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3.1 Phillip Lim Inapinch Tote, Handbag of the Day

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With it's over-sized half moon shape and unusual colorway, the Inapinch Tote by 3.1 Phillip Lim instantly catches your eye. Set against a warm buttery color, the tote is accented with two black diagonal stripes that are sparsely placed and two round mirrors hanging from a leather strap. It may sound a bit cheesy, but I love the exterior mirrors because they're so easy to grab and check your makeup. The Inapinch Tote has a roomy interior allowing you to carry virtually anything while the zippered interior pocket is ideal for smaller items so your not in a constant search for your things. It also features a detachable shoulder strap and hidden magnetic closure. Dimensions: 11"H x 16"W x 12.5" D. Price: $695.

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Must-Have Accessory: Modo for Jennifer Creel Classic Sunglasses

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It may not come as too much of a surprise that Jennifer Creel can now add "sunglasses designer" to her long resume and list of talents. After all, sunglasses are a staple for her everyday wardrobe.

"People always knew me for wearing sunglasses," recalls the actress and model, who has appeared on a variety of television shows, including "The Bold and the Beautiful", Plum TV and Ovation TV. "Sunglasses have always been a passion of mine. They stage your mood for the day and complete an outfit."

The idea of designing her own line came after a friend who was familiar with Creel's love of the must-have accessory item, made the suggestion.

In the fall of 2008, Creel got in touch with Alessandro Lanaro, the chief executive of Modo Eyewear, a boutique designer eye wear company that owns such sunglass lines as Derek Lam, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Jason Wu and 7 for All Mankind, in addition to its Modo eyewear collection. A partnership was soon formed in which Creel would design an environmentally conscious eyewear collection.

Gallery: Modo Eyewear by Jennifer Creel

Creel, who has a background in design (she spent a decade at Polo Ralph Lauren where she was a designer in the women's active wear division), has created eight styles for Modo. "I come up with the concepts and ideas about what women and men are looking for," says Creel. "I don't design for one particular person."

Her well-designed collection includes navigator styles, retro shapes, and a color palette with unique shades and hues of green, bark, purple, blue, red, and orange, in addition to classic options like tortoise and black. The sunglasses are hand crafted in Japan and made of all natural materials, including bamboo and leather. "There is so much workmanship involved with the creation of every piece," says Creel.

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3.1 Phillip Lim Gwen Handbag, Handbag of the Day

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You can't get more basic, classic, and neutral than the Gwen Handbag by 3.1 Phillip Lim. Mildly distressed and slightly shiny lamb leather makes up the body of the bag, with a double zipper closure along the top, rolled leather handles, and square onyx plaque accents finishing up the look. Shown here in daffodil and black, it has flat exterior pockets on both the front and back plus a zip pocket on the inside. Textile lining, gold metal hardware, generously-sized. And totally chic. 12.5"x 8.5"x 8", $575.

Gallery: Gwen Handbag by 3.1 Phillip Lim