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Nina Ricci Vision Shoulder Bag: A Vision of Love

If you know me, you know I’m not a fan of fur bags. If you really know me, then you know I’m full of contradictions, too. Enter the Nina Ricci Vision shoulder bag: it is simple, gorgeous, and the ideal small scale for a completely fur carryall. Most importantly, it’s as sleek and flat as … Continue reading “Nina Ricci Vision Shoulder Bag: A Vision of Love”

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Henry Beguelin Croc-Embossed Hobo With Charmless Fox Tail Charm

The bag is really great – the hobo shape with the pin-tuck gather down the middle, the straps with the little buckles and the gradient of the leather.  That is, if you can get past that huge fox tail.  First of all, it is totally disproportionate to the bag and second, it should not be … Continue reading “Henry Beguelin Croc-Embossed Hobo With Charmless Fox Tail Charm”

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Gucci Fall 2012 Collection: This Couture is Fur Real

The runway show for Gucci‘s fall collection marked 90 years of luxe fashion from the house. Frida Giannini decided to pay homage with Gucci classics and celebrate with wearable drama, jewel tones, and fur, fur, fur! While it’s hard for me to envision getting swaddled in fox and goat at the moment, I’ll be genuinely … Continue reading “Gucci Fall 2012 Collection: This Couture is Fur Real”

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Alaïa Leopard-Print Calf Hair Bag

Love, love, love this bag!! Because of the price I hesitated, and now it’s sold out. I hope this means the economy is picking up because a $4,295 bag is decadent and excessive to say the least. But oh-so worth it for luscious fabulousness. The pony hair and the leopard on a simple frame is as chic and on-trend as they come.

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Lena Erziak “Sean” in Leopard Print Ponyhair

This is a bag you make your lifelong friend. It is your signature, the leopard ponyhair that tells others that you are an individual and you are comfortable with yourself. Ponyhair is so great when worn out, it shows such character and style. Our Man Snob Jim has a lovingly worn Prada pony bag that … Continue reading “Lena Erziak “Sean” in Leopard Print Ponyhair”

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Marc Jacobs Ash and Salome Fur

Why didn’t anyone carry these at the Met Gala? Well, size aside, it’s because these bags are just gross. I know, Man Snob Jim and I are at odds here over Marc Jacobs. Marc can be great but obviously as seen here, he is not beyond reproach. The bowler style, Ash, looks like a giant … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs Ash and Salome Fur”

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