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Top 5 Sparkly Bags: Not All that Glitters is Gold

There’s no sparkling snow in LA – I’m feeling deprived! The good news is that blinged-out bags are everywhere you look this time of year. They’re the perfect party accessories/tree toppers (they’re just as bright as any old star!). Clutches are the best way to showcase this level of brilliance, but be daring and try … Continue reading “Top 5 Sparkly Bags: Not All that Glitters is Gold”

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Carven Black Patent-Leather Round Bag

Carven Black Patent-Leather Round Bag: Give Me the Run Around

Finally, a bag that matches Carven’s young, quirky, improperly proper dresses! I’ve been enjoying their designs since last year, from the tweed to the very recent convertible tote, but this little orb is quintessentially Carven: original and just a bit Parisian. Perfectly cute and round, it’s like a miniature hatbox.

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Carven Small Convertible Tote

Carven Small Convertible Tote: Practical Magic

This Carven Tote is not what meets the eye, in a good way. It has a unique convertible design with detachable handles that honestly didn’t really make sense to me at first. But after toying around with the bag and the ways you can wear it, I appreciated the subtle brilliance of it…

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Carven Paillette Ankle Boot: Paisley Power

I think Liberace would rise from the dead just to get his hands on these (creepy but you know what I mean)! These chunky boots (at Barneys New York for $1,235) are absolute fabulousness with a capital F. Carven can always be relied on for fun designs. Sequined paisley platforms would never unnoticed, and I … Continue reading “Carven Paillette Ankle Boot: Paisley Power”

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Carven Tweed Shoulder Bag

Carven Tweed Shoulder Bag: Let’s Get Up to Tweed

I love the look of Carven’s tweed shoes, but they are so uncomfortable I couldn’t deal with wearing them for more than a few minutes, much less conceive of buying them. Shoes are a wild card, but the beauty of bags? They always fit! Carven’s shoulder bag is a totally viable option.

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