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Roberto Coin Diamond Initial Necklace ($900)

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Roberto Coin Diamond Love Letter Necklace ($380)

Both of these dazzling necklaces are made of 18k white gold and feature pave set diamonds. As you can see, you can choose between a fancy and flow-y script or simple block lettering.   Personally, I would choose the latter as it can be worn day or night. The former is something I picture someone wearing for a special evening or event.  All letters of the alphabet are available – yes, even Q and X!

Give one as an anniversary, birthday or holiday gift to the people you love. You can purchase these Roberto Coin necklaces at Neiman Marcus.

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Roberto Coin Diamond Initial Necklaces

JLo sang about her Christian Louboutin shoes (maybe an updated version of ‘These Boots Are Made for Walking‘?) and if you’re looking for a luxury gift idea for that lucky Cinderella, these Loubous would make a fabulous choice!

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Christian Louboutin Lace Bootie ($1785) – I do believe these are similar to what Jennifer Lopez wore at the end of her performance. They’re quite unique with the see through lace and playful black patent leather and gunmetal hardware.

Christian Louboutin Mesh Ring Platform Pump ($995) – Compared to the lace bootie above, this is a bargain! If you’re going for an edgy look, this shoe is it.

You can purchase these lovely shoes at Neiman Marcus stores and online.   Despite JLo’s tumble (which was the subject of quite a few YouTube videos last night) she recovered very well and manage to strut off the stage in her beloved Louboutins.

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Jennifer Lopez Loves Christian Louboutin

If you have the same dilemma or if you want to add a stylish new tote to your handbag collective, I found a couple highly splurge worthy candidates we can audition ASAP!

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Gucci Jolie Large Tote ($780 at Bergdorfs) – The Gucci logo paired with the red and green striping detail makes this tote a total classic.  This tote has been around for years and it continues to be a best seller and can often be on back order on various websites.  I think what’s appealing about the Jolie tote is the simple structure. Although the Gucci logo pattern is everywhere, it’s not too obnoxious or in your face. Plus the charms are fun!

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Louis Vuitton Damier Neverfull MM ($700 at LV) – This versatile tote has been around for a couple years now and it is a highly coveted bag from LV.  Its available in three sizes, but like Goldilocks and the three bears, the medium (MM) size feels just right. This tote is also available in the classic Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas print but if you don’t want logos galore, this would be a better choice. By the way, this tote will soon be available in Damier Azur next year so if you love that lighter colour combination, wait for that!

Ok, maybe you’d rather get a tote that is logo or pattern, free? Take a gander at these beauties, in the ever chic and fashionable black…

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Dior Soft Large Woven Shopper ($2350 at Bergdorfs) – This is a tote bag that doesn’t mess around. The large size will hold just about anything and everything. The style is classic and the black woven lambskin leather is super lush. Similar to the Gucci Jolie tote above, this one has the familiar Dior charms for a bit of playfulness.

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Bottega Veneta Buckle Leather Tote ($1850 at Saks) – If you want something a wee bit smaller than the Dior, this one is perfection.  The leather is exquisitely soft and supple. The buckles add just the right amount of detail to keep it from looking bland and boring. But really when is a Bottega Veneta bag ever boring?

Hmm, I love them all but isn’t that always the case?! My ideal tote is all or mostly leather, soft but structured at the same time. This might be why I haven’t found ‘the one’ yet – I’m ridiculously picky!

Which one of these lovely totes would you choose? Have you found your holy grail tote? If so, tell us about it below!

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Splurge Worthy Tote Bags

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How ridiculously fabulous is this Prada Struzzo Executive Tote ($5850)?!  I’m in love with the blue colour  (Colbato) and simple structure. You don’t see a lot blue handbags so if you want to stand out (in a good way), this is the one to get. Ok, so the price is pretty insane but it is made out of ostrich leather which gives it that cool texture that begs to be touched. This is the kind of tote that will always look amazing no matter what season.

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Another fabulous resort collection Prada bag is the Vitello Daino Hobo ($1350). While this is an established style from the Prada line, it’s been updated with the use of this lovely dark yellow (Mimosa). If you still want a bright coloured bag, this would be the better one to get as it is all one colour; none of this overly trendy contrasting stripes or details.

While these two handbags aren’t in your average/classic colours of black, grey, brown, red or even white, they’re still stylish and have the longevity one should look for in handbags. Both of these handbags can be purchased or pre-ordered through the Bergdorf Goodman website.

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Stylish Prada Resort Collection Bags

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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 don’t you think? But, I don’t think many people would care to tote these around, at least not for longer than one season.

For the Saffiano Fori Shoulder bag, you have a choice between the black/pink/yellow as shown or a light-blue/black/white calf leather version. The blue version is much tamer than the pink and yellow but it is still quite different.  The the Saffiano Fori Boston Bag is only available in the orange/pink/brown combination and compared to the shoulder bag, I feel this one would be the better choice out of the two.

I have to say though, the perforated calf leather does remind me of Louis Vuitton’s perforated line a few years back.  Now don’t get me wrong, Prada is a fine handbag company but sometimes they teeter on the verge of copying. After all the Boston bag does look similar to the Speedy.

If you love these two resort collection handbags from Prada, you can order them now at the Bergdorf Goodman website.

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Traffic Stopping Prada Handbags

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!

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The Botkier Venice Satchel ($595) has the classic qualities I love about satchels mixed with a little bit of a street edge. I adore the cool zippers and tassels that give the bag a playful, don’t take life too seriously quality. This is the type of bag that will get lots of compliment, not just for its good looks but for the smooth texture of the leather and the sophisticated styling.

The Botkier Venice Satchel scores even more points with me because of the size. I love large handbags and this one measures at a perfect 1 1.5″ H x 15.24″ W x 4″ D. It will hold everything you need and then some! Other pluses includes the removable shoulder strap and silver hardware. Love, love love it!

If you love it too, you can purchase this lovely satchel at Neiman Marcus online or in stores.

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Highly Covet-able Botkier Venice Satchel

That being said, if you know someone who loves Chanel and loves collecting fragrances the following gift sets would make a wonderful holiday gift!

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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 out committing to each bottle’s hefty price tag.  This set will run you $110 but you’ll receive the following scents:

Chanel N°5
Chanel Coco Mademoiselle
Chanel Coco
Chanel N°19
Chanel Allure

Each bottle is .12 oz and they’re all eau de parfum which lasts much longer than eau de toilette. Overall, a better value for your money! The bottles are presented in a simple gift box that’s worthy of displaying.

Another fabulous gift set to give is the Chanel No. 5 World Renowned Luxuries Gift Set.

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Priced at $135 it’s just a tad bit more than the fragrance wardrobe but if you know someone whose signature scent is the classic No. 5, this is a wonderful value. They’ll receive the Chanel No. 5 fragrance in eau de parfum form, a scented velvet body lotion and bath gel. Each bottle is 3.4oz so it’s a generous amount of the beloved Chanel No. 5 scent.

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Give Her a Chanel Fragrance Wardrobe

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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 to a day of running errands and shopping.

What I love most about this bag is the material, lambskin leather! Lambskin is ridiculously soft and supple. The colour is also lovely. It’s a beautiful coral shade that will look fantastic for Fall and Winter and even better during Summer! It’s also available in black for those of you who need a great looking black tote.

The overall shape is simple but the pleating and zipper details are what makes this tote stand out. It measures 13″H x 18″W x 3″D, so it’s not too gigantic, just big enough to hold your essentials.  At $575 the price point isn’t bad at all considering you’re getting a great looking bag in the softest leather available.
If you’re thinking about picking up a new bag for yourself, definitely check out the Botkier Noa Tote in person or order it via the Neiman Marcus website.

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Soft & Stylish Botkier Noa Tote

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 creation on each temple is created with 120 colorful Swarovski crystals that are hand-selected and carefully placed one-by-one onto the castone, which is invisibly bonded to the temple.  Are you impressed yet??

The pricetag on this ultimate luxury item is $1200.  If you have been saving your money for designer jewel-covered sunglasses, then you better run to your nearest ILORI boutique as soon as possible because there is a very tiny number of sunglasses being produced for this collection.

The “stone” sunglasses are available in purple, green, or black with matching colored Swarovski crystals.  To find an ILORI boutique in your area, visit iloristyle.com.

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Dolce & Gabbana Ultimate Luxury Sunglasses

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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 Summer.

What struck me most about this bag is the beautiful detail in the eagle. The eagle is made out of various sized grommets. Some of the grommets are filled with different coloured crystals to give a little life and colour to the designer. It’s really a work of art.

The bag itself is large at 16″W x 12″H x 12″D and wonderfully slouchy boho feel. It has an easy-going, carefree vibe that makes you want to just go on holiday to a lush tropical location.  Details include fringe tassels and cool braided shoulder straps with round link accents.

It’s a gorgeous bag but the price is quite steep at $2350.  If you want to treat yourself this holiday season, go for the Jimmy Choo Robin Eagle Leather Bag. You can order it online at Nordstrom.

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Ultra Luxe Jimmy Choo Robin Eagle Hobo