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Mulberry Bayswater Mini Messenger

With the ever-increasing popularity of the iPad and iPhone, is it any surprise the influx of designer accessories that followed suit? Of the jumble of available eye candy, I’m quite fond of Mulberry’s Bayswater Mini Messenger in black patent leather. It’s a stylish, yet practical, way to not only carry your iPhone, but also your … Continue reading “Mulberry Bayswater Mini Messenger”

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Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Ocelot Print Oversized Hobo

I was very excited to be at the Ralph Lauren show, the space was so beautiful I wanted to live there! But I have to be honest, I was not expecting to be wowed by any of the bags – until this giant shearling hobo in ocelot print came walking down the runway, then I … Continue reading “Ralph Lauren Fall 2010 Ocelot Print Oversized Hobo”

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Roger Vivier Carla Bag

Delicate simplicity has become terribly underrated in the frenzy that is the accessories market. That said, I was refreshed to see that Roger Vivier’s Carla bag–first seen on the arm of its namesake First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy–has made its way from the French brand’s outrĂ©-expensive couture line into the ready-to-wear collection for spring. Ladies, universal … Continue reading “Roger Vivier Carla Bag”

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The Halloween Ghouls and Monsters Parade

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! PEPE LE PEW Do you smell something?  Oh right, it’s Halloween!  And that’s when the crazies come out to play.  And really the only time the skunk, otherwise known as the Curella de Ville look, would be cool and fun.  FENDI SKUNK FUR PEEKABOO ROLL BAG at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1970. MUST … Continue reading “The Halloween Ghouls and Monsters Parade”

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Derek Lam Kashmira Clutch

Is Derek Lam on fire or what? His is one of the strongest bag collections of the season, every single bag speaks to me! A good friend of mine in New York asked me to find her a leopard bag recently; she works in PR and has a packed social schedule. Her specifics were “something … Continue reading “Derek Lam Kashmira Clutch”

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Ask the Snob: Is it okay to buy embossed exotic?

Dear Bag Snob, I am saving to buy the YSL lizard embossed Easy or Muse bag, do you think it is snob worthy?  I love the look of exotics but can not afford to buy the 5 figure version. I am still in college and will pay for this bag with my summer job. It … Continue reading “Ask the Snob: Is it okay to buy embossed exotic?”

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