Top 5 Embellished Clutches: Get Your Rocks On
I love to adorn myself in chic stones – so why shouldn’t I expect my clutches to feel the same way? Sometimes we’re in minimal moods (I’m more of a sleek and simple kind of girl at the end of the day), but every once in awhile there is no denying more is more – … Continue reading “Top 5 Embellished Clutches: Get Your Rocks On”
Chanel Pre-Fall 2011
Art Deco can easily verge on tackiness–but not when it’s Chanel‘s take on the glamorous period. For its annual Metiers d’Art pre-fall show, Karl Lagerfeld turned to the region of Istanbul and deemed his rich collection “Paris-Byzance” after Coco Chanel’s love of exquisite Byzantine-style stonework jewelry. That rich notion translated beautifully into the bags that … Continue reading “Chanel Pre-Fall 2011”
Valentino Floral Crossbody Bag
Just because crossbody is a utilitarian trend does not mean it needs to be boring. The Valentino Floral motif might be too much for a giant tote but it is exactly what I want for a small bag like this. Smaller can withstand more trim and embellishments – same holds true for people, little girls … Continue reading “Valentino Floral Crossbody Bag”
Hello Kitty “Birkin”
Hello from Taipei!! What’s an Asia trip without some good encounters with knockoffs? They have really perfected the birkin style here, this one is really well made with real leather for a reasonably low price of $13800 ($470 USD). It even has the same texture as the Hermes clemence. Not that I would consider a … Continue reading “Hello Kitty “Birkin””
Dries Van Noten Black Leather Embellished Clutch
Dries Van Noten has an entire collection of vintage inspired embellished accessories this season (shoes are not as amazing at this bag!!). The vintage look is very authentic, sometimes it can come off as cheesy when done with too much flash. But here snaps, chains and beads come together in a fantastically intricate design that … Continue reading “Dries Van Noten Black Leather Embellished Clutch”
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”