Design Bitch

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So here’s the thing: I have started to wonder if the good folks at Coach are suffering from multiple personality disorder. I mean… Are they doing Dooney and Bourke (ok, could be the other way around), are they channeling Betsey Johnson? Or are they trying to create their own thing, altogether?

BUT. Crazy or not, I’m really digging the new designs for Holiday ’09. For those into branded products, their Inlaid C Brooke bags are fab. The Kristin Collection makes me swoon. And to tell you the truth, I’m seriously coveting the Patent Large Spotlight.

BUT.

As with anything, you take the good with the bad. And some of it is bad. Very, very bad. So it’s confusing.

BUT.

See for yourself and make up your own mind. And while you’re at it, take advantage of some of the great deals on Coach running right now on beso. You’d be crazy not to.

Window-shopping at Etsy, (yes, again) I came across these felt jewels at Vaivanat’s shop. Classy and bold women’s accessories handmade from felt wool. The Elegant Black and White Ardea Dahlia Felt Flower Brooch can be worn with a jacket, cardigan or blouse and the Sea Buckthorn Orange Berries Felt Necklace will adorn any low cut top or dress. Pieces come in a multitude of colors and designs and are all unique and numbered.

Spring is here and lust, I mean love, is in the air. The skirts are out with the high heels and the boots and sweaters retired back to hibernation. Everyone is crawling out of their winter shells to smell the cherry blossoms and enjoy the longer days and… maybe even propose. If being romantic is not your forté and your lady is an authentic geek, then you might consider the Swarovski Crystal Engagement Ring with a USB Flash Drive . This curious ring design allows you to connect and share information with your beloved (and hopefully trustworthy) nerd bird.

I am an official Yorktown Road fan. The materials are well chosen and the designs are simple and classy with a subtle modern twist. These soft-washed natural linen mini-zip purse and tote are very sweet with a thick and thin pleat touch and natural canvas lining.

If you need a bit more color, they also come in this rich golden yellow, deep orange and dark teal.

Recent unpredictable weather calls for a little thinking ahead. I have a weakness for scarves and you can always find one in my purse, but since one can never have enough accessories, I’m always on the look-out for a new neck jewel. Here’s a great raw scarf by Yorktown Road that I found this weekend while browsing through Etsy (my latest obsession). I like its asymmetrical shape and raw finish. It is made out of fulled, loosely woven wool, which gives it that ribbed texture and soft edges. Black thread is woven together with brown, creating a chic smoky matte black.

When it rains, it pours. And when it pours, you better be prepared. With this umbrella you are double prepared for the rain, as your autonomous water shield also acts as a stand. Simple. Pure. Practical. Some times it IS just black and white, even when it comes to umbrellas.

Undoubtedly, since she is perfect in every way, she would most likely buy one of these aerodynamic Senz umbrellas that claim to withstand 70 mph wind. If you must see it to believe it, then check out the wind tunnel test video on their site. It makes perfect Senz.

I’m all about form follows function, but this is wrong in so many ways that I’m not sure where to begin..

Don’t make your kids hate you when they look back at their childhood photo albums. Make them go “Aww…” instead, with this adorable rain cape for kids from Newport Kidsport.