Bright candy-coloured bags are a must-have accessory this spring/summer and I have been on the hunt for one lately. This Perry Mini Satchel by designer Be & D in eye-popping fuchsia is definitely in the running. With a celebrity following that includes the likes of Jessica Biel and Penelope Cruz, Be & D is known for the soft and luxurious nappa leathers that...

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So as some of you may know, I’m on a bit of a ‘Great’ by Sandie is a France-based line that uses ultra-soft leather that has been tumbled to give it a comfy vintage-boho look (and when I say soft, I mean buttery, creamy, creme-fraiche soft). I love the braided handle and simple pleat detail on the “Daisy“.

I have said in the past that I am a big fan of the standard Herve Chapelier canvas tote bags, but I’ve been thinking about upgrading for awhile. Although I may lust after items with big price tags on a regular basis, I live in Manhattan and I’m at the start of my career, and seeing as I don’t work in finance, that means I budget. Big time.

I spend most of my time consuming an unhealthy amount of fashion information both online and in print, so I try to break things up a bit by keeping up to date on techy stuff too. While doing my blog rounds on Friday, both worlds collided when I saw this keyboard shopping bag. My first thought was, “interesting”…second thought, “would I actually...

There is a lot to be said for shopping online; it is quick, convenient, you can indulge in retail therapy at 3am when you can’t sleep, and there is the added gratification of knowing that a nice present is on its way to you in the mail. That said, there is only so much you can know about a dress, a pair of shoes or even a bag just by looking at it.

Economic crisis: it’s been everywhere lately, affecting prices at petrol stations and at grocery stores. All of this means that we have to take money from our rainy-day funds and put them towards the things we need to actually survive (like dinner). And I hate to sound completely materialistic, but sometimes a girl just wants something pretty but it’s not...

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The name Coach may not fly off everyone’s tongue as pre-eminent handbag designers, but I’m a big fan of their merchandise (especially their planners and sunglasses). They also have very lovely window displays in their Manhattan shops, so I always try and walk by for a look-see every few weeks so I know what’s current.

I’m very much a minimalist when it comes to carting around personal possessions - the lighter and smaller the bag, the better, unless I’m purposefully aiming for an arm workout or backache. I was very excited for the recent clutch movement and am surprised to see the opposite end of the spectrum still taking on more size. Perhaps this is a ploy by designers to...