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Marni East-West Tie Tote Bag: To Tie For

Marni mania continues for the Snobs. Our freshly rekindled obsession is the product of (duh!) great design, but there’s also something in the air when it comes to the Tie tote’s details. Maybe I’m in the holiday spirit, but colorblock bags heavily featuring red have been on my radar lately. This is definitely not as … Continue reading “Marni East-West Tie Tote Bag: To Tie For”

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The Best Bags for the Best Girls: Holiday Gifting Done Right

With the holidays upon us, nothing is scarier than the concept of giving the right bags to the right people. Gifting is a strategy sport that requires more cunning and direction than one of the team variety (I like to affectionately refer to it as the fashion playoffs). As a guy in fashion, there’s a … Continue reading “The Best Bags for the Best Girls: Holiday Gifting Done Right”

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Top 5 Scarlet Obessions: Lady in Red

Forget the poinsettias. To really get in the festive mood, what you need are red bags! (Okay, maybe only one red bag, even though the idea of a bouquet is tempting…) When you’re dealing with the boldest color in the spectrum, it’s best to go classic and minimal and let the hue do the talking. … Continue reading “Top 5 Scarlet Obessions: Lady in Red”

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Eric Javits Cruise Ensemble: Come Sail Away

Leaving the mainland anytime soon? Nothing travels as well as an Eric Javits hat – I’ve had mine for years, and they’re the only ones that have survived severe suitcase trauma. So an Eric Javits bag is the logical choice for jetsetting! With their patented Squishee straw-like material, the Norwood bag can handle a little … Continue reading “Eric Javits Cruise Ensemble: Come Sail Away”

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Marni Resort 2013 Collection: What the Doctor Ordered

For your daily life, I say: A Marni a day keeps the boredom away. Hot on the tails of the Fall release of their Doctor bag, they have turned it up more than a few notches for Resort. Already shapely and stylish, this Doctor now gets a dose of glam with the opulent addition of … Continue reading “Marni Resort 2013 Collection: What the Doctor Ordered”

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Marni Studded Shoulder Bag OR Multi-Compartment Satchel: Decisions, Decisions

There are so many good Marni bags this season, I just can’t decide. The Signature frame with its laser-cut dots is so super-cute, but something more solid is calling my name. My two final candidates: the studded shoulder bag ($1,760) and the multi-compartment satchel ($1,570). What it really comes down to is if I’m going … Continue reading “Marni Studded Shoulder Bag OR Multi-Compartment Satchel: Decisions, Decisions”

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