June 22, 2007

Fashion News: Weekly Blog Round Up!
TGIF! You waited for this day all week. Not only for the simple fact that it’s the last day of the week but it’s web blog round up day. Which means it’s time to take a mini break from reality to read a few interesting articles from other sweet fashion sites…

- Solitaires are for housewives, boss ladies rock a Diane von Furstenberg “Power” ring, says KRiSTOPHER DUKES.

- Look like a sexy devil in a blue dress, says Coquette.

- Galliano pays homage to Christian Dior with the museum worthy Dior Samourai Bag at Bag Snob.

- Get ready for summer with Brazilian wax tips and tricks at Beauty Snob!

- Learn more about the King of Fashion suggests Fashiontribes, with a rare trove of published & previously never-before-seen works by and about Paul Poiret, the revolutionary early Twentieth century Paris couturier.

- Cocktail Mixers from Stirrings keep Girlawhirl and her Super Pals busy shaking things up.

- My Fashion Life takes inspiration from Cameron Diaz and goes back to black in this seasons LBD.

- A Papierblog editor has a simple message to the endless stream of “I’m Not A Plastic Bag” bloggers.

- Second City Style‘s got the best (or worst) celebrity fashion miss-fires of the week in “WTF Was She Thinking?”

- SheFinds editors tested and picked the best women’s tees including tees to hide your tummy.

- There’s no need to spend your hard-earned cash to look like a million this season, StyleBakery.com found a slew of cheap chic summer favorites – all under $60.

- The Stylehive Hive5: stylish tshirts for charity!

- The Jewelry Weblog says, if platinum is too pricey, then silver jewelry with a rhodium finish may be a way to get the look without the sting to your pocketbook.

June 8, 2007

Designer Dooney & Bourke Canvas Carryall Handbag
Back to basics, Dooney & Bourke traded in the cartoon drawings and signature prints for the classic canvas carryall handbag line. The unstructured travel bags are dressed in canvas (either blue, red, tan, or yellow) with white handles and detachable shoulder strap.

What I love most about the Dooney & Bourke Canvas Carryall Handbag is that you are getting designer quality without the designer logo plastered all over it’s body.

Price: Up to $300
Discover the Dooney & Bourke Canvas Carryall Bag

June 4, 2007

Brad Pitt and his Designer Storksak Man Diaper Bag
Angelina Jolie isn’t the only one in the family to enjoy the benefits of a Storksak diaper bags. It turns out the bag that Brad Pitt has been spotted with all over the world is none other than the Storksak Jamie Man Baby Bag.

As seen on Brad Pitt, the Storksak diaper bag is dressed in pebble cowhide leather on the messenger style body and features the embossed leather StorkSak badge, a striped adjustable straps, and a sleek vertical front zip closure. That’s not all, this man baby bag comes packed with features, including a wipe-clean lining, insulated side pockets, and a detachable changing mat. Available in black or espresso with white stitching. Measurements of this roomy bag weigh in at 14″H x 12″W x 4″D

Price: $198
Discover Brad Pitt’s Designer Storksak Man Diaper Bag

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May 28, 2007

Top 6 Travel Bags for All Budgets
Do you ever have those really long weekends jammed packed with on-the-go action where you find yourself saying “is it Monday yet?� Well in my case since it was Memorial weekend and all I was anxiously waiting for today to get some nice relaxation time, and of course respond to all of those emails and chat it back up with my purse friends.

Over the weekend a recent edition of Fortune magazine slid my way where I spotted an article on 6 great classic travel bags for the ultimate stylish traveler. Whether you are looking for a considerably lower priced durable travel bag or if money is no object, one of these bags will surely match your style. As seen in Fortune Magazine, here are the details:

> Extravagant. For the woman who’s a power player – and needs a bag that is too. Lambertson Truex, by special order at Bergdorf Goodman for $15,000. Or call 212.872.2568

> Chic. Valextra’s leather duffle is sleek, sexy, and screams VIP. Just don’t let anyone without white gloves near it. Spot it at Valextra.it for $3,920 (My favorite. On my want list)

> Sharp. T. Anthony’s Concorde duffle has sharp lines – and stands up to serious travel, Discover it at tanthony.com where it retails for $395

> Versatile. Equally at home in Manhattan or St. Moritz, Burberry’s Nylon bag is the perfect reason to ditch your old duffle. Retails for $710 at Burberry.com

> Classic. Ghurka’s classic Cavalier II only gets better with age. Spot it at ghurka.com for $1,295

> Casual. Whether you’re headed for the beach or the woods, Paul Smith’s canvas carryall will go the distance. Spot it at eluxury where it retails for $540. Or call 323.951.4800 for more details.

Date Added: April 6, 2007

Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Speedy Handbag
So… do you have your Louis Vuitton Azur Speedy yet? Well if this bag is on your spring hit-list and you don’t have a Louis Vuitton boutique nearby, then you better (electronically) rush on over to eluxury and snatch one up before it (temporarily) disappears again.

Chat about this purse post in The Bag Forum

Date Added: March 30, 2007

Fashion News: Weekly Web Round Up!
I know it’s hard to keep up to date on what’s going on around the fashion globe, but that’s what the weekly (Friday’s) news round up is for….

Styleaholics Daily Blog: Najwa Moses checks out urban nomad designs by indie designer EEnamaria

Read Stylehive‘s interview with Toni & Ben from Hayden-Harnett whose brand is blowing up with their stylishly edgy bags, accessories, and newly added apparel.

SheFinds Asks You: Toe Cleavage, Hot or Not? Nothing ruins a good pair of cute flats or sexy pumps like toe cleavage. Agree or no?

Bag Snob loves R & Y Agousti’s line of eye catching clutches!

Coquette shows you the latest fashions in Nude, the new “in” color.

Fashion Blogosphere: 1, Steve & Barry’s: 0. Fashion blogs scoop the traditional media & the media tries to bite back (unsuccessfully) as Fashiontribes discovers.

Girlawhirl: Fall 07 Fashion Wrap Up

LA STORY: Get the TIMELESS SECRET to FAB skin at Studio @ Fred Segal, Santa Monica!

StyleBakery.com finds double duty multi-tasking cosmetics that do not disappoint

For Your Boy: “Kissâ€? Fornasetti Cufflinks handpainted porcelain shines, promising a slick “Thank you.”

Hayden-Harnett is out of the bag and into apparel. Second City Style has the interview with the designer about this super cute new line.

Papierblog looks at the Indian Fashion Week that was including a look back at Manish Arora

My Fashion Life has exclusively snagged two pairs of straight leg jeans from the new Men’s N-Series line to giveaway courtesy of Nautica Jeans.

The Jewelry Weblog suggests that it’s not always necessary for your earrings to match.

At last! eBeautyDaily discovers why our hair turns gray!

November 29, 2004

Coach
Coach began more than half of a century ago as a family-run workshop in a Manhattan loft. Six artisans handcrafted a collection of high-quality leathergoods using skills passed down from generation to generation. Discerning consumers soon began to seek out the high standards of Coach workmanship.

The founder of Coach was first inspired by a baseball glove when he saw =”its distinctive markings and how supple it became with use. After refining it, making it softer and stronger, he created Coach’s first handbag. Since then, innovations in leather finishes, new grains and colors, and modern materials continue to fascinate us. But this glove-tanned leather remains a Coach tradition. And it still burnishes as beautifully as it did back when Babe Ruth played baseball.

Throughout the years, Coach has maintained the highest standards of workmanship and materials. Now, greatly expanded, Coach’s exceptional workforce is committed to carefully upholding the principles of quality and integrity which made the company great. Today, Coach is considered a classic part of the landscape of American design.

More than forty years ago, Coach introduced twelve eloquently simple bag designs with classic, well-balanced proportions. Over the years, we have added a multitude of new shapes, styles and materials, but each collection embodies the same principles of classic design and American style.

Every Coach product embodies the perfect balance between aesthetics and functionality. Sizes, shapes, pockets and straps are carefully considered to provide maximum efficiency, comfort and convenience. Seams are double-stitched where reinforcement is required. In our glove-tanned pieces, the inside pockets, handles straps and interior bound edges are all made of the same leather to ensure a consistency of color and texture.

Coach selects only the top ten percent of leathers for their tactile quality, strength, character and grain. In the tanning process the untreated leather is rotated for days in large drums where it is softened and enriched with natural treatments drawn from plant extracts, fats and clear aniline dyes. Like fingerprints, no two grain patterns are alike. Our method of slow curing brings the natural markings to the surface, which makes every Coach product original and unique.

Their glove-tanned pieces are crafted from natural leather which burnishes over time, acquiring a rich, lustrous patina. From handbags to backpacks, each style features signature details such as distinctive hardware, double-needle stitching and bound edges. The shapes soften gradually to the touch, taking on the individual imprint of the wearer.

Their Business Collection features a broad range of pieces, including briefcases, organizers, planners, notepads, computer cases and cell phone cases. Function is paramount, as is an understated sophistication.

The Travel Collection is a luxurious assortment of highly durable and functional luggage and travel accessories in leather and lightweight travel twill created to address the diverse needs of business and weekend travelers.

Beyond these collections, Coach offers a variety of handbags and accessories encompassing a wide range of materials and updated designs.
source: www.coach.com