass up. $175 at shopbop.com.

I Want Purple Hair

I’ve always wanted purple hair. I was just reading a post about the many hair looks of Betty the Geek and it reminded me that I still want purple hair.

One time I had it accidentally. I colored my hair at the last minute for a Christmas party with a temporary Clairol kit that was supposed to rinse out in 6 shampoos. It looked great for the party, but after one shampoo I thought I noticed a purple glow. Not the punk purple I had always dreamed of.

I remember facing a mirror with a friend and she quietly asked, “Is your hair purple?” My response, “IT IS, ISN’T IT? OH MY GOD.” I immediately called Clairol and pleaded for help. The colorist told me to buy color remover and Clairol refunded my money for the color, the remover, anything I needed to correct it. But it didn’t work. I ended up just coloring over it with dark brown permanent color.

Now, I’m afraid I’m too old to have purple hair. Perhaps a few stripes in the front?

Covet: Maloles Bottine Moccasin Bootie

Handmade in Spain, these adorable purple patent leather booties have a pink velvet tie and a suede cuff. The 3.25″ heel is also covered in purple patent.

So so so cute.

$495 at shopbop.com