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Givenchy Star-Embellished Minaudière: Star-Gazing

C’est la vie: the coolest things are often the most impractical. Bags especially. I can’t get over how ridiculously amazing this itty-bitty minaudière is. Essentially, it’s a metal box topped with leather trim and embellished with an over-the-top star emblem. Only Givenchy could get away with this – and make it look irresistible. While the … Continue reading “Givenchy Star-Embellished Minaudière: Star-Gazing”

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Jimmy Choo Mini Tube Mirrored-Leather Clutch: They Do It With Mirrors

…Or in Jimmy Choo’s case, with leather. This little clutch gleams like a gamma ray of gorgeous radioactivity. And isn’t that what you require in a clutch, those evenings when your favorite black (or white) dress is looking a little drab and your shoes aren’t putting any spring in your step? Think of this mini-tube … Continue reading “Jimmy Choo Mini Tube Mirrored-Leather Clutch: They Do It With Mirrors”

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Luisa via Roma Style Lab 6th Edition: Once Upon a Time…

Our Firenze 4 Ever style lab is a romantic saga of lust and fashion. Here is a teaser for what’s to come with the 3 bags we used during the epic photo shoot set in a lavish Tuscan villa – McQueen’s jacquard butterfly knucklebox clutch ($2,075), Rocio’s candy colored acacia wood clutch ($477), and Proenza’s … Continue reading “Luisa via Roma Style Lab 6th Edition: Once Upon a Time…”

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Top 5 Sparkly Bags: Not All that Glitters is Gold

There’s no sparkling snow in LA – I’m feeling deprived! The good news is that blinged-out bags are everywhere you look this time of year. They’re the perfect party accessories/tree toppers (they’re just as bright as any old star!). Clutches are the best way to showcase this level of brilliance, but be daring and try … Continue reading “Top 5 Sparkly Bags: Not All that Glitters is Gold”

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Proenza Schouler Small Lunch Bag Double-Sided Clutch: Let’s Do Lunch

Jack and Lazaro just celebrated ten years of their better-than-ever label, which hasn’t only seen huge success by way of uncommonly cool clothes. After a full decade, Proenza Schouler is most known for their bags. The PS1 continues to emerge in fresh colors (I think they’ve literally nailed every color of the rainbow now), but … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler Small Lunch Bag Double-Sided Clutch: Let’s Do Lunch”

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Tiffany & Co. Mia Shoulder Bag: Mia and You Make Two

On Monday I went to an intimate dinner with the genius duo behind Tiffany’s bags, Richard Lambertson and John Truex, two of the most talented people in the industry – and just as sweet. Equally nice: the Mia, a modern camera bag in a vast array of colors. I love the metallic gold against cognac … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. Mia Shoulder Bag: Mia and You Make Two”

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