Frugal Friday: Stella McCartney vs. Linea Pelle
Another Friday, another high-low showdown! It seems like mesh is just the right material for the sea-faring mood that strikes us this time of year. A bucket tote does not make for my all-time favorite style, but it does work into a casual lifestyle. So, to spend or not to spend? Stella McCartney’s woven drawstring … Continue reading “Frugal Friday: Stella McCartney vs. Linea Pelle”
Frugal Friday: Ro “Python” Zina Tote, Accessible Exotic
You think you’ve seen a lot of python totes? I bet you have yet to see one at a price point this nice. Sure, this isn’t actual python, but Ro’s Zina tote looks fantastic and has function to spare. This work bag (it’s big enough for a laptop and then some) will happily do double-duty … Continue reading “Frugal Friday: Ro “Python” Zina Tote, Accessible Exotic”
Frugal Friday: Club Monaco vs. Maiyet – Which One Will You Keep Tabs On?
Earlier this month, I was taken with Maiyet’s gold-accented camera bag ($1,850), a pull-tab design that’s as satisfying as it is simple. But at nearly two-grand, it’s not for everyone. Enter Club Monaco’s collaboration ($225) with genius street-style photographer Tommy Ton. Just launched, the observer-extraordinaire was inspired by his own needs as an on-the-go shutterbug, … Continue reading “Frugal Friday: Club Monaco vs. Maiyet – Which One Will You Keep Tabs On?”
Frugal Snob: Kenneth Cole x Brian Burkhardt Unicorn Clutch
I stopped watching Project Runway as soon as it switched from Bravo to Lifetime so I’m completely out of the loop with the show and its spin-off Project Accessory. That said they’re clearly still reeling in some talented designers because I’m loving this clutch by Brian Burkhardt. As the winner of a Project Accessory challenge … Continue reading “Frugal Snob: Kenneth Cole x Brian Burkhardt Unicorn Clutch”
Salvatore Ferragamo Cloud Suede Clutch: On Cloud Nine
I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE this bag. A rainbow of citrus fade is a strong statement for Ferragamo, I know, but it was due time they delve deep into their glamorous past. Here is a total seventies’ vibe bag that is lust-worthy. Salvatore Ferragamo calls the shade of this bag “multirosso,” but I call it awesome. … Continue reading “Salvatore Ferragamo Cloud Suede Clutch: On Cloud Nine”
Ax + Apple: Shipwrecked and Fabulous
Inspired by shipwreck remains and treasures lost at sea, Ax + Apple is all for “making things like they used to.” The result: super-cool, antique-y jewelry with an Indian vibe. Each piece feels like a rare vintage discovery. Think casts of maple pods and sterling-silver bows. Necklaces with pocket-knives (the James II has an abalone … Continue reading “Ax + Apple: Shipwrecked and Fabulous”