Snob Essentials
Messenger/Cross Body

Shopbop Friends & Family 15% Off

It is Friends and Family discount season! If you plan wisely and get your shopping done early, you will save grief and money. Or maybe you just want to shop for yourself =) Shopbop is doing a 2 day sale, Oct. 20 and 21 only, all full priced merchandise is 15% OFF with code INTHEFAMILY15. … Continue reading “Shopbop Friends & Family 15% Off”

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Marni Slouchy Suede Cross-body

Marni bags have changed completely since they lost their designers, it took a season to get back on their feet and although the bags this season aren’t all winners, there are a couple that are good staples. And that may be a change for the positive since their bags used to be uber trendy. Great … Continue reading “Marni Slouchy Suede Cross-body”

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GRYSON Painted Violet and Eel Bags

Some of my friends in NYC (the lower east side crew- yes you– Caroline, Wendy and Audrey!) are trying to make me (as they say) “downtown”.   Though I see nothing wrong with my uptown sensibilities I do love their street edge styles and would like to mix it up with my current stash of luxury … Continue reading “GRYSON Painted Violet and Eel Bags”

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Slouch Snob: Costume National Bags

If you’re looking for a lazy slouchy bag to hang around with this weekend, grab Costume National‘s ruched hobo.  It has that sloppy-I don’t care what I look like- chic but the ruched sides give it plenty of structure as well or it’d be just a giant blob and that would not be cute at … Continue reading “Slouch Snob: Costume National Bags”

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De Couture Asymmetrical Messenger Bag

Did I say I am not a messenger bag girl? Well that’s because no messenger bag has ever appealed to me as much De Couture’s asymmetrical messenger bag– a chic example of how a lady can rock the messenger style without looking like a delivery boy. It’s all in the subtle details and the triangular … Continue reading “De Couture Asymmetrical Messenger Bag”

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Alexander McQueen Flap Messenger Bag

Update: Just came across this photo of Mandy Moore with this bag from People.com. Like I said, way too masculine for me.  I am not a messenger bag girl; I find them too masculine and utilitarian though I do see the appeal in its functionality.  I mean there are days when I wish I had … Continue reading “Alexander McQueen Flap Messenger Bag”

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