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Prada x Shanghai World Expo Bags

Miuccia Prada should’ve taken a page from Chanel when it came to creating some limited-edition bags to celebrate the Shanghai World Expo, which officially commenced this past weekend. While Karl Lagerfeld envisioned chic dragon motif costume jewelry and cheeky take-out container evening bag, Prada churned what looks like some second-rate tote bags that look both … Continue reading “Prada x Shanghai World Expo Bags”

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Prada Painted Clutch with Crystal Clasp

I saw this clutch at the Milan Prada store and was in love. But afterwards, I thought I was attributing my sentimental notions of being at the original Prada store to everything I saw there. But I saw this bag again was again drawn to it. Could it really be nostalgia? Or maybe it really … Continue reading “Prada Painted Clutch with Crystal Clasp”

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Jessica Alba’s Prada Tote: Snob or Slob?

I wish the Prada Spazzolato Tote ($2,395), Jessica Alba was spotted sporting was a few inches higher. It has all the makings of a nice everyday investment bag, but I don’t find the rectangular shape attractive. Plus the fact that it has an open top doesn’t make it very practical as a casual day bag … Continue reading “Jessica Alba’s Prada Tote: Snob or Slob?”

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Prada Canapa Satchel

There is something about neutral canvas set against hot orange that makes it perfect beyond words. For summer, it is just what the mood calls for, bright and colorful yet laid back. And if you are tanned, nothing looks better than this combination. Luckily for me, I am tan year round so I can start … Continue reading “Prada Canapa Satchel”

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Jessica Alba in Prada Velluto Sere Clutch: Snob or Slob?

O man is this a bad one or what!? Jessica Alba was recently photographed in the Prada Fall/Winter 2009 Velluto Sere Clutch ($1,350), which just has way too much going on (thankfully Alba paired the clutch with a simple dress). As if pulling off a velvet purse isn’t difficult enough, Prada has decided to add … Continue reading “Jessica Alba in Prada Velluto Sere Clutch: Snob or Slob?”

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Prada Struzzo Executive Ostrich Tote

This is a serious tote. As in, seriously awesome!! When you get it just right, you don’t need fancy dangling details. All you need is a classic shape, this one being a little more interesting than a typical doctor bag, and fantastically beautiful textured ostrich! I am a bit torn by the Prada logo, yes, … Continue reading “Prada Struzzo Executive Ostrich Tote”

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