Of this quartet of images, let’s look at the very top left. This is the most “accessible” of all, meaning that it’s available online for a mere $1.5k to anyone who comes along. Pretty swanky still, but of course as this is from the luxury jewelry brand, Bulgari. The other three accompanying […]
If you always wanted a Mombasa handbag, which was created in the Tom Ford era for Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, but have had trouble finding one on eBay or anywhere else for that matter, feast your eyes on this. Not bad, eh? It even has a gosh darn real horn handle attached […]
A uncomplicated silhouette, but heavily laden with intricate surface decor mimicking Moorish ceramic design, the Margaretha bag by Escada is clearly an iconic resort bag. The large, boxy satchel is functional for holiday’s day and evening, offering versatility by tightening the vertical straps anchored on either side from bottom to the small horizontal straps […]
Have I been under a rock? Perusing the web per usual instead of doing something of necessity (like folding laundry and picking up toys….boooooorrrrring!), I found The Sak. Yes, the same Sak that you see our mothers wear (no insult intended if it isn’t for your mother) or our grandmothers. Everytime […]
Frick. I think I might pee in my pants. Oh, that is so un-p.c., but hey, it’s my blog, and my tolerance is high. Oh, man, it this thing goooooor-geous, or what?! Worth its weight in gold. This indescribably beautiful thing is a bargain, given that it can be a […]
I had a chance to see these in person at my local Target, and they are certainly available online for purchase. As you might guess, the material is the polyurethane version of patent or naplak , which unfortunately is being overused by Target. That being said, since the material is of no relevation, […]
I just love that crinkled texture! A cousin of the traditional patent, naplak is of a similar method by which a plastic coating is heated to adhere onto a fabric surface. The effect looks less uniform as if the process was done by hand versus a machine. The “distressed” look of naplak […]
Black on black and an east-west orientation is simply iconic. Never can go wrong. Fits essentials and then some yet the appearance doesn’t reflect the heft and bulk lay secreted away between its buttery folds. Silhouette is the same but treatment can go from rockster fab from De Couture to Parisian chic based […]
There is an inverse relationship between the number of warmer days and the need to wear multiple layers. Like water giving away as the last visage of morning frost to morning dew, our skin yearns to be warmed by the same source. So, we break out the sun-dresses and plant our feet […]
Lodis was established approximately 35 years ago with a first collection in the U.S. retail market using the time-tested skills and quality of Spanish leather crafting. A quick scan of its website confirms a classic, tailored aesthetic with the exception of the Lucca Collection of which some are pictured here. Ironically, it’s […]
Parentesi is not so well known on this side of the Atlantic, but it appears that this brand has some clout on the other side that is somewhat akin to our respect for Banana Republic. I have purchased bags from YOOX and I can attest that the leather is very nice, supple and […]
Rununcula colors up your handbag. Daffodil yellow hovers over your toes. Vivid orange daylily swaths your physique. Finally, just a touch of raffia signals playfulness. Let’s walk!
Lola, Scrolled Stitched Raffia Fedora Hat, natural raffia with frayed edges and orange top stitching, one size, $130, @ Vivre.
J.Crew, Ruffle Piqué Shift Dress in Rhubarb, […]
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