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Donna Karan Eldridge Tote

I don’t know about you, but I love when a designer thinks outside the box when it comes to marketing. Take Donna Karan, whose current website homepage features a short entitled “Four Play” featuring Christina Ricci directed by Jake Sumner (yes, that would be the son of Sting and Trudie Styler). Ricci is featured in … Continue reading “Donna Karan Eldridge Tote”

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Marni Fabric Frame Convertible Clutch

Is it just me or is everyone feeling frugal lately? I know I preach investment pieces but as we all know, investing is a luxury. Right now I just want a new bag that is cool, trendy and cheap. OK, not cheap cheap but affordable. Marni has fallen out of favor but they must have … Continue reading “Marni Fabric Frame Convertible Clutch”

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GRYSON Painted Violet and Eel Bags

Some of my friends in NYC (the lower east side crew- yes you– Caroline, Wendy and Audrey!) are trying to make me (as they say) “downtown”.   Though I see nothing wrong with my uptown sensibilities I do love their street edge styles and would like to mix it up with my current stash of luxury … Continue reading “GRYSON Painted Violet and Eel Bags”

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DVF Stephanie Redux

We introduced you to the fabulous Stephanie bag from DVF back in January and much as I loved it I could not swing that size.  Good thing I waited because now it comes in medium in a rock star worthy black metallic!  You must see this in person, the woven leather is amazing and the … Continue reading “DVF Stephanie Redux”

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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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Derek Lam Kashmira Clutch

Is Derek Lam on fire or what? His is one of the strongest bag collections of the season, every single bag speaks to me! A good friend of mine in New York asked me to find her a leopard bag recently; she works in PR and has a packed social schedule. Her specifics were “something … Continue reading “Derek Lam Kashmira Clutch”

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