Admittedly not the most original, but the huge bursting rose on a handbag is unequivocally tantalizing, making the heart beat faster, the palms get sweaty, and thoughts of taking the pocketbook out for some major spending. Yes, it looks very much like the larger and maturer version of YSL’s Nadja, or more aptly, as […]
I love all things preppy. LL Bean’s classic boat totes are de riguer for me as much as Hervé Chapelier might be for others. No matter which side you like your bread buttered, they are ostensibly very similar. Stenciled cut, squared off, and formatted in colors one would find on a Pantone […]
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 […]
Okay, you don’t have to bring the ubiquitous hawaiiana bag to the beach. Picking out the perfect beach bag is a conundrum of mine, actually: how to stay stylish with your awesome swimwear but not be afraid to let it get wet, sandy, and dirty. These options can help to spur the […]
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 […]
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 […]
It’s hard for me to resist these. Really hard. And, only a few days ago, I told myself that I wouldn’t be checking out Bluefly. So, call me a hypocrite. These gorgeous Downtown totes by Yves Saint Laurent scream St. Tropez. Apparently, while they look big, they are lighter than […]
Looks like someone has been staring at Van Gogh’s The Starry Night a little too long. The hues and tonality of Prada’s runway collection is remarkably similar to those of Van Gogh’s magnum opus versus the animated bacchanal extravaganza that’s currently on view on the Prada website. Nevertheless, each interpretation plays into […]
One makes you a fan. Having two makes you a superfan. But, three, ah, three, makes you a collector. Okay, here’s my deal. I am a big fan of Yves Saint Laurent. Ever since my mother dabbed on that Rive Gauche perfume back in the 1970s, I have had an infatuation […]
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