Kotur Clutches Spring/Summer 2013

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When starlets need some place glamourous to store their smartphones on the red carpet, they usually turn to <i>Kotur</i>. The luxury handbag label cultivates their own creative garden this Spring, with a stunning range of surreal nature-inspired clutches and minaudieres. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Classic box-cluches are invigorated by zesty neons in coral, citron, cerise and yellow. Florals flourish in a variety of interesting forms like jacquard prints, lace overlays and elaborate three-dimensional floral bouquets. Ethnic patterns are given an earthy feel in multi-hued raffia, feathers, West African </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wax batik fabric </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">wraps and silk tassels.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Metallics are embossed with leather animal prints, carved in brass, and swirled with sequins. Each of the clutches are clasped with glass, crystal, rock or stone. For a modern touch, there is a transparent perspex minaudiere dotted with gold glitter. Or add a pop of colour with a hot pink perspex Aqua Globe© box clutch.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are a few pieces from Kotur's Spring/Summer 2013 clutch bag collection.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-awshihLMEvvg_1SfNIqfNIDdG0aP6eUA7GaSy8-D0BCbcN1sks7-FFxra5HHp0yiYwQvBD4exYlx661E5H3claFCiDXz3H6LMI1_piTljF8S64SCbyhPhj4hzjZkhpBkHTbTcWaT22SG/s1600/kotur1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-awshihLMEvvg_1SfNIqfNIDdG0aP6eUA7GaSy8-D0BCbcN1sks7-FFxra5HHp0yiYwQvBD4exYlx661E5H3claFCiDXz3H6LMI1_piTljF8S64SCbyhPhj4hzjZkhpBkHTbTcWaT22SG/s640/kotur1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZD5DstandkQs0nc6Z51qnj6qq3QLIinPuW-AM-sb8pzp8YSoudV9_g4eJjAncohFZaqkyCJJnvhzKBFON3kEKg1Pi4bqD9KYfk7zrPyO9rq8WJqCIRtHkhMGFJRZTAkOz3ouPv_2b64Q/s1600/kotur2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJZD5DstandkQs0nc6Z51qnj6qq3QLIinPuW-AM-sb8pzp8YSoudV9_g4eJjAncohFZaqkyCJJnvhzKBFON3kEKg1Pi4bqD9KYfk7zrPyO9rq8WJqCIRtHkhMGFJRZTAkOz3ouPv_2b64Q/s640/kotur2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1-sXUhsTekvcSqbTy1jHs4QFKuAyarWQ6MoQnyIoxhxDvrnVa4mMOnlX-vtOV6SNyujnWA8k3s15BXssnXWiKs0H_G2tH1n9EUF7Q407gc2YPrPFc7x_0rx3J-MEtM1jfNvVlgXkMN3z/s1600/kotur3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt1-sXUhsTekvcSqbTy1jHs4QFKuAyarWQ6MoQnyIoxhxDvrnVa4mMOnlX-vtOV6SNyujnWA8k3s15BXssnXWiKs0H_G2tH1n9EUF7Q407gc2YPrPFc7x_0rx3J-MEtM1jfNvVlgXkMN3z/s640/kotur3.jpg" width="622" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajJrGrxgeHjFU8gKUrwpDp6YArtUbjVdmweFh1iy6g2Dln0xFZRn0uEbIDtTjskiAYlNj0gBsD4OxQ19vwIRDIEEezbDY9XO0EhI7R3fcQpJclp_CJXBfE5O6BOxr7mUl-9q0b0s2Y-bV/s1600/kotur4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhajJrGrxgeHjFU8gKUrwpDp6YArtUbjVdmweFh1iy6g2Dln0xFZRn0uEbIDtTjskiAYlNj0gBsD4OxQ19vwIRDIEEezbDY9XO0EhI7R3fcQpJclp_CJXBfE5O6BOxr7mUl-9q0b0s2Y-bV/s640/kotur4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QZ-u1CH-_Sf9Hae0rrl-tUUsfSusqnNnT2jfBq7_z8kVn5AjTmIZuxZilzTWQv3BXmF4ZNpiJApyOkr7NYSb2dSzZK3oTa8wQsViv_0gFsJO01PwuaMPTnw_R8hpg-CaDKpuKUVCmlJJ/s1600/kortur5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0QZ-u1CH-_Sf9Hae0rrl-tUUsfSusqnNnT2jfBq7_z8kVn5AjTmIZuxZilzTWQv3BXmF4ZNpiJApyOkr7NYSb2dSzZK3oTa8wQsViv_0gFsJO01PwuaMPTnw_R8hpg-CaDKpuKUVCmlJJ/s640/kortur5.jpg" width="632" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love the sequined neons and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> floral print fluorescents for an electric colour pop to any outfit. I hope the retail stores bring us more affordable versions of these designer box bags. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Which are your Kotur favourites?</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: xx-small;">*All images found via www.koturltd.com.</span></i><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>

Kotur Clutches Spring/Summer 2013

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Spring's Supreme Clutch Bags 2013

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The clutch bag has become so much more than<i> just</i> a mobile-and-lipstick carrying commodity on the red carpet. Accessible to a wider style-loving audience, a clutch polishes off any outfit, whether it's daytime casual or ritzy evening wear. This season, playing along to Spring 2013's fashion trends, clutch bags can be seen in monochromes, animal prints, glossy metallics, </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">tri-tones and</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> neon hues. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Geometric bags take centre stage, with rectangular and boxy shapes, illustrating modernism and chic functionality. Get yours embellished with gold and silver hardware - if it has zips, spikes, studs and chains...you're an instant trendsetter. Exotic leather and sparkling beadwork add texture, while bold prints yield a sense of fun and whimsicality. Spring 2013 also sees a series of sugary pastels, fold-over pouches and see-through perspex bags. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here are some of my favourite picks for the upcoming season.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Black & White</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdKjA8CFFTPud95ko8Ar6IJWuneIW3p1f2Mzxc6d_-0UeON2KUoC73FZoLXL6iPAHdGrXzyLWYNapUE9hdxKyDzNryEFK1a0okMOkeLkRvyzYx1wlCuoBhX0Uiro2YmspJ4HGKe1WT0WD/s1600/clutch1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWdKjA8CFFTPud95ko8Ar6IJWuneIW3p1f2Mzxc6d_-0UeON2KUoC73FZoLXL6iPAHdGrXzyLWYNapUE9hdxKyDzNryEFK1a0okMOkeLkRvyzYx1wlCuoBhX0Uiro2YmspJ4HGKe1WT0WD/s640/clutch1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Fluoro Pop</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-zGcwf7vWJuY-DHQsD9Rux_lnvLdsH0eAMEIY-2VN9XwkwtVnfW1CbywXj0dOhYnkaeotmnSiCkpsVphir4d-8SbiGSMfuykYdTGiUn3psZU1bVfA3wbviyOM4Tsjy7RGp6Gmix2Lva9/s1600/clutch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS-zGcwf7vWJuY-DHQsD9Rux_lnvLdsH0eAMEIY-2VN9XwkwtVnfW1CbywXj0dOhYnkaeotmnSiCkpsVphir4d-8SbiGSMfuykYdTGiUn3psZU1bVfA3wbviyOM4Tsjy7RGp6Gmix2Lva9/s640/clutch2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Dressed Up Metallics</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wuhuGZvqwzc-A_9AVqON5gfZe6I_R5jO-efyX66-fW8BYsGrcRIXpFuEg1-2b43iwfrmPSI7SLmyQnQPRnJlpWhyphenhyphenSq-_MeXY1vCKPcZ4z4_U2kPL27MC_U4xUyfaafNvRJNSIwOPKfnu/s1600/clutch3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4wuhuGZvqwzc-A_9AVqON5gfZe6I_R5jO-efyX66-fW8BYsGrcRIXpFuEg1-2b43iwfrmPSI7SLmyQnQPRnJlpWhyphenhyphenSq-_MeXY1vCKPcZ4z4_U2kPL27MC_U4xUyfaafNvRJNSIwOPKfnu/s640/clutch3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Sugar Candy</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1Km2wEhY6oFc38s76M9mg9r3UYifVGcEYkJG7kHK_AshC4zIkaigo9M4ze69VTG3NE4443AP31CjhNXbEi4LMOYj-s63l7HgSXAlck4sEE9g2FW1xGTnD_SAeEjWop741qcIvMy7Evi-/s1600/clutch4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI1Km2wEhY6oFc38s76M9mg9r3UYifVGcEYkJG7kHK_AshC4zIkaigo9M4ze69VTG3NE4443AP31CjhNXbEi4LMOYj-s63l7HgSXAlck4sEE9g2FW1xGTnD_SAeEjWop741qcIvMy7Evi-/s640/clutch4.jpg" width="620" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Everyday Neutrals</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihETa9A4DBZ49ufx45ouHsACsJ7yLiHMSEhJ_90KlDWSx66HbkaJrzivM1GyEBqL6MBFPgt4Tb5s1InKLoJ0p6ITGpEuDrJbEllOVGurw_NNgVbDakOGTO3hBIEMG4bDIkw3A_dAMJo3wB/s1600/clutch5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihETa9A4DBZ49ufx45ouHsACsJ7yLiHMSEhJ_90KlDWSx66HbkaJrzivM1GyEBqL6MBFPgt4Tb5s1InKLoJ0p6ITGpEuDrJbEllOVGurw_NNgVbDakOGTO3hBIEMG4bDIkw3A_dAMJo3wB/s640/clutch5.jpg" width="616" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Tropical Tones</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Pfl6yZCevq1OtYptKk75nH19E-3E_FseaR__9rUN6OnyRqOsRDXKRTxAO0QxlYyOnihgszyS7cgKVKpYO53XqRFrBUCvMpV3eJRxtuXUu8rUePkPtKKK7wypaMDioubFvEQ2Njbdzf29/s1600/clutch6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Pfl6yZCevq1OtYptKk75nH19E-3E_FseaR__9rUN6OnyRqOsRDXKRTxAO0QxlYyOnihgszyS7cgKVKpYO53XqRFrBUCvMpV3eJRxtuXUu8rUePkPtKKK7wypaMDioubFvEQ2Njbdzf29/s640/clutch6.jpg" width="618" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Which would your ideal Spring/Summer 2013 clutch b</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;"><i>e?</i></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>

Spring's Supreme Clutch Bags 2013

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Iconic Bags Named After Iconic Stars

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The style makers, the trendsetters, the game changers, the icons of our time. You have to make a glittering splash on the fashion radar in order to have a designer brand name a bag after you. I thought it would be interesting to compare the very stylishly accomplished and modish ladies that each have a famous bag named after them.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfABsE6MTz1mwWI77p5myq9xTJ5wQt8jYxfz1lyZDUA1Ok4Dx6USxyZFx1Lg8ev12D92D_Ef_c5ZcUAFlj8zJIOpyhCYvzLInPOqXyDpOg3acbTpS0aGEF30p77ocMkSwd65GgqFSGJ36a/s1600/jane.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfABsE6MTz1mwWI77p5myq9xTJ5wQt8jYxfz1lyZDUA1Ok4Dx6USxyZFx1Lg8ev12D92D_Ef_c5ZcUAFlj8zJIOpyhCYvzLInPOqXyDpOg3acbTpS0aGEF30p77ocMkSwd65GgqFSGJ36a/s640/jane.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Arguably the most famous of all namesake bags, The Hermés Birkin bag is also the most expensive, ranging anywhere from $10 000 to $150 000. The famous leather tote was named after French singer-actress Jane Birkin in 1984.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoqqnn7VLB4u4Y_0qcOlnpYIvBE0IEt_HtayItyEGCFK-J9az2C4_02t37kCsWvWrVswDJw6GE8HABRAKVjeXGK9Iz4yFCbQpVKNrVzt4mA4099cuHiJ7c6kWB1E1-V8IhnLbruC9Ik8OB/s1600/bardot.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoqqnn7VLB4u4Y_0qcOlnpYIvBE0IEt_HtayItyEGCFK-J9az2C4_02t37kCsWvWrVswDJw6GE8HABRAKVjeXGK9Iz4yFCbQpVKNrVzt4mA4099cuHiJ7c6kWB1E1-V8IhnLbruC9Ik8OB/s640/bardot.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Lancel </i>designed this bohemian suede and tassel 'Bardot' shoulder bag for 60's French actress Brigitte Bardot. It is said that the design was meant to mimic the curvaceous star.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOp6fxBRqTzQJ1Zzf8z5bgGktyS3ppKorwL3nGi8rrbKoL7LsPOY7eBJXP6GyakpZuG4q9GwV0xZ_Q-e3pVX02c72mn5anfb0JAaDmBfsl0DnP-8mFRLr5jckhw4bW2iqPCqnltW5fGDdZ/s1600/daphne.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOp6fxBRqTzQJ1Zzf8z5bgGktyS3ppKorwL3nGi8rrbKoL7LsPOY7eBJXP6GyakpZuG4q9GwV0xZ_Q-e3pVX02c72mn5anfb0JAaDmBfsl0DnP-8mFRLr5jckhw4bW2iqPCqnltW5fGDdZ/s640/daphne.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Jason Wu</i> was inspired by the 'classic-with-a-twist' Dutch model Daphne Groeneveld, and constructed a chic and modern crossbody bag after her. Forming part of his Fall 2012 collection, the leather framed bag retails at $1495.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyt2_A7sE-KWmT0eN1sw1pVc-FdF1MryBKJ37W6C6qdRQ31gmOHKecojhCgPAoOdOHWEllFcj-mgFxJ8mRa7022fSmDcZGZ7l6Skz3C0kBc8Dhfklu2Pd0S0CsGV5EW-pWVPmiqMX6i64i/s1600/gisele+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyt2_A7sE-KWmT0eN1sw1pVc-FdF1MryBKJ37W6C6qdRQ31gmOHKecojhCgPAoOdOHWEllFcj-mgFxJ8mRa7022fSmDcZGZ7l6Skz3C0kBc8Dhfklu2Pd0S0CsGV5EW-pWVPmiqMX6i64i/s640/gisele+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">It was only a matter of time before the world's highest paid supermodel was given her own handbag. <i>Luella</i> conceptualized the pretty and feminine 'Gisele' bag in 2002, along with leather heart motifs, an ode to the stunning Brazilian model.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AXZKtF0CWleieixxcAE7o6jk0mRFqILlUuGpJAOsbx-IhWAffYjtyzv_YLUY0h-v4R2Oy9lrODb8jgUFmsVf54DquZcj2-jPYeUpfVrlWKSBvqW7eOSoNchClvYXPOPlgln_UJvzvbpq/s1600/grace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1AXZKtF0CWleieixxcAE7o6jk0mRFqILlUuGpJAOsbx-IhWAffYjtyzv_YLUY0h-v4R2Oy9lrODb8jgUFmsVf54DquZcj2-jPYeUpfVrlWKSBvqW7eOSoNchClvYXPOPlgln_UJvzvbpq/s640/grace.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Another <i>Hermés</i> favourite is the regal 'Kelly' bag, named after exquisite Hollywood actress turned royal princess, Grace Kelly. The design was incepted in 1935, and since then it still remains one of the most eminent bags of all time.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-bottom: 0.5em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding-bottom: 6px; padding-left: 6px; padding-right: 6px; padding-top: 6px; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37pYEI8JjyjWXQfl5Koo4KvU7YhytgNNLOucF2zuWZg1Zag8ywbo6u4j9fbZi7pbbtHu2LKQD7peIV79-bh2wTC8nvnmStk2RFEFPdzwCzk0i5eFmb_7iFRrMpLIbs5Xs7bKjrTyIYYpQ/s1600/alexa.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj37pYEI8JjyjWXQfl5Koo4KvU7YhytgNNLOucF2zuWZg1Zag8ywbo6u4j9fbZi7pbbtHu2LKQD7peIV79-bh2wTC8nvnmStk2RFEFPdzwCzk0i5eFmb_7iFRrMpLIbs5Xs7bKjrTyIYYpQ/s640/alexa.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px; padding-top: 4px; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Leaving the last millennium of famous bags behind, there was a new It-Bag named after a new It-Girl. Alexa Chung was honoured with a luxurious leather satchel bag by British brand <i>Mulberry</i> in 2010, which became an instant bestseller at £750 each.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8gdqPZBG9xqI0nYE6HD3xwBpfJd354FMQGDEevaALb4JMyK_IBDCvbt06jYZIj1JDt6fPssKeHINRiyxs97qOYHoUPaLxPBxiGGeH4ShZF8pJf3MsOuR0GuGhwZLYHl7kuyOR1Q2Xs49/s1600/jackie.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt8gdqPZBG9xqI0nYE6HD3xwBpfJd354FMQGDEevaALb4JMyK_IBDCvbt06jYZIj1JDt6fPssKeHINRiyxs97qOYHoUPaLxPBxiGGeH4ShZF8pJf3MsOuR0GuGhwZLYHl7kuyOR1Q2Xs49/s640/jackie.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Although the <i>Hermés</i> Constance Bag was not initially named after Jackie O' Kennedy, as soon as she was spotted wearing it in 1969, it was given the nickname, the 'O Bag'. Gucci also designed a bag for the famous 60's fashion icon called the 'Jackie' bag.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Si4eh2wtVBYLOphmwlFaczOp-ZYYpIj1YJWIdnvj9iLf0Ys7RM1TlVNwoZnAeFcT_9AfvGdyt9Ahjy6ZyF3xI-wJOv-JWhSihRhBoHkyk17m6pzF_EWuXAbkYaDKSNZelI6JzglIGmrn/s1600/lady+dior.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Si4eh2wtVBYLOphmwlFaczOp-ZYYpIj1YJWIdnvj9iLf0Ys7RM1TlVNwoZnAeFcT_9AfvGdyt9Ahjy6ZyF3xI-wJOv-JWhSihRhBoHkyk17m6pzF_EWuXAbkYaDKSNZelI6JzglIGmrn/s640/lady+dior.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">A favourite of Lady Diana, the 'Lady Dior' bag by <i>Christian Dior</i> embodies class and refinement with a quilted leather design and metallic charms. Created in 1995, this illustrious top-handle case is still coveted by millions of fashion lovers around the world.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-rDPlPuLej5-idVL3o4UcGiEfJUZfXmTBlEybnIMQ0igHYuR9euFZWF9q3VAjnmEQRnsyrNuPti3ujvRsE6oTGKqNlDheKJ0Q8OA0Z7Q_Pzw9sgg6jHKYk38Cb0655YG8qJMCf6iIrao/s1600/lanadelrey+copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX-rDPlPuLej5-idVL3o4UcGiEfJUZfXmTBlEybnIMQ0igHYuR9euFZWF9q3VAjnmEQRnsyrNuPti3ujvRsE6oTGKqNlDheKJ0Q8OA0Z7Q_Pzw9sgg6jHKYk38Cb0655YG8qJMCf6iIrao/s640/lanadelrey+copy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;">Most recent to join the list is songbird Lana Del Rey. This year <i>Mulberry</i> named a bag after 'Del Rey' with a classic inflated design that will never date. This one will set you back $1250.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgmmoZ0KqJH4gZgaNUcXADcalIRmQONzB7hboJY0Vz7DM44AyPHmi0G8q-JDCS9zliGomLcj38UQ4Ph1p5rUqSDEyPKgzV87xdELcTLVLQtwjIKLd6ENFiD4DRC8p6LVC58acnpR9Rvj_/s1600/jessica.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHgmmoZ0KqJH4gZgaNUcXADcalIRmQONzB7hboJY0Vz7DM44AyPHmi0G8q-JDCS9zliGomLcj38UQ4Ph1p5rUqSDEyPKgzV87xdELcTLVLQtwjIKLd6ENFiD4DRC8p6LVC58acnpR9Rvj_/s640/jessica.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Marc Jacobs</i> encapsulated the charm & beauty of Canadian model Jessica Stam with a quilted leather creation in 2006. The 'Stam' bag, which features a brass chain handle strap & quaint vintage design, has been seen under the arms of many a celebrity and retails for about $1275.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-wFoJBp_J-rb0Kg58KOq1UAB9_QoK4I0BVi5z-69Jbvn_ijp79LDpFAGWNn0hbTEqoRaSRIub4BM1ZuCGBcWooAMHe2yBJRSs09K39K1gHCCWGBpudJSBL9tUTAmZHt5T3yVuVjnyTH6/s1600/sophia+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="462" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEia-wFoJBp_J-rb0Kg58KOq1UAB9_QoK4I0BVi5z-69Jbvn_ijp79LDpFAGWNn0hbTEqoRaSRIub4BM1ZuCGBcWooAMHe2yBJRSs09K39K1gHCCWGBpudJSBL9tUTAmZHt5T3yVuVjnyTH6/s640/sophia+.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><i>Salvatore Ferragamo</i> created the 'Sophia' bag in tribute to the enchanting Italian actress. Its elegant and simple design has become a favourite with many celebrities and Sophia herself. The approximate cost of the medium sized bag is $1690.</span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Which of these legendary leather keepsakes is on your wish list?</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>And who do you think the next It-Bag should be named after? </b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i>I'd love to hear your insight...</i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: xx-small;"><i>*All collages by me with pictures via Google Images</i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span><br />

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Bag It Up With Giorgio Armani

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Giorgio Armani</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Handbag Collection</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Fall/Winter 2012-2013</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Brightening up dull winter days, Giorgio Armani encases some of his best ideas in</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> an exclusive handbag collection </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">for Fall/Winter 2012. Sharp geometrics converge with luxurious leathers and fine design in a vivid palette of tangerine, fuchsia, slate grey, cobalt blue and black. Elements of glamour are expanded on by judicious use of glittering rhinestones, gold chains, large token gems, velvety suedes and varnished satins. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Reptilian and zebra prints were also dispersed amongst the set of structured clutches, totes and top-handle bags. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Armani further instilled the linear theme with contrast detailing, colour-blocking and by placing sequential strips of neon and metallic leather on rectangular and box shaped bags. Here is a look into o</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ne of my favourite Armani accessory ranges to date.</span><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Colourful Clutches</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7jyD0_0ShXg4B_WI198k49bucwK57Yf8baXmA-3GEJ27pLLk0HdRPvwpGfZ6LijafelBDomP-jp23l-jv9rrq4WnWJ1av9mHw9hAnTPnUqXU9qkXfDsy3ErIl3k59A_3TB7-gL7mFaqZ/s1600/armani1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv7jyD0_0ShXg4B_WI198k49bucwK57Yf8baXmA-3GEJ27pLLk0HdRPvwpGfZ6LijafelBDomP-jp23l-jv9rrq4WnWJ1av9mHw9hAnTPnUqXU9qkXfDsy3ErIl3k59A_3TB7-gL7mFaqZ/s640/armani1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Cobalt</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqDPdlUqZ-J6XVeA56523IOvYIzcHVZoq7CL-LmqUtulLTBKjOLoXcr42o7zh_zOgbfT4dqN9hTTDIAulE529W3emWxqPWmcy7WpvSDHCpCR0WcUtVA5reE_PJk2aEwZw9AXdrXCdFMAx/s1600/armani2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRqDPdlUqZ-J6XVeA56523IOvYIzcHVZoq7CL-LmqUtulLTBKjOLoXcr42o7zh_zOgbfT4dqN9hTTDIAulE529W3emWxqPWmcy7WpvSDHCpCR0WcUtVA5reE_PJk2aEwZw9AXdrXCdFMAx/s640/armani2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Pink</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_AEJwgWOU_3zRei4dtRGFwk2Et3fFr8wp0CP-OpsQWsFTnGm6UbnqnHMFeYJ2NasCyF0jqgyZ8_x6XtnABdvhSGVwe3Drxp-MCHD40ryS1JLeSfBlTbG7NV39h8_yUd50CluOssgg89L/s1600/armani3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ_AEJwgWOU_3zRei4dtRGFwk2Et3fFr8wp0CP-OpsQWsFTnGm6UbnqnHMFeYJ2NasCyF0jqgyZ8_x6XtnABdvhSGVwe3Drxp-MCHD40ryS1JLeSfBlTbG7NV39h8_yUd50CluOssgg89L/s640/armani3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;">Tangerine</span></b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhR4_aFvtthzOgRS1nnuFowQBT7LsLU3qcKKsDWGxrTbc6BuVWvU8ngPAUH3aR7-FB7YdDPaLryeNo5WTL0p8Tvpg1UnXgejpzhoLYxVHsktLJVAdd9w6IyYNouNfMiqta7QKaBN7Oi06t/s1600/armani4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhR4_aFvtthzOgRS1nnuFowQBT7LsLU3qcKKsDWGxrTbc6BuVWvU8ngPAUH3aR7-FB7YdDPaLryeNo5WTL0p8Tvpg1UnXgejpzhoLYxVHsktLJVAdd9w6IyYNouNfMiqta7QKaBN7Oi06t/s640/armani4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #c27ba0; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Black & Gold</b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajVs4rE6H_tsB6c8nBGa29zV6dAbTum3MhSOYWDCbzTS_RKfiKcT867UHE1AiTToqj1gRKYNQOtdBiQQTP0HX8q4TZF2eP8wTjxSN_FOQHkp6KICfXnElzfeEwMlUOE0YuKAddq7Y-9Ox/s1600/armani7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgajVs4rE6H_tsB6c8nBGa29zV6dAbTum3MhSOYWDCbzTS_RKfiKcT867UHE1AiTToqj1gRKYNQOtdBiQQTP0HX8q4TZF2eP8wTjxSN_FOQHkp6KICfXnElzfeEwMlUOE0YuKAddq7Y-9Ox/s640/armani7.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Ranging from around €600 - €1200 this high fashion handbag collection is available from Giorgio Armani stores and online from <a href="http://www.armani.com/">armani.com</a>. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i><b>Is there any piece that you think is worth the price?</b></i></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><br />

Bag It Up With Giorgio Armani

Giorgio Armani Handbag Collection Fall/Winter 2012-2013 Brightening up dull winter days, Giorgio Armani encases some of his best ideas in  a...

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Literary Accessorizing

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Olympia Le-Tan Clutch Bags</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring 2012</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It's true, you can't judge a book by it's cover, because it may reveal far more than the eyes can see. That's the thought behind the wonderful and whimsical book-clutch collection by <i>Olympia Le-Tan</i>. The creative French designer has blurred the line between fashion and literature by transforming some of the world's most notable and classic novels into stylish pieces of art. </span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These imaginative book covers were inspired by Olympia's father's vast collection of antique books. The handmade clutch bags, which are already a celebrity favourite, entice with their exuberant colours and quirky designs. The boxy minaudieres are based on a brass structure, featuring a canvas of felt embroidery and an inner Liberty print floral lining. Accessorizing your outfit with one of these splendid pieces gives new meaning to the word 'Book Smart'. An Olympia Le-Tan book-clutch will set you back about Euros 1 140.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFXWVq5oZDjitk9bzMiTwHT2l6ekT8luUvxDuToI5EXgaWQ1bgyWZxAEPaBas1w8-EeBRoQCrUYyBUQ54zudio8QQQy5BrTisUPjD2WblsV7BcXH9kcs8IYAlv4DYZtc0Mul7ipHHxZd8/s1600/olympia1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFXWVq5oZDjitk9bzMiTwHT2l6ekT8luUvxDuToI5EXgaWQ1bgyWZxAEPaBas1w8-EeBRoQCrUYyBUQ54zudio8QQQy5BrTisUPjD2WblsV7BcXH9kcs8IYAlv4DYZtc0Mul7ipHHxZd8/s640/olympia1.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gPTNAYHE0ExEphoxtPynePtvbFsP_MMZTjcj-ou_6EIR9-Aj8c5L9sUNii-pU2mLv0oia52KRNzbaQRdMm4IyvidcmOm6ttjdgkSOaLEhDFr0kbvA_V32r4jdkgI236FJytGwWeJWqiX/s1600/olympia2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3gPTNAYHE0ExEphoxtPynePtvbFsP_MMZTjcj-ou_6EIR9-Aj8c5L9sUNii-pU2mLv0oia52KRNzbaQRdMm4IyvidcmOm6ttjdgkSOaLEhDFr0kbvA_V32r4jdkgI236FJytGwWeJWqiX/s640/olympia2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUs1lsAUgIVGCAtPu62gdKjYcvok5QxdBLhUDsNMl_L9Q6ohNppPC_j1Eoqx66YH2FyYiILycmRJLyhBhunU4MzgY0UbqrgRDTkiGXw1FeVb6bkRxyqo6TRxOMxbscMW_wLn_kjZnIC4a/s1600/olympia3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinUs1lsAUgIVGCAtPu62gdKjYcvok5QxdBLhUDsNMl_L9Q6ohNppPC_j1Eoqx66YH2FyYiILycmRJLyhBhunU4MzgY0UbqrgRDTkiGXw1FeVb6bkRxyqo6TRxOMxbscMW_wLn_kjZnIC4a/s640/olympia3.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEy25Q-Z_riGlOBcJl9ecUwvVrjDhw8soWDXs9MTDNBvTT2FRgbxryEBmikNCc3axKiwy7x3SrsJKoMucLwgDwRSi9Xmxs4_TpVAGM2R7qeBCrTriAyGlHGd3OaTyr_fm200WV1MaMgNwn/s1600/olympia4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEy25Q-Z_riGlOBcJl9ecUwvVrjDhw8soWDXs9MTDNBvTT2FRgbxryEBmikNCc3axKiwy7x3SrsJKoMucLwgDwRSi9Xmxs4_TpVAGM2R7qeBCrTriAyGlHGd3OaTyr_fm200WV1MaMgNwn/s640/olympia4.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I would love to see some of my personal favourite classic novels churned into a high-fashion accessory. It would be anything by Jane Austin or Charles Dickens. Which one of your favourite books would you like to wear?</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

Literary Accessorizing

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Etro Accessories Spring 2012

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Etro Accessories</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2012</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Etro assigns a fiesta of colours and prints to their vibrant line of accessories for Spring 2012. This zesty range mimics the same futuristic-bohemian inspired designs that we saw on their Spring Ready-to-Wear runway. The Italian fashion label reinvents their signature paisley print in Spring's hottest shades - pastels, mint and tangerine. Bold geometric patterns are swirled onto large leather totes, envelope clutches and shoulder bags are seeped in a bricolage of bright hues. Utilitarian coincides with innovation in a series of neutral shaded bags and strappy heels. A hint of tribalism emerges through prominent pieces of symmetrical jewels. Illustrative scarves and belts correlate to the jazzy sounds of this dynamic collection. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Etro</i> plays the colour card to a great advantage this Spring. 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Etro Accessories Spring 2012

Etro Accessories Spring/Summer 2012 Etro assigns a fiesta of colours and prints to their vibrant line of accessories for Spring 2012. This z...

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No Marchesa Dress Is Complete Without A Matching Clutch

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Marchesa</i> had us spellbound at their Fall 2012 showing, by weaving a enchanted tale of gilded gowns in the finest metallic thread, and dreamlike dresses ornamented by intricate beadwork and delicate wisps of snow white feathers. To add to the magic and glamour of Marchesa's ethereal<i> </i>appeal, the design team have released an exquisite set of clutch bags that idyllically compliment the unique looks.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Skillfully crafted from exotic materials and sparkling jewels, these precious bags enhance the beauty of the fairytale gowns. Each ornate piece has been designed to echo the style and luxurious fabrics of the different ensembles. Celestial couture <i>and</i> clutch bags...this is a match made in fashion heaven.</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1U8L3liWQW1WylV92R7XE2wOCAOvYpXtFgvuPyCXYeZBvP8dkKD6IbhR-zxrKdsDIvTPVkcwuuwy80LwBGSxzFTZ1t4qETGMIXmcDdOW2dVCM-n57hfonjRni0dbgXsolDZzQxbjG2jEB/s1600/marchesa1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1U8L3liWQW1WylV92R7XE2wOCAOvYpXtFgvuPyCXYeZBvP8dkKD6IbhR-zxrKdsDIvTPVkcwuuwy80LwBGSxzFTZ1t4qETGMIXmcDdOW2dVCM-n57hfonjRni0dbgXsolDZzQxbjG2jEB/s640/marchesa1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie4RBp0-bYNkerE2CS9kc4Exf3WQ1X4HNrfrFjKNL8yuOgKFB9Kz0BHZYmgqE5QgtFVDBirD9RLkkb8LDhjB8kKCdG4p6_FDHjpw_-y1xAIz-hf8-IQOGCQ_XeNm4LbOE_Gp1gp2ofBuPr/s1600/marchesa2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; 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No Marchesa Dress Is Complete Without A Matching Clutch

Marchesa had us spellbound at their Fall 2012 showing, by weaving a enchanted tale of gilded gowns in the finest metallic thread, and dream...

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The Magic of a Judith Leiber Clutch Bag

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: large;"><b>Judith Leiber Clutch Bags</b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><b>Spring/Summer 2012</b></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When celebrities want to stand out on the red carpet, its not so much the dress, hair, make-up or shoes that make an impact. In a sea of so many gorgeous evening gowns, it's the <i>Judith Leiber</i> clutch bag that makes an an ordinary look, extraordinary. It's been 49 years since Hungarian-American visionary and handbag designer Judith Leiber began her company, and every single collection proves to be more astounding than the one before.</span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The same can be said about the Spring 2012 range of exquisite hand-crafted clutch bags, decadently encrusted in shimmering crystals, spun from exotic fabrics, in designs only an artist like Judith could dream into reality. Whimsical everyday objects have been magically transformed into artful accessories, glittering in luxurious metals and vividly shaded gemstones. These are not just clutch bags, they are spectacularly sculpted masterpieces. Luxuriate in your sweet side with a crystal cupcake clutch or cool yourself down with an ornately beaded fluttering fan. In salute to the jovial spirit of Spring, Judith unveils</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> an array of floral embellished box clutches in sumptuous rich tones. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For a more traditional look (in the slightest sense of the word), there are metallic gold and silver pieces that dazzle with their intricate patterns and luminosity. </span></div><div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQdqwxUgcCN5rtsg2ZZ86IsfrPD1vosf2I0-edjWuAAYGOOO0jp-X8jC4-WmcrzdAsTMdAphkdkzseRpo0MoYRkByHJQReovGdQKgRn8UvyWml9JggdqeS1YSnnFRfO2Gx1HWJ0450KmL/s1600/jl1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWQdqwxUgcCN5rtsg2ZZ86IsfrPD1vosf2I0-edjWuAAYGOOO0jp-X8jC4-WmcrzdAsTMdAphkdkzseRpo0MoYRkByHJQReovGdQKgRn8UvyWml9JggdqeS1YSnnFRfO2Gx1HWJ0450KmL/s640/jl1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYvlBDtGHxTCmjwXLtt3WNzqK0dK3ghVNnrhgzHIW1hyphenhyphenyiyfl7GhCeJ_ybpRCtfzG6wYZ1sLX1epQf0lHWFI7CeqkLuwXvKt_06j3oMgGAxTZu3lRUVsREhpy_CpgCxhfiutFmIonThio/s1600/jl2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDYvlBDtGHxTCmjwXLtt3WNzqK0dK3ghVNnrhgzHIW1hyphenhyphenyiyfl7GhCeJ_ybpRCtfzG6wYZ1sLX1epQf0lHWFI7CeqkLuwXvKt_06j3oMgGAxTZu3lRUVsREhpy_CpgCxhfiutFmIonThio/s640/jl2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6uh_VorxJ1dSrdFxyz4hC_ajC4K96XwKmWm5kinL49qb7oTC09W_D1D6oP11PNSij6dPCZzzqWfy1btlJZ6d7hHBm6BWY7iq1PLupHtmlLIuV205qoF_FjLOqUMCSnW64RK965eLjS7c/s1600/jl3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL6uh_VorxJ1dSrdFxyz4hC_ajC4K96XwKmWm5kinL49qb7oTC09W_D1D6oP11PNSij6dPCZzzqWfy1btlJZ6d7hHBm6BWY7iq1PLupHtmlLIuV205qoF_FjLOqUMCSnW64RK965eLjS7c/s640/jl3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdv-Ct25PUjMn2XZjTO1dEWnvp451xhnp0OMelzi7m2N4dTeQ9AVRCa1r1lP6ywoZ6sRxnDiCttDxUxPaC_tL8aTXucMeU373btjjDrS6EnPTo1ZBka3K-5M6mcsfoD1myZa00JYkulSvf/s1600/jl4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdv-Ct25PUjMn2XZjTO1dEWnvp451xhnp0OMelzi7m2N4dTeQ9AVRCa1r1lP6ywoZ6sRxnDiCttDxUxPaC_tL8aTXucMeU373btjjDrS6EnPTo1ZBka3K-5M6mcsfoD1myZa00JYkulSvf/s640/jl4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Has your heart skipped a beat yet? Wait until you hear how much each of these extravagant designs cost. A simple clutch can start from $1995 to $2995 and goes up to $6995 for a more elaborate design. Keep in mind that these are not merely <i>just</i> clutch bags, they are pieces of collectable art.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;">*All pictures courtesy of Judithleiber.com</span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: xx-small;"><br /><br /></span></span></div></div>

The Magic of a Judith Leiber Clutch Bag

Judith Leiber Clutch Bags Spring/Summer 2012 When celebrities want to stand out on the red carpet, its not so much the dress, hair, make-up ...

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