Snob Essentials
Archive for August, 2009

The “Tina” Clutch by Alexander Wang

How exciting to have not one but two bags named after me this season!  It’s hard not to like a bag with my namesake but I have to admit this one is for a much much younger Tina.  One who enjoys her cigarettes (if anyone in my family is reading this, I never smoked!) and … Continue reading “The “Tina” Clutch by Alexander Wang”

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My Little Steamer

I don’t know how to iron, I actually make things worse by adding creases to it. I am ashamed to admit that because of this inadequacy, I sometimes leave the house looking a bit frumpled. And besides, some things like silk and thin cashmere, can’t even be ironed. I bought a giant stand up steamer … Continue reading “My Little Steamer”

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My Fire Evacuation Drama

Last Thursday my family was evacuated due to a fire (the Rancho Palos Verdes Fire). The fire began at 8pm about 2 miles from our house and by 9pm it was raging up the canyon directly next to us. We actually had no idea. We were in bed getting our girls ready for bed, reading … Continue reading “My Fire Evacuation Drama”

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Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Striped Tote

This striped crocodile tote from Nancy Gonzalez is really unique and interesting, not to mention a thousand times better looking in person.  The strips of crocodile meticulously sewn on to the suede gives it the accordion looking pleats that I find most appealing.  It’s like getting the look of fringes without actual fringes.  I’m also … Continue reading “Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Striped Tote”

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Dr. Andrew Weil Baby Products

Dr. Andrew Weil is known for preventative care, as well as, combing nature with medicine. He brought the same philosophy to a line of baby products that are natural in form, safe (BPA free), functional, as well as incredibly stylish and fun! The bottles and sippy cups have a natural nipple that tots adore. The … Continue reading “Dr. Andrew Weil Baby Products”

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Beyonce’s Dior Bag: Snob or Slob?

Above Beyonce is pictured in the Dior Samourai 1947 Woven Frame Bag. This crazy looking concoction retails for $4,200! Every time I see this bag I think of that Food TV show ‘Ace of Cakes’…this Dior doesn’t look like a real purse to me; it looks way more like one of those tacky purse-shaped cakes! … Continue reading “Beyonce’s Dior Bag: Snob or Slob?”

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