Trends ebb and flow and come and go but the last time the designer handbag industry saw an “ebb” was ages ago! Peek in your closet and count the number of designer handbags you have….maybe seven, 10, or maybe just one? Designer handbags are going the way of the samurai and while the reasons are numerous, we can partially thank millennials for not wanting the cache of a Chanel or Louis Vuitton neverfull. If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s,
Do you ever have those items that you find yourself using (or wearing) and think, “Oh wow – I should have gotten two of these!” I did that the other day with my Cuddly Monkey Chica bag. I begged the PR rep for a bag as soon as I saw it and then went I finally got it, it became one of my unexpected regular totes in no time. to carry all of my vision boarding materials and stock to
Step 6: “Rubber duckie you’re the one….” We hear you…they aren’t the most stylish things you’ll see but $25 will save you hundreds of dollars in shoe care and shoe replacement! Isn’t it worth it?! No glamour…but no shame either! And don’t act like I didn’t give you the other 5 steps ….. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
They all provide ample space for high-powered paperwork They are all semi-structured which allows them to maintain their shape while having some flexibility The colors are vibrant and can instantly become outfit-makers! They are all under $500 My favorite: Athena Perry Tote by Lodis ($388) – – – the snakeskin leather and metallic layering make it unique yet versatile!
I’ve had the distinct dis-pleasure of observing three DC movers-and-shakers tote around yesterday’s news in the form of tattered, war-torn and bruised baggage commonly (or formerly) known as briefcases. Worse yet, two out of three were actually the canvas freebies you receive at conferences (one was from a 2004 conference)….not acceptable for a sophisticated man who wants to be taken seriously in corporate America or in the high-powered, back-office deals! 2010 is a new year — let’s commit to a
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