Archive for September, 2007

September 28, 2007

Designer Zac Posen Antonia Patent Purple Purse
I’m sure you guys are sick of me repeatedly talking about my two favorite trends for fall – shiny patent leather and the color purple, but I just had to throw this one your way, the Zac Posen Antonia Patent Shoulder Bag. This forever classic, elegantly structured bag can only be found exclusively at Saks.com in the yummy gem color Amethyst. It’s also available in the color black, which is also gorgeous, as well as can match everything in your fall wardrobe. But I don’t know about you guys, I wear so much black during the fall, which is why I’m falling head-over-heels for this delicious purple gem.

side note: This weekend only get free shipping with the promo code: WANTIT

Discover the Designer Zac Posen Antonia Patent Purple Purse
Price: $1,200

September 28, 2007

Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Foldable Tote
Went to lunch with a friend today at one of my favorite local restaurants, and her bag for the occasion was this Longchamp Le Pliage Nylon Foldable Tote in the lavender parme color. These bags are popular among all crowds (men & women, children & adults) for their lightweight and durability since the birth of the Le Pliage line back in 1993. These bags are great for everyday use. Plus they come in so many different colors, 12 which renew each season. And if you want something a little bit more unique, log onto their longchamp.com site and design your own by mixing up the colors, adding stripes, changing the length of the straps, selecting a hardware finish, and adding your own initials.

Shop Here:
Longchamp boutique at Nordstrom
Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue

Price: $115

September 28, 2007

Designer Pauric Sweeney Glossy Purple Purse
I am so crazy about the color purple! This season purple and patent leather has been seen everywhere, definitely a hot trend.

I first discovered the designer Pauric Sweeney bags back when Lindsay Lohan was first spotted with this bag in the python version back in October of last year. That bag was a hot, but not as electrifying as this purple shiny patent version. I love it.

The body is dressed in a high volume glossy pink-ish purple patent leather with a light contrast tan color detailing. This bag also features four stud feet, two whipstitch woven detailed shoulder handles and the signature ornament tassel that hangs from the handle with silver cubes on the end. The mouth of this bag is kept shut with the zip top closure that slides open to reveal the fully lined interior. There is also one single exterior pocket on the front for easy accessibility, like for your cell phone or keys – the items you want close.

This delicious glossy glazed Pauric Sweeney bag is one that I am totally craving. What do you guys think?

Discover the Designer Pauric Sweeney Glossy Purple Purse
Price: $1,075

September 28, 2007

Marni Mesh Balloon Bag
Marni’s Balloon isn’t looking so balloon-ish these days. The first Balloon bag looked something like a super sized blown up plastic bag. Then, last month they introduced the deflated version to the inflatable family. Now, take a glance above, it’s the new and improved balloon bag, dressed in a mesh-like web of canvas. I love the thick long shoulderstrap, it’s designed wide enough to rest comfortably on your shoulder without sliding off like those annoying thin straps. Plus if want to go shoulderstrap-less, then simply detach and tote along your balloon with the dual handles.

Discover the Marni Mesh Net Balloon Bag
Price: $1,368

September 27, 2007

Marc by Marc Jacobs Gem Embellished Clutch Purse
This is my favorite Marc by Marc Jacobs Wristlet since the Party Girl’s came out earlier this year (yeah there were two versions, both which I loved). It’s the Gem Embellished Clutch. Designed out of leather with metallic panel detailing and a chunky (MJ’s stuff is always chunky) zip top fasten which slides open to reveal the “just the right sizeâ€? fully lined interior. My favorite feature is the super big crazy eye-catching gems. Earlier this week I went into Nordstrom’s, not meaning to browse through the handbags and this little sparkling gem-decorated purse stole my attention as I was walking by.. so I had to check it out. It’s a beauty. And best part, its only around $200 dollars. It comes in other colors too. Pictured above are the brown-ish Stone color and the (my favorite) smokey grey Black version.

This night-lifer isn’t too big or too small it’s just the right size for your evening necessities. Measurements: 9� width x 5� height x 1� depth.

Discover the Marc by Marc Jacobs Gem Embellished Clutch Purse
Price: $215

September 27, 2007

Fashion News: Weekly Blog Round Up!
For most of you it’s the end of the week, aaw tgif, however for me my week has just begun. Well sorta. I finally am almost over the dreadful flu, which has left me stuck in my home bedridden all week with zero work done. That’s a bummer. So if you are in the same situation that I’m in, with so much to catch up on, busy from work or caught that nasty flu that’s going around, here’s the latest on what’s new. Below are the top fashion related articles from other highly rated site. Enjoy your weekend!

55 Secret Street says hello to Vogue India and wonders – Brigette Romanek, Designer of Romanek bags!

Beauty Snob tests out the the sexiest Versace collection to date.

As the dust settles after NY Fashion Week, My Fashion Life asks if Marc Jacobs is better off Noble Youth Design

Diamonds are a typical girls BFF, but atypical Type A’s like Kristopher invest in a cheap and chic Kenneth Jay Lane ring.

Summer must-have fashions for fall? Stylebites decodes this tricky wardrobe transition!

Coquette says stay warm this fall while looking stylish with Soia & Kyo’s belted coats

Fred Astaire wore their neckties as sashes, while F.D.R. donned their capes to make history in Yalta. Brooks Brothers has been rebranding of late as a luxury house it once was, and Fashiontribes picks the best looks for female dandies from their new high-end watches so expensive, who cares of they keep time?

Even celebs know it’s all about menswear chic this fall. Second City Style takes you shopping for the must-haves

Spotted: Cameron Diaz in a Christo-look frock. Stiletto Jungle shows you where you can snag the artistic dress for yourself.

Ready to step out in style for fall? Check out StyleBakery.com‘s essential Fall Shoe Guide for the hottest pairs of the season at every price.

If you (like 2000 other people) didn’t make it into our magazine launch party, do not fret. We have the video of what you missed. See it here!

September 27, 2007

Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Origami Knot Clutch Purse
Did you ever make those little paper origami figures as a child? For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, although I don’t know how you could have gone through your younger years without folding a few, origami is the art of paper folding. The word is Japanese, literally meaning to fold (oru) paper (kami). Anyway, that’s the image that popped into my head when I stumbled upon Bottega Veneta’s newest member to their fall family, the Origami Knot Clutch. Instead of making a clutch out of folded pieces of paper, they used a decorative technique out of leather to obtain the same effect. This is such a unique clutch.

This limited edition bag is currently available for pre-order at BottegaVeneta.com, where it’s going for $3,680 per pop.

Discover the Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Origami Knot Clutch
Price: $3680

September 27, 2007

Introducing: Coach Bleecker Duffle Sac Purse
Blast from the past!

The original Coach Duffle Sac, produced in the early 70’s, has been brought back from the dead and reinterpreted for today to be featured in Coach’s latest Bleecker Collection. Available in a couple sizes (price range $328 to $448) and in a bunch of dark natural colors – Bottle green, British tan, Cora black, Ink blue, Rust, Wine and Brass Putty. I’m not a huge fan of the earth-tone colors. Well the blue-ish ink color is kinda cool, but nothing for me to go crazy about. So if you are like me and are looking for a bleecker bag with a little bit more lively color, then mark your calendars, Coach is releasing the Magenta color on October 12th. Although it’s “Coach Magenta,â€? so it’s probably still going to have a dark tint, I’m sure.

Discover the Coach Bleecker Duffle Sac Purse
Price: $328 – $448

September 26, 2007

Luella Bartley Robbed of Designer Handbags
Robbed! Luella Bartley’s newly opened Brook Street Store (London) has been raided just one week after opening its doors. Huge bummer. It is reported that a gang on mopeds broke the glass doors with a sledgehammer at around 1am yesterday morning before making off with about $20k’s worth of Luella Bartley designer handbags.

The Chief Inspector Martin Johnson, of the Westminster Police, told The Evening Standard: “They are stealing high value goods that can move fairly easily on the market”! Which means you are probably going to see some of those bags floating around on eBay! Sad. Very sad.