The Derek Lam Nadia Leather Hobo is getting a lot of attention by many style savvy professionals. Rachel Zoe has lauded this bag on her blog and other fabulous bloggers are writing about this sharp and edgy bag. A fact that caught my attention after I started to research it! So, this review is definitely due for our readers! Others are lauding the beautiful, unique, soft and subtle hues of the tie-dye version for $3,950 at Derek Lam or the basic but sleek black version of this bag. However, the dark brown cognac color is the one that really spoke to me as a bag you could carry every day!

At first glance, I’m a tad bit reminded of the bag Anne Hathaway carried in Devil Wear’s Prada, but in reality it is a balanced bag with asymmetrical details. The off-kilter front pocket adds a wonderful graphic architectural element to this sophisticated vertical hobo styling. I adore the movement and softness of the tassle which is absolutely the perfectly length to balance the bag. Some tassles are overpowering and oversized for their bag but this one is just right in my humble opinion!
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I am loving anything with bright bold colors for Spring, including the Slouchy Shoulder Bag by Marni which I totally adore at the moment. It’s the kind of handbag I typically wouldn’t carry, as I tend to stick to neutral and boring handbags instead. I just can’t help but admit how flirty and fun this piece looks.

In handbags, I admire any with soft smooshy leather on them, the slouchier they come, the better! Just take a look at the texture of the leather found on this Marni, it’s as if it were made out of Play-Dough or something. Its crescent shaped design is playful; dress this up with cute summer dresses or pair this with your favorite pair of denim jeans.

Like most Marni accessories, this is cheerful, eye-catching and looks like a great year round piece. Found on this shoulder bag is silver toned hardware, a turn lock fastening at the top of the single handle, and a large zip top opening. This measures in at 14” x 9” x 6” and currently carries a four digit price tag of $1,410. Ladies what’s your input on this Marni, do you like this?

You can find Marni goods and accessories at: NET-A-PORTER.COM

The Chat: Marni Grape

Ahh… studs, they’re so in right now. You find them embellishing almost anything, including outerwear, denim, jewelry, and Diane von Furstenberg’s latest, the Philomena Stud Clutch.

We all know what detail takes the show on this piece, but going beyond the studs, you’ll find rose pink metallic leather whose texture appears crackled and glimmery. Right off the bat, it’s metallic, and we all know how fairly timeless our metallic accessories can be. Moving on to its structure, I love how this isn’t your typical itty-bitty clutch where you’ll find yourself cramming your essentials into. The main compartment is actually the entire clutch opened vertically, while the fold over front flap is more for show. Does anybody really want to carry a vertically structured clutch anyways, (think Foley + Corinna Bar Clutch Bag). I think this DVF is cute and semi-girly with a rocker chic edge to it. Ladies what’s your input on the Philomena clutch?

Some rows of stud up front, a couple of studs in the back and more than plenty of gold plated hardware, found everywhere. Measuring in at 6.5” x 11” x 1”, shop Diane von Furstenberg via the Internet at: shopbop.com

The Chat: Diane von Furstenberg Philomena

December 2, 2007

The Hermes Padlock Handbag
This lock-styled bag isn’t new to Hermes and doesn’t nearly receive as much credit as the internationally recognizable designer handbags such as the Blondie, Plume, Constance, Birkin, or Kelly bag, but I love the simple box-shaped look. This bag features no external hardware and may be opened by pressing the hidden button hiding beneath the skin located on the top.

The emerald green gem padlock pictured above is from the Spring 2006 Hermes Runway Collection. Contact Hermes for more information @ 800.441.4488

October 31, 2007

The Designer Prada Dressed Robot w/ Fiocco Muff Bow Clutch Tote
Back for yet another season since the robots birth back in Fall ‘04, it’s the Prada Robot Girl. A great purse for the prada collector. This new addition to the family debuts in nylon powder blue with the little robot girl all dressed up in this seasons latest winter wear, including the hot new hand held Prada muff bow clutch.

inspired by the real runway look…

side note: To get the previously released Prada Robot Totes at a fraction of the retail price then check out the virtual halls of ebay. Every now and then a couple of these last season totes pop up.

October 26, 2007

Ralph Lauren Emerald Green Crocodile Timeless Clutch
Love Victoria Beckham’s rare special ordered Hermes Baccara Crocodile Clutch, but find it virtually impossible to locate. Ralph Lauren hears your call. Fresh off the spring runway 2008 from Ralph Lauren it’s the new emerald green crocodile timeless clutch. A true beauty, and I bet it will cost a fraction of what the Hermes Baccara would set you back.

October 19th, 2007

eBay Find: Richard Prince & Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton Handbag!
This is truly a great eBay find. You have the chance to get the spring 2007 Richard Prince for Louis Vuitton designer handbag before anyone else.

This bag is straight from the Sunday Oct 7th Runway Louis Vuitton Runway Show in Paris, where this authentic handbag was received as a European Fashion Editor’s Swag goodie. Those lucky editors!

> > Click here for more pictures of the collaboration project between luxury French fashion house Louis Vuitton and artist / photographer Richard Prince.

> > > Or Go Check Out This Rare eBay Find!!!