Top 5 Brights Gone Bad: Neon Fright
The bright color conundrum: I’m all for adding brightness to the fall palette – sometimes brights look better in the colder months because they’re unexpected – but not at the expense of my retinas burning off. Just like with colorblocked bags, there is a fine line between spunky-fun and freaky-scary. Solid brights on clean matte … Continue reading “Top 5 Brights Gone Bad: Neon Fright”
Miu Miu Asymmetric Oversized Wool-Felt Clutch: Reality Bites
Some bags are great in concept and not in reality, and this Miu Miu clutch is at the top of that list. Oversized in scrunchy wool-felt with an asymmetric frame: it all sounds cool, but then actuality strikes and you realize you have nowhere to wear it. I cannot underscore the word “oversized” enough. Not … Continue reading “Miu Miu Asymmetric Oversized Wool-Felt Clutch: Reality Bites”
Miu Miu Wool-Felt Tote: I’m Feeling It
Enchanting exotics, luscious leathers: sure, I’m obsessed, but they can only take you so far. Sometimes you feel something more pitch-perfect in respect to the upcoming season, and I’m smitten with this Miu Miu handbag for fall. A ladylike frame countered with luxurious dark gray wool-felt is exactly what I want at the moment, setting … Continue reading “Miu Miu Wool-Felt Tote: I’m Feeling It”
Miu Miu Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote: A Walk in the Park
Drop everything. This big rectangle tote is so summery and refreshing, I feel like playing hooky from work, grabbing an ice-cold lemonade and taking a leisurely stroll through the park. Which is precisely what you should do with this here bag. Even the lining is a delight: plaid twill enforces the fact that this bag … Continue reading “Miu Miu Leather-Trimmed Raffia Tote: A Walk in the Park”
Miu Miu Intreccio Shoulder Bag: Woven Wonder
I totally dig this multi-colored treasure. The Miu Miu woven leather bag with a sweet jeweled strap is a sweet summer sack to throw over your shoulder for a night out or a day at your kid’s friend’s birthday party that you were suckered into helping out at last minute. Bags like this are perfect … Continue reading “Miu Miu Intreccio Shoulder Bag: Woven Wonder”
Miu Miu Hobo with Ostrich Flap: Elements of Style
A bag with so many components at play is not usually my thing, but Miu Miu‘s hobo has congruent, not opposing, elements that make it work together. Yes, there’s a lot going on: the woven handle plus a threaded handle, buckled strap, and an ostrich flap, to name a few. But instead of grating, the … Continue reading “Miu Miu Hobo with Ostrich Flap: Elements of Style”