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Treasure Tuesdays ~ For the Love of Python

Apr14

Nancy Gonzalez Python & Croc Pleated Clutch $2500 - Neiman Marcus

Carlos Falchi Hand Painted Python Hobo $3995 - Neiman Marcus

Ted Rossi Python Shoulder Bag available in many colors $2495 - Singer22

Bridgeport python crescent shoulder bag $398 - Banana Republic

I adore python and although we have all seen it, I love that just like any other kind of material - it can be reinterpreted! So you know I am a HUGE fan of Ted Rossi so a post like this couldn't be complete without including them. This bag is so drool worthy! I also love Carlos Falchi as he places his artistic touch on this bag (literally as this is a handpainted piece - as a side note he makes all of his bags in NY and they are completely handmade)! Ever since I interviewed him for my first post at See Pretty Things, I always keep my eye out on him. Nancy Gonzalez fuses python and croc to create a fabulous piece that begs to be worn for a night out and with your jeans. Finally, I love that Banana Republic (I find that their accessories are amazing and truly have a high end look) has also created a line of python pieces which look amazing as well. Add some texture and love to your look with these pieces.

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by: KittenCouture
Filed in: Treasure Tuesdays Tags: Banana Republic, texture, python, handmade, Carlos Falchi, Nancy Gonzalez, Croc, Ted Rossi, high end, hobo bags, hand painted

Treasure Tuesdays: 3rd Annual Independent Handbag Awards

Feb24

I love handbags! You know how much I will pour over bags everyday thinking of the next one that I absolutely have to add my collection. To that end, I am very excited to tell you about Handbag Designer 101's 3rd Annual Independent Handbag Awards will be held on June 17th of this year at the New York Historical Society! Currently, you can submit your designs (from now through April 15th) which is an exciting thing as one of the many judges will be none other than amazing handbag designer Carlos Falchi! Handbags will compete within the following categories: Best use of Swarovski Crystalized, Best Handmade Handbag, Best Handbag in Overall Style and Design, Best Shoe in Overall Style and Design, Best Student Made Handbag, Best Green Handbag, Most Socially Responsible Handbag and Audience Fan Favorite. This award is predominantly for handbags; however, shoes will also be judged as well! I am definitely excited to see who will be apart of this and will let you know as we get closer to the event! If you would like to attend this amazing night, you can buy your tickets as well.

Treasure Tuesdays: 3rd Annual Independent Handbag Awards

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by: KittenCouture
Filed in: Treasure Tuesdays Tags: handbags, green, awards, june, handmade, social, Handbag Designer 101, independent, Carlos Falchi, student, responsible, New York Historical Society

Treasure Tuesdays: We Love Beads

Feb26

You know that I am a fan of using beads and stones, this is why I love making my jewelry so when I saw the super cute pieces from Girlie Girl Jewelry Studio, I had to share with you. I love handmade pieces and definitely think that these are items that should be in your wardrobe! These savvy and stylish women utilize tones of mossy green and shiny red apple with pops of other natural tones. Rhyolite and Apple Jasper work together with lampwork beads to make this cute necklace. To add a bit more of bling, there are Swarovski Crystals that separate each stone from one another. This is perfect to pair with denim and cute dresses since it is 25" long. Of course don't be afraid to layer a charm necklace in with this. Support these fabulously indie women in California who make the cutest handmade pieces. For more looks that are so you - check out Girlie Girl Jewelry Studio.