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Barneys Bag Sale!

The sluggish economy has created a gluttony of incredible sale items! I like to turn lemons into lemonade and go shopping!! The bags on sale at Barneys is crazy, every bag I wanted the entire season is on sale. Even Bottega Veneta, which is having a private sale at only 30% off is 40% off … Continue reading “Barneys Bag Sale!”

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Top 5 Halloween Treats: Tasty Delights

With all the ghastly ghouls roaming around out there tonight, there’s enough scariness going on for one day. I’m countering it with a choice selection of bags yummier than a grocery-aisle’s worth of Halloween candy. Ask any snob, and you’ll get the same answer: she’d rather have a fun bag than a fun-size chocolate any … Continue reading “Top 5 Halloween Treats: Tasty Delights”

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Top 5 Purple Powerhouses: No Shrinking Violet

In case you haven’t heard, what with all the recent buzz around ebony and oxblood, purple is huge this season. And shockingly versatile. Not only is it the color of royalty (and the inimitable Prince), it’s one of the snobbiest shades of Fall ’12. Whether you go big and bright or settle on a subtler … Continue reading “Top 5 Purple Powerhouses: No Shrinking Violet”

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Top 5 Fall Party Clutches: Don’t Be Tardy For This Party

Fall brings early holiday parties, but it’s also charity-event season, so you know what that means: it’s time to update your clutch collection. When taking inventory to refresh your bitty bags, remember while sure, you need your basic neutrals, a few times of year, you ought to be jovial. Why not take the opportunity to … Continue reading “Top 5 Fall Party Clutches: Don’t Be Tardy For This Party”

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Top 5 Ornate Obsessions: Brocade, Bouclé, and Beyond

With all things Baroque, metallic, lace, bouclé, velvet, and embellished making a strong showing for Fall, arresting textures are stealing the scene. Thanks to great attention to detail and a queenly air, these clutches, positioned against leather and fur, will bring that sense of richness you’ve suddenly found yourself craving. 1. Christian Louboutin Mini Loubi … Continue reading “Top 5 Ornate Obsessions: Brocade, Bouclé, and Beyond”

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Bottega Veneta Gilded Turnlock Clutch: A Royal Wedding

Have you had enough color-blocking to last you a lifetime? Same here. It’s suddenly refreshing to see a traditional color-pairing: Bottega Veneta’s dreamy combo is a real classic in the truest sense of the word. So classic, indeed, this sumptuous clutch that marries gold leaf-like metallic and ice-creamy off-white leather transcends time periods. Fit for … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Gilded Turnlock Clutch: A Royal Wedding”

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