Straw/raffia
Raffia bags are hit or miss for me. Mostly miss. You can only really carry them in the spring and summer, so there’s a very short window of time to get your money’s worth. Plus, they fall apart in humidity, and dangling pieces of raffia? Not so chic. There are some bags this season that [...]
When I go out for cocktails, I always carry a clutch that has a chic, rock-n-roll vibe to it, but I never indulge in my girly side. As soon as I saw this RED Valentino, I knew that inequality had reached its end. With the floral-crocheted raffia and delicate gold chain, this slim shoulder bag [...]
Summer is always my favorite time to shop for bags. They have a sense of spirit and cheesiness that you just can’t get away with in the winter. And as great as it is to be chic, sometimes it’s just more fun to show off my quirky, Palm Springs-loving side. These bags require different levels [...]
Woven raffia is one of the best summer styles, but the struggle is finding a bag that can go from beach to street without making you look like you just got off the plane from Bermuda. Marni has taken on the weave for a few different pieces this season, but this pretty and polished high-shine [...]
Eek! Once again Dolce & Gabbana throws good taste out the window in favor of clown couture. Their Miss Dea bag always seem to err on the side of ostentation (imagine this with sequins and floral embroidery), but they’ve taken it even farther here. Calling this a statement clutch is an understatement. The way the [...]
If you’re not watching Homeland, odds are someone has already chastised you for it, and I’ll second them! Honestly, once you start, you can’t stop. Just ask the president – it’s his favorite show. Claire Danes has already won tons of awards for playing bipolar CIA officer Carrie Mathison on the Showtime thriller. Intrigued yet? [...]
