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Fendi By the Way Mini Satchel: Around the Way Girl

The mini and micro bag influx has become ubiquitous, but I’ve just found a favorite. Nothing is cuter than Fendi’s By the Way micro satchel, a scaled-down version of one of their classics. This thing is so cute I can’t handle it.

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Top 5 Wear-Alone Wallets: More than Mere Money-Holders

The realm of the wallet is where I have the most fun: from playful to statement-making, your wallet can be super-specific since it’s usually hidden; then when you pull it out of your bag, you get that little jolt of excitement. This bunch turns the concept up a notch.

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Top 5 Crazy, Cute Charms

Top 5 Crazy, Cute Charms: Bag These Charms

It might sound nutty, but here it is: You need to accessorize your accessories right now, namely your bags. Thanks to the still-strong buzz surrounding Fendi’s friendly, furry monsters, this ‘90s trend (remember Prada’s robot charms!) is making a strong comeback.

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Luisa via Roma Firenze4Ever Style Lab, Part 3

Luisa via Roma Firenze4Ever Style Lab, Part 3: Obsess to Impress

This season’s Firenze4Ever theme was Obsessions. As women, we’re overly obsessed with so many things that our lives sometimes end up paralyzed by the ridiculous standards society places upon us; yet even more paralyzing are the unobtainable standards we place upon ourselves…

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A Man's Man in Milan

A Man’s Man in Milan

This season, menswear in Milan is both accessible and extraordinarily masculine with deep, rich colors that convey elegance and sartorial range.

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Top 5 Polka-Dot Bags

Top 5 Polka-Dot Bags: Recurring Favorite

Not all dots are created equal. Harsh as it may sound, some polka dots are simply way better than others. I always love a good spotty-dotty print, but when the pattern is elevated thanks to some artistic abstraction, a harmonious blending of multiple prints, or an altogether unexpected feel, it’s enough to make me crave the classic motif all over again.

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