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Mark Cross Manray Rattan Wicker Tote: Wicked Good

Both Tina and I are currently on a wicker kick (Tina’s weave of choice is Dolce & Gabbana), and it’s no coincidence. It’s not even a matter of a new spring trend. It’s all about the time of year. Nothing says summer quite like having a basket in your hand as you take a stroll in the sunshine.

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Top 5 Deep, Dark Burgundy Bags: Fine Wines

Moving away from the Technicolor brights of spring and summer, we plunge into rich plum wine as we look ahead to fall.

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Maiyet, Delsey, Mark Cross, Smythson, Marni Mother's Day Bags

Because She’s Worth It: The Five Essentials for Mother’s Day

Mom bags – as in suitable for diapers – these are not. These Five Essentials are the bags women want, covet, and deserve for Mother’s Day. This isn’t a holiday for practical gifts (Mom is practical all year long!). That, to me, is disrespectful. Instead, show your mother how much you love her by showering … Continue reading “Because She’s Worth It: The Five Essentials for Mother’s Day”

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Top 5 Rattan Straw Bags: Wickered into Shape

Summer is always my favorite time to shop for bags. They have a sense of spirit and cheesiness that you just can’t get away with in the winter. And as great as it is to be chic, sometimes it’s just more fun to show off my quirky, Palm Springs-loving side. These bags require different levels … Continue reading “Top 5 Rattan Straw Bags: Wickered into Shape”

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Mark Cross Large Antibes Hobo Bag: Strapped for Cross

When I took an initial look at the Antibes, I thought it was eerily similar to the Valextra Namaste – identical, really – but on closer inspection, I realized this hobo has a mind, and look, of its very own. The handles, along with the way they are attached to the bag, are completely different. … Continue reading “Mark Cross Large Antibes Hobo Bag: Strapped for Cross”

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Top 5 Mood Enhancers: Bright Eyes

Here’s to a bright, new start for 2013. Yellow is a major color for Spring/Summer ’13, I’ve been on this kick all winter and now here are a new slew of bags I’m obsessing over. Get a head start early (that’s my motto for the year), so when the first warm day hits, you can … Continue reading “Top 5 Mood Enhancers: Bright Eyes”

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