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Badgley Mischka Carina Leather Hobo, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags

hoboI love a good hobo -- handbag that is. They fit perfectly beneath your arm, hold enough essentials while still reserving room for the unexpected purchase, and comfortably sit on your shoulder without becoming a nuisance in daily life. Badgley Mischka's new Carina Leather Hobo, part of their platinum label, is available in Hunter -- a softened, dark green that speaks of cooler temperatures without insisting on a holiday-only occasion. Complete with a flat leather bow on the handle, gold-tone accents, zipper closure and three interior pockets, this useful bag looks easy to wear and enjoy for only $298. (14" x 11" x 5" with 11" strap drop)

Small Splurge - Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum Elixir

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum ElixirEarlier this year, I had the pleasure of meeting of the illustrious Mark Badgley and James Mischka at the launch of their fabulous new fragrance, Badgley Mischka Couture.

"The top notes are sexy, with pear nectar, blackberry, and dark plum. The heart of the fragrance is supremely feminine, achieved with voluptuous gardenia and hints of jasmine and violet. All this floats over a creamy wood and musk base."

One of the most exciting things about this fragrance is their chic little tube of gel -- Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum Elixir. The tube, with its lush velvet bag, is their take on the traditional portable roll-on fragrance, which they feel is too much "like deodorant." Rubbing in this gel is sensual way to apply fragrance, and as it's just slightly larger than a tube of lip gloss (a modest .5 fl. oz.), it's easy to toss into even a clutch purse -- or your carry-on plastic bag for the airport.

Badgley Mischka Couture Parfum Elixir is available from Elizabeth Arden for just $48.00. Also, watch for their new jewelry collection to be presented at Henri Bendel for Fashion's Night Out September 10!

Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Kara Drawstring Tote, Handbag of the Day

Filed under: Handbags

Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Women's Kara Drawstring ToteThe Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Kara Drawstring Tote is a beautiful bag with a number of exquisite details.

The cream colored leather is accentuated by contrasting, wide stitching and yellow gold tone hardware. We love the dramatic tassels, laced through porthole-like loopholes which cinch the tote into a casually gathered shape.

This is an excellent bag to pair with denim, and at 14.5"W x 13"H x 7.75"D it's large enough for a full Saturday of brunch, shopping, and even sight-seeing abroad. The detachable shoulder strap would be a perfect for when you're on the go. The purse is flirty and youthful, but the cream color keeps it elegant enough for a well-accoutered lady of any age.

The Badgley Mischka Platinum Label Kara Drawstring Tote is available from Bloomingdales for $575.

Badgley Mischka Fine Jewelry Line

Filed under: Apparel, Jewelry


Fashion design duo Badgley Mischka has come up with jewelry for both the high and low ends of the fashion market. Last year they collaborated with the Renk sisters, designers of six-year-old fashion jewelry line Sequin, to create vintage-inspired costume jewelry. Last week during New York Fashion Week they showed off their high-end fashion collection along with jewelry that is the start of a fine jewelry line with Zalemark. The fashion line included luxurious suits, fur vests and long flowing evening gowns in jewel tones. Steven Zale the jewelry designer selected an ruby cabochon oval drop necklace in gold and diamonds to match with a black silk shirt-waisted dress with boots. Zalemark will work closely with the design team to develop, create and manufacture a two-tier couture line and a bridal line of fine jewelry under the Badgley Mischka label. Couture sets will include one-of-a-kind fashion pieces and a collection to compliment Badgley Mischka ready-to-wear and Badgley Mischka Bridal will feature unique semi-mounts, some rings complete with center stone, crafted with top quality G/VS stones and Belgium ideal cuts. Zalemark plans to debut the full collection at the Couture Show in Las Vegas, May 2008 and it will be in stores this fall.

Badgley Mischka Parfum

Filed under: Cosmetics and Fragrance

When you get a scent that combines a musky undertone with floral notes and other bright, but feminine, components, it starts to smell like the holidays. Could this be a memory of past holiday parties, especially family gatherings, where you have different generations and different perfume preferences all mingling together? If so, the new perfume from Badgley Mischka could be ideal for the upcoming holiday season. The scent has base notes of musk, patchouli and sandalwood and top notes of red berries, creme de cassis, peach, white peony, jasmine and osmanthus flower. Of course, it could certainly be worn any time that a feminine, romantic scent is desired, too. Price: $225.

The Olsen Twins Model For Badgley Mischka

Filed under: Apparel, Celebrity Shopping

In the latest mix of celebrity and high-end fashion, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen are modeling for Badgley Mischka. The tiny twins will appear in the ad campaign which will be in April fashion magazines.  Gilles Bensimon shot the girls in their fancy glam garb in the presidential suite of the St. Regis hotel. WWD reports that the girls are also fans of the line and each has ordered six dresses from the designers. The girls look lovely but posed as they are in this hotel hallway they remind me of the ghost twins from the Shining. Eerie.


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