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posted by CT on Handbags

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I am so appreciating Balenciaga’s long-awaited departure from the overworked moto bags. Nicolas Ghesquiere’s reincarnation of the classic moto bag made famous by Kate Moss has been through so many iterations over the years: candy colors, oversized embellishments, pony hair and wild floral prints. As we move into A/W 2008, Balenciaga introduces new shapes and [...]

Cover-Up

Jul
2008
30

posted by CT on Beauty

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About a year ago I complained about some skin problems that arose after I started my “corporate” day job. Now I’m pretty convinced that the culprit was my switch from Laura Mercier’s Tinted Moisturizer to her Oil-Free variety. Since then I’ve started testing out new brands to find a more suitable substitute. Korres Tinted Moisturizer [...]

In My Bag

Jul
2008
30

posted by CT on In My Bag

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Have you ever seen a girl walk down the street with a super large hobo and wondered to yourself, “What does she carry in there?!” Well, this section exists to quench that curiosity. Browse below to see what Closet Therapy readers carry in their bag. As I switch between bags for my own handbag fetish, [...]

posted by CT on Accessories

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I haven’t picked out a pair of basic black plastic shades yet, and was thinking this deal might be too good to pass up. These shades are by Nour and only $75 in an upcoming sale on ideeli.com. Has anyone had any experience with this brand? I’ve never heard of it. Do they make pretty [...]

Guess the Original

Jul
2008
27

posted by CT on Handbags

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There are a lot of copycat designs in handbags this fall season, can you guess the source of inspiration for the bags below? Pebbled leather Warren double-handle bag. Mulberry, A/W 2008   Leather Diamond Lock handbag with patent leather trim. Tod’s, A/W 2008   Leather GG Plus handbag with patchwork detail. Gucci, A/W 2008 Images courtesy of Style.com