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The Ultimate Holiday Handbags


Handbags make me happy and so do holidays. Even more than most socialites, I have a thing for handbags. I think of them as works of art that you carry with you always. Therefore, you need a separate designer purse for every occasion and/or day of the week. Since much of Alexander McQueen’s insanely crazy designs came from a dark place, I suggest going with a McQueen for Halloween. The designer and the holiday go together so well that they rhyme.

Now that you have a Halloween handbag that may even be shaped like or include a skull, it’s time to find a nice festive bag to bring along to all the holiday parties you are bound to be invited to. I love this preppy red plaid Dooney & Bourke Tartan Barrel Satchel ($178) available at both Macy’s and Lord & Taylor. Its colors are so festive that it serves as a holiday ornament all on its own. Having been an ugly duckling in my life, I love the Dooney & Bourke signature swan.

This Alexander McQueen Dagger Skull Pony Clutch is a little pricier at $1595, but is so stylish it’s scary! Frighteningly fabulous!

Accessorizing with Emm Kuo


As you can see, I’ve had an incredibly fashionable weekend. Yesterday, my friend Ashley who you may know as @CocktailChic and I, ventured over to the home of accessories designer, Emm Kuo, to view some of her incredibly crafted designs. Here I am pictured left with Emm herself trying on my favorite piece in her collection, the Westbourne Grove Satchel Black Python. Emm is holding one of her gorgeous No. 5 On the Bund portfolio clutches, perfect for a night out on the town.

I may be a strict vegetarian, but after seeing this collection, I have a huge craving for a python bag.  Emm Kuo prides herself on using the highest quality materials in her designs and it shows.  She’s also an incredibly well-traveled designer who has lived all over the world. Every design is named after a street she lived on. Since I tend to gravitate toward London fashion, it’s no surprise that I’m obsessed with the Westbourne Grove Satchel.  Look for Emm Kuo designs are Intermix and at various upscale boutiques throughout the U.S. and abroad.

The new love of my life!! Like all of Emm Kuo’s designer goods, the Westbourne Grove Satchel is incredibly spacious yet compact enough to carry effortlessly all around the city.

More and more bags!!

Beige is all of the Rage!

Everywhere from the tabloids to the red carpet to the stores, I have been seeing beige in the form of clothes, shoes, and bags. Beige fashions were hot in spring and are tagging along for summer. Though beige may be a boring color for your apartment, the opposite is true when it comes to your clothing ensemble. In a neutral colored outfit, you are the star. While people will still remember your outfit, the thing that really stands out is you. This goes along with Vera Wang’s philosophy that, “I want people to see the dress, but remember the woman.”

Outrageous patterns are fun and flirty, however, as a socialite, it is important to remember to always be the star of your own outfit. If you haven’t already, get a pair of beige heels to keep with your classic pair of black pumps in case an invitation to a red carpet event should arise.

Teen queen, Selena Gomez, owned the red carpet at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards in a Giambattisa Valli with beige accents and heels.

Kate Middleton made her first trip to the White House in a tight-fitting beige dress designed by British retailer Reiss. Typical of the stylish, yet low maintenance Duchess of Cambridge, the dress retails for a modest $340. Just like everything worn by the world’s newest and favorite royal, this outfit is selling off the shelves in both the U.S. and the U.K.