Archive for March, 2011

Rare opportunity ladies, to own this rare piece from the Chanel 2008 Mobile Art exhibition.

Chanel’s candy-apple red, patent leather 2.55 quilted flap bag signed by Karl Lagerfeld will be available to purchase for $9,989 in a special “Editor’s Luxury Pick” sale over on BillionDollarBabes. Only 50 of these bags exist! The handbag will come wrapped in a limited edition white Chanel duster bag in a specially crafted wooden box lined in linen. Included with it are Chanel Mobile Art press books from places around the world such as Hong Kong, Paris and New York and a CD featuring the making of the 2.55 bag.

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Oh my gosh, where has the semester gone? Spring Break is just around the corner, meaning the semester is already half over. Now if only it felt like it was Spring outside! Oh well, I suppose I could always go somewhere warm for Spring Break.

Now all this talk about Spring Break has gotten me in the mood for some warm weather accessories! How about beach totes? Nothing screams fun-in-the-sun like a straw or raffia beach tote! I love the tapered styles too! I’m not sure why though, something about the shape just calls to me. Interestingly, what I’ve found while browsing around for these babies is that bright shades of pink really seem to be popular this season. Pink is such a fun color though, so that is totally okay with me! I picked out a few of my favorites to share with all of you. Best of all, there is a little something for everyone here. Well, price range-wise anyway! Check them out!

Marc by Marc Jacobs Preppy Rosa Tote – $178
Priced just right and it even comes with an inside pouch for all your small essentials. Don’t worry about getting splashed on either, those handles are made of PVC (translation: very beach friendly)!
Shop the MbyMJ Saks Boutique!

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Rebecca Minkoff is trying something new! She has decided to jazz up some of her handbags with laser-etched designs. Most common are her Laser Slash pieces, which feature laser-etched vertical slashes. The design itself reminds me very much of the Romygold Biker Slash Tote, except it appears on some very familiar Minkoff styles including the Boyfriend and Morning After Mini. While these pieces are quite intriguing, nothing really caught my eye until I came across the Rebecca Minkoff Cheetah Hobo!

The pattern on this bag may be laser-etched, but those aren’t slashes! Nope, this adorable piece features a cheetah pattern instead! Well… actually, if you want to get technical about it, it’s really a leopard pattern. Cheetah spots do not come in a rosette pattern. What she is calling it though doesn’t really matter as long as it looks gorgeous! And it does! I really love the tone-on-tone etched out texture, it is such a unique way to display this exotic print.

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Several Italian designers are known for their breath-taking prints and Etro is one of them. You may recall some of their eponymous paisley printed coated canvas bags that have been in their line from since the 80s. Now, we are seeing something fresh and breathtaking featuring one of the hallmarks of their line: intricate prints.

Etro Printed Cotton Drill Tote
The bag style featuring these unique and bold patterns is the tote. Etro’s tote has sides that fold inward to create a six-sided look to an otherwise simple shape. This gives the bag a fresh and modern look. Two versions are offered. One is printed cotton drill and the other is leather. Depending on your budget, there is a stunning option available to you! Double-strap, camel, Italian leather handles accent the body of the bags. Magnetic strap closure, full-lining and patch pockets complete the interior. Their roomy size is 13.5″ x 14″ x 7″. Where your shopping along Worth Avenue or heading to the beach, it’s the perfect size for everything you will need.

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Stiletto Jungle found French Vogue editor Emmanuelle Alt’s chic black jeans, as worn to a recent Vogue/ Gucci party.

Kristen Stewart is confirmed for Snow White & The Huntsman. Allie is Wired has the details.

Bag Bliss debuts the latest of Horse + Nail Handbags

For those of you who like to look polished and poised while toting your many things about town, the Longchamp croc-embossed calfskin bag at Bag Snob is the one for you.

Black lips? It just darkens the natural tone of your lips or whatever lipstick you’re wearing underneath at Beauty Snob.

Coquette loved the catwalk return of Kate Moss and Naomi Campbell at the Louis Vuitton Fall 2011 show in Paris.

Fashion Pulse Daily is falling fast and hard for the Charles Philip Shanghai Slipper

The Jet Set Girls take a peek at the super sexy Rafael Nadal for Emporio Armani commercial.

KRISTOPHER DUKES is hating Microfiber Dust mop slippers, in pink.

Second City Style walks (and talks) a moment in Tamara Mellon’s fabulous Jimmy Choo shoes!

Shopping and Info loves the Alberta Ferretti lilac dress on sale for Spring 2011.

From bright color to ’70s style, StyleBakery hunts down the top spring fashion trends for every budget.

The Beauty Stop reveals three tips for flawless mascara application.

Is it just me or has Christian Louboutin been a bit on the wild side lately? Metallic leathers, studs, bold hardware, exotic prints… the list goes on! They are certainly a far cry from the sweet little clutches with the shoe-shaped clasp I had started to grow accustomed to. Just between you and me though, I am really liking this path Christian Louboutin has been taking. Just take a look at the Christian Louboutin Marianna Rider Spikes Bag you see pictured here! This is an excellent example of the “new” face of Christian Louboutin!

Don’t let the stock photos fool you though, they don’t do this beautiful bag any justice whatsoever! This lovely black leather hobo is covered head to toe in silver-tone spikes and the shoulder strap is made up of three very chunky-looking chains. Not only do these details give this bag a look that is very biker girl-chic, they are very glamorous as well! My favorite part about this bag though is those extra-long tassels (of course)! I just love the way they look dangling down so gracefully. I think they really help soften the look, lending an element of softness to balance the hard spikes.

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A Calgary native, Lindsay Hufnagel, moved to New York to develop her line of unconventional, statement bags that reflect her heritage and style aesthetic. Using high quality leathers, simple shapes and unique details, Horse + Nail handbags are eye-catching and bold. The brand name is derived from her last name Huf (horse) and nagel (nail).

Aside from quality and attention to detail, the key to a designers success in standing apart from others is a signature look. These handbags have them in stage with their huge gesture toward’s Miss Hufnagel’s western heritage. Oversized fringe accents the Walker Apache bag as well as the Chinook Lexington.

The Walker Apache bag features an oversized (14″ x 20″) rounded hobo shape surrounded by graduated fringe trim. Bullet charms dangle on the sides with over-sized, silver-toned horsebit hardware create a striking contrast as the handle for this bag. Soft grey suede skin makes up the body of the bag. A bold fabric lining with tiger print transitioning to snakeskin print create an unexpected interior. Zippered main compartment with interior zippered pocket finish the interior. This is definitely a statement bag with heavy western influences. This is a beautiful bag, but I might avoid wearing it to the airport. $1270.

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It’s no secret that I love New York but what I love just as much as New York is Shakespeare. He’s one of my favorite writers ever. His stories maybe tragic but they are also full of romance. Romeo and Juliet and Hamlet are definitely my favorites.

I’ve written about the Kate Spade “Newspaper” clutch before but now I bring you the Kate Spade New York “Book of the Month” clutch. Another one of Kate Spade’s master pieces that I absolutely love. It suits New York well, because a majority of New Yorkers do love to read. It’s no surprise when you see hundreds of New Yorkers sprawled all over the city especially around the library and Central park reading.

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I currently do not own a Treesje handbag but I’ve always wanted one. I never could decide which one I wanted but I think I just found a winner! I present to you the Treesje “Honey Bow” Satchel, which I happen to be in love with! Light color and all, I love it!

What caught my eye the most about the bag was the bow! I love adorable, cute things and anytime something features a bow, 90% of the time I will love it. When I took a closer look into the bag I realized how beautiful it was. I love the shape, style and detail of the bag.

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