What better way to usher in cooler temperatures than with a hot new Lauren Merkin bag? The designer has launched her fall 2010 collection, revamping her classic styles like the “Tatum” and the “Juliette” (above), with some luxe details. Studs, suede, jewel tones, snake skin… the clucthes and totes bring a warmth and the perfect [...]

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The invitation-only private sale site Gilt Groupe keeps the exclusivity alive with a three-day, three-designer sale in collaboration with Target. Before the limited-time-only collections hit Target stores and Target.com this fall, shoppers can gain privileged access to Tucker for Target, featuring women’s apparel, handbags from Mulberry for Target, and home décor from John Derian for [...]

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Even if you aren’t a guest of the hotel, W Hotels The Store is definitely a shopping destination worthy of a trip! We recently went to an event for W Hotels the Store, and discovered that the shop features a mixture of (mostly) reasonably priced gifts, clothing, jewelry, fashion accessories, handbags, shoes, beauty products, home [...]

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The Collective Showroom is a co-op that hosts emerging fashion and jewelry designs. I recently had the opportunity to visit the showroom and meet some designers; below is just a sampling of the talent they had in store! Magnes Sisters Yael, Tamar, and Dina – the Magnes Sisters – are behind an awesome handbag collection, [...]

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I recently met Yael, Tamar, and Dina Magnes, and was immediately struck by their impressive handbag collection. The trio of sisters started their aptly name collection, Magnes Sisters in 2005,  and features versatile styles in an amazing color palettte with very cool linings in a variety of fabrications. And, I am most certainly grafteful that [...]

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