Archive for December, 2009
Harrods Wins Readers’ Choice Award for Best Department Store
Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Jewelry, Shoes
Harrods is the winner of the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Department Store.
With over one million square feet of selling space and more than 330 departments, Harrods is one of the largest stores in the world. On busy days, some 300,000 shoppers visit the store, serviced by a staff of […]
Hermes Wins Readers’ Choice for Best Leathergoods Line
Filed under: Handbags
Hermes is the winner of the Readers’ Choice Award for Best Leathergoods Line.
The company has come a long way since its inception nearly two centuries ago. Hermes was founded by a Frenchman named Thierry Hermes in 1837 as a maker of harnesses and bridles. Since then, it has grown into one of the […]
Christian Louboutin Sequined Pouch, Handbag of the Day
Filed under: Handbags
This Christian Louboutin Sequined Pouch is a perfect handbag for a New Year’s Eve party — it looks like a glamorous little disco ball. Available in black also I much prefer the red version shown here. Red sequins mix with silver ones in various shades from light to dark in an unpredictable pattern […]
Jessica Simpson Gets Wild with Her Leopard-Print Louis Vuitton
We all know Jessica Simpson loves her Louis Vuitton handbags - especially when she’s hitting the gym - but this monogram and leopard-print purse really pops. The rest of Jessica’s outfit is obviously much more winter-centric than glam, but I think the ensemble toes the line between cozy and chic.
Photo from People.com.
Burberry Painted Hearts Tote, Handbag of the Day
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Ring in the New Year with a Burberry. There’s a hint of the expected brand check pattern but this Painted Hearts Tote is mostly about shades of red, white, and hearts. Canvas body with tonal leather trim and a padded hanging heart charm with chain detail round out the style features, while a […]
Coach Peyton Embossed Exotics Carryall
In the dead of winter, nothing brightens things up like a shock of vibrant, in-your-face color. Even the drabbest days caused by the dullest weather suddenly seem tolerable if there’s a bold purse on your arm. I like anything with a pinkish background, such as the enigmatic fuchsia that makes this Coach Peyton Embossed Exotics […]
Olivia Harris Studded Ball Hobo, Handbag of the Day
Filed under: Handbags
We just can’t seem to get away from the studs this season and here’s another incarnation of the trend: the Studded Ball Hobo by Olivia Harris. Supple lambskin leather (in beige or black) with lots of pockets (big slip pockets on front and back, zip pockets on the front) makes for a useful, […]
Union Jack Snakeskin Lips Clutch, Handbag of the Day
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Add a little shot of fun, whimsical attitude to your wardrobe with this Union Jack Snakeskin Lips Clutch by Lulu Guinness. Padded, appliquéd snakeskin in the shape of giant lips are sure to make a statement as well as be comfy to carry around (I love the feel of padded leather, like a […]
Vivre’s Winter Sale
Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Jewelry
Sometimes the best part of the holidays is the sales afterward. The Vivre winter sale offers many of their tempting and expensive baubles at shiny new prices. For example check out the belt shown at right. This crystal belt carries on the Geoffrey Beene of simple elegance. The contoured belt has […]
Donna Karan Crosstown Studded Hobo, Handbag of the Day
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Crinkled bags aren’t all that common but here’s a nice one from Donna Karan. The Crosstown Studded Hobo is made of crinkled black nylon (gotta love that ‘needs to be ironed’ look) with smooth black calf leather trim and little silvertone stud details all around the edges. The front has a large fold-over […]
