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Givenchy Obsedia Small Leather Crossbody Bag

Givenchy Obsedia Small Leather Crossbody Bag: Obsessing Over the Obsedia

A warm welcome back! This reissue of the Obsedia is absolutely amazing. With a color combo that couldn’t be more spot-on, Givenchy has unleashed a fresh stunner, without cooking up a new style. I love it when a true neutral gets perked up with a jolt of bright color…

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Givenchy Evening Clutch

Givenchy Evening Clutch: This Wins the Day

This clutch may not seem like much, and it might give you the first impression that it’s masculine or even a downright man bag. But in person, it possesses a kind of elegance that photos just can’t do justice.

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The New Hoop

The New Hoop: Cure for the Common Earring

The hoop earring is as generic as it comes – almost as common as the stud. It first appeared roughly four centuries ago in Asia, so I’d say it’s about time we give the style a new look! From prim and proper mini hoops to the shoulder-scraping, there’s been no dearth of sizes, but what about shapes and materials?

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Top 5 Daytime Delights: What to Carry to a Ladies’ Lunch

I had such a fun time today shopping for jewels and lunching with longtime girlfriends, along with a few new ones. I need these kinds of days; we all need these days, when we keep things light, let out steam about our husbands and kids, and get just plain silly.

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Givenchy Rave Metallic Leather Frame Bag

Givenchy Rave Metallic Leather Frame Bag: Space Oddity

When you think “frame bag,” you envision a ladylike, possibly vintage piece. Leave it to Riccardo Tisci to bring the style into the 21st century and way beyond!

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Givenchy Agata Sandals in Army-Green Canvas & Leather with Crystals

Givenchy Agata Sandals in Army-Green Canvas & Leather with Crystals: Game of Stones

You wouldn’t think of canvas and oversized crystals as an equation for a chic sandal, but it’s not the first time Riccardo Tisci has worked shoe miracles (Making the Birkenstock pretty? No easy task!).

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