Having been in the market shopping for a new handbag for quite a while now, it is amazing to see that even though quite a number of handbags come with rather hefty price tags, they still are not worth buying.
Some designers think all they have to do is splash a garish logo or a label, and it is worth whatever price it is. Not so fast!.

Then comes along Marc Jacobs who honestly appears never to run out of his creative juices. Enter the Marc Jacobs Robert Jennifer shoulder bag priced at $3,400. …

Remember Alek Wek?  Who could forget her. She turned the modelling industry upside down onto its pointed head when she emerged.

Wek, who was named Model of the Decade by I-D magazine, hails from Southern Sudan where she was raised in the Dinka Tribe. At 14, the Civil War forced her to flee to London where she was scouted at a street fair. Wek also designs handbags and accessories under the label Alek Wek 1933.
When Forevermark, a division of DeBeers, posed a designing challenge to artisans all over the world, Ms. …

Who would have thought it? That diamonds would take a back seat to emeralds?  Well, obviously if Angelina Jolie is wearing emerald earrings, diamonds will.

The Oscar nominee set the red carpet abuzz with her 115 carat (yes, you read it correctly) Colombian emerald earrings, complete with 65 carat emerald ring from Lorraine Schwartz.
We bet Octomommy would love to get her hands on these babies but, this is why you are not Angelina Jolie. You can’t wear these emeralds!

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Sand and brown python leather Miu Miu Python shoulder bag- oversized shoulder bag with silver-tone hardware. The shoulder bag has one handle to hold with crystal detailing, a detachable shoulder strap, two pockets at the front, a logo plaque at the front, a press stud to fasten, a zipped pocket on the inside and is fully lined.

Depth 6″ / 14cm; Width 17″ / 43cm; Height 14″ / 36cm; Handle Drop 8″ / 20cm

Available at Net-A-Porter

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Add a playful pop of pink to your look with Yves Saint Laurent Arty Oval ring.

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Mind you, these shoes only exist as a concept but what an interesting concept. They were designed on computer by Tim Coopers as a conceptual product for Tonino Lamborghini, the product design company run by the famous sportscar-maker’s son. The design is inspired by the Lamborghini Gallardo Supeleggera, and incorporates carbon fiber heels.
If you wore these, would they make you walk faster?

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There are so many trends for Spring 2009, its time for you to at least pick one up to tide you through January. Zippers, ruffles, Colour, Prints, Jumpsuits, Suits, Daytime Sparkle, the very iffy harem pants.
So let’s start with Zipper accents! We started with Beyonces zipper dress by Gareth Pugh and then Victoria Beckhams exposed zipper dress and all the other exposed zippers out there.  They have shown up on shoes, handbags, jeans, everything.  Zippers have become stuff you dont hide, they have become chic.

Then these Kate Cusack accessories came to our attention …

Be the first to shop Piperlime’s sale for women. Piperlime has great deals on shoes, lots!! of shoes including this pair of JustCavalli brown croc boots marked down from $690.00 to $339.99. ( Come on, you know you have enough black boots, stop looking for yet another one!) And Piperlime always offers free shipping and free returns. What could be more hassle free.

Just Cavalli Soda88 in brown croc.

Pull-on ankle boot
Round toe
Moulded heel cup
Suede tipped strap accent
3 1/2″ covered heel
Leather lining
Leather outsole
Dual elastic gore panels
Upper: 80% croc-embossed leather, 10% suede, 10% elastic
Made …

A few weeks back, WWD ran a segment on how to look more sophisticated in prom dresses. They suggested pairing the big frou frou dresses with a sleek leather jacket.
We could not agree more, but seriously where the heck do prom dresses go when they die?
Picture at left: Jovani’s silk dress worn with Joie’s leather jacket, a Daniel Swarovski necklace and Alexis Bittar bracelet and rings.
Since we have absolutely no intentions of wearing a prom gown anytime soon, the article was given a cursory glance, until we found Marc Jacobs Chain …

What are fashion investments? A trench coat..blah, blah blah. Yes, these are items that have withstood the test of time but even Vogue was recently accused of being predictable and boring.
We’re talking about those special pieces that add that “that’s what I’m talking ’bout” to your wardrobe.
 Hint… Did you buy Pradas lipstick skirt of 2000? The one featured on Charlotte in Sex and the City? Yeah! Poor you, but not so fast. Miuccia Prada has just re-released the print for 2009.
Question #2- did you buy the Louis Vuitton graffiti bags? …