Checking Net-a-Porter’s “What’s New” section is part of my daily routine. And low-and-behold today something pretty spectacular showed up on the radar – The Panda by Juidth Leiber
This little guy is so irresistible! The bear is created out of a black and silver hand-placed paved crystal, and I know it may be a little difficult to tell from the pictures, but the Panda is actually wearing a suit. See the little black bow-tie and when turned around he’s wearing a multi-sized crystal jacket. How adorable is that?! Browse the detailed pictures below or over on NAP’s site to see the full detail. The Panda also comes with a silver chain-link strap that can easily be clipped off or hidden inside. Other details include a silver base and push clasp fastening at top, and a fully lined in silver leather interior tummy.
I have such a sweet tooth for Judith Leiber’s cupcake minaudiere clutch, but there is just no way that I would ever fork over $4,295 for a clutch, that adorable as it may be, I just know that I would never wear it.
Then I discovered the keyfob minature cupcake version! Adorable. The only thing that I worry about with any crystal-paved accessory is the wear. Especially if we’re talking about a keyfob, an accessory that will most likely, on numerous occasions, be shuffled around in your bag, dropped on the ground or even tossed on the counter. I would just be worried that after a couple months or so the crystals would pop off. Although I’m sure if I had this in my collection, it would be designated for special occasions only.
Are there designers you love, but just can’t afford one of their bags at the moment? Consider a little splurge on their special buys: coin purses! You can buy some of these little gems at a fraction of the cost of a handbag. What’s more, you can be a little more daring than you normally would be on a handbag too! They make wonderful gifts for your besties!
Louis Vuitton Coin Purse Chapeau
A little piece of Louis Vuitton would make any girl smile! The Monogram Vernis is just too fun and cute with its tiny little tassle and jewelry grade chain to clip inside your bag. The Pomme D’Amour, Rose Florentine and Amarante are jewel like shades of excitement to carry in your bag!
$390 at Louis Vuitton
or if you’re lucky for a Deal on eBay!
Marc by Marc Jacobs Anna Wintour Miss Marc Coin Purse
This darling little Miss Marc by Marc Jacobs is witty and fun! Black and white plaid with a fun little image of Miss Marc will make you smile as you make change! It’s petite size of 3 1/4″ x 3 1/4″ will fit in just about anything.
Just $45 at Saks Fifth Avenue
Once again we show off another amazing find by Judith Leiber. This time around she presents to us an exotic that has been seen from time to time in the world of handbags, and we’re not just talking animal print here, instead, it’s an entire miniature model of a zebra. There is nothing to dislike about this daintily resting zebra clutch, other than the fact that you’re limited to what you can carry along for the night.
When you think about it in those terms, what fun is there in obtaining a piece that better serves décor than a bag? The only conclusions I can draw to that would be that if you have whooping $5,000 to invest on a one-of-a-kind, collector’s piece, then why the heck not?
Lions & Tigers, clutches and totes…. Oh,my! These prints are everywhere this season! Sure, leopard and tiger are always visible in some capacity, but this year, you can find these prints by almost every designer with price points both low and high! While I kept being tempted by so many of the styles out there, if I listed them all here, I wouldn’t get to review them in-depth and individually. So here are just a few from brands you know and love to get you started on the hunt yourself!
Judith Leiber Wildcat Crystal Embellished Clutch
I thought I’d start off with a dream bag. Only a few can afford, but will cherish. The quality is jewel-like and so special to see. Silver, gold and brown leopard shaped box covered with fine swarovski crystals. Gold leather lining and a fine, chain link hand that can hide inside the bag finish this bag beautifully. There’s even an designer engraved miniature vanity mirror. Oh so amazing for $5495.
Leiber Boutique at Net-a-Porter!
Clear your schedules for just 5 minutes today. In only a couple hours, the big Judith Leiber sample sale is going to kick off over at RueLaLa, where prices are expected to reach in the area of 50%+ off retail for her signature minaudiere clutches and evening bags.
The sale begins at 8: am PST / 11: am EST. Be there on the dot. And if there’s anything that you can’t live without, I wouldn’t second guess it. Just keep in mind that the inventory is limited and items do have a tendency to sell out fast.
Happy Sample Saling at RueLaLa!
Diane Lane attended the Vanity Fair and Gucci party Honoring Martin Scorsese during the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival at hotel Du Cap Eden Roc over the weekend in Cannes France.
For the event, Diane looked gorgeous in her midnight blue gown and carrying the an amazing clutch by Judith Leiber.
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