Archive for June, 2011

Clutches are fun and easy. They definitely keep you more organized and are much easier to carry around. As much as I hate to admit it, I’m a very unorganized person but when I carry around a clutch it’s kind of impossible to have it get messy! You can’t fit much in them which works wonders for me. The less things I’m able to carry around with me, the better the chance my purse has at staying clean.

Of course, I would fall in love with the Sara Berman “Ward” Clutch. It’s gold, small, edgy and gorgeous. It’s a clutch I would probably carry around all day long and anytime of the year. I like how the gold hardware is shiny enough for the evening but yet it’s not too gaudy for the day.

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I have always had a soft spot for Miss Marc. Her cute and quirky personalities are simply irresistible! You can’t go wrong with an adorable accessory featuring her disapproving face! But I guess Miss Marc isn’t the only member of this family of Marc Jacobs characters. As a matter of fact, Miss Marc has a friend. His name is Mr. Marc and he is just as cute and quirky as his female counterpart! You will find his face on a variety of mens accessories, but some are so cute that you may be tempted to get one for yourself! One accessory in particular that caught my attention was the Marc by Marc Jacobs Mr. Marc Dopp Kit!

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I am still in love with my Foley + Corinna Mini City in Fuchsia! Believe it or not, my favorite part about the bag is the cute little tassel dangling from each zipper pull. I just have a thing for tassels, I really don’t know what it is. That’s why I was heartbroken when one of the tassels worked its way off of the zipper pull while I was out shopping one day. I didn’t want to lose the other one, so I actually got some hot pink thread and stitched the knot together. I know, I’m nuts! But it looks like Foley + Corinna has gone a little nutty too. They have taken my beloved tassels to the extreme! Introducing the Foley + Corinna Tassel Fringe Crossbody!

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Givenchy bags: The Pandora, Antigona, Nightingale have a luxurious rocker chic vibe about that that says edge and sophistication all at one time. I’ve been eyeballing their bags for awhile now but hadn’t made the plunge. Prices range from $1178 for a mini Pandora to a over $2,100 for a large Nightingale. Serious stuff.

While perusing the Luisa Via Roma site, I ran across Elena Ghisellini bags and thought they looked quite similar. So, I did a little research. Turns out she is the Givenchy designer behind those serious bags! So, there’s definitely going to be some similarities!

Beautiful distressing and treatments to the leather with minimal hardware. Classic, sophisticated and hard-working, these bag have character and amazing style. What’s more, the price point for her line is around $900 for each bag! Deserves a look, right?!

My favorite bag from her line is the Grainy Top Handled Bag for $938. It’s available in black and taupe. The bag is rectangular and measures 14.5″ x 19.5″ with an 8″ strap drop that lays nicely across the bag giving it an angled side appearance. Two rolled leather top handles finish the bag.

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I’m still enjoying pool side relaxation this time of year, so perhaps it’s a bit to soon to consider what accessories to get for Fall 2011. Even if we’re months away from the next season, a sneak peek into the future of what’s trending this Fall isn’t technically a bad idea. Plus, can anyone possibly deny a glimpse of what’s heading our way?

Designers have been pouring their designs out months in advance, and one attractive piece that caught my attention is from the Michael Kors Collection. If you’re not a fur type of gal, perhaps this is the first step closer to adjusting to animal hides in the wardrobe, greet the Gia Haircalf Satchel.

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If you saw the July cover of Bazaar with Miss Britney Spears posing in an amazing Dolce & Gabbana star covered gown, you will know why this bag caught my attention. That gown is striking for a cover shot, but highly impractical for almost anything but that. Here is an opportunity to own a little bit of that feeling and have some fun with it!

How many black clutches do you own? If the answer is none, this bag is NOT for you. Every girl needs at least one basic black clutch in her closet. It’s a go to for evening when the fun ones just don’t work with your outfit. Of course if you have one already and maybe some sparkly ones as well, this might be the bag for you! It’s whimsical and striking. A conversation starter!

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Kate Spade New York is really making the best out of their summer with their unique sense of style and humor. As the heat waves approach us, what better representation of summer outings with an accessory that’s as bright and appealing as the Jezibel Flamingo Tote.

Do note that no flamingos were actually harmed for the production of this tote; it’s an all-canvas bag to be exact. But the natural silhouette of the flightless bird was funky enough to interpret into one of the season’s most unusual pieces.

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Looks like Ember Skye is the bag designer of the season. Her latest spring / summer styles have recently been spotted on the arms of many Hollywood starlets (Ashley Greene pictured here), but most recently Hayden Panettiere stepped out in Los Angeles over the weekend with the green suede boho Taylor fringe bag matched with a cute floral dress and leather jacket.

With a braided strap and hippie-chic fringe, Ember Skye’s handbag effortlessly transitions from a shoulder bag into a messenger. You can find Ember Skye bags at BoutiqueToYou.

While browsing the Net-A-Porter website the other day, I was shocked to see Coach handbags sitting on their virtual shelves. But they have been stocking Reed Krakoff handbags for some time now, so perhaps this was the next logical step. The Coach styles you will find at Net-A-Porter are not your everyday signature pieces. Quite the contrary! These styles are from the Classics Collection, a group of retro styles reintroduced from Coach’s archives. Soft and buttery leather, brass hardware, and simple turnlock closures are the hallmark features of these pieces. They may not be vintage, but you will definitely be tempted to put on some bell bottoms while carrying one! Even more interesting is that these handbags seem to be unique (at least online-wise) to Net-A-Porter. I checked the official Coach website and none of these styles appear under the Coach Originals section. Below you will find some pieces from the collection that really grabbed my attention. Check them out!

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