Valentino...he's the man of the moment, isn't he? I knew he was going on a PR blitz when he outfitted nearly EVERYONE at the Oscars this year. So, what does he roll out for spring?
My favorite of his bags... perfected.
HISTOIRE FRAMED TOTE
The previous bag was the same gorgeous leather (pearlized or patent) with the same pockets up front and the luxuriously tactile braided handles. I carried one during one of my trips to Vegas last year... I couldn't get enough of that handle. Hard to explain. I'm just a tactile girl.
The downside to the original Histoire is, if you're a city girl, the top flap closure was a bit obtrusive. Whilst carrying your cell phone in one hand and a Latte in the other, if you have to reach for anything in the bag to facilitate in your commute, shopping excursion, lunch, or wherever you're going... it's much to difficult to fumble around with a top flap.
City girls need top loading (And CLOSING... this is directed at Signora Prada!) handbags.
Although I will always adore the aesthetic of the original Histoire... the Sequel (unlike Monsieur St. Laurent's consecutive Muse bags) hits the mark! (ed. note: my Muse bag is still the darling of my closet, alhough Groovee is the bag of the moment!)
Unfortunately, we're in a down economy, and I'm embarking on a new business venture, so I won't be spending $2,400 on this bag.
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