Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Tell Me About it, Stud

I've got chills
They're multiplying!

Studs are all the rage this fall. In some cases, studs sporadically provide a stark contrast to the rest of the bag, while in others, the overuse of studs make you wonder why the leather was there in the first place.

Below, an assortment of this season's hottest studded wonders.

The Minimalist
Badgley Mischka Platimum Label
Anu Structured Leather Hobo
$475 at Saks


















The Baby
Marc Jacobs
Stardust Rock Crossbody Bag
$995 at Saks










The Overkill
Be & D
Garbo Portfolio Shoulder Bag
$995 at Saks

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Owls, it appears, are all the rage.

The handbag industry's official bird is rearing its round, feathered head on a variety of this season's arm candy.
















Kate Spade
Sherwood Owl Handbag
$425 at Saks




















Marc by Marc Jacobs
Graphic Owl Tote
$98 at Saks

For now, I'm going to keep my collection feather free. I just can't afford to hire a zookeeper for my closet.