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Surprisingly cool | Loro Piana shoe review
I spend a lot of my time wondering why nice things are so expensive. From carpets for the living room to skincare and even a Venti Skinny Vanilla latte, everything costs a ludicrous amount of money these days. You could say it’s my Roman Empire, but I don’t want to give it that much credence.…
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Forget what’s on the market | “Vintage” Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag Review
When you’re little, you think that being an “adult” will be so much fun. In your mind, it’s like, “I can jump on my bed, dye my hair blue, and eat junk food for dinner when I live on my own.” … and then once you get to “adulthood” it’s all knee pain, random grey…
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Trying to stay warm out here | Max Mara coat review
Maybe it’s because I’m a Cancer that I cling to the past. … but, I had this beautiful camel coloured peacoat that was given to me as a hand-me-down as a child from a family friend with impeccable taste. It had oversized lapels, horn buttons, and it fit me to a T. I wore it…
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The only Chanel classic flap handbag review you need to read
This Chanel Classic Handbag review includes NEW 2024 prices. From high school graduation (pre-absurd price hikes) to graduating college (mid-price hikes) and turning 30 (just before the ridiculous price increase), a Chanel Classic Handbag has marked hallmarks in my life. … but when they start at $8,200 $9,600 $10,400 USD, I cannot say that you…
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Literally no one is talking about the quality: The Row Margaux review
Margot: Your reviews aren’t that good. Eli: But the sales are. –The Royal Tenenbaums (2001), written by Wes Anderson and Owen Wilson No one knows the origin of why the Row’s Margaux bag is called “the Margaux.” … but, I believe that this bag is named after Margot Tenenbaum and her iconic Birkin. That would…
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Chanel Slingbacks Review: The New Classic ft. Sizing Tips & Prices
On March 10th 2015, an unexpected force was launched into the fashion world: the revamped Chanel slingbacks. Either in leather or suede, every model during the 97-look long Fall/Winter 2016 show had one thing in common; their two tone Chanel slingbacks. A simple beige body with a black capped toe, they were on every single…
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Hermès Oran Sandals Review: Sizing, prices, & what you need to know
Hermès Oran sandals… where to start? There’s the iconic “H” cut-out across the top that makes a dodgy tan line so worth it… There’s that smell of new Italian leather that could get you drunker than a bottle of grappa… There are all those articles about how they’re the “#1 shoe” to wear this summer,…
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Every detail including latest prices & fit | Chanel Ballet Flats review
With Chanel’s infamous price hikes, Chanel ballet flats are seriously expensive starting at $975 USD in 2024. Considering that in 2008, they cost $550 USD, it’s actually kind of nuts… actually, a ~77.27% price increase for a pair of shoes (over 16 years) is all the nuts (and especially includes “premium” cashews). … but here’s…
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Unpopular opinion: Hermès’ Bride-a-Brac makes a perfectly good handbag
I’m the first person to give an unpopular opinion. … and if someone gives an unpopular opinion, I’m the first to challenge it. Basically, I live in a realm of being a confused contrarian… or something like that. In an Hermès haze, I’ve been perusing a lot of sites lately about this historic house. Imagine…
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Wolford Tights Review: My take on the most iconic hosiery brand
Frette : Linen :: Wolford : TightsRimowa : Luggage :: Wolford : TightsEres : Swimwear :: Wolford : Tights If the SATS’ analogies had been formed with designer items, my scores wouldn’t have put me in remedial English. Sometimes there are no arguments what the “top of the line” item is. New York Times, Racked,…
