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Valentino

Valentino Garavani Rockstud Bag

Valentino’s resort collection in one word: studded. The nubby little fixtures adorned everything from shoe straps to bag handles to even the tips of ballet flats. While some of it resulted in overkill, this Rockstud single handle bag stood out as a solid prospect. What would otherwise be a plain red leather bag is given … Continue reading “Valentino Garavani Rockstud Bag”

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Feeling Cuckoo with Valentino

One day I’ll fly away, leave all this to yesterday….  Okay, not really.  But I was hoping to get a Moulin Rouge! song stuck in your head today just like it’s stuck in my head after seeing this bag.  In my daily ritual of torturing myself by browsing the new items on various sites I … Continue reading “Feeling Cuckoo with Valentino”

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I told you I didn’t hate bows.

Valentino Daphne Single Handle Flap Bag Now here is a bow I love. The Valentino Daphne Single Handle Flap bag is just adorable. The soft pink color of the glossy patent leather combined with the bow accent is too girly for me to pass up. The bow detail works flawlessly on this piece because it’s … Continue reading “I told you I didn’t hate bows.”

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Kristen Stewart in Valentino

When I saw these photos of Kristen Stewart in Valentino Resort 2011, I nearly spit my water out.  Oh, who am I kidding?  I nearly spit my Ketel One dirty on rocks out.  Just kidding.  It’s not polite to drink on the job.   Normally I am against the Twilight actress and her ever-present pout, … Continue reading “Kristen Stewart in Valentino”

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Hair bow & Leopard skin? Count Katherine Heigl IN!

The romantic comedy addict has been spotted numerous times with her Valentino Leopard Hair Bow Tote, and I can see why she’s such a fan. The leopard pattern is printed perfectly on calf hair with accents of gold hardware with short brown leather straps and a magnetic snap top. I love a good animal print … Continue reading “Hair bow & Leopard skin? Count Katherine Heigl IN!”

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Valentino Histoire Patent Shoulder Bag

The respectable ladylike shoulder bag has been reclaimed from your grandmother and is now the only respectable bag if you are following current trends. The Histoire in its many incarnations has been hit and miss but this version is head and, ahem, shoulders above the rest. Now that I’m looking at it, none of the … Continue reading “Valentino Histoire Patent Shoulder Bag”

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