At this time of year, holiday parties are abundant, and you, being a good guest, feels obliged to bring some treats to your host. How does a non-baking fashionista bring her purse-savvy style to an event? Eleni’s bakery based out of NYC has the Designer Handbag Collection for your next cookie swap. Attentive Purse Page readers will observe some luxury favorites interpreted here in sugar, like the Marc Jacobs Stam bag, Tod’s big tote, a shortbread Prada satchel among others. ...
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I love the holiday season. Everything is shimmering or glittery, and the whole world, (at least the retail universe) seems to be covered in ornaments. Make your wardrobe festive by decorating with party-friendly accessories. This shiny gold leather purse from Fendi is a small variation of their popular ‘B’ Bag collection. The signature buckles are turned sideways for easier ‘clutch’ function. It reminds of the prettiest glass gilt ball you add to the tree ...
Rebecca Minkoff, designer of elegant, luxurious leather handbags and Hello Kitty? At first, this sounded very gimmicky, like one of the over-the-top collaborations that Target or H&M likes to over-promote. Plus, I had recently viewed hideous wedding photos in Asia that makes the phrase “Hello Kitty Overkill” an understatement . Needless to say, I was skeptical. However, when I saw the sophisticated, limited edition satchel, I was pleasantly surprised. The glazed expresso leather was truly a fine Italian quality. ...
Do you love luxury shopping? Of course you do, and if you are like me, part of the thrill, (besides obtaining your stylish objet desir) is knowing you got it for a bargain.
Unfortunately, in the high end luxury handbag market, finding a bargain usually means a minefield of second-hand pieces, counterfeits and uncertainty. Online auctions are not a good source, many of the listings are knock-offs, and since you are not able to inspect the goods in person, you ...
Treat yourself for Halloween! Up until 10/31/2007, get stylish discounts off new arrivals and non-sale designer handbags from Marc Jacobs, Botkier, L.A.M.B., Kooba and others. Just enter the code “ARMCANDY” at the checkout and be a happy shopper. A huge selection is online, so grab a couple of purses, (don’t forget gifts for the holidays!) While you are shopping, take a chance at their handbag-a-day giveaway contest as well…
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Halloween is upon us, and these days, if you want to impress me with treats, you need to come up with more than a handful of Malomars. Luxury Goth fashion queen and head designer Paula Thomas has the perfect purse for the upcoming holiday. This season’s “Bag of Tricks” handbag is just the right accessory for the high-end vampiress and couture-minded witch. The generous textural grained black leather is exquisitely finished with detailed stitching. The weathered silver rivets are engraved ...
Perrenial favorite here at the Purse Page, Coach is definitely the number one designer and manufacturer of accessible luxury for blog readers. While many women may not own their favorite Fendi, Gucci or Louis Vuitton each season, most of us are fortunate enough to snag a Coach bag at least once in their lifetime if they want to. Now, the handbag-maker is giving back to women with their specially designed collection of accessories to benefit Breast Cancer ...
Mirror, mirror on the wall, while you may show me my fortunes, you still won’t be able to reflect the chic style of this Elliot Lucca Etoile Silver Leather Purse. Dialing up the drama with high-shine silver leather, this satchel can help any cool-hearted fashion queen keep Snow White in the dull forest where she belongs. The arched front zip over the pleated pockets hints at the smug smile of satisfaction at knowing your handbag rules the land.
$168 ...
Jean Paul Gaultier, had a reputation in the 1990’s for being the big, bleached blond bad boy of Haute Couture. Giant cone bras, freak shows down the runway. This decade, the designer has matured a bit, but is no less theatrical or stylish. Recent fashion presentations included a Spanish Madonna inspired collection. The Jean Paul Gaultier Perforated Leather Purse may seem a little more sedate, but has the rich, burgundy color of an intoxicating chianti. ...
Friday, 6pm at Bryant Park…
The most entertaining show by far this week at Bryant Park is hands down, the Snoopy in Fashion show. This presentation brought together a bunch of designers, Broadway stars, stylists, celebrity models, etc. for the cause of raising money for the organization “Dress for Success“. This non-profit organization promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and career development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Celebs ...
Does anything say “High Maintenance M.I.L.F.” or “Celebrity Mom Chic” more than a baby sling made by Gucci? This Gucci signature logo Baby Carries was no doubt, (no pun intended) sent to every stylist in town. Here Gwen Stefani bypasses her L.A.M.B. accessories to offer her new child some Italian designer transport. There is no chance that this product of rockstar mating could ever be unfashionable… Is this item washable? I don’t think that is ...
Gwen Stefani’s secondary line inspired by the funky fashions of Japan’s Harajuku district now has bags. This small Juku Bag collection features black and white graphics of little fashionistas with a lot of attitude. The handbags are sporty, with a retro 80’s slant. Hate the word ‘retro’? Don’t worry, most of this label’s fans are probably not old enough to remember the trends of the 1980’s, so this is all fresh and new.
$74 ...
Vivienne Westwood, the Grande Dame of Punk Fashion. You have to love her style, her audacity and her sense of humor. This particular Vivienne Westwood Tartan Purse is a mix of classic tartan that has been coated, constructed in a doctor’s bag silhouette. There is a small nod to her anarchy roots with the safety pin trim dangling fashion icon charms. This designer always finds a way to parody English tradition while paying homage to them as ...
Several of my good friends, girlfriends whom I had spent many a young and reckless, (inebriated) night with partying through NYC are now new moms. They were alway the most envied of fashionistas, perfectly and artfully accessorized. Have they lost their style now that they carry a little one in tow? Absolutely not. One their best aids is Louis Vuitton, who makes beautiful Monogrammed Mini Lin Diaper Bags for the elegant Mom. ...
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