D~LuxeList

Lanvin ::: Small Patent Rosa Tote in Dark Blue

A-mazing. This bag is beyond gorgeous. The color is superb. If only I could forgo paying rent this month and purchase this beautiful tote instead. Frivolous? Indeed. If you've got money to burn, buy it at ShopZoeOnline.com

Beirn {Ruthie Watersnake Bag}

 

Exotic skins are often used to create ultra-luxe and highly coveted bags. There's a hefty price tag attached to those bags, often making them unattainable to the masses. New York brand Beirn (a mother and two daughter team) offers the same luxurious look at a price that won't send your account into overdraft. Authentic watersnake skins provide the beautiful texture of Beirn bags. Here's what company founder Rita Overzat has to say about the fabulous Ruthie bag:

D~ What inspired this design? 

Alexander Wang Trudy Tote

Currently obsessed with this bag but having a tough time deciding if I should get grey or black. It's a splurge but this roomy tote is totally worth it because it's like having three, maybe even four, bags in one. Observe its many different looks:

 

Buy the Alexander Wang Trudy Tote at ShopBop.

Zero + Maria Cornejo Loop Work Bag

 

This beautiful satchel is dubbed as a work bag but I'd happily carry it everywhere. I love the crackled leather. Read all about its fabulous features and buy it at LaGarconne.com

P.S. I'd like to offer my apologies for being M.I.A. this week—I moved so I've been crazy busy getting settled and of course it took days to have my Internet service set up. But I'm back! 

Tsumori Chisato Big Zepplin Bag

This is such an amazing deal that calling it affordable luxe is an understatement. On sale for $169 (reg $695!!!), this Tsumori Chisato oversized tote is a handbag maven's dream come true. Snatch it up quickly from ShopBird.com 

Beryll Accessories

Beryll is an instant temptation for an accessories fiend. It starts with the ultra-cool sunglasses (I'm partial to the Jimmy style), then there's the ruggedly chic Gipsy Bag, and from there you are lured further into the fashion vortex with cuff bracelets, rings, vintage-leather belts and the tough Asphalt Boots. It's an all-around fabulous line sold at some of our favorite shopping haunts: Barney's, Maxfield, Fred Segal, Le Bon Marche, Selfridges and many more, as well as at their appointment-only flagship store in L.A. Here's what Sigmar Berg, designer and founder, has to say about the line:

D~ What sets your sunglasses apart from all the rest? 

"From a design standpoint they are reduced, simple and understated, yet with sophisticated, strong designs. No embellishments, no logo mania in an era of bling. We concentrate on the design, fit and quality. As an architect I think of sunglasses as a structure on the face in relation to dimensions and bone structure. Our shades provide the perfect fit and quality utilizing only the best handcrafted materials."

D~ What were the first pair of sunglasses that you remember having?

SB~ "A pair of aviators from World War II, which I found in my grandfather’s library—I still have them. 

D~ What inspires you? 

Olivia Harris Black Ball Hobo Bag

 

Handbag addicts such as myself heart Gryson and the designer's latest endeavor doesn't disappoint. The lower-priced Olivia Harris line (named for Joy Gryson's daughter) is every bit as fashionable as the original namesake line. I'm currently coveting this satchel—it's a beauty. Buy it at OakNYC.com and check Piperlime for other Olivia Harris bags. 

Sorial Black Medium Handbag

 

The other day I traded some handbags with one of my BFFs and it was like getting six new bags—so much fun! But in true purse-addict fashion I still can't avoid looking around at what's new in the world of stylish satchels. This Sorial bag is amazing—classic good looks with a hint of edge—and I'd love to have it in my handbag arsenal. Buy it at OakNYC.com