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Nothing Beats Utility

January 10th, 2010 | 3 Comments

I remember the first time I “discovered” Botkier handbags back in 2003. She had only one style in the line, the Trigger, but it came in an array of colors in a soft, buttery leather. I looooved my trigger bag. Having 3 main pockets was ingenious. It was the perfect length to hang off the shoulder, easy to find what I needed and garnered compliments wherever I went. Well, I’m back for more. I picked up the … Read entire article »

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Alexander Wang Coco Duffel Bag

January 10th, 2010 | 1 Comment

I’m not typically a big fan of studded anything but Alexander Wang’s Coco bag caught my eye during the A/W 2009 shows earlier this year. I will be the first to admit he didn’t come onto my radar until the GAP collaboration collection (I’m not in the habit of tracking, buying or affording runway anything) so it was one of those things I noticed that came and went. Not surprisingly, the bag started showing up on … Read entire article »

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The Doctor is Finally In

January 10th, 2010 | Add a Comment

The doctor bag is a style I’ve always coveted but was never able to pull off. Most were either too intricate or too “mature” to go with my lazy/casual outfits. One of my all-time favorites is the Louis Vuitton Sac de Nuit from several years ago. But by the time I had gone long enough without a bag purchase to justify another one, the season was over and the purse was nowhere to be found. As … Read entire article »

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Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy

January 10th, 2010 | 1 Comment

Ah, post-Christmas season. When “didn’t get what you what for Christmas?” commercials play continuously on the TV, making you go through your Christmas list in your head. “Was there something I didn’t get?” Well, I’ll volunteer something. Ever since I saw this at South Coast Plaza, I can’t get it out of my head. I don’t have a bag from any resort collection yet (I think) and this print is so cute, who can resist heffalumps? … Read entire article »

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