So, I stumbled into a brand-new boutique in my neck of the woods and there they were…shining like a beacon, calling for me to pick them up, begging to be fondled.  I didn’t know who made the bags, I just knew I had to see them, touch them…they were amazing.  Handmade, unique, beaded/sequined/feathered and dying [...]

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You probably already knew you could join Bag Borrow or Steal and rent that designer bag for a fraction of the price of buying it. Well, they’ve recently unveiled their Vintage section. And the bags are to die for. Prices quoted are for members – slightly higher for guests. Check out this gorgeous Chanel classic [...]

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James Surowiecki penned an interesting article in this week’s New Yorker about the paradox of fashion piracy. On the eve of potentially industry-changing legislation that would afford legal copyright protection to fashion designers, Surowiecki ponders the economic impact and benefits knock-offs actually provide to the designers. To be clear, he’s referring to knock-offs–not counterfeits–and there [...]

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I got myself a Platinum ticket for this.  Proceeds go to Mencap, so I get to feel like I’m doing some good while doing some damage (to my credit card). Now…what does one wear to something like this?  It’s shopping, so it can’t be too dressy/uncomfortable, right?  But it’s still a fashion event, so I’m [...]

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Well, LFW is in full swing today (day 3). I wish I could get invites to some of these shows. Ahh, someday. I’m considering just popping down to London to do some celeb-sighting. I’ve never actually done that before, but then again, I’ve never been close enough to so many fashionistas. I’m sure S. Kensington [...]

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