Archive for February, 2011

Inspired by her Malibu childhood, Los Angeles designer Lisa Popp set out to create a brand that embodies an earthy-glam style back in 2000. Her creation, Tylie Malibu, answered the call for bohemian elegance, bringing us a flirty and carefree style that is both youthful and functional. The most well-known handbags from this designer include those from the Runaway collection. These bags are easily recognized by their square shaped stud embellishments and casual, unstructured shapes. And each Tylie Malibu handbag is handcrafted in Popp’s Santa Monica design studio. Celebrity followers of the brand include Halle Berry, Olivia Wilde, Lindsey Lohan, Eva Longoria, Jennifer Love Hewitt, and Paris Hilton.

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It was at a mutual friend’s wedding in St. Louis, Missouri that Laura Darrah and Sheila Nazarian first met. It wasn’t long before the two decided to create their own handbag company, with Darrah heading the business portion and Nazarian manning the creative portion. A few years later, in 2005, the California-based design duo launched their luxury handbag collection. They named their collection Treesje, after the mutual friend for whom their friendship is credited. It only took a few short years for their company to grow from a tiny, two-person operation to a very powerful presence in the accessory world. Treesje handbags encompass a vast number of colors, finishes, and styles. Each piece captures the essence of chic California style, bringing us modern trends with a classic perspective.

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Couture house Yves Saint Laurent was founded in 1961 by the groundbreaking designs of Algerian born Mr. Saint Laurent. His artistic talents were seen early on as an assistant for Christian Dior. In the late 1950’s, Laurent proceeds and takes over as head designer for the House of Dior at the age of twenty-one.

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Some people say that denim bags are making a comeback this season, but this tote takes off in its own direction. Rather than following the popular idea of using just denim fabric, this label actually created this piece from recycled denims, which to me resembles a do-it-yourself project rather than a high-end designer handbag.

I mean, it’s not anything new and has been done before, it’s just always interesting to see…

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New York City born fashion designer who established an upscale couture line under his name, diffused a modern cool collection, and holds the title of creative designer to the prestigious French luxury brand Louis Vuitton, of course we’re talking about no other than Marc Jacobs.

Since his grandmother taught him how to knit early on, his interest in fashion flourished. Jacobs studied at Parsons School of Art and Design in New York and later started designing for Perry Ellis. He was let go after designing a collection of “grunge” for Ellis, but success came to him after being awarded a New Fashion Talent award by The Council of Fashion Designers of America. He carried on to his own line the Marc Jacobs Collection that became an instant hit within the fashion and celebrity world. Kate Moss, Naomi Campbell, Victoria Beckham, Dakota Fanning and Linda Evangelista are just some of the many fans to both his Collection line and his funky cool Marc by Marc Jacobs line.

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So as if you didn’t know, we’re in the late stage of Winter right now and I for one am ready for spring. Yes, bring on those sun drenched days! I’m ready for beach bags and some colorful accessories. But we still have some time, at least a few weeks. So if you’re still in the mood for cozy knits, then I recommend checking out Rebecca Minkoff’s Tweed clutch. The body-style of the classic Morning After Clutch is amazing – the bazillion of fashion followers and long celebrity train speaks for itself.

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Stiletto Jungle picks the best jeans for boyish figures.

Allie is Wired takes a look at Jessica Simpson, fashion mogul.

BagBliss introduces the Dries Preston Color Blast Clutch – the interior lights up!

At the top of Coquette’s spring essentials list are front-pocket wide-leg jeans.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is using Pong radiation-reducing iPhone 4 case by Case-Mate.

Second City Style meets the designer Inside Zac Posen’s Studio Part 2: Discussing the Collection.

Shopping and Info loves the nude Jimmy Choo sandals Jennifer Aniston wore in Just Go With It.

The Beauty Stop shows how to create the 3-D “caviar nails” from the Cushnie et Ochs runway show.

The Shoe Goddess is glad that the “granny” shoe is back in style!

Founded in 1853 by Monsieur Vuitton in Paris, Louis Vuitton is one of the top, oldest luxury fashion houses in the world. In the beginning, the Louis Vuitton brand gained recognition and popularity for manufacturing high-quality traveling trunks, which were known especially for the designers luggage pattern: a beige-on-chestnut monogram, “LV.”

The Louis Vuitton brand is well-known for their signature LV logo, which has become famously copied by counterfeiters.

The classic, permanent Louis Vuitton lines are the Signature Monogram Canvas, Damier Canvas, Vernis, Denim, Mini Lin, Monogram Multicolore, Epi Leather, Mahina and Surya. Popular styles include the Speedy, Alma, Papillon, Neverfull and Keepall.

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What’s hot right now over at Net-a-Porter this Wednesday February 16th – Champagne, metallic and gold bags from all the favorites like Chloe, Lanvin, Jimmy Choo and Nancy Gonzalez!

Three days a week (M, W, F) net-a-porter gets a new shipment of designer items.. and you want to be sure to get there as soon as you can, so you don’t miss out on all the new stuff. Items sell out pretty fast.

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