How do you Chloe?

In the world of handbags, there are so many choices.  But there's one line right now that I keep going back to for my clients.  Chloe.  She's on trend, classic, and versatile all at the same time.  Most importantly, her bags aren't a bottomless pit where you put your things in there and you can NEVER find what you need in a hot minute.

Here are my current favorites.....and make sure to click thru to see all of the color options!

Friends and Handbags

This weekend I was lucky enough to share with 3 of my best friends from college.  We ate, we drank, we laughed a lot, and cried when it was all over.  

Even though it's been 13 or so years since we graduated Mizzou, I still think we all look the same.  

Lolly, Janelle, Me, and Michelle

We were all DG's at Mizzou, and with or without drinks sometimes we revert to age 19 and get out our 'arm-anchor's.'  Yep, its embarrassing, but fun (and funny!) at the time!  Here's Janelle and I getting our 'anchor' on:

Janelle's probably dying that I posted this pic, but the real reason I did is because I am OBSESSED with her new Louis (pictured on her arm above).  Whew!  It is fabulous......and different than what I see around here all the time!  

Louis Vuitton Artsy Tote

Even better?  Her husband bought it for her for Christmas - without any help.  Joe, are you reading this? 

Finally, don't forget to enter my giveaway for a beautiful Rachel Olesker Bracelet - retailing at $85.  It's so beautiful, click HERE for giveaway details and how to enter.  Here's the bracelet you can win:

I love Nest

I guess this is going to be the week of 'I love.......'

In my research to find the perfect mix of diaper bags to offer at Wonder!, one of my girlfriends recommended the line Nest.  I can't believe I hadn't heard of it before (tsk, tsk, me).

I absolutely love these bags - and am having a hard time narrowing down which ones I like for Wonder!  Maybe you can help.  Here are my favs - oh and don't freak out, I will be offering less expensive options!  

Mercer, $385

The Bleeker - a Vegan option, $150

Bleecker in Black

Grommet, $324

Elliott, $340

North South, also Vegan, $200

Jonathan Adler IS summer

Right?  Everything Jonathan Adler does seems summery and fun.  From beach bags to picture frames the colors and stripes and prints always make me happy.  

I have come across so many fab things from him lately I had to share...

All of these are different versions of his 'Countess Tote' available on Shopbop.com for $198.

All of these Jonathan Adler frames are available on Amazon.com for only $14.95!  So cute!  

Loving these magnetic boards - they'd really punch up an otherwise dreary office.
Also on Amazon.com, $17.99

Louis! Love!

Let me preface this post - I know these bags are ungodly expensive for what they are - but they are fabulous. And you know, next spring we'll see a bazillion knock-offs. That is why I love Louis Vuitton - they do it first and they do it RIGHT!

From their Ailleurs collection:

How great are these bags for summer?  I hope you all agree with me in their fabulousity because if you don't, we might not be able to be friends.  ;-)

Need a great everyday bag?

I get asked this a lot by friends and family - 'What is a great everyday bag?'  'Do you have a go-to brand or something you'd recommend?'  My answer is usually - 'I know one when I see one.'

There are so many handbag designers out there but it's shockingly hard to find the perfect bag, right?  I am always on the lookout and trust me, I have amassed quite a collection of handbags.

I came across this little beauty on Shopbop last week and thought I should share.  This bag is season less, would match with anything you're wearing, and looks like it would carry a lot of your wares - without being too heavy, since it's made of nylon.

It's not crazy expensive, but if you read this blog, you know how I calculate the cost per wear.........and at $365 that means it's $1/day.  That's really a steal....  ;-)

Tory Burch Tierney Satchel

Handbags, Purses, Clutches, Oh My!

How did I not know about the Purse Blog until now?  Seriously.  A handbag fanatic such as myself should have been onto this a LONG TIME AGO!  Shame on me.

If you are a handbag/purse/clutch collector and lover like myself, you MUST get yourself to the Purse Blog.

There is SO MUCH fabulousness to see on this blog.......but what I will share with you all are a couple of pictures of the pre-fall 2011 collection from Louis Vuitton.  The pictures are not great, but I already know I might covet something from this mixed-media collection: