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Women's Fashion Accessories

  • Eco Chic Handbags and Purses

    Zansus Purses intercepts discarded items/ fabrics/ textiles/ accessories destined for landfills from the upholsterers table and re-cycles them into useful, amazingly hip, functional, fashionable,and earth-friendly designer handbags and purses. No two Zansus Purses are alike!
  • The Fabulous Headpiece - One of a Kind Style

    This month the statement is the Headpiece. We typically see them at Weddings or Costume parties and have definitely seen Lady Gaga sport some wildly delicious headwear, but what about the everyday glam queen that just wants a little edge in her look? You know not too much but not too little. A headpiece can transform not only your outfit but your outlook as well. They can be classy, demure, chic, wild and naturalistic-headpieces are a trend to follow as we head toward spring..Look for flowers, feathers, brights and naturals.
  • How to Select a Handbag


    Investing in quality is very important when choosing a handbag. Make sure that your handbag is well made. The stitching should be secure. The zipper should be strong enough to work properly and the zipper should not get caught in the material of a fabric bag. A good quality, classic handbag is a simple leather bag without a lot of ornamentation. It should last for years. When buying a handbag, keep in mind how often you will use it and what it will go with in your closet.

  • A New Status Symbol From Tiffany’s

    The new assortment of handbags designed by by Richard Lambertson & John Truex (formerly Lambertson Truex Label) is now "live" on the Tiffany website. There are a number of styles to choose from priced from $395 - $17,500.

     

     

  • Fall Accessories ECO Style and Statements

    Accessories can make an outfit go from bold to fierce, or classic to dynamic. They can be minimal and subtle or loud and outrageous and the list of accessories this season are wardrobe must have’s. Here are some essential accessory looks to update your fall wardrobe. While shopping learn to look for stylishly green eco friendly fashion.
  • Madeline Albright Creates A Personal Style With Her Pins

    “The collection that Secretary Albright cultivated is distinctive and democratic—sometimes demure and understated, sometimes outlandish and outspoken—spanning more than a century of jewelry design and including fascinating pieces from across the globe. The works on view are chosen for their symbolic value, and while some are fine antiques, many are costume jewelry.”

  • The Scarf

    The scarf offers endless possibilities for enhancing your looks and adding uniqueness to your personal presentation. Scarves can help you individualize your look in three ways: 1) they come in many sizes and fabrics, 2) you can combine them with various types of clothing and 3) you can tie or secure them in many different ways.

  • It’s In The Bag!

    Bill Cunningham, NYTimes writer, calls the handbag "the engine carrying the fashion world." And he is right if you consider what women are paying for a handbag these days. Handbags continue to get larger, heavier, and more expensive. The result  is that women put more things in large handbags. Many of today's women are dragging around 2-5 lb bags.

  • Online Shopping


    In an article from the WSJ by Erika Lovley, the biggest jewelry bargains can be found online. However research is important so that you do not get ripped off.  Visit the Gemological Institute of America (GIA.org) or the American Gem Society (americangemsociety.org) to educate yourself before purchasing jewelry online.  Ask for a PDF of the certification before you buy a diamond online.
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