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Marni Leather Backpack

Marni Leather Backpack: Back It Up, Pack It In

Finding a genuinely chic backpack is no easy task. The ultimate hands-free style is everywhere, but rarely does it look so smart. The key? By channeling the feel of a classic tote, Marni has executed a fully-functioning backpack, breathing sleekness and sophistication into every kid’s favorite kind of schoolbag. But trust this is for grown women only!

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Damien Hirst Designs an “Entomology” Bag for Prada

Damien Hirst Gets Buggy for Prada

Art Snob Maria Brito tells us about Prada’s recent collaboration with Damien Hirst. The bug-embellished bags are sure to make you squirm!

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Paris Instagram Diary

Paris Instagram Diary

Fashion Month may be over, but we’ll always have Paris – in photos at least! To commemorate her week in the City of Light, Tina shared her favorite Instagram moments with Lifestyle Mirror.

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Parabellum Naomi Clutch: Source

Los Angeles-based brand Parabellum is not your average leather line. The founding duo, Mike Feldman and Jason Jones, grew up obsessed with antiques, thanks to their grandfather’s West Hollywood shop, and they’ve taken that old-world mentality (think quality over quantity and the real meaning of artisanal) and applied to their bags.

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Top 5 Fall Furs

Top 5 Fall Furs: The Warm-Up

It’s finally the time of year when I can pull out my furs and luxuriate in pure decadence! Try as I might to incorporate a little into my spring and summer wardrobe, it’s just not the same. Fur is tricky and can go wrong so easily (and when it does, it’s such a waste of precious material).

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Trend Alert

Trend Alert: Lace, Lace, Lace Shoes

You can’t rationalize indulging in every trend that pops up, but considering lace-making has been around since ancient times, you’re pretty much guaranteed to get a lot of wear out of the style. And it doesn’t hurt that we saw it grace the Fall and Spring catwalks. So what’ll it be? Pumps? Booties? Flats? I’ll take them all! Lace up your shoes with these romantic picks…

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