Convertible

It’s almost 2am in Dallas so why am I still awake?! I’m doing “research” online at Net-a-porter.com of course! I also got word that a very special bag, Chloé’s Vivian tote, will launch on the site tomorrow– so special that I was told it’s Natalie Massenet’s favorite bag of the season! Very excited to share [...]

Lanvin, you had me fooled. Looks like I complained too soon about the “Dear Danae.” This one’s got all the features I crave and love. An impeccable shoulder bag with a pinch of intrigue, via the offset zippered pocket, plus a zip compartment under the flap (great for easy access to key essentials). I haven’t [...]

Of all the women who have inspired Michael Kors throughout his career, the most influential is none other than his mother Joan (a fashion model in her heyday!). Each season we see subtle nods to Joan in his collections (over sized sunglasses and 60s ladylike sheaths for example) but this year it’s a full blown [...]

I love any excuse to buy a cute bag, but supporting Oxfam is a great one! The collaboration of the “Lake Satchel is a natural fit; Lake Bell’s downtown-cool vibe jives with Monica Botkier’s urban-chic bags. Buttery caramel suede is juxtaposed with smooth cocoa leather – so enticing I don’t know if I want to [...]

First of all, double take: An unembellished Alexander Wang? What? Yes, it’s decidedly minimal (no studs or buckles!) and I love it. This linen and leather tote goes every which way: thanks to the ingenious convertible handle, you can wear it as a shoulder or top-handle bag – just pull the straps through to lengthen [...]

Update: Large black shearling bag is $3,950 and the shearling clutch is $2,750~ We were invited to Ralph Lauren‘s design studio yesterday to preview the entire Fall 2011 collection before it hit the runway today (approved by Mr. Lauren himself, the hugest honor!) and could not contain our excitement over the new bag line! It [...]