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The Vintage Collection by Samsonite Black Label

The Vintage Collection from Samsonite’s Black Label Line is a hot new series that reinvents classic luggage designs with modern materials and engineering.  According to Samsonite, “Nostalgic for the days when travel was all about Glamour, the Vintage Collection was created to make traveling an event again. It gives new meaning to old beauty with a modern twist to travel trunks and wardobe cases."  http://www.samsoniteblacklabel.com/scatalog/index_flash.jsp

Style up with the Illuminated Handbag

If you plan on lighting up the crowd at the next social function, this Illuminated Handbag is just the thing for you. Made from a light-emitting fabric that blends in perfectly with other fibers, your teched-up fashion accessory will definitely be the talk of the table at the very least. You will be able to choose from five different colors  Each Illuminated Handbag is powered by a tiny battery or direct current.  http://www.wiedamark.com/

Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag, (World's Most Expensive) Handbag of the Day

Last week saw the launch of the Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag, which considering price and exclusivity, could very well become the next "it" bag for celebs and fashionistas. The large shopper has a noticeable gold chain handle, but the thing that makes it stand out is that it is made up of samples of 15 different Louis Vuitton Handbags from the LV spring/summer and cruise lines.  Price: £23,484 ($45,352).  http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/femail/article.html?in_article_id=441431&in_page_id=1879

Uppercase: Travel in Style with this Revamped Classic

Look out Louis Vuitton, there's a new traveling case in town. Uppercase, based in the United Kingdom, offers travelers an alternative to looking chic with their new line of vintage-inspired luggage. http://www.uppercaseonline.co.uk/

The Buzz on Bag Borrow or Steal

Ladies, imagine having a new designer purse or handbag for every occasion conveniently delivered to your door. From Abas to Yves Saint Laurent, there are literally hundreds from which to choose. The membership entails a process in which a bag is selected and then shipped out.  Later a second bag is selected, and the first bag is returned.  Members can hold onto a handbag for up to a year. http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/ui/welcome?linkShareVisitorID=408040632007-02-2701:49%20PM

Affordable Luxury - Stella does Target

Stella McCartney is about to release a 42-piece Australia-exclusive line in Target stores on March 12. Her only other such collaboration, a limited-edition range for European chain H&M in 2005, sparked brawls at cash registers across Britain. The Target range will include a trench coat, tailored jacket and pants, shirts, a day dress and an embroidered cocktail frock. McCartney said she hoped the garments would be “something you want to keep forever’’.  http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,21149565-23272,00.html

Valentino's Kid Laminato Handbag

Yet another metallic bag for spring! This time, we're looking at Valentino's Kid Laminato Handbag, which is made of supple leather that has been finished with a nickel-tone metallic sheen. It has a warm, almost pinkish, cast to it, setting it apart from some of the more harshly metallic bags out there. The hardware is gold, including the signature V adorning the tab closure running over the bag's top zipper and underneath the rolled leather top handles. Inside, the lining is canvas and has one zippered pocket to keep your small items secure inside the large purse. It measures 11"H x 17"W x 6"D. Price: $1,695. http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446155021&FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=282574492703825&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=1408474395222441&bmUID=1170962941534&ev19=1:1

Burberry Border-Striped Scarf

If it didn't have the brand logo embroidered onto one end, you would never know that this Border-Striped Scarf is from Burberry because it is completely devoid of the signature Burberry check. Its design is distinctive, however, and quite elegant in orange and white on lightweight rayon/linen. It should be suitable for all seasons, with the exception of very cold winter nights and match equally well with both jeans and suits. Price: $240.00  http://www.burberryusaonline.com/home/index.jsp 

Vintage Clothing Website

Dressing in vintage clothing is a trend that is growing with each day, but it can be very difficult to find good vintage clothing stores.  Now, vintage stores are starting to become popular online.  Unique Vintage Clothing and Accessories offers a great selection.  For that Greta Garbo look you are searching for, this is the perfect site to find your outfit.  http://www.unique-vintage.com/

Casual Luxury Abercrombie Jeans

The retailer that is so popular with the high-school aged crowd is offering a pair of "specially handcrafted with premium denim fabric" jeans that are retailing for almost $400 per pair. The high price tag is a bit of a stretch from the brand's usual pricing, but each pair of the limited edition jeans will be completely unique and individually numbered to guarantee authenticity. As with just about all of their other clothing, the jeans are heavily distressed and come in several shades of dyed blue cotton.  http://www.abercrombie.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_10051_10901_320889_-1_12236