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RED Valentino Lace Top-Handle Bag: A Leap In the Dark

You wouldn’t think I’d like this bag. In fact, I wouldn’t think I’d like this bag, but I surprise even myself sometimes. It just goes to show, it’s not necessarily the concept that counts, but the execution. RED Valentino has beautifully handled what could have easily turned into a train wreck (or a sad sack … Continue reading “RED Valentino Lace Top-Handle Bag: A Leap In the Dark”

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Top 5 Halloween Treats: Goodie Bags

There’s no need to go the clown route for Halloween-themed bags – these will carry you through fall looking festive and chic. I love orange, but orange and black together always screams Halloween!, so we’ve been saving these for the most fun holiday of the year. I still love dressing up; I’m going as Katniss Everdeen and … Continue reading “Top 5 Halloween Treats: Goodie Bags”

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Belstaff Dorset and Dorchester Satchels: I Can’t Function Like This

Sometimes a cool-looking bag is only just for looks. There’s nothing cool about a constant hassle, no matter how tempting a bag might be when it has just caught your eye. Don’t get taken! The double fold-over top on the Dorchester Signature ($2,295) and Dorset ($2,350) satchels (the only difference between the two here is … Continue reading “Belstaff Dorset and Dorchester Satchels: I Can’t Function Like This”

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Kate Beckinsale Carries Alexander McQueen: Kate the Great

I know, I know, we have covered the Alexander McQueen Heroine bag, and what feels like countless celebs carrying it, but Kate Beckinsale looks so insanely old-school glam here, I can’t help but post! Like a modern-day Audrey Hepburn, she looks like she was born to be enviably elegant, no trying required. Her tousled, high-volume … Continue reading “Kate Beckinsale Carries Alexander McQueen: Kate the Great”

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Serapian Leather Dog-Carrier Top-Handle: Puppy Love

My first thought when I laid eyes on the punched-out sides of this structured top-handle bag: Kind of reminds me of McQueen’s Heroine satchel. Except, oof, it looks like there should be a Yorkie poking her nose out of this thing! Luckily, there really should be! This is one of the chicest dog-carriers I have … Continue reading “Serapian Leather Dog-Carrier Top-Handle: Puppy Love”

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Eva Longoria Carries Céline: Easy Landing

Breezing into LAX on August 10th, Eva Longoria nailed uncannily fresh travel dressing. With a cream-and-tan palette of her favorite Henry & Belle jeans, in their signature straight cut, Stylestalker Macaroon sweater, Christian Louboutin sandals, and enameled Hermès Clic-Clac H bracelet, Céline’s two-tone Cabas tote makes for an ideal second carryon. Topped with an incognito fedora and shades, this puts most other airport ensembles … Continue reading “Eva Longoria Carries Céline: Easy Landing”

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