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I have two weaknesses: gadgets and bags. Well, now that I think about it, I have more weaknesses (paper goods, cooking tools, books, music ,et cetera), but I only have lists for these 2 at the moment.
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iLEMi PARiS Handbags
First to recommend
Description
You can see from the photos alone how rich and buttery soft the leather is. I love almost all of the designs. All are simple and classic with fabulous detail. Note to self: Next time in Paris... MUST visit boutique.
Not available in the US... but some items are listed on etsy.
Updated Jan 30, 2009
Lolli by Reincarnation : Mudflap Handbag
First to recommend
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I have been wanting this bag for a while now and I think it just might be time to get it.
Some of my close friends live in NYC and go to a bar in the Lower East Side called Lucky Jack's. A lot. Like almost every night. I was visiting about a year and a half ago and took a walk around the block to clear my head a bit and stumbled across this designer's shop. Lolli by Reincarntion. The handbags caught my eye first, but they also have some pretty cool reworked vintage clothes and some amazing boots.
Lolli by Reincarnation's Mudflap bag is the one for me. You can wear this bag as a shoulder bag or messenger style. This uniquely designed bag with a zippable flap is made of soft, durable Italian leather. It has an outside zippered pocket for your cell phone or whatever and an inside pocket for your keys and lipstick or whatever. It comes in two sizes- both really roomy- and you can choose gold or silver hardware. There are also a plethora of leather colors... everything from black and three or four shades of brown to distressed pewter and distressed purple. You know that this is a bag you'll have and use for a lifetime!
Lolli has been featured in a number of fashion magazines, including Lucky, Elle, Harper's Bazaar, US Weekly, and People. Although they carry bags in their store and will sell them to people who are physically in their store, when you order one, you get one made just for you.
Updated Dec 10, 2008
Kisim :: Cube Leather Handbag
First to recommend
7 people recommended this item
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I stumbled across this bag on the Shop Composition web site (they have a few of these on sale right now). I had never heard of this designer - Israel-based Kisim - but am now completely in love with these bags.
I have the medium bag in Orange (the same bag in the main photo). It measures 13" x 11" x 10". The Italian leather is really rich and shiny (but not as shiny as patent leather) yet not too heavy and the interior is made of a fabric. Very light yet very durable. It has two straps and fits comfortable over your shoulder as well as in your hands as a tote. The inside is very roomy and can be stuffed with all of your belongings and yet it also collapses down to a very slim size if you don't want to carry everything you own. There is a zippered pocket on the inside in the middle that is surrounded by two large, roomy pockets. There is one zippered pocket on the interior wall and one pouch pocket on the other interior wall. The bag is fairly open, with only two snaps to pull the inside together to keep your stuff from falling out. It's just a great everyday or traveling purse.
The small bags measure 11" x 8" x 6". There is an even larger version available as well.
These are a little difficult to find in the US. There is a store listing on the Kisim web site. There are the few bags on sale at Shop Composition, and I also found them on sale at Wrapables, only they're called the Taylor Tote for some reason. At these prices you can't not pick one up!
Updated Dec 20, 2008
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Louis Vuitton: Damier Canvas
First to recommend
3 people recommended this item
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Louis Vuitton is the epitome of luxury and style.
I covet each and every item in the Damier collection. Made from the same treated canvas as the original Monogram collection, there's just something so timeless and classic about this pattern. Even though I'm usually a black is best kind of girl, for Damier I will make an exception.
My personal favorites are ones I attached pics of: Speedy (both the 25 and the 30), Marais, Papillon (30 only because it comes with the wee matching makeup bag), Trousse (listed as a cosmetic case, but I use it as a small bag for day or night), the Mediuim Agenda organizer, and the Pocket Organizer. I also love the Looping bags in Damier (I have both the Looping MM and the Looping in Damier), I couldn't find any pics to show because they are still special order items only.
Available online only at eluxury.com.
Updated Jul 11, 2007
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Levenger Leather Softolio
First to recommend
Description
My favorite business accessory!
There is a ton of storage space, but it's not bulky at all. On the left side there are three tiered full length pockets that each hold 8.5" x 11" papers. There are two smaller pockets as well, one for Levenger's famous 3" x 5" cards and one for business cards. Behind these pockets is a full length zippered pocket, which is great to put a
On the right side is space for a letter pad (which Levenger also sells a few nice quality variations of), and another full length pocket. The whole folio closes with a leather covered magnetic tab that holds well and doesn't cause you to break a nail to open it.
I really love the leather. It is so soft and buttery and flexible. If it ever starts to get the least bit dingy, a swipe of leather conditioner does the trick and brings back the lustre. Levenger pays attention to the details as well- the threads and zippers all match the leather for a seamless, elegant look.
The Solfolio comes in a few basic colors, but I've also seen some specialty colors come and go. I have the letter size ($128) and the junior size ($98). The letter size is perfect for meetings, and I use the junior size in my bag and when I'm traveling or to jot quick notes on.
Simple, classic, and well made with lots of storage. What more could you want from a folio?
Updated Apr 19, 2007
b. happybags
5 people recommended this item
Description
How perfect to keep one (or two or three) of these in your car for runs to the grocery store? No more unneeded grocery bags (I recently read that grocery bags ae virtually unrecycleable). Also perfect to take to your local farmers market. You could even use it as an everyday tote bag, It's washable and there's lots of great designs to choose from.
There's endless possibilities and uses. I keep mine in my car at all times... just in case.
Updated Jul 3, 2007
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Vaja
11 people recommended this item
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Vaja makes amazing cases. The leather is unbelievable and the array of colors dazzling. I've had several of their phone and iPod cases over the years, and even though their company has grown, the workmanship and design is still as good as when they began, if not better. Their customer service department is great as well.
They now (finally) have a selection of messenger and laptop bags. Like most Vaja items, there are some cusomizations you can add- for an additional fee. It does come with some pockets standard, but no pen loops and the front flap is not secured. I know I'm being picky, but it would be nice to have these options, even if I had to pay a little extra to get them.
I want their 15" wide messenger bag. No- I need it. As soon as I can figure out what color combination to get I'll order it. Base price is $400.
Updated Jan 25, 2009
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