Sep 3, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
We think of ourselves as having colorful personalities—after all we’re in one of the most ‘colorful’ industries around. However there are a few things that need a bit of help, such as—dare we say—dull looking computers! They have become a part of us (whether we like it or not), so why can’t we express ourselves through our computer style, just like we do with our handbag? Enough venting, we’ve found our match: Athena. Sure, you have this Windows 7, 320GB hard drive and long lasting battery life, but you also have eye catching designs to match any personality. It’s truly a marriage made in tech heaven.
Call:212-219-0321; MSRP: $599
Sep 2, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Something about this Elliott Lucca tote has us giddy. Could it be the rich saffron color of its soft leather? The magnetic closure, braided drawstrings, and hidden external zippers that serve as aesthetically pleasing functions to make our busy lives a bit more organized and secure? Maybe it's that we didn't have to break the bank to sport a luxury bag? No matter what the reason is, it makes us happy and if happiness is the key to a good day, then this Elliott Lucca bag is our lock.
Web price, $149, Call 212-329-4524
Sep 1, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Call them what you will--aurora borealis beads, rainbow crystals, iridescent facets--they're cropping up as THE new bead and expect to see more and more of them. Amanda Eufer of Euforia Jewelry has put quite a unique spin on her interpretation. Her Carnival collection mounts the beads on layers of vinyl, or fuses them right inside. This Silver Platter vinyl collar features 24 hand-sewn Swarovski crystals, metal studs and black silk thread topstitching, with a snap closure.
Suggested retail price: $405. Call 972-839-3209
Aug 31, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Remember when you were a kid in summer camp and you had to carry those little screw-top canteens full of water? Something about this round, cross-body handbag from Reece Hudson takes us right back to that moment--but with a fashionable twist (thank you military chic trend). Quilting gives it dimension while an array of colors gives it pop. But we still like classic brown. Call us traditionalists. Or throwbacks to our Brownies scout days.
Call 646-371-9188.
Aug 30, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Feeling ethereal but a little old for angel wings? Try this clever collar by the Los Angeles-based Sweet Evie. Made from dyed goose feathers, these whimsical designs are a category unto themselves--part statement necklace, part scarf and part vintage costume piece. Pair it will anything from a tank top to a little black dress and be the talk of the party.
Suggested retail: $221. Call 310-621-5885.
Aug 27, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Ever think you’d be singing to your accessories? Lyric Culture merges the art of music with the art of fashion—all while giving back to the music business by supporting songwriters. Scarves and apparel are imprinted with verses of some of the most famous songs ever written, from classics like The Beatles or Janis Joplin to more contemporary artists like Prince or Rob Thomas. This “Gimme Shelter” scarf features lyrics by the Rolling Stones. Now sing along…
Contact: 310-860-0952
Aug 26, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Something about this Fair Isle handbag by Imoshion makes us just want to start planning a vacation to Scandinavia (and not just because The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo mania has put Sweden in our collective consciousness!). We just have a sudden urge to grab some hot chocolate and snuggle up by the fireplace. Warm, fuzzy, with the season's hottest motif, this slouchy sweater handbag with structured trim beckons us to dust off the snowflakes and climb inside where it's warm. Meet you at the ski lodge!
Suggested retail: $79. Call 213-747-4840
Aug 25, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Sometimes we need a little kick in the pants to get our butts to the gym, and this fire-engine red watch from Puma seems like it just might do the trick. It's bold, bright, rubber, digital and has a zippy little kinetic design that just escalates our heart rate. It's called the Turn--as in turn on, and turn up the volume! But does it come with matching sneakers?
Suggested retail: $70. Call 212-244-0911.
Aug 24, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
We can't help it: This chain bib/breastplate/necklace by Falconiere kicks us into free-association mode. Medieval! Tribal! Armor! Joan of Arc! Native American! Road Warrior! Thunderdome! Excalibur! We might be mixing metaphors, but designer Juniper Rose has lived everywhere from Calcutta to Morocco, so we're guessing she's working with an inspirational mash-up as well. Either way, we're ready to rock these fabulous necklaces. Oh that's another one: Rock 'n' roll!
Suggested retail on this Babylon necklace: $700. Call 781-784-3555.
Aug 23, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
If you're still packing items in giant Ziploc bags for travel, despite the fact that you work in the fashion/accessories industry and there are a zillion chic cosmetic/toiletry bags out there, GlamBags by Kiki*C are for you! See-through plastic makes them perfect for snooping airline security personnel, while a gilded bold and black print makes your Ziploc bag habit a bit more tolerable.
Suggested retail: $8.95; Call 561-266-0680
Aug 20, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
This Sistine style by Lockheart incorporates so many trends it’s hard to count them. Ok… one, oxblood red; two, buckles; three, horizontal slashing/integrated fringe; four, quilting; five, corset criss-crossing; six, burnished metal hardware; seven, leather jacket lapel… Well, you get the idea. But instead of making our head spin, it just makes us smile. For those without the budget for seven separate handbags, this one might just satisfy all their trend urges for the season.
Call 800-783-2160
Aug 19, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Born to a successful candy distributor and a gourmet chef, designer Diane Schweitzer Schwartz is following in her parent’s footsteps, creating her own delicious creations—non-edible of course. Formerly a designer for Charles David and Bebe, Schwartz has recently launched her own line Aqua Madonna…and trust us you will find the designs tempting. Just check out one of our favorite satchels from her collection--the stitching, the outside pockets, the zipper trim, (and don’t forget the soft scrumptious washed leather), all components make for a completely calorie-free treat any day!
MSRP: $152, Call:310-475-2224.
Aug 18, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
What do we love more than jewelry? Coffee! So our hearts are pounding with caffeinated glee over Cozy/Cuff. Originally introduced in felt but now also available in leather, this chic cuff can accessorize that morning cuppa joe and keep your hands burn-free. Just slip it back on your wrist when you're finished for safekeeping till that 3 p.m. coffee run. But be careful not to throw it out with the cardboard cup!
Suggested retails, $32, $40, $45. www.Shopcozycuff.com.
Aug 17, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
We’re spacing out today, well not really, but we feel like we just took a trip to Mars and came back with a souvenir sure to make many earthlings envious. Just check out Carol Dauplaise Ltd's latest bauble creation. Silver ribbon thread throughout the chain shimmers, clear resin balls drip alongside snowflake-shaped galactic objects. No matter what planet you live on, this necklace is out-of-this-world.
Call: 212-564-7301; Suggested retail: $45.
Aug 16, 2010 // ITEM OF THE DAY
Something’s fishy here…a clutch that looks this luxe, gets better with age and is sustainable? What could it possibly be made of? Farm-grown Perch of course—duh. Icelandic designer, Unnur Fridriksdottir of Unnur handbags, uses “sea-leather” (Icelandic Salmon and African Perch) in all of her handbags, and how fitting, her name and respectively the companies name Unnur, means “the waves of the ocean.” Dive in and enjoy her latest designs.
Contact: 949-212-1713
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