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Rihanna in D&G Jumper

Seriously, how cute does Rihanna look? All it took was one smile to seal the deal for me on this one-shoulder D&G jumper. Yes, it’s definitely not a look the majority of women can pull off (chiffon ruffles? multi color polka dots?) but Rihanna does it beautifully–and with such a youthful zest–while attending a party … Continue reading “Rihanna in D&G Jumper”

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Stella McCartney Kitten Heel Slingback

While there are plenty of other shoes on my must-have list for fall for the ladies, none better encapsulates sheer style and practical everyday chic than Stella McCartney’s faux patent leather asymmetric kitten heel slingback. While 5-inch Louboutins will never lose popularity, for the majority of women, it must be a sigh of relief the … Continue reading “Stella McCartney Kitten Heel Slingback”

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Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B. Black Leather Hobo

Simply put, Gwen Stefani is the best model for her own line. With its rockabilly attitude and fashion-forward spunk, the singer not only lends credibility when she totes her own designs, but she makes them even more desirable than they already are. Case in point: this L.A.M.B. black leather hobo from the fall collection. I’ve … Continue reading “Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B. Black Leather Hobo”

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Hermes Toolbox Bag

So Bag Snobs, what do we think? Do we love or hate this new fall Hermès bag? It’s called the Toolbox and it’s quite obvious why: at 20 centimeters, it’s not wide enough to be a doctor’s bag, and I’m sure someone somewhere in Paris frowned at the idea of calling it a Happy Meal (Hermès calls it a “real treasure chest”). So voila! Toolbox it is!

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Louis Vuitton Monogram Fleur de Jais Speedy

The iconic Speedy has had many incarnations since Marc Jacobs came on board as creative director, and while I may not have loved all of them, I do find the fall edition intriguing. It’s from the Fleur de Jais collection of runway bags and is the bag with the longest waist list at my local … Continue reading “Louis Vuitton Monogram Fleur de Jais Speedy”

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Tiffany & Co. Launches New Bags Designed by Lambertson Truex Duo

Lambertson Truex is back–sort of. Richard Lambertson and John Truex, the supremely talented design duo and former owners of the luxe handbag company that bore their respective last names and which sadly shuttered last year, have re-emerged to oversee the launch of Tiffany & Co.’s new high-end handbag collection. To no one’s surprise, the first-ever … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. Launches New Bags Designed by Lambertson Truex Duo”

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