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Miu Miu Launches E-Commerce Site
Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Shoes
Ladies, get your credit cards ready!
The Italian fashion house Miu Miu has recently launched their e-commerce site. Known for their eclectic and innovative designs against classic silhouettes, Miu Miu consistently creates fashions that make a statement while transcending trends.
Miu Miu's online store features their full collections, online-only exclusives and our personal favorite -- The Fashion Show selection where you can shop looks straight from the runway.
As much as we may love online department stores and luxury e-retailers, let's face it, they don't always have the latest or the widest range of clothing and accessories. The more fashion companies enter the e-commerce race, the better for the consumer. More options equals better selections and deals. Happy shopping!
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Wearing Black Never Goes Out of Style
Filed under: Handbags, Jewelry, Shoes
This spring's hottest fashion trends is about showing off your most vibrant and colorful self. Electrifying neon accessories can be found everywhere. And as much as I love all the new trends and translating them into my personal sense of style, you just can't beat the impact of black.
Lanvin Happy Pop Clutch, Handbag of the Day
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Seventies chic is alive and well. For the past few seasons, we've been seeing traces of the 70's with a modern interpretation in the runway collections of Chloe and Louis Vuitton. For those who like the look but don't want to invest in a whole new wardrobe or outfit, Lanvin's sleek and sexy Happy Pop Clutch ($1290) is the way to go.Reminiscent of the chic '70s, Lanvin's rust orange clutch is simply adorned with quilted detailing adding an air of understated elegance. With a detachable metal and leather shoulder strap, the Happy Pop Clutch works double duty as a ladylike shoulder bag. The interior is lined with jacquard fabric and features a zippered and organizational pocket. Dimensions: 5" x 9.5" x 2" with a 18" shoulder strap drop.
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Glam Up Your Wardrobe with Unique Luxury Handbags by Nooni
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Tired of your basic black or brown handbag? Then Nooni's luxury handbags will inject some creativity and uniqueness to your attire. Founder and designer Vicki Vlachakis incorporates her background in automotive design as inspiration for her handbag line. The result? Dramatic lines, sculptural shapes, bold color combinations and daring accents that instantly grabs your attention.
The Chicane Hobo ($4510) exudes all of these qualities. Styled in ultra soft lambskin with a range of hues from army green to pastel mint green, a natural and light green woven leather detail beautifully crisscrosses the bag's body adding depth and interest. In keeping with the woven look, Chicane's double handle is also woven with unraveled strands of leather falling against its sides, adding unique appeal. A zipper and woven fold over flap secures your contents while the interior is lined in creamy suede with a zippered pocket and two open pockets.
View addional styles by Nooni below.
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Felix Rey Love Bird Clutch
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Even though it feels like we just survived Christmas and I'm still getting accustom to the fact that we are in the year 2011, it's time to start thinking about our next shopping holiday - Valentine's Day. It sounds crazy but it will be here before you know it.
As an alternative to the typical box of chocolates, or in addition to if you special someone is a chocolate lover, the Love Bird Clutch ($237) by Felix Rey is a gift that will last. It's a quirky yet playful chainmail clutch adorned with two cute love birds about to share a kiss. While the Love Bird is so fitting for Valentine's Day, your special lady could easily wear this throughout the year for evenings out. Measurements: 8.5"W x 5.5"H.
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Kenzo Leather Bucket Bag
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Kenzo's beautiful light brown voluminous bag is hard to resist. Filled with a healthy dose of texture, bronze rivets and various hues to make it interesting without seeming cluttered and overdone, the Kenzo Leather Bucket Bag ($1325) is a statement bag that could easily be worn daily.The bottom half is styled in faux croc with a pair of zippered and flat pockets while the upper half has smooth calfskin leather with a magnetic flap closure. The double handle is heavily embellished with bronze rivets for a unique look. Personally, I would have done away with brass rivets because it places Kenzo's bag at the edge of looking overdone. Additional features include a detachable shoulder strap and double interior pockets.
Rebecca Ray Designs: Equestrian and Dog Inspired Accessories
Filed under: Apparel, Handbags
Rebecca Ray specializes in handmade couture handbags and fashion accessories inspired by her love of dogs and horses, as well as old-fashioned art and antiques. Her designs vary from colorful ruffled totes like the ones shown here to sophisticated leather satchels, belts, jewelry, and accessories, as well as printed home decor items like pillows and placemats. Many of the bags include removable vintage brooches (if you look closely you can see them above), a choice of over 400 antique images, and are completely hand-sewn by the Amish near Chagrin Falls, Ohio where Rebecca Ray Designs is based.
I love almost everything in her current line but these bags especially caught my eye. Called "The Reilly" on the right and "The Katie" on the left they're essentially boxy little tote/purse hybrids with funky, artistic fabric patterns, pretty ruffles, authentic equestrian hardware, and protective feet on the bottom -- plus of course the antique brooch embellishments and option of vintage images and I mentioned earlier. $545-575.
Devi Kroell Two-Tone Satchel, Handbag of the Day
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If you ever been hesitant to mix black and brown in your outfit, Devi Kroell's Two-Tone Satchel ($1390) will help the lead the way. Using black as the predominant color, various shades of brown are incorporated into the bag's body, while a textured silver rod helps to break up a dark color palette and add a little shimmer. While Kroell's Satchel is on the small side (7" H x 12" W x 5.5" D), the interior, which has a zip pocket and two interior compartments, is roomy enough for your personal items without making the bag bulky.Have tips or suggestions? Contact me @marsha712
Dolce & Gabbana Lace & Leather Top Handle Bag
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Love the look of lace but find that wearing a lace top feels too trendy or revealing? Experiment with the trendy material with an accessory instead. Dolce & Gabbana's Lace & Leather Top Handle Bag ($2331) is feminine with a touch of sexy and romance. It captures the sophisticated sexiness of the 50's and 60's with a modern update. Styled in buttery soft jet black lambskin with black lace throughout, the lace adds texture and interest. There is a roomy interior with a zippered front flap pocket accented with two silver and gold medallion pulls. Measurements: 24cm H x 32 cm W x 16 cm D. Dolce & Gabbana's Lace & Leather Top Handle Bag is not available untill 3.15.10 but you can pre-order now.
Exotic Handbags by Jilly New York
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Simple elegance never goes out of style yet it can be difficult to find. It's easy to get caught up in trends and the latest it-'fill in the blank' without taking into consideration what you really want. And I can safely say we all want an item that will stand the test of time; one that we will use and wear for years on end.
And that is the philosophy of Jilly New York. Their motto: Quiet Luxury. Classic Elegance. Exotic Beauty. You can't go wrong with designing from such a sound foundation. Creative Designer Jill Haber says she was inspired by the "desire to find gorgeous handbags that are not embellished with overbearing, heavy hardware or logos. I thought that gorgeous, exotic skin
was the perfect canvas to create easy, chic pieces that complement a woman's style, rather than dictate it."
Luxist Giveaway: Win a Zappos Gift Card
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You know you've been browsing Zappos on your lunch hour under the guise of holiday shopping for friends and family, but admit it, you always see a little something you'd love too, and you slip it into your cart. I do the same thing. You've learned that whether you're shopping for yourself or for someone else for the holidays, or any time, Zappos is your go-to place. Much more than just shoes, the easy-to-shop (and fun-to-shop) site also offers clothing, bags, housewares, and watches, and even beauty products, eyewear, jewelry, and sporting goods, for men, women, and kids. You can't beat the free shipping and free 365-day return policy, either. Check out the Holiday Gift Guide for ideas!Here's some more good news. Luxist wants to make things easier on you and your wallet this month. Our great friends at Zappos offered us one $100 gift card to give to a lucky reader selected at random. To enter, follow the instructions below.
* Leave a confirmed comment below telling us what one item from the site you would love to buy for yourself or for someone else.
* The comment must be left and confirmed no later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on December 14, 2010.
* One entry per person. Multiple entries will be disqualified.
* One winner will be selected in a random drawing and notified by e-mail.
* One winner will receive a $100 gift card for use on Zappos.com, to be delivered by postal mail.
* Open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia.
See the complete rules here.
The contest is closed. The winner will be notified by e-mail by December 17. Thanks for participating!
J.McLaughlin's Holiday Handbag Collection
Filed under: Apparel, Handbags, Holiday Guides
This holiday season, J.McLaughlin, is offering a line of handbags that will work for any holiday plans you might have on your calendar.
"We took a little liberty with our holiday 2010 collection," explains Kevin McLaughlin, Creative Director at the Manhattan-based fashion house that is known for its classic American designs. "Party dresses---usually the main event---are just the appetizers."
This season, J.McLaughlin created a slouchy leather hobo bag (see image in gallery) that is luxurious and comes in great colors for the fall and winter. The exterior has an open front pocket. Inside, there is a back wall zip. A key fob is attached inside, which will make it easier for you to find your keys. Dimensions are 16" wide X 12" high; 9" deep at widest point.
Another must-have is J.McLaughlin's embossed clutch ($155) that has a rich crocodile look (see image in gallery). Accented with a gold chain and gold buckle, it is available in red or black. The clutch it is an ideal bag to take along to a holiday party. See the black version in the gallery above.
J.McLaughlin's wool tartan porthole bag ($198) comes in two classic plaids---a navy and red combination as well as navy and yellow, while its Dorchester Tote ($275) is 100% cotton with a leather trim. The Dorchester Tote comes in two color combinations: coffee/dark brown as well as sable/tan, and is a classic bag to carry all year round. Both handbags are seen in the above photo.
All of the handbags described are available on the J.McLaughlin website or by visiting one of its boutiques, which are located in 17 states around the U.S.
Hung on U Bags: Model-Designed, Charity-Inclined
Filed under: Handbags, Charity, Celebrity Design
Supermodel Patti Hansen (Mrs. Keith Richards) and her longtime friend, producer/manager, Molly Madden, loved their matching bags throughout the Studio 54 era. These bags were a part of them having so much fun that they took the idea to designer Debi Koppel, the woman behind DKP Designs, and the three of them collaborated to give these '80s-inspired bags new life as Hung on U bags. The bags are simple yet versatile -- they conform to your body, tie in various knots, and fold for easy travel. The 27-bag collection includes varieties in nylon, denim, glitter (shown), suede, and pony, most in small and large sizes ($35 - $300). Hung on U also does does good while doing well: Proceeds are donated to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation for children's EB, a group of diseases characterized by blister formation after minor trauma to the skin.
The Luxist Top Ten Handbags of 2010
Filed under: Handbags, Holiday Guides
2010 may have been a tough year in a lot of ways, but it was a terrific year for handbags. From divinely sparkling clutches to totes in unheard-of textures, designers were inventive, creative and finally took some risks again -- a sure sign of an improving economy. We're celebrating the return to flamboyance and daring style with a list of our top ten favorites from this year's outstanding Luxist Handbag of the Day collection.
1. Valentino Crystal-Embellished Feather Clutch
Let's begin with the ethereal, exquisite bag above, the Valentino Crystal-Embellished Feather Clutch. These little birdies outdid even the Judith Lieber Enchanted Stardust Clutch with their whimsical glamour, and the feathers are so elegantly and daintily assembled, the clutch eclipsed the ballerina charm of the Valentino Tulle Rosette Bag. We love the coloring; it's as if each perfect feather has been gingerly dipped in the blackest of ink. The pale pink satin structure and lining complete the dream-come-true wonder of this masterful handbag which commanded $4,170.00.
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