Author name: Brina

Raf Simons’ tenure at Dior has been a godsend for the brand’s accessories department. The designer’s handbag team churns out interesting pieces left and right, both new shapes and inventive takes on old favorites. The Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag is probably the oldest of these favorites, and it has a relatively new, modern competitor: …

Bag Battles: Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag vs. Christian Dior Diorissimo Bag Read More »

The Nancy Gonzalez Green Croc Tote accompanied us down South to Key West two weeks ago. Braided, spacious, exotic luxury, all new for Fall 2009. This bag was one of our favorites from an assortment sent to us to review from Nancy Gonzalez. The braided handles really added a nice touch along with the rouched …

Nancy Goes South Read More »

I’m lost. There are some things designed in this world that just don’t make sense to me. I am not claiming to be the ‘all-knowing’ fashion goddess, but I think I know a little bit about it (ok a lot :-)). But this, this has me really groveling at it. Versace is known for being …

Versace Safety Pin Read More »

Last week I wrote about Saint Laurent’s latest logo bag, which is an ode to the Yves Saint Laurent of the past. Most of you were quite averse to the bag itself, and while I’m not exactly surprised, I’m also not ashamed to say that I really love it. It’s very me. Colorful, unique, and …

Are Fabric Bags a Waste of Money? Read More »

Exotic bags are always a hot topic of discussion, both around here and on our Forum. Some people love them, some people hate them, and others sit in the middle, fretting about their ethical implications without being able to completely convince themselves to dislike the bags. I was a member of the last group for …

Salvatore Ferragamo Miss Vara Denise Python Hobo Read More »

As you may have noticed, we didn’t do any posts about “Coachella style” around here. There are a few reasons for that: First, feathers + fringe + denim cutoffs does not = style. You only have to see so many pictures of Vanessa Hudgens in her day to day life before you realize that those …

Gear Up for Warm Weather: The Season’s Best Crossbody Bags Read More »

I recently reviewed my Marc Jacobs Little Big Shot, and while that bag makes sense for me right now because it offers more space, its little sister is the bag that has Marc Jacobs on bag lover’s minds again. I remember when I first saw the Marc Jacobs Snapshot, it was on Kaia Gerber, who …

The Marc Jacobs Bag I’m Digging: The Snapshot Read More »

This week, Christian Dior launched a brand new handbag in London, and a choice selection of British celebs (and their favorite Dior bags) turned out to welcome the Dior Diorama into the world. Back across the pond, the usual paparazzi-friendly celebs did their daily grind in NYC and LA, albeit with some highly unusual bag …

Celebs Carry Dior to a New Bag Launch & Taylor Swift Diversifies Her Handbag Collection Read More »