Archive for February, 2011

When it comes to the world’s most iconic handbags, the Mulberry Bayswater would definitely rank high on the list! The style made its debut at the start of the 21st century and it has been a favorite among bagistas ever since. With its classic shape and signature Postman’s Lock, this piece is instantly recognizable. An easy style to pull off, the Mulberry Bayswater would fit in with just about anything in your wardrobe. Plus this piece is very versatile! It looks super chic when carried in hand as a satchel, but the handles are long enough to fit over one’s shoulder.

So what do we have pictured here? It’s the Mulberry Bayswater in a color called Diamond Sparkle. Translation: An iconic handbag with a fun twist! The metallic gold textured leather really takes this style up a notch! Glamorous and fresh, yet not overly gaudy. With it’s unique texture and muted gold finish, this is one metallic that could easily be worn everyday. Use this piece to update your uptown look for spring! Pair it with some pretty pastels! Or, for a more subdued look, pair it with some season-appropriate neutrals! Either way, you will definitely have some heads turning in your direction!

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Foley + Corinna makes some beautiful bags with unique details and the pleated hobo is no exception. While it’s available in black, I am loving the gunmetal option. Every girl should have a beautiful metallic bag. It’s the perfect complement against denim. This shade of gunmetal would be equally beautiful with shades of white which is so on trend this season.

Even though it’s metallic, it is not restrictive as to what metals you can wear. There’s brass and silver tone geometric details with small flat studs. The rectangular plates vary in size and are used in interesting ways by layering and placing side by side. The unique geometric shape plays against typical hobo type of slouchy rounded edges. The geometric styling is also played out in the leather exterior. Triangular and trapezoid shaped piece are stitched together to create a subtle texture that further complements the styling.

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Not only does Christian Louboutin make highly sought after, drool-worthy, celebrity craved shoes, but he also designs killer handbag as well! I first saw the Sweet Charity Small Python bag in beautiful shades of whites and creams. It was an example of total sophistication and style. This incarnation in silver and purple makes another totally different impact! This option has fashionista statement-making possibilities!

Natural brown tonal python is accented with silver tones and trimmed in rich purple edging and accents. Beautiful jewelry grade, double, chain link shoulder strap with 10″ drop and silver-tone turn lock provide a beautiful embellishment. Now add Swarovski crystal accent on the bow detailed clasp and you have a lot of va-va-va-voom for evening attire.

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When I first saw the stock photo of the Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent “Classic” Pouch I instantly thought of spiders. Stock photos are always small until you click on them to get more detail. By looking at it, I had thought this pouch was covered in blue spider webs. Therefore I was intrigued and needed a closer look.

Once I clicked on the picture, I saw that the design looked more like flowers or trees. Not what I was expecting but I have to admit it still caught my eye. I’m addicted to clutches and pouches these days and the pattern on this one kind of resembles art.

It’s definitely a pouch I would use on a daily basis if I had the right outfit to match. However, this is not a pouch I would use as an evening clutch. It’s not dressy enough and has more of a casual look to it. Being that’s it’s blue it would look amazing if it was paired up with an outfit that also incorporated blue.

Only problem with pouches is that you can’t fit much in them and if you put too much in them they become bulky. Another tidbit, about them is that they have to be held or pretty much placed under your arm pit as you carry it around. Some people tend to lose their pouches sometime because they aren’t use to have to carry something around all day long. I happen to love pouches, took me sometime to get use to them but they are very handy on those days you just don’t want to carry much!

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As I was watching the Fashion at the 2011 Grammys, I couldn’t help but notice how fabulous Rihanna’s dress was that she wore on the red carpet. To be honest, I can’t even remember the designer. I just remember being speechless because it was practically see through but yet so beautiful at the same time. It literally looked like rows and rows of ruffles but in between the ruffles were pretty much nothing!

The Diane von Furstenberg “Stephanie” Medium Bag kind of reminded me of Rihanna’s dress. The bag looks like it’s full of ruffles and once again in between the ruffles are nothing! Identical to Rihanna’s dress if you ask me.

I love this handbag because it doesn’t look like anything else out there right now. It also reminds me of when I was a kid and everyone wanted those shoe laces that looked like a slinky. Only this bag has the shoe laces all over it.

Another feature I love about this bag is that it has a detachable shoulder strap and handle. Usually, a bag only has a detachable shoulder strap but handle too? That’s pretty unique and clever. Makes me want the bag more or at least dream about it. All in all, it’s a different looking bag and would perfect for the upcoming Spring months since it’s white!

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If you’re in the NYC area you must stop by and see the new accessory line R&Em launch event! R&Em is making it’s big debut today at Macy’s Herald Square!

Bring a friend and enjoy music and beverages while you shop this designers new collection. R&EM is a subsidiary of the Rebecca Minkoff Corporation with a price range of almost every item in the collection retailing for under $110! ($15 for small accessories to $110 for larger totes)

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Whatever happened to Devi Kroell? You may have heard that the CFDA Swarovski Perry Ellis Award recipient left her namesake company (Devi Kroell Inc.) in May of 2010. While this may be true, the designer has not given up her love for the fashion world. In fact, she will be returning to the New York fashion scene for Fall 2011 with her brand new line called Dax Gabler!

Kroell named her new line after her grandmother’s maiden name, which is of Tyrolean heritage. Kroell says she drew inspiration for the collection from the Austrian/German art movement known as “New Objectivity”. Of particular interest to her was a lesser known artist from the movement named Alfons Walde. He was a Tyrolean painter who specialized in snow capped mountains and Tyrolean daily life.

The new collection features a subdued color palette of grays, browns, and blacks which is traditional of Tyrolean costumes. Many of the designs also feature century old necessities for the hunters and gatherers of the region. The dangling straps with the loops at the ends, for example, are like those used by hunters or gatherers to tie their catch to. Although today’s bagista would probably not use this feature for such a thing, they do add a very interesting element to the bags nonetheless!

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In honor of the legendary pop art icon, Andy Warhol, Treesje will be releasing a new collection consisting to two limited edition styles. But wait, what does Warhol have to do with Treesje? A lot, actually. Warhol was well known for his love for bohemianism and his support of uninhibited art, music, and film that challenged conventional norms regarding gender, sex, and politics. Treesje, on the other hand, has always understood that women are constantly looking to evolve their fashionable look. The California-based company has managed to find the perfect blend between California cool and New York street chic, yet they aren’t afraid to think outside the box and they often draw inspiration from iconic figures and events in art, music, and fashion. Suddenly, their looking to Warhol for inspiration with these limited edition pieces no longer seems like such a far stretch! And did I mention that these styles are infused with a sense of effortlessly chic Bohemia? I think Warhol would definitely approve!

Treesje Warhol – $568
Named after Andy Warhol himself, the Treesje Warhol is the more laid-back of the two styles. Its slouchy silhouette and casual flap give it just the right amount of Bohemian flair. This is balanced with contrasting details such as black leather buckle straps and gold hardware paired with a stone leather body. Also note the interesting use of whip-stitching along the edges! It would make a good, casual-looking bag for everyday use.

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Whenever I’m traveling, especially by airplane, I always have a huge problem with packing. I always pack way too much and I can never decide what I want to put in my carryon. Not to mention, the restrictions these days for carryon items is so difficult. One purse or lap top bag and a carryon bag which can’t have A to Z in it.

It’s always been a mission of mine to find a purse that’s big enough to also fit my lap top in it so I don’t have issues with the TSA. Of course it’s impossible and I end up having to stuff my laptop in my carry on bag, which takes away room from my shoes and purses. Every fashionista’s nightmare right?

When I came across the One Language “City Tote”, i thought it was a brilliant idea.
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