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When I first glanced at the bag you see here, I wasn’t really sure what I was looking at. This is a bit embarrassing, but I thought it was some sort of “ink blot” design. You know, like the ink blot tests a psychiatrist might use. Then I realized this was a bag from Karl Lagerfeld’s new line that just debuted (and is being exclusively offered) at Net-A-Porter. Haha!

The new line, appropriately titled KARL, is all about downtown style. KARL offers a great selection of clothing, shoes, and handbags. The best part? Mr. Lagerfeld has brought us all of this at a price everyone can afford. Most items fall within the $100 to $400 range!

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Aussie model and Victoria’s Secret Angel Miranda Kerr was spotted at the airport in Sydney over the weekend. Accompanied by her son, Flynn, she was returning to her hometown where her family resides. Both were dressed in comfy clothing, baby in little sweat pants and mom in a pair of skinny leather pants and a loose fitting tee. What grabbed my attention though was the bag slung over Miranda’s shoulder. That is no baby bag! It’s the Alexander Wang Diego Bucket Bag!

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Rebecca Minkoff has been reinventing her collection lately. I am loving all of the fresh, new styles! For her Spring 2012 Collection, she is bringing back fringe, stripes, and (you guessed it) studs! As you know, I am especially partial to studs on handbags. It’s no surprise then that my favorite new piece is the Rebecca Minkoff Moonstruck Hobo!

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MuseTen has added a new designer to their selection. Enter Abaco Paris! I have never heard of this designer before, so naturally I assumed it was another emerging name in the handbag world. To my surprise though, Abaco Paris has been around for over 20 years. At the heart of this company lies a husband and wife team: Guy and Raquel Achache. He manages the company and she designs! They are passionate about what they do and take pride in the fact that their collection is 100% designed and produced in France.

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Gorgeous mandarin red-orange suede! That is what caught my eye when I first saw the Christian Louboutin Loubis Angel Clutch. I think it was love at first sight. Really! But I have always been a little partial to suede handbags. They are just so luxurious looking!

Upon closer inspection, however, I began to realize there was more to love about this clutch than just the suede exterior. I absolutely love the embroidery! It reminds me of the ethnic patterned scarves and skirts that hang from the walls of my favorite boutique featuring a lot of free-trade items. The colors really pop against the background. Plus the loops and squiggles add an element of whimsey to this piece. I’m also liking the unusual shape. The upturned corners are certainly unexpected! And, although it looks a little bit out of place, what Christian Louboutin clutch would be complete without the stiletto clasp? Those little high heeled shoes are too cute for words!

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Kooba makes some of the most beautiful handbags. The leather is so soft and thick, I just want to touch and squeeze it! So you can probably understand my surprise when I stumbled upon the piece you see pictured here. Introducing the Kooba Bethenny Clutch!

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Everyone knows the Alexander McQueen Demanta Clutch. It is probably one of the better know styles from Alexander McQueen. Well, aside from the many varieties of Skull Clutches, of course. What I have always liked about the Demanta Clutch is the folded corner detail. It sort of reminds me of an unfinished origami project (in a good way). If you’re not into clutches though, not to worry! That’s right, everything you know and love about the Demanta Clutch can be found in the form of an extra large tote style. Meet the Alexander McQueen Studs Demanta Tote!

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