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Maison Martin Margiela Leather Clutch: A Penchant for Passion

Sometimes my relationships with brands are like my most volatile relationships in life. What I love most about Maison Martin Margiela is one minute I’m hating on them, and the next I’m back in love.

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Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Printed Ponyhair

Dolce & Gabbana Leopard Printed Ponyhair: Pony Up for Fall

Sometimes (a lot of times), more is better. Dolce & Gabbana lives by that idea, as evidenced by this beaded pony hair bag that also just happens to be leopard-printed. Want even more? The padlock is a kicker, though I can live without that. Here’s why this works: fall is the perfect time to live in excess. After all the tree hugging I’ve been doing this summer (and by that I mean lounging by pools and beaches where there are trees nearby) it’s time to indulge in accessories that are strictly for the indoors.

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Maison Martin Margiela Crystal Fringe Bag

Maison Martin Margiela Cross Body with Crystals: Flip of the Fringe

Considering functionality is often cited as one of the best features of a cross body bag, it’s odd that Maison Martin Margiela’s has so little. Honestly, this is the world’s most annoying bag. Crystal fringe decorates the flap, meaning that each and every single time you open this little cross body, you’ll have to flip the strands off to the side.

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Balmain Black-Tie Affair

Balmain Black-Tie Affair: A Night in Taipei

I just attended an incredible black-tie event in Taipei – one of the biggest events of the season. The most influential society couple in the city (and in Beijing for that matter) hosted, so everyone on the guest list has been on edge in the weeks leading up as they prepared to go out in their best.

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Top 5 Ombré Accessories

Top 5 Ombré Accessories: Fading Into Fall

Sad news – summer’s coming to a close (although you wouldn’t know it from the sweltering heat I’m in). Now is the time to fill your closet with a new season’s worth of accessories, and what better way to transition into fall than with ombré? Choose a subtle barely-there illusion or go dramatic à la the neon degrade on Proenza’s dot clutch.

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Top 5 Heavy Metal Bags

Top 5 Heavy Metal Bags: Show Your Mettle

While there was once a time when minimalist, hardware-free bags were the ultimate in chic, the tide is now turning and with it comes a wave of heavy metal embellishments. From camo crystals to weaponized clutches, the trend is armed and ready for battle. Which decorated warrior do you think will lead the pack this season?

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