Wednesday, April 30, 2008

Zac Posen Handbags

April 29, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: VanessaZac Posen HandbagsZac Posen is the prince of haute couture evening gowns. His gowns are made with the perfect material, detail, style, and precision. Zac Posen now also has a handbag line. Do you think his handbag line can live up to the expectations that we have [...]

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At Hyeres 2008......Beach Beauty, South of France



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help design the future eco-fashion tote for tbf!

Coming soon, an eco-fashion tote for the bag forum. . get in on the discussion and drop off your suggestions here..

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Crocodile Card Cases: Nancy Gonzalez vs Saks Fifth Avenue

April 29, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrSCrocodile Card Cases: Nancy Gonzalez vs Saks Fifth AvenueCrocodile (or alligator) handbags are so hot right now. Practically every designer has come out with a crocodile bag for Spring 2008 — and if not crocodile, its python or ostrich! But these are not boring brown or black [...]

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The Kindness Of Strangers & The Agnelli Tie


I have always heard that Gianni Agnelli had a quirk for wearing his tie outside of his sweater.

The other day ,while I was walking on the Hyeres boardwalk, I found a gentleman that not only shared this little style quirk but wore it with the same level of sprezzatura as l'Avvocato.

When I asked to him to take his photo he politely declined (i think it was polite but i don't speak French).

Anyway, as I was trying to explain why i wanted to take his photo a young man that knew my blog saw i was having a tricky time so he stepped in and explained (in French) who I was and what I wanted to do.

This apparently did the trick because as you see I ended up getting the shot - thanks to the kindness of strangers or the kindness of my audience!!)

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Kale Purse Sale Starts NOW

Kale Purse Sale Starts NOW @ HauteLook. Better Hurry!! Prices in the $100-$200 range!

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Tuesday, April 29, 2008

Angelina Jolie & the Anya Hindmarch Cooper Leather Bag

April 28, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: VanessaAngelina Jolie & the Anya Hindmarch Cooper Leather BagMiss Angelina Jolie is always a stylish onewhether she is out with the kids, shopping, or at a meeting with the United Nations, she remains stylish and can be seen with the hottest accessories. This mother of four (soon [...]

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At Hyeres 2008......Hyeres Femme, South of France



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Fendi Plum Leather Spy Purse

April 28, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: DeysaFendi Plum Leather Spy PurseWhen I hear the word Spy, I think Fendi. In the past, Ive heard some bagistas state that Fendis Spy bags and their craze towards them is over. Whether you agree or disagree with that claim, the House of Fendi is still releasing [...]

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Are Eco-Friendly Bags Worth It?

In my head, eco-friendly bags usuallt mean low-priced, off-white bags with some kind of save-the-earth type of message printed on it. Obviously, I've got Anya Hindmarch's "I'm not a plastic bag" bag -the first famous eco-friendly bag imprinted in my head. Back then, they were sold for 5 pounds each in the UK. (The whole craze for the bag is another story.) But clearly with over-demand, many other designers have tried to come up with smart slogans to put on suppsedly eco-friendly bags. I've managed to ignore that trend up until two weeks ago, I found this (literally) happy-looking bag in my mum's paper shopping bag.

No, my mum didn't buy it. She bought a jacket and the bag was a gift for shopping at Seibu, a department store in Hong Kong. We didn't think anything of it until we got home and discovered a HK$500 price tag on it. Wait, $500?! Yup, that was our reaction. We were kind of confused with why this bag would cost $500 in the first place and why the department store gave it away as a gift. I mean sure, the green smiling tree is sort of cute and it does have Moschino printed on it, (-as we all know, anything with a brand name printed on it allows it to be priced above what we think it ought to be worth,) but is it really worth 500hkd? (-500hkd is around 64usd or 30 pounds.) My point is not that I'm complaining about wasting my money on it because it was free, but that who would pay that much for it in the first place? And what you may not be able to tell from the photo is, this bag is small! It is probably the most impractical eco-friendly bag I have ever seen. Even the "I'm not a plastic bag" bag is more practical since it was wide (making up for it's lack of depth.) Plus, there was no message tag attached and the saleslady didn't even explain the point of the bag. Perhaps the proceeds of the bag goes to an unmentioned charity?

Anyway moving onto the Feed Bag. BG blogged about the first style last April. Recently, Lauren Bush released Feed 2 Bag. I have to admit the reason I looked it up was because I was surprised by the 50pound price tag when I saw it in Tatler magazine. But after reading the Harrods website, I am actually convinced it is worth it -According to Harrods' website, "each Feed 2 Bag sold will provide a year's worth of lunch meals in school for two children in need" for the UN World Food Programme's school feeding program. As for the design, it is reversible and made of 100% organic fair-trade material. OK, I can't claim to fully appreciate how 'green' the material is, but the cause actually sounds solid and worth it. I'm assuming people use these eco-friendly bags as their grocery-shopping bags, not to replace their Chanels, so even though it's not supremely stylish, it looks fit for the job, (although I would much prefer one that didn't have "Harrods" imprinted on it.)
What do you think of the whole eco-friendly bags trend in general? Do you use them for grocery shopping? Have you bought any?

Image Credits: http://www.harrods.com/


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Louis Vuitton Multicolore Priscilla Purse

I love the priscilla. I think out of all the multicolores out there, the Priscilla is by far is my favorite style. (well.. it’s a tie between the priscilla and the multicolore speedy).What do you guys think of the Louis Vuitton Multicolore Priscilla Purse?

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At Hyeres 2008......Hyeres Homme, South of France



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At Hyeres.....Louise, South of France



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Dior Soft Babe Handbag

So many celebrities have popped up on the fashion radar, sporting the gorgeous new Dior Soft Babe Bag. Mary Kate, Rachel Bilson and more. My favorite color is the stunning “nude” yellow version. The Bag Forum: Dior Soft Babe Bags

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At Hyeres 2008........Haider Ackermann, South of France



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Monday, April 28, 2008

Apple Gard Rain and Stain Repellent

April 27, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrSApple Gard Rain and Stain RepellentIt’s raining, it’s pouring, the old man is snoring…So ladies, have you been experiencing some April showers lately? I sure have! In fact, it has been raining all day today. And this is the 4th time in the past 2 weeks. What [...]

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The Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism on eBay

Hey people, you know the pretty purple Nokia phone that I blogged about a few days ago and some of you have been wanting to buy it? Well you can now! Since we are the kind of girls who want practical phones with classic, silver designs, (largely because we travel between countries a lot and Hong Kong is one of those places where phones are not attached to phone plans, unlike the UK or US,) we have decided to follow in Style Bubble's footstep and put this Prism up for auction on Ebay (UK). If you are a fun girly girl who wants this phone before it gets released, place a bid here!

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Lanvin New Leather Shopper Handbag

Out of all the designer bags out there, Lanvin season-after-season always ranks at the top for me.One of my latest Lanvin-obsession, the simple New Leather Shopper Tote! Find @ Barneys for $1525[ The Bag Forum: Lanvin New Leather Shopper Handbag ]

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Uniqlo UT Project 08

Two weeks ago, the new Uniqlo ad in Grazia (a UK glossy tabloid) featuring Chloe Sevigny really caught my eye. I'm not a fan of Chloe's style, (actually I wonder why people love her style so much,) but I really liked how the black tank top fits her here. Doesn't Chloe look very casual rock chic? And the other big attraction? The fact that the ad is by Uniqlo means that the shirt is actaully affordable!
Uniqlo's collaborations with designers to produce capsole collections are usually much talked of on the Internet. But UT Project seems much more accessible to me. UT Project is basically where Uniqlo collaborates with a bunch of artists and designers to make printed T-shirts. Depending on the designer, not only are the print designs different, but even the fitting of the t-shirts is different. You can probably tell from the few pictures of Chloe modelling them.
The most popular (and publicised) t-shirts seem to be the Basquiat t-shirts (-they're the ones Chloe is wearing in the first two pictures.) I bought the tank top on the left and I love how it's really long, and it's got a slit on one side so you can tie it together the way as shown in the ad. It's going to be one of my lazy-day shirts this summer!
I think the Osamu Tezuka t-shirts are kind of cute. Don't they look so easy to throw on? I imagine wearing them to hang out at a friend's house.
But I'm really not a fan of the surfing-looking t-shirts like the one on the right. (A bunch of people back in high school used to wear surfing t-shirts to school everyday and I think I've been scarred by them.) And I really don't know how to appreciate art because the print on the left t-shirt just looks ugly to me.
The long blue shirt on the right is one of the more special designs. And as for the shirt on the left, it didn't look so pretty to me until I saw it modelled on Uniqlo's Japanese website. Those blobs of green look just like the blobs of colours I'm trying to add to my wardrobe!
We all know celebrities and ads always make things cooler, so if you want some idea how how to dress-up these ordinary T-shirts from 'normal' people, take a look at the images on the Japanese UT website. (Speaking of which, why is the Japanese Uniqlo site so much better and complete than the US and US Uniqlo sites?) It has many girls posing in the tees, giving the tees many different styles -from hipster to cutsy to rock chick to boringly ordinary. Actually, even if you're not a fan of Uniqlo, you should take a look at how they styled the girls for inspiration!

Image Credits: http://www.uniqlo.co.uk/, http://ut.uniqlo.com/

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At Hyeres 2008......Hyeres, South of France



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final days to signup for the Goldenbleu Purse Giveaway

Enter to win a free designer handbag, the latest delicious “blossom” colored, white trimmed, spring-summer beauty by Goldenbleu, sponsored by Clutch Seattle Boutique.Details here

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Dolce & Gabbana Newbies

April 27, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: VanessaDolce & Gabbana NewbiesNew bags by Dolce & Gabbana are always something to look forward to and e-luxury.com is featuring the latest D&G bags. Each bag varies and has its own individual uniqueness. There is no similar theme amongst the newest handbags by D&G. I am featuring [...]

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Kale Handbag Sale

Mark your calendars, the Kale purse sale begins this week on april 29th @ HauteLook

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Chloe Beatrix Beaded Clutch Purse

Newbie Alert: Over at net-a-porter Chloe’s latest beaded purse just arrived. Any fans of the new Chloe Beatrix Beaded Clutch Purse?

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The Purse Store SALE!

April 27, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: JenniferHuge “Birthday Sale” going on right now over at designer handbag superstore, The Purse Store. Where if you shop any of the “New Arrivals” you’ll save 30% off by using by using the promo code: BDAY08Katherine Kwei Donna ClutchIm new to the bag designs of Katherine Kwei. [...]

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Foley + Corinna Magenta City Clutch

April 27, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: DeysaFoley + Corinna Magenta City ClutchNot too long ago, I was introduced to the name Foley + Corinna, (yeah I know barely). After browsing through their accessories, I must say, I am really liking their city bag collection. Dont they seem like such great everyday bags? Theyre [...]

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Wheely Luggage

April 26, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: DeysaMarc by Marc Jacobs Wheely LuggageSummer 08 vacation anyone? If so, then right about now, you should already have a guideline of where to and when, right? Im pretty sure youve also planned out the hotel reservations, travel tickets, gasoline expenses, an appointment at your local vet [...]

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Reach New Heights

Liya Kebede at a recent event in New York City.
Top: Dessire, $149.95, www.stevemadden.com; Whipped, $59.99, www.ninewest.com; Zanna, $49.99, www.bakersshoes.com
Middle: Charles by Charles David Luau Wedge, $114.95,
www.endless.com; Matosinhos, $295, www.aldoshoes.com; Slingback cut-out wedge, $22.99, www.gojane.com
Bottom: Champyun, $79.95,
www.stevemadden.com; Chain Sculptured Wedges by Alberta Ferretti, 4895, www.net-a-porter.com; Levett, $159, www.maxstudio.com

A sping/summer wardrobe must-have is a sturdy and versatile pair of wedges. I usually play it safe and get classic wedges or espadrilles that I can wear season-after-season but this year I may indulge in an edgier pair. Cut-out heels and curvy soles are whats hot in the streets but if you dont want to go too new age, pick a wedge with a crazy heel and more traditional straps. This staple shoe is taking a few risks this season. Why not join them?!


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Saturday, April 26, 2008

My Orange Prada Purse from HauteLook is here wait somethings missing

April 25, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: JenniferMy Orange Prada Purse from HauteLook is here wait somethings missing10 minutes ago I received a package from HauteLook. Oh sweet, it must be my new delicious orange Prada bag from the DecadesTwo @ HauteLook sale. FYI: I ordered it exactly 9 days ago (takes 7 [...]

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New Coach Ergo Purses in stores today!

Head on over to your neighborhood Coach boutiques and discover the new Ergo styles available.The Bag Forum: New Coach Ergo: In Stores?

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Alina Tremezzo yellow ostrich Handbag

The latest bright sunny yellow ostrich Tremezzo Purse by Alina has been spotted on the set of the Sex and the City Movie.

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Coach Soho Signature Cotton Purse Line

April 25, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: DeysaCoach Soho Signature Cotton Purse LineI swear Coach never fails to release new handbag styles and designs each season, this is something I really like about the name brand. It seems like a new line of handbags are released one day, and shortly after, another squad of [...]

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Fashion News: Weekly Round Up!

April 25, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: JenniferFashion News: Weekly Round Up!Time for our weekly fashion news round up.Great reads on all the latest fashion news from other top highly rated sites.EnjoyStiletto Jungle names the best pedicure colors for spring.All About the Pretty latest skin care love is in holistic products in Tammy Fender’s [...]

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Chanel Classic Chain Multicolor Owl Ladybug Purse

I really like the ladybug + owl charms (on the straps), but other than that I think this bag is not attractive.See the Chanel Classic Chain Multicolor Owl Ladybug Purse over in the Bag Forum

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LAMB Signature Hopewell Tote

April 25, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrSLAMB Signature Hopewell ToteOh my dear Gwen, what have you done now? The Signature Hopewell Tote is a excellent example of the classic LAMB style. The signature print fabric, the stripe down the front, the little square buckle… yep, its a LAMB bag alright. But what is [...]

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Street Style: The Satorialist





The original documenter of street style The Satorialist has been busy photographing the most stylish cities in the world. Never straying far from home, he always returns to New York where there is never a shortage of stylish women sashaying in this seasons (and next) hottest trends. Though all his fashion picks/photos are inspiring, nothing delights me more than seeing the spring and summer outfits that are starting to pop up all over place. Just today I noticed a woman in D.C. dressed in a crisp, sleeveless, white shirt; a high-waisted navy A-line skirt; a brown leather belt wrapped high around her waist and 3 inch tan sandals she looked fly and knew it! Above and in the slide below are some of the Satorialists' traffic-stopping sistas.


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Friday, April 25, 2008

Street Style: The Satorialist





The original documenter of street style The Satorialist has been busy photographing the most stylish cities in the world. Never straying far from home, he always returns to New York where there is never a shortage of stylish women sashaying in this seasons (and next) hottest trends. Though all his fashion picks/photos are inspiring, nothing delights me more than seeing the spring and summer outfits that start to pop up all over place. Just today I noticed a woman in D.C. dressed in a crisp, sleeveless, white shirt; a high-waisted navy A-line skirt; a brown leather belt wrapped high around her waist and 3 inch tan sandals she looked fly and knew it! Above and in the slide below are some of the Satorialists' traffic-stopping sistas.


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Guess What I Did Yesterday...

I was shot for one of those "Gap Icon" ads for Fall '08.

I was asked about a month ago and it has been so hard to keep from announcing it on the blog.

Talk about an all-star production, Mikael Jansson - Photographer, Karl Templer - Stylist, Trey Laird - Creative Director and Patron of the Arts

As you can imagine I have been running and working-out trying to get in shape for the shoot (didn't help).

If you have seen me around the city looking a little scruffy the last few weeks, its because I was asked not to cut my hair or shave so the hair and make-up would have something to work with when I got there.

During that time a few of my friends asked "what's with the puffy hair?"
"Secret project" I replied - I felt like Tom Hanks while he was shooting "Castaway" and everyone thought he was shooting a Civil War flick (not quite that dramatic but you get the idea)


Mikael Jansson and Trey Laird

The wardrobe room with a small selection of shoes.

When I was teaching myself photography I would rip-out editorials that I really liked from magazines and would study them for angles, use of natural light, settings, etc.
I still have one entire binder for editorials by Mikael Jansson.
As excited as I was just to be in the ad I was equally excited to by shot by THE Mikael Jansson.

My only fear was that I would be a nightmare to shoot.

A photographer shooting another photographer is never easy.

I kept imagining myself throughout the shoot saying "what lens are you using?" , "what's settings are you using?", "why are you lighting that way?", "does my face make my neck look fat?".

I think when I did finally speak to him, all I was able to get out was a very Ralph Wiggum-ish "I like to eat paste" - i kinda kept quiet after that.

Reviewing the images.
I swear that they are not laughing AT the pictures of me, they are laughing WITH the pictures of me.

The review board


Mr. Eugene Souleiman and his skull scissors.
I was going to ask him if he had a name for those special scissors but I was afraid he would say "The Accidental Van Gogh" so I didn't ask.
I usually use Aveda pomade but Eugene used this stuff called Magic Move and it was really great (and tastes much better than paste - crap, I didn't mean to type that out loud).
You can buy it at Ricky's here in NYC.

The other reason I am happy to be in the ads ,this particular season, is quite simple - the Gap is back.
If you look back at the archives to May 2007 I announced it then that signing Patrick Robinson ,to head design, was going to be the move that turned the company around.
With the new delivery thats just hitting the floor now, you are starting to see hints of his effect. The Fall 2008 collection, however, really brings back a strong fashion element to Gap.

It is like having an old friend back.

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Clip on Bangs

For a while now, I've wondered what I'd look like with straight bangs. When I found out that my friend managed to avoid the whole "awkward" growing out stage when she got tired of her straight bangs by getting extensions, I seriously considered getting them.I mean, doesn't Alexis Bledel look sooo cute and pretty with straight bangs? Of course, I know that what works for Alexis might not work for me, but I figured that since I have a long face and already have side bangs anyway, I can't go too wrong with straight bangs. I am kind of want to get a new look anyway. Alas, the the prospect of regular maintenance, the fear that it won't suit me after I've cut it and my upcoming graduation (and therefore I don't want to do anything to screw up my hair), stopped me from getting straight bangs.
The other day, flicking through my cousin's teen magazines, I saw the most interesting thing: clip on bangs. How smart! How come I didn't think of that before? So, the next time I went to get my hair done, I consulted my hairstylist, Roy, on the use of clip on bangs. He said that he sometimes used them when they are on location and don't have that much time to style hair properly and that they used it for hair product ads (I was very disappointed to find out that the long, shiny, silky locks models have in hair product ads are fake). He told us that they actually sold them a few blocks away from the salon. At that, HG and I immediately headed over there to get one each. I even brought it back to the hair salon, so Roy can give my clip on bangs a trim. He actually made me go back to return them, because the ones I got were too short. He advised me to get longer clip on bangs. That way I can clip it further back on my head, so that I can cover up the obvious line where it clips on, with my layers. For the shorter bangs, you'd need to wear a headband or something to cover it up.

Excited I immediately went home to try it on. While the concept of clipping your own fringe back, clipping on the fake fringe at the side (I've pointed out the clips with the blue arrow above) and then covering it with your layers sounds very simple, it turns out to be a very difficult task. Trust me, I've given it many many tries over the last 2 weeks and have still to master it. I am tempted to blame it on my inability to use a bobby pin, but I'm beginning to suspect that they are just impossible to put on properly. First it is very hard to clip it onto your hair, because it needs to grasp onto some hair first (difficult to explain properly, but the point is, its hard!). Then, when you DO get it clipped on, it is NOT STRAIGHT. And you cannot have straight bangs that are not straight. If you DO manage to get it half straight and your real bangs are not falling out at this point, you face the problem of color. Apparently, there are many shades of black. I thought that my hair would be fine, since I already dye it an artificial blue black and the clip on bangs were an artificial black as well. But NO. I took it out for a quick 15 minute test drive this weekend (once I FINALLY got it on half way decently) and took a picture. EWW. Not only was the color a bit off, but I totally looked like I had a MOP on my head. Maybe I just don't know how to get it on right? Anyone tried them?

So yes, my awesome clip on bangs idea turned out not to be such a good idea after all.

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Separated At Birth?



I know both of these guys for a while but I'm surprised I didn't notice this earlier.

I love how similar they are and yet how clearly they represent the style of their native homeland.

FYI - Bruce Boyer will be giving a speech about Fred Astaire at the Fred Astaire Conference in early June at Oxford College.

Here is a link for more info
Fred Astaire Conference

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This Weekend...

I will be at the Hyeres Fashion and Photography Festival in the South of France.
The organizers have been kind enough to host a solo exhibit of my work.

This festival has gained a reputation for finding great young talent in fashion and photography.

If I am not mistaken, Viktor & Rolf were one of the first important designers "discovered" at this festival.

I really look forward to seeing the collections and even more forward to seeing the crowd.

The images over the next few days will be from Hyeres and Milan.



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Thursday, April 24, 2008

Designer Purse Looks for Less!

April 23, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: VanessaDesigner Purse Looks for Less!While we all desire designer handbags, we cant always afford their hefty price tag. In those occasions, we must put our couture yearnings on hold and find a more realistic solution to our handbag cravings. Lucky enough, many mall stores and brands offer [...]

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Louis Vuitton Palermo PM Bag

April 23, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: AliciaLouis Vuitton Palermo PM BagRecently, I was able to make my way over to NYC, and to Louis Vuitton of course. Within the bag choices that I was finally able to come down to, the Palermo PM was one that I was leaning towards. I loved how [...]

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Coach Signature Striped Floral Purses

There’s a new purse line over at Coach — they slapped a floral patch on the signature striped bags.The Bag Forum: Coach Signature Striped Floral Purses?

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On the Street.... 40th & Broadway, NYC



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Roberto Cavalli Runway Suede Leaves Purse

Roberto Cavalli’s latest super glamorous runway clutch is dressed in rows of of soft pink colored suede leaves pieces. So pretty. What do you guys think of the Roberto Cavalli Runway Suede Leaves Purse?over at eluxury.

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Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Papillon 26 Purse

Spotted this vintage piece over on ebay’er let-trade’s page.Would you wear a Vintage Louis Vuitton Monogram Papillon 26 Purse?

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Estelle Covers Bleu Magazine

U.K. singer and rapper Estelle grace the latest cover of Bleu magazine. I knew of Estelle almost 4 years ago when her music was still playing on underground radio stations in London. Im really happy for her recent explosion into the U.S. market although Im fascinated to see if her image will help or hinder her. She is after all the antithesis of the light-skinned, long haired beauties that are saturating the market these days. I with her much success!

Bleu magazine is a great publication for urban men. Think GQ for the sophisticated black man. I say visit the site, snoop around, then if you like what you see, recommend it to your man. He could do with vacation from Smooth and XXL magazine! This issue hits stands April 29th.

Credit: ConcreteLoop.com for photos.

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Sneak Peak: Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 Purse Collection

April 23, 2008post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrSSneak Peak: Marc Jacobs Fall 2008 Purse CollectionI’m not really sure what compelled me to visit the official Marc Jacobs website the other day. Perhaps I was bored or perhaps I was looking for something — I honestly can’t remember the reason for my visit. But you [...]

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Wednesday, April 23, 2008

Large Coco Bag by designer Culti

This bag is very minimal — but I find myself craving this tote. Its almost beach bum season!Find it @ VIVRE for $250[ The Bag Forum: Large Coco Bag by designer Culti ]

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On the Street.... 22nd St., NYC



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Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism

The Nokia PR machine has been sending out the new Nokia 7900 Crystal Prism to quite a few fashion bloggers lately, and we were one of the lucky few to receive one. At first it was all very mysterious: all we knew was that the phone was going to be designed by a designer with a major mobile phone manufacturer. I was very hesitant as I am now jaded by all the designer mobile phones in the market, and quite honestly, only a collaboration between Nokia (my ideal mobile phone brand) and a really prominent fashion designer, think Marc Jacobs, Balenciaga and Miu Miu (in my dreams), would pique my interest. So when it was revealed that the designer was Frederique Daubal, I was honestly a bit disappointed.Last week I received the phone. To start with, the packaging is superb -way too pretty to be a mobile phone box. It took me awhile to figure out how to open the box, although this is probably because I haven't bought a new phone in the past 6 years.I have to admit, I wasn't expecting much. Thankfully, the phone turned out way prettier than I thought it would be. Before, I had been very resistant to the idea of a bright pinkish purple phone, (I'm more of a silver or black sort of girl,) but the effect is pretty fab -the design is striking and the crystal at the center definitely adds a dose of girliness to it. The phone is thinner than anticipated (Nokia was never big on thin phones,) which is good, but I don't like how long it is.

Thinking back, I remember a few of my girl friends who were looking for new phones last summer saying how much they loved the prism design. I just realised they were cooing over the Nokia 7500, the predecessor of the 7900. It basically has the same gorgeous black keyboard. Unfortunately, as lovely as the design is, I'm just a boring girl who wants an ordinary keyboard. This is way too avant garde for me!
As for the specs, there is the good and the bad. The good is that the screen is an OLED screen so the colours are really bright and cool. The bad is that the camera is a very standard 2 megapixel one. I would have expected a higher megapixel camera for a 'fashion' phone, because really, vain, fashionable girls are all about having their photos taken!

Style Bubble blogged about this phone last week, and it wasn't until I saw her photos that I realised there was another 'level' of goods in the box -including a badanna and phone pouch-both in flashy, metallic purple. (See what I mean? I am obviously so out of touch that I can't even figure out the box has two levels!)
So if you're looking for a high-tech phone, this is probably not for you. But if you're one of the fun and girly girls who want something cute and 'designed' to hold onto, then go check it out. I certainly like the Prada phone more, but this definitely beats out some of the other fashion phones out there. *coughdvfcough* *coughannasuicough* For more actual information on the phone, see Nokia's website.

Image Credits: Nokia and the blog's


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[Source: I am Fashion]