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Marc Jacobs Castoro Ash Satchel, Handbag of the Day

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A frame satchel bag is such a gorgeous lady like bag. It posses a classic shape that allows for many items to be stored without any added bulkiness all the while looking oh so chic and modern – regardless of the era.

Marc Jacobs has taken the ever appealing and versatile frame satchel and transformed it into an ultra luxurious and perhaps a tad bit ostentatious accessory. I'm not sure what to make of this handbag. The Castoro Ash Satchel ($3,895) is fully covered in soft and supple beaver fur and is minimally accented with chocolate brown leather handles and flap with a touch of gold studs. The interior is lined with leather and offers a zipper pocket and other compartments.

While I admire the shape, size, colorway and minimally adornment, I would have loved to see this in leather or even brocade to create a more wearable bag.

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Jimmy Choo Sylvia Shearling Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

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The Sylvia Handbag ($2595) by Jimmy Choo is so soft and plush that part of me wishes it could be a pillow. It looks unbelievable warm and cozy and it feels so gentle against your skin. But being that it's a bag and not a pillow, I suppose those qualities don't matter too much.

It's made with ultra soft suede shearling with leather and gold accents on either side. The body of the bag hugs the handle, making for a cozy and close carry while on your shoulder and providing easy access when throwing things in your bag. Measurements: 37cm L x 43cm H x 22cm W. The Sylvia is also available in black, but camel really brings out the shape, details and accents beautifully

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Tags: fur, handbag, handbag of the day, jimmy choo, shearling

Viktor & Rolf Fur Heel

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Shoes

The approaching fall and winter seasons conjures up thoughts of how to simultaneously stay warm and look great. For many of us, myself included, our priority may fall along the lines of looking great and figuring out the rest later. Viktor & Rolf's Fur Booties ($925) definitely fall in the category of looking stylish but not keeping you warm.

When I initially saw these booties, I was instantly drawn to the warm chestnut brown color. It's a great shade that stands out due to the red undertones but in the same regard blends in well enough with your outfit without creating an over powering look. However, it looks like design duo Viktor & Rolf wanted them to stand out because it's hard not to miss all that fur along the vamp. I can't decide if this feature adds or takes away from the overall look, but it certainly caught my attention. Heel measurement: 4.5"

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Lamb Shoulder Bag, Handbag of the Day

by Marsha Reid (RSS feed) —

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Marc Jacobs is a phenomenal designer. He pushes the boundaries and sets trends. Sometimes the world is ready for his creations and other times he is waiting for us to catch up with him. I think the latter may be true in the case of his Lamb Shoulder Bag ($495). My initially reaction was "if a gremlin had a fashionable girlfriend, this bag would be it", but what a harsh judgment to make for a designer that I truly respect and admire. So I reserve my criticism and let the readers decide.

It's not as though we haven't seen fur bags before. On the runway, they are sartorial eye candy for the fur enthusiasts while opponents would vigorously disagree (and with good reason). But in the real world day to day living, how realistic can it be to wear a fur bag? However, there are some great qualities to this smoky colored furry shoulder bag. The color scheme is beautiful and gives off a relaxed and soothing feel while the colorful strap adds a little punch of color. It has a wide stripped adjustable canvas shoulder strap making for a sturdy and comfortable carry and with a roomy interior, you can hold many items without creating a bulky effect. And it's all accented with a gold designer stamped plaque.

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Christian Louboutin Eden Vision Fur Ball Clutch, Handbag of the Day

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The Christian Louboutin Eden Vision Fur Ball Clutch is so cute and charming we'd be tempted to name it and put it in a cage with cedar chips. Forget pet rocks, we want a pet Louboutin.

This actually spherical mini purse is made of luxurious black mink (what else?) from Finland and lined in a hot, sexy red. It features Louboutin's signature high-heeled kisslock closure and a matching shoulder chain in a glimmering silvertone. When you're not rubbing it on your face, you can pair it perfectly with a brightly colored dress and black or silver stilettos.

One thing to know about this 6" x 6" clutch is that you'll have to keep it away from children (and your rowdier friends), as the urge to swing it around like a weapon or throw it like a ball is nearly impossible to resist. We don't recommend tucking the chain into this particular furball, because then you'll find people staring at you just trying to figure out what it is.

The Christian Louboutin Eden Vision Fur Ball Clutch is available from Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,395.00.

Tags: christian louboutin, clutch, fur, furball, louboutin, mink

Ruby Fox Fur Clutch, Handbag of the Day

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

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This Ruby Fox Fur Clutch by Sang A couldn't be much simpler, focusing solely on its luxe ruby-colored fox fur exterior to make a statement -- and I think it does. It certainly draws the eye, it brings warm fuzzies to mind, and it provides the perfect way to add a statement piece to your outfit. The wristlet is detachable, as is the included brushed gold chain shoulder strap. Fully lined in ruby Italian silk satin with one pocket inside. The whole thing measures 6 1/2" x 9" x 4" and is also available in Emerald green. $1,495

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Marni Alpaca Tote, Handbag of the Day

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This fluffy, soft Alpaca Tote by Marni is the 'comfort food' of the handbag world. I only wish it weren't real fur (these days they can work wonders with the faux stuff) but if you're going to go there this is a least a gorgeous, classy way to do it. It's a lovely shade of white-gray called "frost" and has a silvertone frame and a sliding leather handle, internal pockets, and a twill lining. What a luxe, unique way to dress up your winter wardrobe. $2,440

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Lagerfeld Debuts Mink-Covered iPod Helmets

by Jared Paul Stern (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Gadgets, Luxury Cars & Autos

At his Paris fashion show on Sunday, the ever-entertaining Karl Lagerfeld debuted a new line of luxurious mink-covered scooter helmets with built-in iPod capability. The over-the-top accessories were created in collaboration with French luxury helmet maker Les Ateliers Ruby and Apple. They're road legal and feature full carbon fiber shells and ultra-soft burgundy nappa lambskin linings. The iPod hookup lets you pipe music directly to the earpieces.

Lagerfeld, who also heads up Chanel and Fendi, showed matching mink vests and other garments in the futuristic fashion show for his eponymous label. Apparently the haute helmets are Lagerfeld's comment on the recessed economy. "Now everyone is on scooters, even chic women, so we had to do the helmet," he explained. No word yet on when the helmets might be made available for sale or what their price would be, but safe to say they'll be extremely expensive.

Tags: Apple, Ateliers Ruby, AteliersRuby, Chanel, fashion show, FashionShow, French fashion, FrenchFashion, fur, helmet, iPod, Karl Lagerfeld, KarlLagerfeld, Les Ateliers Ruby, LesAteliersRuby, mink, motorcycle, Paris, Paris Fashion Week, ParisFashionWeek, Ruby, scooter

Mountainous Luxury in Vail, Colorado

by Laura Malesich (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Jewelry, Holiday Guides

Being born and raised in Colorado I harbor biases towards original luxury stores that are still 'all Colorado' -- minus the web -- and speak to the alpine nature of the mountains especially. Gorsuch and Golden Bear are perfect examples of rugged glamour. Their artic designs and premium quality are incomparable. Both are located in the town of Vail right off of Bridge Street which makes it easy to get outfitted for winter weather or alpine sports at Gorsuch then crowned in gold and stones at Golden Bear across the street. The gallery below will give you just a taste of their fantastic merchandise but their apparel and jewelry are much more enjoyed when perused in person. And speaking of visiting in person...I'll be there next week to seek my own Rocky Mountain glitz for Christmas. Hooray!

Gallery: Riches of the Rockies

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Tags: fur, fur apparel, fur clothing, FurApparel, FurClothing, golden bear, GoldenBear, gorsuch

Tom Ford's New $9,200 Fur Boots for Men

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Filed under: Shoes, Men's Style

Decadent designer Tom Ford has come out with a limited edition collection of fur boots for men, with the top-priced pair commanding $9,240. The collection, calculated to appeal to wealthy glam junkies and luxury ski freaks in places like Aspen and Gstaad, consists of three pairs of boots and a compatible fur trapper hat. There are silver and tan natural fur boots for $5,250; chocolate brown kid fur boots for $4,470 (above) both with rawhide leather laces; and a somewhat dressier pair of natural brown otter fur boots which cost the $9,240. The hat is made of white badger fur and costs $4,510. Ford has become known for pushing the boundaries of luxury for men, and this collection is certainly no exception.

Gallery: Tom Ford Does Fur

[via Affluent Page]

Tags: Boots, Fur, Tom Ford, TomFord

Luxurious Fur Without the Guilt? You Decide.

by Rigel Celeste (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Apparel, Decor, Green

Eco-Luxury Fur's slogan is "all of the luxury, none of the guilt," but depending on why exactly it is that you feel guilty about fur in the first place that slogan may not be accurate. The fur doesn't come from cruelly raised animals but it still comes from animals, brushtail possum animals in particular. Apparently the possums are breeding like crazy and destroying forests in New Zealand, so the pitch is that trapping and killing them is good for the environment.

Sounds like a publicity move to me -- they're just trying to cash in on the latest "eco" craze and all the good vibes and cash that come along with it. Some people still love their furs, so I'm sure they'll do some good business, but so far (according to the WSJ) they haven't sold a single possum throw. What do you think, truly guilt free or just a gimmick to sell more pelts?

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Fur Hammock for a Winter's Nap

by Deidre Woollard (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Decor

I've always considered the hammock to be a summer luxury, a soft rope or cloth support for a nap in the sun. What, then, to make then of the fur hammock from Bless? The hammock is backed with black cotton but lined in coyote fur. The description says that it is "perfect for a quick cat nap in a secluded nook" so I'm guessing this one isn't really for outdoor use (or at least not to be left outside to weather the elements as many hammocks are). It sells for $8,200.

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Be & D Greta Bag, Handbag of the Day

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Take luxury to new heights with Be & D's Greta Clutch. Made of chinchilla and accented with an oversized black patent python buckle, this adds "ooh la la" to the most mundane and monochromatic outfits. Soft to the touch and beautifully constructed, the Greta Clutch is exquisite. I cannot speak to how well chinchilla holds up or how durable it is when held in someone's hand for possibly hours – especially if you have sweaty palms – but nonetheless it is gorgeous. The interior is lined with suede and features a zippered pocket to store delicate and personal items. Clutch dimensions: 13" L x 3" W x 6" H. Price: $995.

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Frette Helena Limited Edition Sheets

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This is one expensive bed, and we are not even talking about the bed itself, just the coverings. Purveyors of pricey sheets, Frette have created a new limited edition sheet set. Helena, inspired by Helen of Troy, is a duvet set with a cover, two square shams and two boudoirs which are a modern interpretation of antique silk damask with gold brocade. The sets are made of silk and silk shantung with golden lame threads. The set is a limited edition of 99 pieces which sell for $6,000 per set. To match the set Frette has also created a throws and cushions in natural brown Barguzinski Silvery Sable, backed in burnished gold shantung silk. It sells for an astounding $85,000. You can admire the collection in Frette windows starting in November.

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Kate Spade Lausanne Plie, Handbag of the Day

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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This plush, chocolate-colored Kate Spade bag was inspired by the city on Lake Genevain Switzerland that shares its name, Lausanne. The Lausanne Plie bag tries to capture the "chic sensibility" and "rich culture" of the quiet town by combining rich beaver fur with luxurious snakeskin leather. The bag has a drawstring closure and is topped with a thick braided leather handle with gold accents. It measures 11.8"h x 16.5"w x 6.3"d and, like all of Kate's bags, this one also has her signature larabee dot lining. Price: $995.