Posts with tag crocodile

We love animal-inspired accessories. Animal prints and faux skins have become even more popular in mainstream fashion after the safari trend this past spring and summer, and we're anxious to continue incorporating these looks into our fall wardrobes. However, for some occasions, such as work, we prefer to keep our animal embellishments on the subtle side.

We've been traveling a lot this month, so our eye is continually drawn to big bags that can easily hold all of our stuff as we slough through gracefully make our way through airport after airport. But, of course, we don't just want a big ol' canvas tote -- we only carry handbags that add to our overall look, not ones that take us down a notch. If there's more to carry than will fit in the bag, well ... isn't that what boys are for?

Anyway, this Patched Bag, available at Spiegel for $59, isn't quite as big as some we've had our eye on, but it definitely has the style factor. And, we like that it has multiple pockets on the inside, so we can stash (and easily find) our passport, gum, lip gloss, money, and whatever other smallish goodies we can't leave home without.

It also comes in red, which we're not opposed to, but for some reason we're just loving this rich brown. Wouldn't you get loads of use from it?

Let us guess -- this purse was Nicole Kidman's idea. Ha! -- too easy, we apologize. Anyways, in all seriousness, have you ever heard of a purse that needs a face lift? Well, one company, Zagliani, has decided that all handbags would be better off injected with botox.

There must be middle ground in shoe wear. Too much of a heel and you feel like you're teetering perilously close to biting it. Too little of a heel and you face the prospect of making your legs look squattier than the actually are. If it's the happy medium you seek, then consider Hollywould's Chocolate Olsen Boot. In a shiny croc stamped leather, these boots go with everything from a dress to your favorite pair of jeans. And with a modest little heel, you could saunter around town all day without getting tired. So what if they're named after the Olsen twins -- these boots are hot!

Crocodile bag? Luxe. Crocodile bag that includes the tail as a closure? More luxe or vaguely creepy? I am of two minds about the crocodile 'Rockstar' clutch by B. Romanek that features the tail of the bag wrapped around it. The crocodile bag is lined in suede and the look of the bag is decidedly primal. The nature of the wraparound means that you have to flap open the whole tail in order to get your keys or lipgloss. The large clutch which is 10 x 5 inches sells for $1950. My mother would love this but then again she's got that fur stole that looks like she has a flattened animal wrapped around her shoulders.