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Fendi Sfilata Divided Satchel

I am in a practical mode lately and honestly, I don’t think I am alone. Everyone is being focused and redefining the concept of “need”, which now means the essential kind and not the emotional ones. I have been getting a lot of emails lately asking for work bags that can function as a day … Continue reading “Fendi Sfilata Divided Satchel”

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Givenchy Small Eclipse Hobo

The most asked question we get is, “So what is the hot bag right now?”. It isn’t so easy to answer sometimes but this season, it is unquestionably, undoubtedly and definitively, Givenchy. They graced us with the Nightingale that raised an eyebrow of interest and then last season the Sacca really got us going but … Continue reading “Givenchy Small Eclipse Hobo”

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Lanvin Jaismal Shoulder Bag

This is quite edgy for Lanvin and I love it. It is a little bit lady and a little bit Rock ‘n Roll. I am not a studs person, even in the 80’s I managed to avoid studded belts but on a classic bag in patent red, it seems like the perfect embellishment! My issue … Continue reading “Lanvin Jaismal Shoulder Bag”

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Neiman Marcus Thanksgiving Sale!

Left: YSL Tribute tote in Turquoise was $965, now $647! Right: YSL Capri tote in pink was $1,095, now $734! The insane sales continue as stores discount steeper and steeper (I’m wondering when they’ll start giving it away for free?) Neiman Marcus will be having an additional 30% off sale this weekend only (unfortunately does … Continue reading “Neiman Marcus Thanksgiving Sale!”

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Lanvin Rodeo PM

Leave it to the genius behind Lanvin, Alber Elbaz, to make a traditional chain bag look fresh and new again! Julie Gilhart of Barneys New York told me that Alber is obsessed with embellishment, he wants to wrap us all up in pearls, chains and ribbons– and who am I to refuse? I love love … Continue reading “Lanvin Rodeo PM”

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Chloe Patent Audra

I hate to keep ripping on Chloe (ok, fine, I enjoy it) but why all the hideous bags? The reputation is so bad now that Tina made fun of me for not getting rid of my Paddington (I took it out and was ridiculed, how sad is that?). That is the problem with these huge … Continue reading “Chloe Patent Audra”

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