Holmes & Yang + Valextra = Homerun
By Liza Powel O’Brien With their first entry into the handbag forum, Holmes & Yang have created the thinking woman’s no-brainer: a forever investment piece that addresses everyday practical concerns while turning heads. Valextra, the Italian luxury house, has supplied top-quality materials and workmanship to the project, while Holmes & Yang have brought a fresh, … Continue reading “Holmes & Yang + Valextra = Homerun”
Magic Slippers
Anyone who has watched the online video of the 2011 Chanel Haute Couture show may have noted that each and every look was shown with flats. Of course, these are not your average round-toed ballet flat–though they are made from the heavy satin of a dancer’s slipper. The toe box is pointed and the straps … Continue reading “Magic Slippers”
Epiphanies while fondling a million-dollar coat
by Liza Powel O’Brien American soil lost its virginity this year, when the first-ever stateside showing of Chanel Haute Couture made quiet appearances in New York and Los Angeles. Used to be, viewings of authentic current couture garment samples required a ticket to Paris as price of entry–it seems the house might be hopeful that … Continue reading “Epiphanies while fondling a million-dollar coat”
Spring On Rodeo: Bottega Veneta Spring 2010 Preview
Guest blog by Liza Powel O’Brien It was a bit of a Bagsnob reunion in Beverly Hills last Thursday, as Tina and Kelly (fresh back from Asia) and Liza (fresh back from the grocery store) convened at Bottega Veneta on Rodeo to check out the trunk show for Spring 2010. Liza spent much of her … Continue reading “Spring On Rodeo: Bottega Veneta Spring 2010 Preview”
Bag Snob Quiz – Getting To Know You
Congratulations to the 5 winners! Steven K., Concord, NH, Cecilia W., Acton, MA, Heather G., Tahlequah, OK, Neslee D., Corte Madera, CA, Kimberly M., Topeka, KS Guest Blog by Liza Powel O’Brien The world is full of different types–from the woman who’s got a closet full of Birkins and Chanel to the girl who’s more … Continue reading “Bag Snob Quiz – Getting To Know You”