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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."

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Bespoke Safari Boots from Frosdick of London

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Filed under: Handbags, Shoes, Men's Style

In recent months we've written about the resurgence of luxury expeditions to Africa and the New Safari Style. Now newly-minted British design firm Frosdick of London is launching its first line of bespoke, vintage-inspired safari-style boots called the "Out of Africa" collection. Taking design cues from the British Colonial "great white hunter's" classic attire, the boots are made entirely by hand in Northamptonshire, UK, using only the finest leather from Italian tanneries combined with pure cotton 20-ounce canvas woven in Scotland's Dundee. The boots, available for both men and women, are lined with the softest calf leather for comfort and durability and trimmed with elegant, Italian solid brass buckle fastenings. The canvas uppers can also be finished in genuine Burchell's zebra skin and ostrich leather, both ethically sourced in Africa.

In addition the firm is offering a range of made-to-order ladies' bags finished in exotic Kudu and Springbok hides. The authentic skins feature the natural markings that only a life in the wilds of Africa can bestow. One of the longest-horned antelopes, greater Kudu can have impressive spiral horns measuring six feet long. Each bag is lined with brightly colored pure linen and features a useful choice of straps and finest quality Italian brass fittings. The bespoke products will be available starting this summer with prices expected to begin at about $6,000 for boots and $4,000 for bags. Other items can be custom made and are limited only by your imagination. Contact davfro@btinternet.com for more info.

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Alexander McQueen Ostrich Leather Skull Wallet

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Filed under: Men's Style

Bad boy British designer Alexander McQueen has come out with one of the most exclusive men's accessories he's ever produced, an exotic ostrich leather wallet with an embossed skull. Priced at about $500, the piece is finished in genuine brown ostrich skin with protective metal edging and a black leather interior. Inside are four credit card slots, a coin compartment and two banknote pockets. Ostrich leather is highly prized for its soft finish and recognizable pattern of quill sockets. McQueen, who often uses skulls in his designs, also offers the motif on shirts, sweaters, scarves, cufflinks, belts and rings, a macabre trend which New York magazine notes is on the rise.

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Christian Louboutin Candy Pumps

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When it comes to shoes, we at Luxist, and I think it's safe to say as well as every other woman in the world, love everything that Christian Louboutin creates, until perhaps today. I'm certainly not familiar with every shoe by Louboutin, but it seems as though the Candy Pumps are a far cry from the well balanced and instinctively sexy design that make women spend most of their money on his shoes. Made with ostrich leather and interestingly accented with lace along the side, gold tone studs at the cap toe with grosgrain detailing and bow as the finishing touch – the Candy Pumps are unique to say the least. Price: $965.

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Stam Ostrich Tote, Handbag of the Day

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If you want a bag that's super feminine without being too terribly frilly this pink Stam Ostrich Tote by Marc Jacobs might be what you're looking for. It is big and pink but it's an earthy shade, plus the ostrich leather gives it an interesting texture. Silver hardware includes a detachable chain shoulder strap and a logo clasp at the top for closure, and other than that it's a pretty simple and straightforward design with a roomy interior (just one zip pocket) lined in leather. $5,500

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Marcela Calvet Honor� II, Handbag of the Day

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There isn't a trendy our outrageous bag in Marcela Calvet's entire collection. Instead, her bags stand out for the obvious quality craftsmanship and their French-inspired beauty. The Honoré II is her homage to Hermès Paris, combining elegant design with exotic skins. Made from South American Ostrich in a rich Pampas Saddle color, this hand-made bag features gold-plated solid brass hardware, a simple flap closure and brass feet. Lined in Argentine calf with an adjustable shoulder strap, the bag measures 10"W by 8"H x 4"D. $3,200.

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Ostrich Leather Collar & Lead Set

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Filed under: Pets

It has become so common to see dogs dressed in little sweaters or tucked away in a handbag that the standard collar-leash combo has almost fallen out of fashion. Fortunately for those whose dogs are a bit too large to put up with wearing puffy pink sweaters, it hasn't and a high-quality set makes a great gift for the non-frilly pet lover. This Ostrich Collar & Lead Set has fine ostrich leather on a plain leather backing accented with brass hardware, including a loop for the lead to attach to. The set is also available with a harness instead of a straight collar and comes in four colors. Price: $350.

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Ostrich Egg Jug

by Nicole Weston (RSS feed) —

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The Ostrich Egg Jug is for the hostess who has it all. It is made from a real ostrich egg, with sterling silver spout, handle and base. The concept came from the fact that some tribes in South Africa used the giant birds' shells to carry water for thousands of years, taking advantage of their impressively sturdy build. The jug measures 7.75" x 4.75" and can one egg's worth of water or other liquid, or about 60-ounces. Price: $385.

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Struzzo Ostrich Mini Globe, Handbag of the Day

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While big bags are hot for summer, they're going to get smaller as the days get shorter. This Struzzo Mini Globe by Loro Piana is a perfect example of this phenomenon. Part of the designer's pre-fall collection, it is made of ostrich leather with a metallic silver finish, giving it an elegant look for evening wear. The hardware and lock charms are done in a soft, contrasting gold that will attract just the right amount of notice. Knowing the Bergdorf shoppers, it's surprising that this bag is actually still in stock, but since it is fairly new, it's possible that they haven't had time to go over and pick one up yet. Price: $5,470.

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Carved and Sculpted Eggs

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Forgo those cheap plastic eggs that seem to be overflowing supermarket shelves in the weeks before Easter and satisfy your craving for the seasonal egg-shapes with something that will last. Real eggs of various sizes can be carved and sculpted into a variety of surprising shapes and astonishingly beautiful patterns. Ron Cheruka, the "Egg Man", has been doing egg art for many years and uses modified dental tools with carbide and diamond bits to hand cut every egg that he makes. He uses ostrich, rhea, emu and standard eggs in his work. The emu eggs are visually stunning due to the natural pigments in the shells, which range from teal to black, but the nearly cantaloupe-sized ostrich eggs are the most spectacular. Their thick shells allow for the most detailed carvings, like the dragon pictured here, and the finished egg resembles polished ivory. Dragon Egg Price: $500.