The other day I had the pleasure of meeting Kara Ross and her PR coordinator Elizabeth and they gave me a firsthand look at the latest Kara Ross jewelry and handbag collections. Ross works with an array of skins and for the first time, this season, some of her pieces (and my favorites) were made with cork. Most of the handbags and clutches come complete with semi-precious stones and coordinate with her jewelery pieces (besides being a designer, Ross is also a gemologist). I fell in love with this cork “Porto” bag accented with purple snake! (jump for photo!)
I’m especially impressed given that I am not at all a fan of cork and think that it’s usually quite cheapening, but this to me just screams refined, jet-setting St. Tropez lady (fittingly Elizabeth told me that part of the collection was inspired by a vintage Pucci jacket)! I can already picture myself strolling along the beach in this. Perhaps I’ll even honor the bag by toning a Pucci scarf with purple in the design:)
This honey lizard “Extra Large Amo” clutch with its amethyst closure is also fab and a perfect size (makes the transition from daytime bag to nighttime bag so much easier when you’re not stuffing your belongs into a teeny tiny bag)! Prices are still TBD, but check out the website to see where Kara Ross is sold!
Talk about eye candy! Lovely, thanks for posting.
Someone just told me the other day that Bag Snob is a candy store for bag lovers, so true!
The light plum colored bag on the table is pretty.
mette – that’s the one my eye was drawn to also
i still can’t get on the cork bag though.. i think it’s because i use it a lot as a project material, so i can’t think of it as anything but as rather ordinary, like tin foil or fabric or something..
I am in love with:
“Dea” Ring Lizard and Alligator Tab Bag
“Dea” Natural Ring Lizard
“Dea” Honig Lizard Bag
“Dea” Linen and Alligator Bag
“Lucis” Ostrich Bag
“Lucis” Orange Ostrich and Cafe Lizard
:D
Never heard of this brand before so thanks so much for sharing!!
xoxo
I am in love with:
“Dea” Ring Lizard and Alligator Tab Bag
“Dea” Natural Ring Lizard
“Dea” Honig Lizard Bag
“Dea” Linen and Alligator Bag
“Lucis” Ostrich Bag
“Lucis” Orange Ostrich and Cafe Lizard
:D
Never heard of this brand before so thanks so much for sharing!!
xoxo
that lizard clutch is absolutely fab!
I…MUST…HAVE…THAT…LILAC PURSE!!!!
Very unique and pretty! I love the honey lizard clutch. Sparkly!
Lucky Lady Sharon!! I loove these purses i have seen a couple i liked in magazines but never seem to be able to find them in a store?! How come she doesn’t have her own store yet??
I just adore the neutral clutch and the pink and purple!!!!So fabulous!
L.xo
Lottie,
You’ll be happy to know Kara told me she’s looking into opening her first store in NYC:) Till then, you can get her bags and jewelery at Bergdorf and Neiman and a few other places…Check the website for the complete list!
Sharon
Thanks sharon, can’t wait for that! Didyou get to purchase any of her new bags, Kara looks gorgeous…but then again so are her bags! Are you a new bag snob or just covering while Tina is off?
L.xo
The new bags aren’t for sale yet, though I have my eye on both the Porto and Amo from above..Also LOVED Kara Ross’s new cocktail rings…and I am a new bag snob! I’m so excited that Kelly and Tina are letting me help them out and contribute to Bag Snob, Beauty Snob and Tot Snob:)