Archive for November, 2010

Gucci “Paloma” High Heel Open-toe Pumps

Friday, November 26th, 2010

Again we are embracing the Christmas Shopping season when lots of stores offering huge discount opportunities. While almost all the people are trying to snap up some bargains, it is a good time to shop the latest gorgeous fashion accessories. It is pricy, but it will offer you the privilege to lead the next season’s fashion and fine after-sale service. Buy the Gucci “Paloma” High Heel Open-toe Pumps and work hard next year. The “Paloma” high heel Replica Purses open-toe pumps are suitable to wear in spring, summer and autumn as well. It is timelessly feminine and elegant. The Gucci pump features interlocking G ornament and metal trim on back. This 4.1 inches high heel shoe with nickel hardware and leather sole exists in three styles with different materials and thus various prices. Personally I like the caramel crocodile that priced at $1,250 for it is luxurious yet not so peacock. If the price is too much for you, then you have another two choices. The same pattern Gucci pumps are available in cream colored patent leather and coral patent leather, and the coral one retails for $525.00 and the cream one asks for no more than $540.00. Such a pair of elegant and endurable high heel pumps is a must for these confident professional women. Monday Funday: You will pry my Uggs from my cold, dead feet. In my region of the country, we usually get a nice, gentle transition from summer to fall, and the weather is generally mild until the holidays. This year, that’s not the case: one day it was 80 degrees, the next day it was 50, and I’ve had to pull out my winter clothes a lot earlier than I ever have in recent memory. And with that comes one of my favorite vestiges of cold weather: my much-loved but widely reviled UGG boots.

Gucci “CHARLOTTE” Large Top Handle Bag

Thursday, November 25th, 2010

Gucci, the world famous luxury brand, gains its fame from its high-ranked, luxury and sexy nature. Its brand image of the “representation of status and fortune” attracts countless fabulous upper class. It is stylish yet elegant. This Gucci “CHARLOTTE” Large Top Handle Bag contains an antique manner from its color, materials to its design, which brings people back to the romantic Middle Age in Europe. This Gucci bag is made from Replica Purses light brown leather and soft lining. Sized at 45 x 16 x 26 cm, this large top handle bag has double adjustable straps and is closed with magnetic snap closure. As convenient as most Gucci bags, it also has inside zip and mobile phone pockets. Of course, the most charming elements are the gold G ornament and the fine craftsmanship hand stitching. With the two details, the simple bag no longer looks dull, but rather elegant and grace. The bag is available at a price of £1135. Marni Alpaca Tote Normally I have a good amount of vitriol for fur bags. Not because I have lots of political opposition to them (although I don’t wear fur), but usually just because they’re pretty ugly. Puffy, shapeless and vulgar are normally words I would use to describe them. But, for some reason, I’m having trouble coming up with my normal level of self-righteous rage over the Marni Alpaca Tote. It’s not that I like it, because I don’t think I do, but could it be that it’s just not quite as bad as the average fur bag, while still being substantially worse than the average non-fur bag?

Gucci Pour Homme II Review

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Gucci Pour Homme II is easily one of the most unique fragrances to hit the shelves over the last one year. Karine Dubreuil who has created some very interesting fragrances for women including Gucci Envy Me (2004) and Salvatore Ferragamo Incanto Shine (2007) proves that it takes a woman to create a truly distinctive fragrance for a man. Don’t let this fragrance’s blue aquatic colour fool you. Gucci Pour Homme II is no aquatic fragrance (Normally all men’s fragrances in a blue hue are always deemed to be aquatic!). The Replica Purses fragrance is a truly interesting blend of rare fragrance elements. The top notes are terrific – Bergamont and the refreshing violet leaves; but don’t last forever. What stays are some of the middle and base notes especially the black tea, the light musk and the subtle fragrance of cured tobacco leaves. The endearing base notes make this a fragrance with great staying power. The other reason I like Gucci Pour Home II is the fact that its one of those rare fragrances that is perfect for all-day use and still makes a statement at a party! Donna Karan Crinkled Leather Satchel The Donna Karan Crinkled Leather Satchel has been sitting in the New Arrivals section of Saks.com for a while now, and I’ve been trying to figure out what to say about it, if anything. I’ve been critical of Karan’s bags in the past – many of them seem to be overpriced and under designed. This one seems to have both a reasonable design standpoint and price, but I’m still unconvinced – even a stopped clock is right twice a day.

Jimmy Choo Sky L Suede Hobo

Thursday, November 18th, 2010

Are you the one trying to earn your status in the fierce competition? If so, you must wear very professional so that you won’t be looked down. I appreciate that. But, dear, you would not like it sometimes, just because of the kind of visual fatigue as it is called. Why not change a little bit by carrying this Jimmy Choo Sky L Suede Hobo? The bag is bohemian luxurious and exotic yet it works well as a carryall. The use of tan suede material is Replica Purses definitely chic and needless to say, versatile. Such shade is also common for any bohemian-inspired pieces, so there’s no doubt this will bring such look. To add to that and to show a touch of exotic appeal, this Jimmy Choo Sky L Suede Hobo Bag has brown snakeskin stitch detailing on the sides, on top, and on the handle. This also makes up for the entirety of this bag and if not for it, this would remain classic and quite dull in neutral suede. Gold-tone hardware is as well present to give it a hint of elegance, and you can see it on the designer-embossed plaque at the front and on the handle attachment. With dimensions of 17 x 6 x 5 inches, this Jimmy Choo Sky L Suede Hobo Bag could surely carry your daily stuff. It opens through a top zip fastening and it would show the interior in suede lining with an extra zipped pocket. You can buy this Jimmy Choo Sky L Suede Hobo Bag for $1,495. If you consider the price is too high, then choosing a Replica Jimmy Choo Bag would also be a good idea. Bottega Veneta Quilted Briefcase I wrote about a Marc by Marc Jacobs man bag today for PurseBlog Savvy, and it got me thinking about man bags in general. Most of them are fairly unisex – a woman could easily use most of them as travel or office bags. Also, many are beautiful in their own right, although they don’t show up when I go looking for handbags to write about at Saks or Nordstrom. So I decided to go searching for one to gush over for the enjoyment of everyone here. And did I ever find one. The Bottega Veneta Quilted Briefcase has some of the most gorgeous details of any man bag I’ve ever seen.

Cole Haan Handbags

Wednesday, November 17th, 2010

Cole Haan was established in Chicago in 1928 by Trafton Cole and Eddie Haan. The headquarter of the US company is located in Yarmouth, Maine and design headquarter in New York. Bearing the idea of quality, craftsmanship, style and service, Cole Haan was begun as a men’s footwear producer. In 1975 Cole Haan was sold to a Replica Purses group of partners headed by George Denny who prospered the label to one of the most prestigious US footwear brands. By the year of 1982 Cole Haan had owned 42 stores throughout the world. And then in 1988 Cole Haan has been allied with Nike by utilizing their athletic based technology in its own casual and dress footwear. Nevertheless, different from the other similar brands relying on licensed designer labels to increase their sales, the company has been working on establishing its own brand image. In the 1990s, Cole Haan expands its product lines to pumps, flats, sandals and other accessories such as handbags, briefcases, belts and wallets. Now after more than 80 years development, it has grown to one of the high-end fashion brands. Another thing worth to be mentioned is that in February, 2008 Cole Haan stopped using animal fur in its products, which is a pleasing decision, near and dear to many people’s hearts. This Hobo is crafted in softest nappa with intricate tucks and fluid rouching, a blend of artisan leather and beautiful detailing realizing with sophisticated charm. No matter for everyday carryall or night outs, it would be a perfect accessory to complete your feminine and sophisticated looking. The interior design with interior zip, cell phone and pda pockets are very practical. And this stylish yet functional purse is only priced at $378. This Bag belongs to rediscover classics featuring vintage leather shoulder zip in a perfect size, inspired with beautiful suede accents, pearlized leather trim and artful stitching. The whole design is mixed with wild Punk and vintage touch. Sized at 14 1/2″ L X 10 1/2″ H X 3 1/2″ D, it is spacious for daily use and the playful zippers also provide multiple pockets with a bold profile. So it is definitely a practical yet enduring classic handbag. Bottega Veneta Tornabuoni Maxi Veneta Updating the classic Veneta, the Bottega Veneta Tornabuoni Maxi Veneta is named after the technique used to create the dimension on this bag. The effect is created by carefully double twisting individual strips of leather. This technique is seen vertically across the entire bag. The process is time consuming and complex to accurately perfect and position. Bottega Veneta always finds a way to revamp their classic bags to offer a new interpretation that stays true to the original but brings new fresh innovation forward.

Burberry Small Painted Mega Check Tote Bag

Tuesday, November 16th, 2010

Painted Mega Check pattern from the House of Burberry is indeed a fabulous update to its iconic check print. The combination of white, black, red and grey is quite appealing, adding a touch of freshness to its traditional check, especially ideal for spring use. Its simple design makes it as versatile as the classic ones. This Burberry Small Painted Mega Check Tote is crafted out of twill cotton canvas in the enchanting printed Replica Purses Mega Check pattern with smooth leather trims and leather piping on seams for an appealing contrast, which creates an elegant yet stylish bag. Two rolled leather handles with leather stitching on seams harmoniously match with painted pattern, but also provides a comfortable carry. And the whole design of this purse is just like a creative artistic landscape painting tempting me as the dope. Measuring at 37 x 39 x 13cm, this Burberry Purse should be ample enough to carry more than just your everyday stuff, and one interior zip pocket, three interior patch pockets are considerately designed to fill in your small accessories. It also has the good cotton canvas lining and open top with one magnetic button closure. And it weighs a price of £495. Considering it is a timeless yet fashionable designer purse, this price is also reasonable. Yves Saint Laurent Embossed Patent Muse Clutch You know that satisfied feeling you get when you have been looking for a lost item for so long that you had almost forgotten about it? You know the feeling: you’re walking around and suddenly come across the item and you say to yourself, “Oh, that’s where it was!” Well, I got the same feeling when I laid my eyes on this Yves Saint Laurent Muse Clutch, but for entirely different reasons. I’m not a fan of bags completely covered with sequins, but at the same time, I like the sheen of the sequins. Bummer, right? But this clutch solves that problem by having the creamy grey patent leather embossed with little round shapes, as if there were sequins. Ah, Yves Saint Laurent is clever. You get all the lustre without the annoying indents of sequins in your palm- although you get admittedly less shimmer and glitz; this bag is more sophisticated than just glittery. And the second reason for my satisfaction?

Louis Vuitton 2010 Spring/Summer Fashion Show

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Louis Vuitton went all youthful this season, creating a collection for teenagers determined to get some distance from their parents with Euro-rail train passes, one-way tickets to Bali or party package holidays in the sun. “Last season we did the Replica Purses muses; so this season we looked at the kids, the streets, the global travelers,” said Jacobs, referring to the previous Fall 2009 collection, which referenced great French women of elegance. Every model in the Spring 2010 collection, shown in Paris on Wednesday, Oct. 7, wore a wig the size of a 30-inch diameter exercise ball, replete with little silk bows, and all of them carried bags, though not in their hands, but swung over their shoulders or strapped around their waists like fanny packs. Most of these were huge, ideal for a postmodern hippie tramping around India, or crashing on a friend’s couch for an extended Ibiza clubbing weekend. Using glitzy, shiny silks and bumpy surfaced cottons, the sort that look used even brand new, Jacobs whipped up saucy apron dresses featuring lacy bras. There was a sense that the clothes did not matter all that much, but the attitude did, as did the bags, which all had plenty of novelty and pep. The shoes, did, too – weird moccasins with metallic stud heels and strands of hair sticking out, just like the pair Jacobs wore while taking his bow. Ignes Handbags I am sure many of you are enjoying a wonderful three day weekend! While you are planning any weekend trips or thinking about an delish BBQ coming up this weekend, we have something else for you to get excited about. We are partnering with Ignes Handbags to bring you a wonderful giveaway! I won’t spill all the details now, but make sure to come back on Monday and offer your two cents about what kind of bags you’d like to see custom designed for the giveaway! Exciting right? Well, while we love bringing you some amazing giveaways, we also love introducing you to some great brands out there. Several of you are very familiar with Ignes over on the tPF (the Purse Forum). Yet, for those of you who aren’t as familiar, I wanted to tell you a bit about the brand. Ignes was founded by the sister-brother team Maria and Ignacio. Ignes has been put on the map due to the fabulous leathers, customizable options and overall individuality. Maria and Ignacio want to provide gorgeous handbags while remaining socially responsible. In fact, Ignes won the Most Socially Responsible Handbag Award at the Handbag Designer Awards. Amazing, right? One last thing I can’t help but mention… the winner of this giveaway will win a Travel Set (travel bag, shoulder bag and travel wallet). Stay tuned!!

Jessica Szohr and Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Handbag

Friday, November 12th, 2010

As one of the major roles in the hit TV show Gossip Girl, Jessica Szohr has been in the spotlight since then for her natural performance as Vanessa Abrams. Her lovely smile is irresistible either on small screen or in reality. She must have Leather Belt learned a lot from the show. Even when she strolls on the street, she still looks cute and chit. As the picture shows, a skinny jeans and simple grey coat are enough for her to be glamorous, needless to say the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Handbag she carries, which adds a hint of toughness and sophistication on her ensemble. Compared with Big brands such as Gucci and Chanel, Rebecca Minkoff Bags are more casual rather than classic. this bag is made from black leather with gold-tone studs throughout the body. It can be carried or shouldered with top handles and a strap. The tough luxury style is suitable for various outfits. Do we still have love for the Chloe Paddington? In all honesty, the Chloe Paddington is probably why I’m here today. It was the first designer handbag to totally capture my attention when I started to become interested in bags circa 2005, and although I never had the funds to buy one back then, I searched eBay daily, hoping for a good deal on my elusive cream-colored Paddy. And I wasn’t the only one that caught the Paddington fever – fashion magazines dubbed it the fastest-selling bag in history and our Purse Forum, then in its infancy, talked non-stop of ways to acquire one. And now, approximately four years later, I saw a Paddington on Nordstrom‘s website today and it got me thinking – how does the purse world feel about this historic handbag a few years down the road from its peak popularity?

Stella Handbag from Marc Jacobs

Thursday, November 11th, 2010

It is said that a women is always in want of a new clothes, perhaps this is also true with bags, unless you have got a really classic and timeless one that matches various outfits. But that sounds rather impossible. However, this is at least partial true with this Stella Handbag from Marc Jacobs. Made from high-shine black Replica Purses patent calfskin leather, this bag may already be considered as something that would definitely last in terms of design and purpose. The silver tone hardware complements a lot to this bag, which also makes it elegant looking. It also has an exposed zipped pocket at the front, and two flap pockets with logo detail push-lock closures. Measuring a huge 17 x 11 x 4.5 inches with interior slip and cell phone pockets, this bag should complete any smart day-wear as you carry it over your shoulders or through the two buckle handles. Valentino Kaleidscope Stone Tote Forget everything I said recently about how bad things come in threes and that means that there would soon be another bad Valentino bag for me to snark on soon. I have never been more utterly and profoundly wrong on this blog before, at least not that I can remember, because I can’t help but drool all over the Valentino Kaleidscope Stone Tote. Who needs a man – I love this bag so much that I would gladly cuddle with it at night instead. I fully realize that some of you may look at this thing and think that this is indeed the completion of the trio of bad Valentino purses that I had foretold, but hear me out on this. If all of the sewn-on rhinestones were the same color or the same shape, then I’d be ready to dismiss it a tacky and cheap-looking. But the subtlety of the ombre color change and the seemingly random variance in stone shape (but not size, so that they look somewhat uniform) gives this bag a level of sophistication that perfectly balances its over-the-top shine. I love a statement bag more than anything else in fashion, and this one might rank as one of my all-time favorites.

Miu Miu Quilted Suede Messenger Bag

Wednesday, November 10th, 2010

Miu Miu Quilted Suede Messenger Bag is made of the soft and sumptuous material. And the shape looks like a pillow. Thus it is a versatile bag. When you are tired during working time, you can comfortably rest your head upon this soft bag. This Miu Miu messenger Designer bags comes in aubergine color, and we should already know by now that it is one of the key colors for fall. This bag is designed with quilting all throughout the sumptuous suede fabric. It comes plain with just that, yet it already managed to look appealing. The only design you’ll see aside from the quilted pattern is the gold-tone logo plaque on the fold-over flap. And since this is a messenger bag, this comes with enough space for your daily needed stuff. It has a magnetic snap closure, which would show a fully lined interior with zipped pocket for storage. You can carry it through its shoulder strap for the day, and then you can just detach it so you could use it as a clutch after dark. Yves Saint Laurent Deerskin Hobo I’m in a big Yves Saint Laurent mood lately, and I’m not sure why. Normally, I like things that are a bit weirder, a bit flashier, or just a bit more unexpected. Which is not to say that YSL is boring, but their aesthetic is normally just a bit more tailored and simple than my own. I keep finding YSL bags that I really like in the past couple of weeks, however, and the Yves Saint Laurent Deerskin Hobo is the most recent. I even like the shade of almost-chocolate brown that they used, which is exceptionally odd for me, and possibly means that I need to lay down for a moment. But it seems like it would be usable in most people’s wardrobes (if not my own, which is exceptionally heavy in black) for a variety of occasions and for most of the year. The seaming at the ends gives the bag a slightly more interesting shape than your average small hobo and the small chain elements to the handle add a bit of visual interest as well. All in all, another solid effort from YSL.