Glorinha Paranagua Metallic Bamboo Clutch
The classic clutch in exotic bamboo. Perfect for afternoon tea at the cabana and hot tropical nights. Updated this season in metallic lacquer. With hidden magnetic closure.
The classic clutch in exotic bamboo. Perfect for afternoon tea at the cabana and hot tropical nights. Updated this season in metallic lacquer. With hidden magnetic closure.
February 25, 2008
Free Marc by Marc Jacobs Sailboat Tote
Lately the weather has been turning for the better, and I couldn’t be any more excited. Time to box up those heavy winter jackets and bring out the fabulous spring / summer clothes. And if you are hunting for the latest cute spring styles, like by MJ for instance, shop at Saks Fifth Avenue and get matching free MJ sailboat bag with a $300 Marc by Marc Jacobs apparel purchase.
The free tote, looks like your average cotton bag, but you can’t complain – it’s free with $300+ purchase. The Marc by Marc Jacobs tote is simply made of cotton with dual shoulder straps, a summery sailboat print and measures a spacious 16″ width x 14″ height x 4″ depth – use it as a day tote, as a shopping sack, or beach bag.
One per customer
One per order
All you have to do is enter promotion code MARC8B at checkout after stuffing your (online) shopping bag with $300 worth of Marc by Marc Jacobs contemporary women’s apparel.
Wont last for ever. The offer is valid at saks.com through Sunday, March 9, 2008 at 11:59pm(ET) or while supplies last. While supplies lasts, and since the average M by MJ item retails for around $300, that means almost everybody who shops MJ will receive this Sailboat Tote.. which means it may cut a little short of the march 9th deadline.
This cotton tote, covered in bold Fiji flowers, is the perfect spring carry-all, and it supports a great cause! 10% of the proceeds from the sale of each tote benefits Dress for Success, an international, not-for-profit organization offering services designed to help disadvantaged women find jobs and remain employed.
What do you guys think of the Diane von Furstenberg Floral Tote?
Discover it exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue for $45
February 25, 2008
Beatrice Amblard Handbag Designer
Recently discovered the works of designer Beatrice Amblard, skilled handbag designer.
About Beatrice Amblard: April in Paris is both the boutique and workshop of master leather artisan Beatrice Amblard. The sleek, sun-drenched location on colorful Clement Street is well known to Bay Area devotees for its extraordinary custom accessories. All items are made by hand using centuries-old traditional methods, and every item is one-of-a-kind.
Amblard has more than 20 years of experience in her rarified trade. Born in France, she was 16 when she first visited the famous Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Paris.
Amblard enrolled for two years, and immediately upon receiving her diploma, was hired by Hermes in Paris as an apprentice. After four years, she came to Los Angeles to study English for six months. Hermes then invited her to San Francisco as “Ambassador� to the new San Francisco store, which opened in 1987. Amblard was only the second Hermes employee to come to the U.S. to work. After working on the infamous “Kelly� bag and custom designing small custom leather goods for fourteen years, Beatrice started her own line, April in Paris at a small workshop South of Market, where she built up a loyal following.
In 2000, Amblard opened April in Paris, a boutique and workshop on Clement Street. Beatrice is the only Hermes designer to open her own store in the U.S.
Amblard works with three or four tanners, all of whom are French. Only the finest skins are used, including French calf, ostrich, stingray and alligator. Amblard can request dye lots, which are done specifically for April in Paris.
Amblard is best known for her custom handbags, usually finished with the traditional saddle stitch, the same way it was done 200 years ago. All of her bags are marked with her logo, an 18-karat yellow or rose gold or sterling silver bee. The bee is the shortened version of her name and is what everyone calls her—“Bea.�
Amblard also custom designs briefcases, wallets, watchstraps, belts, coin purses, checkbook holders, Palm Pilot cases, desk accessories and anything else that a customer desires, including big items like furniture and car interiors. Amblard also has a line of jewelry and object, incorporating her bee logo. Items include pillboxes, money clips, key chains, bookmarks, rings, earrings and belt buckles. The only items without her bee are the sterling silver belt buckles.
The fun for the customer is the process of selecting the item, the leather, the color and the mixing of colors, the size, the detailing and the pleasure of working directly with Beatrice. A large stock of inventory skins is on the premises, and there is also an enormous array of swatch cards to choose from. Beatrice Amblard’s work is so coveted; there is a three-month wait for a custom handbag. If a customer simply can’t wait, there are plenty of beautiful handmade bags and accessories already in stock and for sale at the boutique.
Prices range from $175 for a custom calf leather watchband, $2800 for a custom calf handbag to $6,000 for a custom alligator bag. In the fashion world, where almost everything is made by machine, handcrafted, custom leather accessories are the ultimate luxury. It would be difficult to find more astonishingly beautiful leather accessories than at Beatrice Amblard’s April in Paris.
Pictured below is a sample of bags by designer Beatrice Amblard
1) Natalie bag in alligator $9500
2) Reno clutch in lizard $3500 (above)
3) Manhattan tote in grain calf $3500
4) Bea Bag in alligator $8500
5) Lucy tote in alligator $8000
6) Nantucket in grain calf $3800
For more information please go to www.AprilinParis.us.
55 Clement Street, San Francisco CA 94118. Call 415.750.9910
Store hours are Monday to Saturday 11 am to 5 pm
Rediscover the Balenciaga White Pony Box. Reputable ebay seller achimnelly has one in stock for a buy it now price of $1,495. Not a fan of the box style but totally loving the soft white pony dress? This seller has the W.P. City for a bin of $1,295.
February 25, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia
Martin Margiela MM6 Convertible Terry Beach Bag
Seriously, who ever would have thought to create a beach bag that transforms into a comfortable mat? That would be innovative designer Martin Margiela for MM6. And if you ask me, I think this is a wonderful idea for the upcoming summer. Now you can conveniently tote around your mat and carry all of your beach necessities without struggling to lug everything around. I think this is especially great for mothers because they could easily carry a load of beach toys for their kids and still be hands free. And if it get’s dirty, you can just throw it in the wash. I think this combo is a great alternative to carrying a separate tote and a mat.
The Convertible Terry Beach Bag by Margiela’s MM6 is made of soft plush terry cloth. There are two handles made of canvas for carrying or toting. There are zip closures on each side of the bag and when unzipped, it is elongated to create the perfect, comfy mat for basking in the sun. What’s also great are the two button tabs at the bottom which allow the bag to be adjusted when rolled up. So if you happen to be carrying less, you can make a little change to the size of the bag. As for the color, I’m not really a fan of yellow but I love this shade. You can get it for this summer for $235.
See it here: Maison Martin Margiela MM6 – Convertible Terry Beach Bag – eLUXURY
Livity does more than just offer eco-friendly clothing—bring a little of Livity’s green love to your laptop with this Lap Wrap Laptop Case. In a blend of tough hemp and cotton, this laptop case contrasts a terracotta brown with a pale sand hue, trimmed in black with blue stitching.
Discover at Tobi for under $50
February 24, 2008
The Tumi Gemini Handbag Collection
The wonderful people over at Tumi were so kind enough to send us a bag to review from their new collection, the Tumi Gemini Flap bag.
Today I checked out the other bags in this collection when I was at the mall, and discovered the assortment of Gemini bags: bucket bags, north/south totes, shoulder bags, and handbags. Available in green, honey brown, black or (my favorite) white. Price range is very reasonable, taking into consideration quality and function.
Alicia gives her review of the green Gemini Large Flap Bag below.
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia
Tumi Gemini Flap Bag
The bags in the Gemini collection by Tumi are great for everyday, comfortable and their shapes are classic. And this season’s colors are white, brown and bright green. I just got the large Gemini Flap Bag in green and although green bags usually don’t appeal to me, this one does. It is definitely a bag that will only come out of the closet for spring and summer though as it’s brightness doesn’t fit into any fall or winter color trends.
As for the bag itself, I absolutely love the shape and the two cute pockets in the front. there’s even a nice exterior back pocket for quick access to whatever. And the best part is the leather! It’s made from tumbled leather with vachetta trim and I must say that it is extremely soft and supple. What’s also great is the thick shoulder strap as it will take forever to wear. Featured inside are a nylon interior, a zippered pocket with a Tumi leather tag, a cell pocket and a key ring. Also, opening and closing the front flap and small pockets couldn’t be easier. The magnetic closure is so convenient and quick, yet secure as opposed to a buckle closure, which can be annoying to open and close constantly. With that said, the quality of the bag is definitely worth the $445 price tag!
See it here: TUMI
Since the explosion of the Sienna worldwide, Kooba has risen to the top with their premium leather and bohemian aesthetics. Studs, tassels, whipstitch–now, metallics, suede, and python-embossed.
What do you guys think of the Kooba Handbags Cameron Bag?
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