Things I Like Tuesday

Bag 

Travel Set

 

 

Edie Parker Cuteness

My cousin, Louisa, was in town yesterday on her way back to school and she showed me the Edie Parker clutch she wants to ask her parents for as a graduation present and she almost had to pry my hands off of her laptop. Edie Parker was launched about four years ago and makes acrylic clutches and bags. These vintage inspired creations are an ode to socialites in the 1950's and 60's and they are so glam. You can buy them at net-a-porter, Barneys, Bergdorfs, Matches Fashion (great site that I just found), Editorialist and other places but what really caught my eye was the bespoke bags. You can pick your material and colors and choose what you want to have spelled out. The whole design and creation process takes place in the good old US of A and the bags are completely handmade. Designer and creator, Brett Heyman, previously worked at Gucci, Elle Magazine, Dolce & Gabbana and Giorgio Armani. She sought out vintage purses at flea markets and vintage shops until she wasn't pleased enough with her purchases and wanted to create exactly what she was after.

The clutches, while very expensive, are the perfect accessory for a night on the town. I'm actually a little nervous for my sister, Tory, to see these because she just might "need" one. The "Mrs." clutch with the adorable pink, mother of peal-esque case, gold fastener and mirrored inside would be the perfect bag to use as a bride-to-be at your rehearsal dinner. I am obsessed. Which would you guys get? The one with the oranges is gorgeous and I like the black zigzags but I think if I had to choose, I would get the black clutch with "Clare" in silver. Check out the site http://www.edie-parker.com/ to check out more designs. 

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It's Here!

As a (very) late birthday present I got the 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli bag that I have been drooling over for months. I was deciding between taupe, jade, red and navy (all with gold hardware) and ultimately decided on the red. It came on Friday afternoon and I couldn't be happier. The bag is sold for $875 at Barneys, Saks and others which seems steep but if you compare it to lookalike bag the Celine Luggage tote, which goes for over $2000, it's a real steal!

 

Here's mine in red. Isn't is gorg??

They also come in minis which are pretty adorable.

Images from pinterest.com and google.com

Travel in Style: Airport Essentials

Thursday night I'm flying to Charlotte, North Carolina to visit my boyfriend. Well, I'm hoping to fly Thursday night. With the power outages and widespread destruction due to Hurricane Sandy, who knows if I'll get out but my fingers (and toes) are crossed! I'm projecting positive vibes and have been inspired to do a travel post. Below are some essentials for a weekend getaway.

1. Cashmere travel blanket // 2. Raw unsalted almonds // 3. Open wrap cardigan // 4. Diane Von Furstenburg iPad case with iPad 3 // 5. Smart Water // 6. Bose headphones // 7. Blair Ritchey travel cases // 8. iPhone 5 // 9. Fresh travel kit

Below are some luggage, cosmetic cases, totes and shoes that will make your trip more comfortable and fashionable. 

1. J. Crew Flats // 2. Converse sneakers // 3. Toms slipons 

1. Iomoi leather tote // 2. Louis Vuitton monogrammed tote // 3. LL Bean tote bag

1. Deuxlux glitter weekender // 2. Hulme Classic Duffel // 3. J. Crew weekend bag // 4. Tumi rolling luggage bag

1. Deuxlux cosmetic case // 2. Pottery Barn monogrammed cases // 3. Tobi case

Travel Outfit Options

*Pictures from Pinterest.com

Finally, I never fly without my Saint Christopher necklace and a cocktail. I hope everyone is safe and recovering from the storm-- pray that I can get out and everyone that needs help gets it!

Seeing Spots

Animal prints don't have to be flashy. If they are subtle additions to an outfit they can look amazing. I love to mix in a cheetah clutch or leopard scarf to spice up an outfit.

*Images taken from pinterest.com