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Leonard Spring 2011 – Tassels, you say? I’m in.

Veronique Leroy and Daniel Triboulliard for Leonard spring-summer 2011 ready-to wear collection has simply nailed the bohemian, flower child, free spirit look. I am totally qualified to say that. My mom went to Woodstock. But seriously, I love these bags. They are pretty enough to take out at night, but practical enough to use during … Continue reading “Leonard Spring 2011 – Tassels, you say? I’m in.”

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Givenchy Bags Spring 2011

Meet the modern take on an evening clutch. Riccardo Tisci’s Givenchy bag collection–at least what was shown on his spring runway–was small but tough and packing plenty of attitude. These scaled down pieces can be worn on the shoulder or, should convenience be a factor, across the body. It’s all chic, all the time. I … Continue reading “Givenchy Bags Spring 2011”

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Olivia Palermo’s CC Skye Onie Messenger Bag

A front row staple, Olivia Palermo opted for the CC Skye Onie Messenger Bag ($595) when she attended the Peter Som show last week. The bag is a chic cross between Proenza’s PS 1, Gucci’s Horsebit Hobo, and Givenchy’s Nightingale and at just $595, it’s considerably more affordable than any of the three. It’s made … Continue reading “Olivia Palermo’s CC Skye Onie Messenger Bag”

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Mulberry Bayswater Mini Messenger

With the ever-increasing popularity of the iPad and iPhone, is it any surprise the influx of designer accessories that followed suit? Of the jumble of available eye candy, I’m quite fond of Mulberry’s Bayswater Mini Messenger in black patent leather. It’s a stylish, yet practical, way to not only carry your iPhone, but also your … Continue reading “Mulberry Bayswater Mini Messenger”

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Kate Moss x Longchamp Fall 2010 Bags

For her second go-around designing a collection for Longchamp, it appears that Kate Moss went for a more sophisticated route. The silhouettes seem a bit more suited for night (although there are day options to be had), the color palette is more grown up and the hardware is more jewel like than child’s play. That … Continue reading “Kate Moss x Longchamp Fall 2010 Bags”

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Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Satchel

Having always been a big fan of Nancy Gonzalez’s elegant designs, it’s nice to see that her hit exotic skin bags are being given new life thanks to a modern update: dimension. The ruching of the prism brown Caiman fuscus crocodile coupled with the architectural silhouette and tonal topstitching make for a tote that’s of … Continue reading “Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Satchel”

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