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Abaco Paris
My heart is set aflutter, as I think another great boutique brand has been uncovered. Abaco, a company whose humble beginnings was inspired by a well-loved leather belt, has expanded to handbags, which for that I find most fortunate. Fashioned ou...
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GIVE Accessories Summer Tote
Can this really be a beach bag? If it is, this is the most chichi beach bag that I’ve ever seen. No, seriously. It’s fabricated out of crinkled patent leather with rows of silver buckles marching along the entry and lined in linen....
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Nice Sale at Max&Chloe
Over the weekend, I was shopping around for the perfect large lady bag, and I found it at Max&Chloe. How fortunate that it is currently on sale. Goldenbleu’s Patent Leather Gemma Satchel, along with some other gems, will be snapped up q...
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Jalda
When I was first introduced to her designs, my vision was the first of many senses that feasted. The definitive shapes of her bags first attracted my attention. Then, I was transposed by the tonal variations in her monochromatic line and then by t...
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Ensemble for Friday #3
August is upon us, which is like the last stretch of humidity and dried lawns and anticipating cooler weather. Take refuge in decidedly feminine attire, contrasted by tomboy statements like the Fendi B leather hobo and the Rettore steel ring. Star...
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Caterina Lucchi Large Satchel
I love Italy. I wish I could live in Italy, but reality sets in. Nevertheless, when I see something so beautiful as this, the Brown Calf Leather Large Satchel Bag by Caterina Lucchi, my mind wanders back to when I vacationed in Rome. I was in aw...
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Off the Beaten Path: Luba J, Plunket & Pivet, Laura Merkin, Un Apres Midi de Chien…
I would say that my handbag collection includes mostly clean, prepster, constructed pieces. I think it’s because I characterize myself as a left-brain thinker, which is buoyed with regularity that I go crazy over functional items and tend tow...
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Balenciaga Tron Clasp Bag
I am a sucker for little lady purses. I can’t use them (as I need to drag food/meds of my kids along with my stuff), but this doesn’t stop me from admiring them and encouraging others to buy! Presenting the Tron Clasp bag from Balenciag...
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Jane Bolinger Python Clutches
I find these clutches from Jane Bolinger very attractive. While they are attractive because of the exotic skins, personally, the real reason is the jewel-like clasps. They look real, weighty, and the opposite of faux. They resemble antique kilt pi...
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Sale at labelspree.com
The sale at labelspree.com offers so many insanely affordable wear in quality materials. Undoubtedly, it will be easy-peasy to fill your closets with some items of contemporary envy without emptying your bank account. Starting from left: Kooba, Au...
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Plunket & Pivet Esther Clutch
There’s nothing more thrilling than finding a designer new to the market. In my enthusiasm in finding something laudable, I get the urge to share it. Feast your eyes on Plunket & Pivet’s eloquent and simple leather clutch. The clu...
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Mulberry Bayswater Bag - Always in Season, Rarely on Sale
Correct me if I’m wrong, but I think the Mulberry Bayswater rarely goes on sale. To my surprise, I found the Vanilla Darwin at NET-A-PORTER for $597. Go ahead. Treat yourself. ...
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Ensemble for Saturday
Saturdays are for running errands, meeting up with a friend for coffee, going to a matinee or shopping, rendezvous for dinner and more fun. Through on the cashmere tee over the blouse, and this outfit goes from dawn to dusk with ease. I’m a...
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John Fluevog 11th Hour Tardy Flats on Sale!
Here I am surfing away at midnight, when I came across the website, fashiontribes.com. One thing led to another and I got to the John Fluevog website and found these lovelies! I live in flats. They go with everything no matter how polished or gru...
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On Sale: De Couture Python Wristband and Mesh Boston Bag
Here’s some rocker chic. De Couture, a collaboration between a Belgium accessories designer and an Italian apparel designer, gives you two reasons to add a little punk into your wardrobe. The python bracelet is backed in leather and finished...
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Pierre Hardy Patent Side Buckle Duffle
Pierre Hardy has produced probably one of the better investment handbags for the upcoming season because it’s classic yet fresh. There’s nothing trendy about this, but the touch of contrasting texture and color in the edging makes it cu...
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Ensemble for Monday
It takes me a while switch gears from the weekend to the regular work week. I like to extend that lounge mood into the first day of work. Starting from left: Frye Boots, Bella Large Satchel in Red Dirt, leather, brass, $458. Hayden Harnett, Bett...
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Channeling Harry Potter with a Trio of Handbags from Anthropologie
Like most of the world right now, I’m being distracted from my everyday doldrum by Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7). Two weekends ago, I was hunkered down in the movie theater watching Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (...
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Ensemble for Friday #2
I love to day dream. It can waste a bit of time, but also it puts a smile on my face. I usually start by thinking, “How fabulous could I look if I had a place to go.” I look for inspiration everywhere. Whether I can afford any is not...
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Tracy Reese Castilla Clutch
Tracy Reese has extended her ultra-feminine viewpoint to a line of bags that any aspiring Holly Golightly would be proud to carry. The Castilla Clutch is a classic example of the current Spring line. This is a highly constructed look -just perfect...
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Anna Corinna City Tote and Jet Setter Jr Tote
I love the versatility of these totes by Anna Corinna. Totally utilitarian with ample storage with slick hipster styling. The City Tote boasts 12″ zippers on either side, short double handles and a removable shoulder strap while the J...
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Kate Spade Mulholland Python Maya Satchel
To me, Kate Spade is a master in combining traditional silhouette, whimsy and sophistication. She’s got the type of bag that warrants passing down to the next generation. Case in point is the Mulholland Python Maya Satchel, which is named...
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Ensemble
Since I can’t nearly buy as much as I want, I window shop via the internet. Here’s one of many outfits found… Starting from top left: Hayden Harnett, Sophie Gathered Baby Doll Dress in Yellow, linen, metallic applique, $165. H...
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L.A.M.B. Catania East/West Clutch
Here is another clutch that meets my needs in form and function. Perfect for day or night, the Catania East/West Clutch makes an appearance in fire engine red, like the color of Gwen Stefani’s signature lipstick. It has velvet trim embossed...
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Goldenbleu Katie Clutch
Clutches are one of the most versatile handbags in my arsenal. It can be a wallet, put it into a day-time workhorse tote, pulled out to run short errands or to go grab a bite to eat. By its reputation as an evening accessory, a clutch always eleva...
