Winter Vacation

Such a Winter eve. Now for a mellow fire,

some old poet's page, or else serene philosophy.

H.D. Thoreau

The Road is Bright

Brights are absolutely a major look

for Spring 2011.

I love this clean lined

Muse II it is subtly reto, yet perky and mod,

especially with the hint of white.

The leather is soft so the structure is too- which means 

it does not take itself too seriously.

Perfect to pair with all back, white or even Royal Blue.

Available at Matches

Hello December 20th

20th day of ADVENT calendar

open the twentieth windowmake the twentieth WISH: Georgian-born, London baseddesigner DAVID KOMA'sblack & gold look:The NEXT big thing!via Anna Dello Russo

Hello December 15th

15th day of ADVENT calendar

open the fifteenth windowmake the fifteenth WISH: MIU MIU resort 2011mix of different PRINTSfor apple-pants,  hearts shirt, polka dot-shoes.via Anna Dello Russo

Hello December 14th

14th day of ADVENT calendar

open the fourteenth windowmake the fourteenth WISH: Bang & Olufsen BeoSound 8for the best possible soundin any placement,playing music from your own phone. via Anna Dello Russo

Tis The Season...

Sylvia Toledano via Luxist

Prada via Luxist

Kiosque via Luxist

Cheers!

Hello December 11th

11th day of ADVENT calendar

open the eleventh windowmake the eleventh WISH: Light purple Long Straight WIGby cosplayfu.comvia AnnaDello Russo

No Such Thing As Too Much Black

Be&D Genesis Satchel

I believe in the power of black and am 

most comfortable when dressed 

head to toe in this darkest of shades.

I have always loved the edgy, slick look of 

haircalf (pony skin)- and I don't care how that sounds.

I probably have a 15 year-old goth living inside of me

 somewhere who refuses to leave. 

Going out on a short limb, I'm going to say, 

my favorite looks (esp cold temps) is in layers of black.

The look gives a whiff of badass to whomever dons it,

and a bag like this is the perfect way to tie up an 

intensely dark, yet sophisticated effect. 

 Dear Santa, it's available at Matches.....

xo

Hello December 9th

9th day of ADVENT calendar

open the ninth windowmake the ninth WISH:
The JOYFUL necklace of CARLO ZINIcause the sound of JEWELLERY banishbad thoughts and bad ghosts.(Golden rules n.6)

via Anna Dello Russo

Hide And Seek

Hermes 1997 Transparent "Kelly" Bag
France

Souvenir Exposition Limited Edition- Transparent tan color bag with gold tone metal turn hardware.

Price
$800

Condition*
Excellent

Location
Noir
4632 Maryland Avenue
St. Louis
MO, 63108
Phone: 314-283-8541

E-Mail: noir.collections@gmail.com

YOU'RE WELCOME!

xo

Hello December 8th

8th day of ADVENT calendar

open the eighth windowmake the eighth WISH:
Today is the ImmaculateConception day,I would like to get the whitesheep CELINE capeon the DIVINE DAPHNE GUINNESS!via Anna Dello Russo 

I Love the look(modern), the feeling (boho)

and the idea (great cause) for this new lune of handbags. 

Actually, I  have something pratically identical to this 

in a black leather (of course). My favorite of the collection is this 

'liquid mesh', I think this fabrication would easily 

transcend any season, day - night.

Supermodel Patti Hansen (Mrs. Keith Richards) and her longtime friend, producer/manager, Molly Madden, loved their matching bags throughout the Studio 54 era. These bags were a part of them having so much fun that they took the idea to designer Debi Koppel, the woman behind DKP Designs, and the three of them collaborated to give these '80s-inspired bags new life as Hung on U bags. The bags are simple yet versatile -- they conform to your body, tie in various knots, and fold for easy travel. The 27-bag collection includes varieties in nylon, denim, glitter (shown), suede, and pony, most in small and large sizes ($35 - $300). Hung on U also does does good while doing well: Proceeds are donated to the Epidermolysis Bullosa Medical Research Foundation for children's EB.

via Luxist

Hello December 7th

7th day of ADVENT calendar

open the seventh windowmake the seventh WISH:
Astonish PHILIP TREACY hatto go at the opening nightof LA SCALA THEATER in Milanon Sant'Ambrogio's day. Philip Treacy via Anna Dello Russo

I love Sequins + Cowboy Boots

Shades of orange and beige earth tones mix in combinations of shimmering sequins and matte bead embellishments on this rectangular frame bag by Marni. Features include brass hardware, a single dark brown leather handle/shoulder strap, and a push clasp closure on the top. Inside it's lined in brown twill and divided down the middle into three compartments, two large on either side with a smaller clasp-topped pocket in the center. Overall I think this Leather and Silk Embellished Bag is pretty, with a hint of casual edge- which I would

totally pair with jeans and cowboy boots. $1,260

via Luxist

Hello December 6th

6th day of ADVENT calendar

open the sixth windowmake the sixth WISH:
I got original Christmas MANICURE. 

via Anna Dello Russo

Have Tote Will Office

Wouldn't this tote from 

Max Mara (love them) make a great 

office organizer-

whether you're on the go or not? 

I think it's genius.

It's a  leather portable tote with built-in pockets and file compartments. It’s the proper office at your fingertips, and more importantly, it blends with any  home-office décor. Paying bills and writing thank-you notes has never been so organized or chic. The tote is available in chocolate and orange by special order at Max Mara boutiques for $1,140. It’s a true find. via vogue

For stores, 866-MaxMara

And if you need suggestions  for the goods

inside...

Clockwise from the top: Liberty Journal, $15, The Frick Collection Museum Shop, NYC, 212.547.6848; Lamy Safari Fountain Pen, $30, lamyusa.com; ANYTHING scissors, stapler and tape dispenser, $40 each, seejanework.com; Ela Desktop Calculator, $29, conranusa.com; Faux Shagreen Pencil Set, $30,dransfieldandross.com

xo

Hello December 5th

5th day of ADVENT calendaropen the fifth windowmake the fifth WISH:
a DELICIOUS and MAGNIFICENTCAKE to celebrate my dream that has come true:I met LADY GAGA!via Anna Dello Russo

Hello December 4th

 4th day of ADVENT calendaropen the fourth windowmake the fourth WISH:
S/S 2011 Gareth Pugh outfitcause I'll go toLADY GAGA CONCERTtonight in Milan. via AnnaDell0Russo

Party Clutches For All

Kate Spade Glitter Clutch $345

Club Monaco Feather Clutch $148

Similar but different

Glitter & Lurex Urban Outfitters $38

Feather and Bow Urban Outfitters $38

Party clutches are the items you can find in so

many places, especially, this time of year,

and really there's a lot of look 

at just about any price.
More help and choices here at
Refinery 29!

Cheers!

Hello December 3rd

3rd day of ADVENT calendaropen the third windowmake the third WISH:
The Scent ofAnna Dello Russo today available on YOOX.COM

Lay Lady Day

No matter the season, no matter the year,

no matter the tendency, one should always 

have a 'lady like' bag at the ready.

Some call it a trend, but when certain things are 

never out of style, they are 

at once, classic and intrinsic to

a wardrobe inventory.

Yes, I have several and very different incarnations,

 perhaps not my everyday go to-

 that honor goes to

my shoulder bags or backpack,

however, there is nothing as chic, understated

or statement making as a handbag in the 

crook or end of the arm.

Be it quietly tailored or fringed and studded,

it is definitely  a bag  deserving  a high rotation.

Here from Stylecaster are a few which are more than worthy. 

Enjoy!

Stylecaster

Hello December 2nd

2nd day of ADVENT calendaropen the second windowmake the second WISH:
a new Louis Vuitton's collarfor my adorable CUCCIOLINA.via AdR

Hello December 1st

FIRST day of ADVENT Calendaropen the first windowmake the first WISH:
Gold Clutchby ALEXANDER McQUEENit is perfect to contain my bottle of perfume  and to get in the mood to CELEBRATEthis fantastic CHRISTMAS 2010.via ANNADELORUSSO

Hands Free Shopping

"Fit for everyday life" so says

Harris Elliot of his unisex (yes!)

accessories line -H by Harris.

This backpack come holdall brings 

functionality + haute styling to the world of handbags.

Far from versions favored by your average high schooler,

this gold quilted version would be the perfect companion

to any shopping excursion..

Let's be honest, a chic little handbag in the crook of your arm

can be a tad cumbersome compared to the

 hands free abandonment

one feels when  the back pack is in use.

Just a little something to keep in mind, 

what with holiday shopping in full swing...

n'est pas?

xo

Larger Than Life

I know, too much a good thing...

but, IT'S AN HERMES KELLY BAG!

Hermes & Selfridges" have teamed up on a unique - & extremely cool! - interactive experience which showcases what life would be like inside a beige toile & tan leather Kelly bag. Thanks to video technology and special effects, the fully immersive and multisensory exhibit lets you walk inside a 4 meter high replica of the world's original "it" bag and feel positively dwarfed...as if you were but one of the enormous owner's accessories about to be picked up and used."

"Three one-minute films portray the lady owner dancing with a gentleman, bicycling on a picnic, and playing on a swing (and who wouldn't love to be tucked inside the bag of a woman who carries her Kelly to dine al fresco or go swinging?). "The augmented reality of the Kellydoscope makes the viewer inside the bag feel all the movements related to each experience," they explain about this modern look at the iconic bag first created back in the 1930s and famed for being actress Grace Kelly's favorite fashion arm candy. 

 "The Kellydoscope, which took over five months to develop and build, is also the most startling opportunity to admire the exacting craftsmanship involved in the manufacturing of a Kelly as Hermes - the epitome of luxury accessories - has ensured that every detail of the regular-sized Kelly is faithfully reproduced in the Kellydoscope version, but fifteen times bigger."

AND JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT...

"The iconic bag was created by Robert Dumas in the 1930s and its structure and timelessly unadorned lines broke with the ornate fashions that were so popular at the time when a large-model croc version appeared in a magazine photo in 1956 on the arm of Grace Kelly, it was rumored she was using it to hide a burgeoning baby bump."  via Fashion Tribes

12 feet of luxury?  Oh yes, please.

xo

Larger Than Life

I know, too much a good thing...

but, IT'S AN HERMES KELLY BAG!

Hermes & Selfridges" have teamed up on a unique - & extremely cool! - interactive experience which showcases what life would be like inside a beige toile & tan leather Kelly bag. Thanks to video technology and special effects, the fully immersive and multisensory exhibit lets you walk inside a 4 meter high replica of the world's original "it" bag and feel positively dwarfed...as if you were but one of the enormous owner's accessories about to be picked up and used."

"Three one-minute films portray the lady owner dancing with a gentleman, bicycling on a picnic, and playing on a swing (and who wouldn't love to be tucked inside the bag of a woman who carries her Kelly to dine al fresco or go swinging?). "The augmented reality of the Kellydoscope makes the viewer inside the bag feel all the movements related to each experience," they explain about this modern look at the iconic bag first created back in the 1930s and famed for being actress Grace Kelly's favorite fashion arm candy. 

 "The Kellydoscope, which took over five months to develop and build, is also the most startling opportunity to admire the exacting craftsmanship involved in the manufacturing of a Kelly as Hermes - the epitome of luxury accessories - has ensured that every detail of the regular-sized Kelly is faithfully reproduced in the Kellydoscope version, but fifteen times bigger."

AND JUST IN CASE YOU FORGOT...

"The iconic bag was created by Robert Dumas in the 1930s and its structure and timelessly unadorned lines broke with the ornate fashions that were so popular at the time- when a large-model croc version appeared in a magazine photo in 1956 on the arm of Grace Kelly, it was rumored she was using it to hide a burgeoning baby bump."  via Fashion Tribes

12 feet of luxury?  Oh yes, please.

xo

Satchel Bag

VINTAGE SATCHEL BY LUELLA

via Jak & Jil

Isn't this a cool satchel?

I do love a satchel bag- besides important papers 

or briefs (aka magazines)-

roomy enough 

to throw in a quick purchase

or small lunch. 

The colors of this one,

auburgine and tan have a perfect

classic and yet modern feel.

The touch of whimsy that Luella adds with 

the oversize details, is well,

genius, right?

Rules

If I’d observed all the rules, I’d never have got anywhere. ~Marilyn Monroe

via A Conversation on Cool

Tiffany's In The Bag

The partnership between Tiffany and former 

duo behind  Lambertson Truex

was destined to be brilliant.

It is at once, elegant, modern , yet classic.

"While the designs master the combination of modern elegance with a timeless appeal, the finishing touches infuse classic Tiffany touches. These finishes include custom-designed hardware, Tiffany Blue leather interiors, and Tiffany Blue enamel."

“The collection captures the spirit of American sportswear and its exuberant approach to life in town, in the country and from coast to coast,” says Richard Lambertson. “We also find great inspiration in Tiffany’s timeless style and its heritage of refined accessories.” Referring to the duo’s design process, John Truex says that “we might start with a particular color or silhouette and then draw from Tiffany’s world of beauty and sophistication to make a new design. The result is something unique, yet unmistakably Tiffany.”

via purseblog

From day bags to evening bags, from leather to exotic skins, 

this collection is graceful from start to finish.

Bracelet Bag  795

Manhattan Satchel 1500

Reversible Tote 595

Tiffany & Co

xo

What is in Her Bag?

 

OK, truth is advertising: my ideal platform 

for this blog would be sort of like this interview, but,

                                  less about the handbag, accessories and 

                                                                more about 

the 'found contents' inside, the window.

Don't you think it's kind of fascinating

the things we stash, drop in and forget?
I really do believe, that handbags
 are the mirrors of our lives.
I want to know, what was happening this day,
I want to see evidence of  life-errands, receipts..
.the loose ends of life.
At least, for now, we can indulge ourselves
 with a peek into  the bag
and (stylized) contents of Monica Botkier...
below and above.

via purseblog

purse project photos @gmail.com

xo