I’ve talked about resort collection handbags here and most of them have been pretty tame in colour and material. Never really veering towards too loud or obnoxious. However, Prada has decided to go to the other side of the spectrum with these two bright and colourful handbags from their resort collection. It begs the question, “What were they thinking?”
As you can see, the Prada Saffiano Fori Shoulder Bag ($1295) and the Saffiano Fori Boston Bag (pre-order, $1650) are bright. Neon bright, even. I do respect the design aspect of these bags. It has a South Beach, Miami feel to it …read more

Do you remember the gorgeous coral coloured Botkier tote I featured yesterday? Well, I just fell in love with another Botkier handbag and this time it’s in the all time classic colour, black.
As some of you may know I’ve been on this seemingly never-ending search for the perfect black bag. I haven’t been able to narrow down my choices just yet, but this Botkier Venice Satchel ($595) has definitely secured a place on my most wanted list!
The Botkier Venice Satchel ($595) has the classic qualities I love about satchels mixed with a little bit of a street edge. I adore …read more

What comes to mind when you hear the world Chanel? Do images of glamorous clothings, shoes, accessories and Coco Chanel herself, come to mind? There is something to be said about the brand and there isn’t any fashionista that doesn’t like (or love, rather) the house of Chanel.
That being said, if you know someone who loves Chanel and loves collecting fragrances the following gift sets would make a wonderful holiday gift!
For someone who is just starting to get into Chanel fragrances, the Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe 2009 would be a perfect way to sample all of the popular scents with …read more

I currently do not own any Botkier handbags but I’ve definitely been following the line quite closely and have featured a few of them on this blog. From what I’ve seen, Botkier handbags are ultra luxe, practical, versatile and timeless in their designs and leather choices. I can see why this brand is popular with fashionistas and celebrities alike.
I was browsing through Neiman Marcus today and saw this lovely handbag. Upon closer inspection, I realized it was a Botkier! The Noa Tote ($575) is a fabulous tote bag, easily carried on the shoulder it will take you from the office …read more

Designer sunglasses are already considered a luxury item, so how do you push the limits of opulence to produce a pair of sunglasses that can be considered “ultimate luxury“?  Leave it to Dolce and Gabbana to pursue this design concept.  The high end designer duo has produced an extremely luxurious, high-priced, exclusive, and limited edition collection of sunglasses for the holiday season called the Stone project.

Each special pair of sunglasses in the Stone project is handcrafted with the highest quality of materials and craftsmanship.  A metal strip inside the acetate temples gives the lenses special shock-resistant qualities.  The beautiful artistic …read more

I’m still in cruise mode (probably because we just booked another cruise!) and it doesn’t help that I’ve been browsing through all the fabulous designer cruise and resort collection handbags! One in particular, by Jimmy Choo, caught my eye immediately and I had to share it with you.
The Jimmy Choo Robin Eagle Leather Bag ($2350) is a gorgeous bag made out of chalk white leather. I know white leather handbags are dirt and stain magnets but I think this bag should be an exception. A white handbag can and will look fantastic year-round. Its not strictly just for Spring and …read more

Sure we all want handbags that are functional and versatile to take us from the office to the weekend. But sometimes, one wants a handbag (or two) that is just pretty and feminine. Cue in Lanvin!
Lanvin handbags are a fun and functional mix of chains, ribbons and leather. While with some handbags with that combination can end up looking tacky (some Juicy Couture bags come to mind…), Lanvin knows how to keep things balanced.
The gorgeous and lady like Lanvin Happy Shoulder Bag ($1695) reminds me of the Chanel flap bags but with a twist. The twist is the black velvet …read more

Are you itching to get yourself your first Louis Vuitton bag or are you looking to add to your ever-growing collection?  I don’t blame you. A Louis Vuitton bag is something you can’t fully appreciate until you’ve seen and held one up close. They’re impeccably made and will last and look amazing forever.
November is a great time to get serious about this purchase because, through the month of November, Louis Vuitton will be donating 10% of the purchase price, on select bags, to the American Red Cross!
When you purchase the classic Monogram Canvas Speedy, a Keepall, Noe or Alma bag …read more

Every full fledged fashionista knows that fashion can cause a knee jerk reaction. Sometimes, you’ll see a garment or accessory that will turn you off, or make you laugh or it may even confuse you. That’s the beauty and the fun of fashion and also the reason why we love it and are addicted.
For the holiday season, there will be a number of fun party dresses we’ll either adore and admire, covet and conspire to get and ones that make you want to run in the opposite direction.  I came across this amazing Marchesa dress on the Bergdorf Goodman website …read more

Do you recall that lovely Christian Louboutin Python Shoulder Bag I wrote about a couple days ago? Well, I found another python bag, this time from Marc Jacobs, that’s just a wee bit cheaper. Ok, it’s not that much cheaper but it’s less than the CL bag, that’s for sure. It’s a bit bigger too!
The Marc Jacobs Stardust Printed Python Rio Satchel is a one of a kind type of bags. It’s a bit on the “look at me” side of the handbag spectrum but I definitely wouldn’t mind looking at this one up close (or getting one …read more