Today I am overindulging in a beautiful imagery, silk and taffeta folds and pleats so plentiful and haute, it can only be couture, the simple gorgeousness of nature that makes you smile, and, of course, Natalia Vodianova photographed by Bruce Weber back in 2006 for this “Magic World of Couture” story. Enjoy and have a great week!
Photo source: Vogue Italia March 2008
Happy Easter, darlings! I hope you are enjoying your day, the sun is shining, the gorgeous daffodils are pretending to be little sunshines, too, everything around you is looking gorgeous and your home is filled with love and delicious smells of Easter goodies.
I would like to take just a minute of your time to announce that the winner of Free People Giveaway is sweet Sierra of Ocean Dreams blog! Congratulations, darling. I hope this will make your Easter even more special.
To those of you who didn’t win, I promise that there will be another giveaway on the blog soon, so stay tuned.
Photo source: Harper’s Bazaar February 2007
I am signing off for a long weekend of little pleasures, but before I go I would like to wish…
Happy Easter to you and your loved ones!
Have a wonderful weekend!
Always yours,
Photo source: InStyle Russia March 2010
… this Michael Kors gorgeous Hamilton tote bag. For me, this is one of the best bags of 2012 and I hope it will be mine soon. For a limited time only, the bag is offered at 30% off as a part of Dream Days sale that also includes bags and accessories by Nina Ricci, Jil Sander, Tory Burch, Escada, Balmain, Valentino, Diane von Furstenberg and Alexander Wang, just to name a few.
For over a decade California-based Mary Jo Matsumoto has been known for her beautiful and unique evening bags that were sold around the world, taken to Oscars, featured in TV shows and fashion magazines. This year the talented designer decided to create a new line and the day bags were born.
Inspired by the nature, ocean landscapes and New Harbor’s timeless nautical chic, the line of covetable totes, shoppers, clutches and bowling bags in most gorgeous summery colours will suit any woman looking for a lovingly crafted stylish accessory that can make her life more beautiful and fun.
My personal favourites include the practical, scrumptious and endlessly stylish camel and turquoise calf-skin Thalia Street tote and playful vintage-inspired Balboa Island white folded clutch that add a beautiful and classy finishing touch to any outfit.
You can see the entire collection as well as a variety of key fobs that compliment the bag line along with new Mary Jo Matsumoto 4FREE Nail Colour trios at shop.maryjomatsumoto.com.
“Above all, remember that the most important thing you can take anywhere is not a Gucci bag or French-cut jeans; it’s an open mind.”
Gail Rubin
Photo source: 25 Magazine Spring 2010
"Luxury bags make your life more pleasant, make you dream, give you confidence, and show your neighbours you are doing well."
Karl Lagerfeld
Uhm… How should I put it in one sentence?
A luxury bag is never a ticket to happiness.
It can make you feel happy temporarily because it’s a beautiful object that you just acquired, but it doesn’t guarantee the happiness most people are after.
Take me, for example. I would lie if I said I didn’t like a good old luxury bag. I really do like them. Those special bags, each with its own story, are made to perfection, often by hand, unique in appearance and a pleasure to touch, hold and use. They last forever without losing their appeal, getting better with age and reducing the cost per wear to an amount that doesn’t require Valium in order to be processed effectively.
I got mine because I am minimalistic in my desires and don’t like to waste cash, so I’d rather have one great bag than a few alternatives. My collection, limited to 5 or so pieces bought over the years, goes with everything I wear and is suitable for every occasion. Does it make me feel truly happy? Do I feel different by walking around with a Fendi? No. And I’d rather people didn’t know that my bag is a special one either.
I felt happy when I got each of them because I liked the way they looked and I thought they made a perfect finishing touch for my outfits. Most of them were actually a present, so the true happiness moment wasn’t about a bag itself, but rather having somebody in my life who loves me.
Luxury bags are beautiful, but they don’t give you happiness or make you dream. They are what they are. BAGS. There are many other things in life that are worth dreaming about.
Photo source: Amica October 2010
