Exotic Handbag Queen

Exotic Handbag Queen Alexandra Knight is my idol.

First and most importantly, Alexandra went to Hollins College. She was actually just a year older than I was and I remember her vividly. She had the best style—simple and sophisticated. She was smart and unique, and I knew way back then she was going to [...]

A New Favorite – Lena Erziak

Sisters Leona and Hasna Erziak, grew up in a multi cultural- Belgian Moroccan- family of artists, their mother a seamstress and father a potter. Throughout their childhood, under the influence of their mother, they were in close contact with materials and learned the process of creation, while also acquiring an understanding for construction and [...]

The Zara Plaited Shopper

I have become obsessed with the Zara Plaited Shopper.

This $149 – 100% Buffalo Leather Tote is roomy enough for all your holiday finds and a perfect gift too. Right now the Zara website has a pretty chestnut brown, black, gray felt and a pretty peacock blue. At $149 you cannot go wrong! Better [...]

Still Obsessed with Goyard

The last time I checked, I was still obsessed with anything Goyard. I think my sweet husband has finally given in. Well, at least he has led me to believe that he has.

For those of you not intimately familiar with the Goyard brand, here is a little backgrounder for you.

François Goyard was [...]

See Design by Donna Gorman

Donna Gorman’s fresh, colorful and innovative work graces the products made and sold by some of the best names in contemporary design…… like Crate & Barrel and Marimekko, where she was vice president of licensing and design until 1992, when she started her own design firm retaining Marimekko as a client, See Design.

Trained [...]

Kate Spade Does It AGAIN!

I have been meaning to write about sweet Kate for a while now, I am really not that slow on the uptick, just slow getting my posts out lately. The new Westward collection is really a nice breath of fresh air. Clean lines, pretty leather and suede and super fun lining.

Emily Current and [...]

Clare Vivier – My latest obsession

I just cannot get enough of Clare Vivier bags, clutches and leather goods.  Here is a brief background on Clare. I was thrilled to find out my local retailer PH Designs was going to carry her line. If you are not from Houston you can certainly buy the products online at the Clare Vivier [...]

Missoni For Target – Get Ready

Only two weeks until Target debuts the Missoni line. This video gives an excellent overview of what Target has in store for us. Get ready ladies, I think this will be the best designer collaboration yet. Hands Down.

The Famous Mademoiselle Bagatelle

Who is the famous Mademoiselle Bagatelle?

Well, she’s a fashion designer/pattern cutter based in London, UK.  As far as she can remember, she had always been interested in fabrics and taking those fabrics and turning them into something fabulous… She love for the craft took her to Textile and Fashion design in Paris and London.

Her love for [...]

Freaking Out For Fall

Goodbye 100+ degree weather, today was a beautiful day. I am freaking out for Fall, it just cannot get here soon enough. Today was one day closer to wearing the plush cashmere sweaters, riding boots, textured tights, car coats and carrying those suede handbags that I’ve been dreaming about.

Here are  a few of my Fall [...]