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Eric Javits Cruise Ensemble: Come Sail Away

Leaving the mainland anytime soon? Nothing travels as well as an Eric Javits hat – I’ve had mine for years, and they’re the only ones that have survived severe suitcase trauma. So an Eric Javits bag is the logical choice for jetsetting! With their patented Squishee straw-like material, the Norwood bag can handle a little … Continue reading “Eric Javits Cruise Ensemble: Come Sail Away”

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Top 5 Straw Basics: Let’s Draw Straws

There’s no reason to relegate a straw bag to beach-vacation time. If you opt for one with the right shape and details, you can gain a great summer basic in the laidback material: the casual vibe in a functional bag. Whether it’s a classic tote that eases into everyday life or a structured satchel that’s … Continue reading “Top 5 Straw Basics: Let’s Draw Straws”

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Tory Burch Synthetic Straw Shoulder Bag: Grasping at Straws

Think of summer and what comes to mind before a straw bag? Tory Burch’s synthetic straw (no wheat died for this!) shoulder bag is just the way I like my flax. With metallic silver leather trim, this is no country bumpkin’s picnic purse. It’s a hot city handbag! Tina gave me a straw-and-silver bag years … Continue reading “Tory Burch Synthetic Straw Shoulder Bag: Grasping at Straws”

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Frugal Snob Picks for Under $100 at Endless

We have always said being a Bag Snob does not necessarily mean you have to spend your entire salary on one bag to qualify as one. It’s about being savvy and having good taste and buying the best bag you can afford. Our Frugal Snob picks are anything under $1000 but we have been criticized … Continue reading “Frugal Snob Picks for Under $100 at Endless”

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Roger Vivier Rendez-Vous Collection

The big news from Roger Vivier this week, in the midst of the Paris Haute Couture shows, is the new direction the luxe French brand is taking its couture collection of bags and shoes. Introducing Rendez-Vous, a new limited edition concept whose goal is to bridge the gap between what was the couture line and … Continue reading “Roger Vivier Rendez-Vous Collection”

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Barneys New York Island Doctor’s Bag

I want to change my career to “Island Doctor” if this is what they’re carrying. This is the most stylish doctor bag ever. Well, it’s not even fair to discount it like this. This is simply a beautiful bag no matter what your job is. Luckily for me, my job is to carry nice bags!! … Continue reading “Barneys New York Island Doctor’s Bag”

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