This season, Burberry is all about the studs. Big ones, little ones, just a few or encased, you will find a studded bag to suit your pleasure. While it seems that we’ve seen studs for awhile now, somehow Burberry has managed to make them seem a little different.

The studded leather hobo in rich chocolate with brass studs is a great everyday bag for many of us. Giant studs embellish this bag for ultimate impact. Their size takes it out of the ordinary and into extraordinary. I especially love this bag in all black version (not pictured). This bag fits nicely against the body with it’s size of 14″ x 8 1/2″ x 1 1/2″ and 9″ strap drop. $1295
Available through: Burberry Boutique at Nordstrom
Continue Reading

In recent years, the handbag world has been loving fun, edgy bags covered in studs and fringe. Shapes have been varied from slouchy hobos, trapezoids, rounds and so much variety. And while Chanel and Brikin are still quintessential “IT” bags, there has been less focus on the lady bag. Structure, polish and top-handles are key components of a lady bag. We are familiar with Dior “Lady Dior” bags and Valentino floral bags that beg to be carried in lady-like style. With chic glamorous sheath dresses and uptown look being one of the major fashion trends, it’s no surprise that we are seeing more lady-like bags on the radar.

Reed Krakoff’s introduction last month gave us lady-like styling with masculine and more modern architectural elements. The 510 Tote in amazing rich teal is a satchel that has clean lines, smooth rich leathers and a modern proper-ness about it that inspires one to be sharply dress and head off to lunch with the most prominent of the “who’s who”. I adore this bag and for only $1150, it’s a find that’s incredibly well made and quite lovely.
Reed Krakoff at NetaPorter

Continue Reading

It looks like Treesje has jumped on the military bandwagon to catch up with this Fall’s hottest trend. Introducing the Treesje Apocalypse Crossbody Bag! It has only been five years since the designer duo released their creations onto the world. And it didn’t take long at all for Treesje to become one of my favorite designers. But I must admit, I am not really feeling this style. I do like the military trend and I have already spotted some handbags from this trend that I wouldn’t mind owning. However, this trend just doesn’t seem to fit in with what I have come to know and love about Treesje. Oh gosh, am I making any sense?

Continue Reading

The Khirma Eliazov handbag collection has been spotted all over town this last week in the hands of some of our favorite starlets. Here are a couple of the latest sightings:

Maggie Grace and the Scalloped. retail $615.00
Gorgeous Actress Maggie Grace popped up on the radar carrying the fabulous black scalloped clutch in hand during Fashion Night Out at Henri Bendel.

Continue Reading

Although I’m still recovering, Fashion’s Night Out in New York has to be one of the best parties on the planet! If you haven’t heard of this major event, you are truly missing out. Stores and venues across the city, New York in this instance, celebrate fashion like no other time of the year. This tremendous brainchild of Vogue’s Anna Wintour was an instant and smashing success! Anyone can attend. And there is no other happening where you can witness Coca Rocha posing for the masses, Karolina Kurkova playing game show host, Donna Karen dancing the night away and a host of amazing designers on hand for you to meet and talk about your favorite styles.

All of the major department stores have dozens of activities within. Sak’s, Barney’s, Bergdorf’s, Nordstrom, Henri Bendel all play host to special activities like playing dress up in a designer outfit and walking the red carpet while posing for internationally renowned photographers! It’s dress up time at it’s finest.

Continue Reading

Listen up fellow Gilt Noir shoppers, there’s an exclusive Marc Jacobs online sample sale happening now over at Gilt Groupe in the exclusive Noir section of the site!

Continue Reading

It’s the lovely Top Handle Lady Dior tote, a true beauty with tasteful detailing brought to you by the famous French house of Christian Dior. I’ve always admired the House and their classic and feminine accessories, though I feel like this ladylike style although attractive, wouldn’t suit my personal style. When this specific style first premiered seasons back, my first impression was “how lovely”, but now with a splash of bold colors to choose from, I find this look much more intriguing.

Continue Reading

For the gals who can glimpse through their handbag collection and catch an array of only “safe” neutrals, I say take the plunge and add some true color to your collection! So I wasn’t exactly that brave at once as I feared a true pop color handbag would become outdated too quickly. Nevertheless, I took the first step away from my browns and blacks and obtained a smooshy Balenciaga leather work in cheerful Raisin.

With that addition sitting in my collection, I don’t think I could acquire another purple shaded handbag but I can most definitely point out the gorgeous violets that Yves Saint Laurent is presenting this fall.

Continue Reading

When I ran into Moschino’s white canvas signature bag, the first thought that came through my mind was that I’ve seen colorful signature handbags before. I don’t know who can claim to be the originator of the vibrant logo idea, but obviously, the trend keeps on going. So these two pieces by two different Houses are not absolutely identical, but you can’t miss the close resemblance they share; they’re like cousins!

Continue Reading