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Chinese New Year: The Year of the Monkey

Chinese New Year is coming up on February 8th. Since it’s an auspicious time when wearing the right things will bring you good luck, I’ve gone ahead and rounded up the best and most appropriate pieces for the occasion. And remember, as well, that for the feast, you must eat long noodles (for long life), dumplings (they symbolize money!), and an entire fish served with the head and tail intact…

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Manic Monday: The Great Escape

It’s a Monday in August, and if you ask me, that’s barely a Monday at all. Except try telling that to yourself now that you’re sitting at your desk dragging yourself back from a weekend beach jaunt…

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Myriam Schaefer James Satin and Crocodile Crossbody Bag: Night Moves

Here’s something you don’t see all too often: a vintage-inspired riff on ’30s Art Deco style that’s been revamped for the modern woman. Myriam Schaefer has done it with the James.

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Top 5 Bags to Bring to the Theater

Top 5 Bags to Bring to the Theater: Setting the Stage

You’re going to the theater, one of the greatest wells of artistic expression, so your bag needs to be equally expressive and dramatic. You must take into account what you need in a clutch that’ll be taken to this sort of venue, though. In this case, bigger isn’t better…

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Top White-Lace Bags: Black and White Magic

Here’s the recipe for a refreshing take on the black-and-white combo: start with a base of black leather or satin; then add an unapologetic layer of snow-white lace, whether it’s eyelet or laser-cut calf-hair. I love the throwback vibe of pure lace, speaking of garden parties, ladylike gloves, and mint juleps. With a deep, dark … Continue reading “Top White-Lace Bags: Black and White Magic”

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Top 5 Halloween Treats: Tasty Delights

With all the ghastly ghouls roaming around out there tonight, there’s enough scariness going on for one day. I’m countering it with a choice selection of bags yummier than a grocery-aisle’s worth of Halloween candy. Ask any snob, and you’ll get the same answer: she’d rather have a fun bag than a fun-size chocolate any … Continue reading “Top 5 Halloween Treats: Tasty Delights”

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