Normally, my friends, I don’t wear hearts at all- not on necklaces, shirts, or bags- not even as an unoffending charm on my charm bracelet. But illustrated hearts have proven to be a different matter, at least in this case. You see, what I lack in hearts I more than make up in stars, and I’m finding the combination of the two in multicolored, illustrated form to be quite irresistible.

Of course, the Lanvin Love Canvas Pochette is quite artsy, veering towards the artsy and crafty, so it’s certainly not for everyone. But I must admit that it’s totally cute and wonderfully free, though it’s clear that it’s far from painted by a kinder-gardener. No, these are careful scribbles perfectly penned to create the happy-go-lucky atmosphere of the pochette.

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How many times have the people in the fashion Ivory Tower tried to make Halston happen again? A lot? This seems like at least the third time in recent memory. If I remember correctly, the Weinsteins own it now, and far be it from them to not try to cash in on something as much as humanly possible. It just wouldn’t be like them.

So now we have another Halston reboot, this time with Sarah Jessica Parker as the recently announced creative director, and they’re turning out some fairly affordable pieces for once. Of the available handbag choices, the Halston Heritage Sequin Folded Clutch reminded me the most of the halcyon days of Studio 54 that first made the brand iconic.

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I have to say, this is the first time I’ve seen a crossbody bag from Treesje. I found this a little odd when I came across this bag and tried to figure out if perhaps I simply overlooked other crossbody bags. While there are Treesje bags with detachable shoulder straps, this really is the first smaller crossbody bag I’ve seen. And you know what? I like what I see.

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With Valentine’s Day at the end of this week, I am sure you have seen your fair share of Valentine’s Day inspired paraphernalia. While I don’t usually buy into all the hype, I do love just a splash of Valentine’s Day around this time of the year.

So, what would one of my picks be? This Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon Slingy Hobo Bag would be a great option. This bag is nothing less than cute. It doesn’t make a huge statement and I am not sure it would be something I’d carry all the time, but it’s not that bad at all.

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I find it ironic that despite my endless fascination with designer laptop cases, I still stand by my slim and simple black Tucano Second Skin. Well, I suppose that means more case searching and certainly more writing about said cases.

And so here I bring you a new laptop case, one that’s undeniably less elaborate than expected: the Juicy Couture Laptop Sleeve. I know, I know, since when has Juicy Couture made anything without velour, massive scripted names, and countless bits and baubles hanging off the side? Well, recently they’ve been making progress on the handbag side of things, like the Lock it Silverlake Clutch we covered recently.

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I am still fighting on heroically in my quest to find an awesome yet appropriately inexpensive mini crossbody bag, and for some reason, I just can’t pull the trigger on any of the ones that I find that I really like. I’ve gotten to be something of a miser with my money lately, for no immediately obvious reason, and I’m having a difficult time swiping my debit card for anything. For something a bit spendy? Forget it?

I will admit, however that the L.A.M.B. Acid Houndstooth Darlington Crossbody gave me pause for more than a moment. What I haven’t yet decided is whether or not I’m a little embarrassed about that.

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I am so glad Tory Burch handbags have taken a different path. I don’t know about you, but I was getting a little bored with seeing a very prominent Tory Burch logo on every single bag. Now that they’ve gone down this new path, I can see myself buying more Tory Burch items. I am all for the iconic flats and amazing clothes. Now, I actually have a few bags that I would be happy to carry.

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Yes, that is right, this is a fanny pack. Didn’t we vow to never wear fanny packs again? I mean, I am pretty sure that I promised myself and made friends and family members also promise to never wear another fanny pack. But, are there exceptions to this rule?

My gut says no, but my inquisitive side wants to delve a little deeper. By no means do I go out searching for fanny packs, but when I came across this one today at Shopbop, I obviously had to share this with you all.

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I know, I know, anything from Marc by Marc Jacobs‘ elder Totally Turnlock line is a blast from the past by now, or at least to those acclimated to the quickness of fashion seasons. But why not revisit a relic? I personally still carry my Totally Turnlock metallic over-the-shoulder bag from the first-ever Totally Turnlock collection.

One of my best pals has purchased this Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Benny Satchel in black, a color rarely seen among his newest line of bright purple, screaming turquoise, and pumpkin orange bags. But really, the neutral color is a refresher that lets the supple quality of the leather stand out. Plus, it provides a nice contrast to the shiny gold hardware that’s dispersed in minimalist fashion throughout the satchel.

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I never really went out of my way for messenger bags. They just never did anything special for me. Then, Anna started working with us and began picking out and writing about some fabulous messenger bags. As I read about these bags, I couldn’t help but see a shift in my interest. While I still don’t go completely out of my way, I definitely stop and do a double take from time to time. This Tano Muse Enthused Messenger Bag is one of those messenger bags that grabbed my attention and made me think about it a bit more.

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