Kooba Ada Woven Leather Tote

Today is the most hectic day I have had in a long time. I have about 8,586,230 errands to run before Vlad makes it back to the States tonight!! I have to find the perfect airport outfit too (don’t even get me started on airport outfits) and clean up! Wheee. So right now I don’t … Read more

Agnes & Hoss Cape Seaweed Clutch

First and foremost I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day Weekend! I sure did. My family all flew down to Ft. Lauderdale to see our mom and spend time with my graduating brothers. And by graduating I mean one from High School and the other from grade school- yep, they are the babies! … Read more

Happy Mother’s Day!

Many of you may have wondered where I have been in the past few days and my simple answer to you is spending time with two of the best women in the world, my mother and grandmother. After the most hectic and long flight experience ever (delayed flight, overnight stay in Philadelphia, $200 room + … Read more

Tory by TRB Fish Messenger Bag

This post is especially dedicated to all of the teachers out there. I have been lucky enough to have some amazing teachers in my life. One in particular opened my eyes to the joy of philosophers and deep and meaningful books, poems, and thoughts. Mrs. Campbell, a late and very warranted Thank-You. I still remember … Read more

Begeren Bags

It’s always a pleasure being able to introduce a newcomer to the fashion market, especially when you can share their collection with your reader base and give the designer nice exposure to the fashion world.

A couple of days ago I received an email from Linda Ly, an aspiring new designer with a promising new line of bags. Linda worked as a model for nearly ten years, which helped her evolve her own sense of style, while her freelance work as a graphic artists helped in turning her visions into reality. After reading through her Manifesto, I already like this gal, her attitude seems right on the spot. Linda’s philosophy follows “style and substance”, which reflects in her bags. The emphasis of her bags lies both in practicality and every day use, as well as fashion & chic to stick out and impress. A fun detail to be mentioned is that Linda’s bags use lining featuring beautiful Japanese-motif prints (Kabuki Theatre, Buddha, Japanese sandals, etc.).

And because we are cool, and Linda is even cooler than us, she’s set up a whoopin’ 20% discount for our readers. Just enter MAYPB during the checkout!

Here’s a preview of Begeren’s Summer ’06 line:

Begeren Union and Venice Handbags
Begeren Union Hobo (left) | Italian Lambskin, nickel hardware, 18″ L x 9″ H x 5″ D in size | $253.00
Begeren Venice Hobo (right) | “Vintage look” Italian lambskin (body) and distressed cowhide (strap) | $473.00

Begeren Melrose Clutch Bag
Begeren Melrose Clutch | Distressed, lightweight cracked Italian lambskin | $286.00

Begeren Moorea Tote Bag
Begeren Moorea Tote | Italian Lamskin, 16″ L x 12″ H x 6″ D, 5 colors | $286.00

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Anna Corinna Small Nouveau Tote

Many times the perfect color on a bag makes the bag. Isn’t that weird? It always baffles my mind, but it happens. The Anna Corinna Small Nouveau Tote takes on inspiration from art nouveau on its canvas bag which is accented by leather detail. On the front and back there is suede banding which gives … Read more