chocolate-y cravings.

Hello, darlings!

I have been craving chocolate all this week. And without restraint either, never hesitating for yet another cup of hot chocolate with a dash of cinnamon sugar, or another bar of Dove Dark Chocolate. I’d hardly call it coincidental, though, when I say that lately everything I crave is brown. Whether my cravings are influenced by chocolate or not is up to you!

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Ah. The Givenchy Nightingale in shiny leather (here at Barney’s). Much talked, raved, lusted, [insert adjective here], and for good reason. Perhaps I’m a bit slow to add my own opinions on the bag, but it wasn’t until lately when I began to fall in love. Lately, for some unknown reason, I’ve been craving for a buttery-soft leather bag. A big one, at that. One where I could just stuff all my goodies and necessities, run out the door, & still manage to look like I at least tried to look good. After all, my philosophy is quite simple: a bag makes the outfit. This bag, in a dark brown, does exactly that. It’s simplicity, with just the right amount of detailing in the handles and shape, is done to perfection. It’s versatility is also a plus for me too. Whereas I usually prefer to carry a bag on my arm, its shoulder straps are a backup for when, if need be, I need my hands and arms free (hopefully to carry large shopping bags full of recent purchases!)

The Muse. In YSL’s newest re-make of the classic bag, this time, oversized in pearlized leather (available at Bergdorf Goodman). So it’s not exactly a shade of chocolate brown. But if you use your imagination, it’s the perfect shade of malted milk shake chocolate. (I think I’m seeing chocolate…) I love the size, the shape, the slightly golden taupe, the simplicity. It would also look oh-so-nice on one of my lazy days too. All eyes on the lovely bag, instead of my rather disheveled ensemble. I think it would make me feel much more put together as well.

I just love Miu Miu bags. First the Vitello Lux I’ve been pining after since forever, now this lovely ruched leather coiffer bag. I love the shape of it; round and soft, yet structured in its gold hardware. The detailing is beautiful; the metal clasps, buttons, adn the braided handle is just so perfectly incorporated onto the bag. And that ruching. Impeccable. I think I fell in love with it when I saw it at either Barneys or Bergdorf Goodman a while ago. It was love at first touch, I should like to specify. It’s creamy texture, unbelievably soft leather…to die for. And at that moment, I did wish I could just stuff my belongings into that bag and take it with me.

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Mmm. Leather, chocolates, and bags, oh my.

xoxo,

La C.