Archive for October, 2009

Attention Minkettes, another newbie has arrived from Rebecca Minkoff headquarters; introducing, the Tess Drawstring Bag. Actually, this isn’t a new creation to Rebecca Minkoff as this made its debut last year, but Tess is back by demand and arrives hotter than ever! When I hear about a new Minkoff bag hitting the bag racks, the majority of the time I imagine the classics with a fun twist to them. So I was quite surprised to see this fun adaptation of the popular drawstring bag we all know, and I simply love it! This is a piece that won’t go out of style and something you can carry year round, it’s classy, chic, and definitely cool. Besides its buttery soft pebbled leather, the next best thing I noticed was that oversized braided tassel, how fun is that! Not only does it serve as a giant décor to your bag, but also as the adjustable drawstrings closure. Lined in exclusive mosaic pattern for a pleasant contrasting effect and superb gold toned hardware, from work to play, this is a great piece to feed the new Fall rage of leather braids and fringe!

Welcome back the Tess hobo and pick up your very own by shopping at: Shopbop

The Chat: minkoff tess!

She did it once and she’ll do it again! It’s no stranger to the camera, Salma Hayek with adorable baby Valentina in arms. Dressed extra stylish in a red cardigan, black leather skirt, neck tied scarf, paperboy hat and sunnies, Salma sure knows how to grab attention everywhere she goes. But besides the mysterious look she has going on, I was drawn to the giant red leather bag I’ve seen Salma wear before, and apparently, hasn’t let go of yet. It’s the New Jackie Large Bag by Gucci and boy is it even more striking than ever. Pictures really don’t justify how gorgeous this handbag is in person; the deep red Gucci leather is simply stunning. With tassels and wooden beads, no wonder Salma is still carrying this handbag around after a couple of months of wearing it constantly. You should check out this Large Jackie bag at your local Gucci shop, this might just be your working horse too.

No Gucci boutique in your area? Shop Gucci goods and accessories online at: Saks

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Does anyone remember the paillette-embellished handbags a couple of years ago? They were typically shapeless sacks covered from top to bottom with those ridiculously over-sized sequins. I remember them being very popular among all the teenagers and twenty-somethings. And although I fell into that age group, I had absolutely no intentions of carrying around a deflated disco ball. So you can understand why I was apprehensive with the whole idea of Miu Miu coming out with a paillette-embellished bag. It’s called the Miu Miu Ombré Paillette-Embellished Clutch. But you know what? Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m saying this… but this clutch is actually pretty darn cute. I really like how an ombré effect was created with different colored sequins. The burgundies, pinks, and reds shimmer so beautifully. This clutch is anything but a disco ball! I think I might be changing my mind about paillette-embellished accessories, especially where this lovely clutch is concerned. While they may look awkward and gawdy on a daytime bag, paillettes look perfectly fine on this tiny evening bag. So check this lovely piece out ladies, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised. The color would go perfectly with all our little black dresses for Fall!

The Miu Miu Ombré Paillette-Embellished Clutch comes with a detachable cross-body strap. It measures 7″ x 3″ x 2″ and it retails for $950. Find it at NET-A-PORTER.COM!

The Chat: miu miu!

Until today, I had never heard of Helena De Natalio handbags. But when I saw the lovely Helena De Natalio Carrie Hobo at Saks, I found myself very intrigued. So I did a little digging and I learned some interesting things about the designer, Helen Hoppock. A San Francisco native, Helen earned her economics degree from the University of Puget Sound (near Seattle). Then she moved to Natalio, Paraguay in 2005 after joining the Peace Corps. It was here that the idea behind Helena De Natalio began. Later that year, Helen moved to Buenos Aires and her handbag line made its debut. According to the official website, “Helen has teamed up with local Argentine artisans to create accessories with a distinctive Latin charm”. Looking at the Helena De Natalio Carrie Hobo, I never would have guessed. However, I think this bag is very beautiful nonetheless. I love the circular shape and soft pleats. And the tasseled zipper pulls add just the right amount of interest. I also love the unique adjustable strap. When shortened, it fits snugly under the arm. But when the strap is let out all the way, the bag is transformed into a low-slung hobo. And if you’re looking for a splash of color this season, definitely go for the Electric Blue! It is such a gorgeous color!

The Helena De Natalio Carrie Hobo is available in Black or Electric Blue. It measures 19″ x 10″ x 6″ and it retails for only $394. Find it exclusively at Saks Fifth Avenue!

The Chat: HDN Carrie!

Target was just slapped with a new lawsuit by Coach Inc., accusing them of selling unauthorized reproductions of their handbags. This is the second time within three years that Coach has taken Target to court over the same intellectual property issue.

The bags mentioned in the lawsuit are Coach’s famous Ergo and Signature Patchwork purse collection.

news via: justicenewsflash

Notice all the Miu Miu‘s getting pulled from your local department store?

The Wall Street Journal has recently reported that Prada’s sister brand, Miu Miu has departed from many U.S. department stores as a result of a disagreement of how the secondary brand should be displayed. The company wanted their own store-in-stores, while the department stores wanted to mix Miu Miu in with all the other high-end bags.

The Prada House launched the Miu Miu line in 1992. The cheaper line was created for the younger generation. Miuccia Prada’s nickname is Miu Miu.

As part of your daily ritual, you just got done checking out the latest steals and frugal deals over at all the online sample sale sites, and now your starting to feel like – that’s it? There must be another deal out there for me to discover.

And there is! Feast upon this news – 30% off @ Luna Boston!

Enjoy 30% off site wide all weekend long: Botkier, Rebecca Minkoff, Treesje, Katherine Kwei, LAMB, Diane von Furstenberg, and so much more.

Before you leave, remember to jot this down: enter code PRIVATESALEOCT at checkout.

55 Secret Street follows-up with curly hair master A. Dickey at his brand new NYC salon.

Fall is here and eye4style thinks that calls for a change in wardrobe – your fragrance wardrobe, that is.

If your wardrobe consists of mostly black and white clothes, then you may just fall in love with the Kate Spade “New York Radcliffe Esti Bow Tote.” Face it, your outfit will always match with the black as long as everything you wear is black and white. Even if your not fond of the black and white look, this is a cute little tote that would go with just about anything. It kind of reminds me of a bag you would wear a trench or rain coat with. I can totally envision someone carrying this tote around on a rainy day.

The tote is pretty simple, but I think that’s what makes it fabulous. I love how the bow is pretty much camouflaged with the rest of the bag, instead of being the certain of attention.

The only “con” about this bag is that it has no closure. If you have this bag sitting somewhere, all of your belongings inside are exposed to everyone. When I’m looking to purchase a tote, I definitely want a zipper tote because it’s so easy for someone to walk by you and take something inside. Even though it doesn’t have a closure, I still think this is one of the cutest totes I’ve ever seen.

You can purchase the Kate Spade “New York Radcliffe Esti Bow Tote” at Bloomingdales for $295. That’s actually not that bad of a price for a designer tote. It’s just up to you to decide if it’s worth almost $300. I’d say it’s worth about $150, but I won’t deny the fact that it’s adorable!

See the Kate Spare “New York Radcliffe Esti Bow Tote” at: Bloomingdales

The Chat: kate radcliffe!