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Framed! Get Caught Red Handed in Top Handle Frame Bags

A well-crafted frame-top bag will never lose its appeal. Classic, ladylike, and enduring for the ages, these frame bags are gorgeous in a minimalist way. My current faves run the gamut of price, but each is perfection in its own right – and I can’t decide between them. Rochas’ crinkly leather is in the shade … Continue reading “Framed! Get Caught Red Handed in Top Handle Frame Bags”

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Givenchy Tricolor Tinhan Shopper: A Flair for Flare

It’s the handbag equivalent of sleek bell-bottoms: it seems like flared-out sides is the big new look for totes. With their wild Trapeze, Céline has already been all over the shape, and now a more moderate take proves a great new silhouette for Givenchy. Slouchy yet sharp, Givenchy is showcasing a keen way to blend … Continue reading “Givenchy Tricolor Tinhan Shopper: A Flair for Flare”

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Milli Millu Spring/Summer 2012 Collection: City Slickers

Milli Millu’s new collection takes us on a continent-sprawling cosmopolitan tour, and the standouts on their fast-paced adventure? Surprisingly, it’s the understated cities of Vancouver and Copenhagen. You cannot deny the convenience and ease of a small shoulder bag, especially one you can wear cross-body, but do they have to be so boring? The Vancouver … Continue reading “Milli Millu Spring/Summer 2012 Collection: City Slickers”

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A Bright Forecast: All the Colors of the Rainbow!

Get ready to give the old-fashioned color wheel a big spin. Rainbow brights make up Spring’s new color palette, and I could not be more excited – I love color! And this is just the beginning. We will be seeing many more thrilling hues, including neon, throughout the season, but let’s kick things off with … Continue reading “A Bright Forecast: All the Colors of the Rainbow!”

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Matt & Nat x Apple: Reduce, Reuse, Re-Style

It seems only fitting that Apple, a company known for carbon-footprint consciousness, would stand behind an all-vegan bag label. Matt & Nat have just collaborated with Apple for a second collection of satchels even the greenest of snobs can be proud to carry. With crinkly faux-leather and accenting zipper hardware, the Ritual messenger ($180) is … Continue reading “Matt & Nat x Apple: Reduce, Reuse, Re-Style”

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Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Straw Handbag: Get a Handle On It

Oooh, python set against straw makes for a fab contrast! It’s pure. It’s natural. It’s glamorous. But, being the decadents they are, Dolce & Gabbana couldn’t keep themselves from adding a gold chain. The flashy touch musses it up especially with the gold lock – this would pack a bigger impact without an extra fussiness. … Continue reading “Dolce & Gabbana Dolce Straw Handbag: Get a Handle On It”

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