The Row ‘Classic’ Bag is one of those that I would seriously wear the life out of! Knowing this in advance I would definitely take extra precaution and give a little more extra care from day one. Since it’s a lightly colored purse I can foresee color transfer to be an issue, but not enough to detour be from it’s beauty.

I live in a darker climate (Seattle) so 10 months out of the year my wardrobe consists of shades of grey and this neutral shade is the perfect accessory to go with. And this bag is most definitely wearable during the spring and summer seasons. It’s versatile color, clean lined design and style will remain timeless.

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As simple as it may appear at first glance from the stock photos, this Christian Louboutin Loubiposh Flat Clutch makes a statement, and would add an awesome dose of tough luxe to even the simplest evening outfit.

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Net-A-Porter has added a new designer to their already awesome handbag section. Has anyone ever heard of Valextra? I certainly haven’t. But Net-A-Porter describes them as an Italian heritage brand that takes pride in their handmade luxury handbags. This is interesting to me because handbags that are handmade by artisans or craftsmen are harder and harder to come by. What I also find intriguing is the overall style of these handbags. The designs are very simple with clean lines and discrete labels. In my opinion, nothing is more sophisticated than an understated handbag. They act as a building block, rather than a centerpiece. This is important, especially if you’re looking for a wardrobe staple.

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The ultimate “Campus” cross-body bag is here. I finished up my schooling years ago from University and I can tell you the petite cross-body style is the ultimate essential. Think about it.. you have your school tote with all your books in it, which weighs on average at any given moment somewhere in the neighborhood of 20 pounds. Why they don’t have download-able textbooks yet gets me. So when you want to run to the lavatory, go on a coffee run or go grab lunch, your not going to want to lug all that around. And sometimes a simple wallet isn’t going to do the trick. Have you ever tried carrying a drink carrier while trying to hold a wallet and an umbrella in the wind? (Yea, I live in Seattle) Not a fun experience. If I was still in school, the Frye Campus Mini Cross-body would be on the top of my list!

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Joie is a contemporary brand that I’ve been a fan of for years. Ever since I first tried on one of their beautiful flowy blouse tops I was instantly hooked. That was years ago back in the earily 2000′s, since then they’ve added shoes and in the Fall of 2012 added handbags to the line.

When I first laid eyes on the Joie Kennedi Tote I fell in love with it for its simple design and classic look – the spacious weekender size, easy to care for coated canvas and the danty thin shoulder straps. In fact it reminds me a lot of the Goyard St Louis tote – similar in design but when it comes down to the price tag, they’re hundreds of dollars apart.

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Has anyone ever heard of MOYNA New York? I stumbled across some pieces from this designer recently and… what can I say? My interest was definitely piqued by these delightful little pieces! In particular, I’m really liking the MOYNA Beaded Pouches you see pictured here. They are just so cute and they have captured my imagination. I decided I needed to know more about this designer. What I found out was somewhat surprising.

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I have developed a fondness for Charlotte Olympia lately. Why? Well, that is a very good question. But it’s also a difficult one to answer. To be honest, I’m not really sure what the allure is. For some reason, I just feel drawn to these unusual pieces. Perhaps it’s simply because I like to see something new. Let’s face it, Charlotte Olympia’s designs are not something you see every day. Plus I’m excited because this latest season was inspired by the city of love — Paris! However, these pieces aren’t inspired by what I would call your typical Paris icons. Take a look at the Charlotte Olympia Perfume Perspex Clutch and you will see what I mean.

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So Coachella starts in a couple weeks, right? I’m sure all of you who plan on going have your outfits and accessories planned out by now, but did you know Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent designed a bag especially for the music and art event? It’s called (obviously) the ‘Coachella.‘ A natural chocolate leather pouch (perfect size for the essentials) with cross body strap. Even if you aren’t planning on attending Coachella, this is one hot summer bag.

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When I first saw this clutch the first thing that blurted out of my mouth was, “ohhh this looks like a Croissant.” Not to be mean of course, that’s what this clutch looks like to me. Then I read the description and saw that this bag was in fact made to replicate this famous French crescent-shaped breakfast puff pastry, in gold form. I personally think this clutch is delicious gorgeous and worth taking a double glance.

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