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Top Valentine’s Bags: Won’t You Be Mine?

You don’t need a significant other to appreciate a lovely bag. For me, I’m always alone on Valentine’s Day – fashion hates love so Fashion Week always lands on this day. But it doesn’t hate the colors of love! Just keep your pink bags to a minimum, in both size and quantity, so choose wisely and … Continue reading “Top Valentine’s Bags: Won’t You Be Mine?”

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Zagliani Python Skin Envelope Bag: Sparkle and Face

I’m so glad to see Zagliani doing smaller bags. I was all about them when I loved big bags and lost focus from the brand when my needs changed – suddenly monster-satchels weren’t so required. Now I’m for packing light when I can, and minimal carrying doesn’t get better than this. This is your classic … Continue reading “Zagliani Python Skin Envelope Bag: Sparkle and Face”

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Carlos Falchi Python Shoulder Bag: Falchi Gets (Slightly) Funky

Look who’s got a whole new attitude. Carlos Falchi just kicked it up a notch by springing for a younger shape. This isn’t his typical tote for the grown-up errand-runner. Instead, this jaunty little shoulder bag, a flap style with twin straps finishing it off, is reminiscent of the PS1. But not overtly so – … Continue reading “Carlos Falchi Python Shoulder Bag: Falchi Gets (Slightly) Funky”

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Fun and Fab Clutches for New Year’s: Handle with Flair

If there is one night out of the entire year when you should break out the sassiest, sauciest, most conversation-worthy clutch you can, the last evening is it. Your party dress might set the tone, but you just can’t let your clutch go unnoticed when you ring in the New Year. Forget about holding back … Continue reading “Fun and Fab Clutches for New Year’s: Handle with Flair”

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The Latest from Jason Wu: New Year, New Wu

  Jason Wu’s new collection is amazing. I can’t decide which bag out of his latest bunch I like and need the most, so why compromise? Here are my top three. Whether you decide to carry it as a crossbody or a clutch, the shiny, mirrored finish of this irresistible fold-over flap bag ($1,895) is … Continue reading “The Latest from Jason Wu: New Year, New Wu”

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The Row Metal Framed Lizard Clutch: All Fair’s in Love and Bags?

If someone had told me ten years ago that the cute, little Olsen twins would produce, within just a decade, some of the most beautifully designed and outrageously priced bags on the market, I would have laughed in their face. Like rolled over on the floor and guffawed. But the world is a crazy place, … Continue reading “The Row Metal Framed Lizard Clutch: All Fair’s in Love and Bags?”

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