Obsessed About Arm Candy

And I'm not just talking about that cute other half you have.
I'm talking about Satchels, clutches, and totes or maybe for you fellas our there briefcases and ipad cases- designer IPad cases for those so inclined. I mean, the holiday season is fast approaching. Who doesn't love a little arm candy?

Chanel

Oscar De La Renta

Let's start with the IPad case. Tech and haute couture unite when designers like Burberry, Chanel, and Oscar De La Renta design logo clad cases for the IPad. Now, the price tags aren't as slim as the Apple creation, but if you need it, they make it. Or, you could just go with Apple's IPad case. But what's the fun in that?

Burberry

Next, let's discuss the Satchel; or what I like to call a modern day woman's carryall. From the higher end Chloe Padlock Satchel to Marc Jacobs to a less expensive version from Nine West, there is no shortfall of choices; you're sure to find one at your price point. Speaking from experience; even the smaller sized satchels fit everything you could ever need.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Baby Aiden

Plain Jane Satchel- Nine West

Chloe Large Padington

Tano Biggest Coup

Street Level

How about a little something under your arm? Clutches are great for running errands or out to dinner with family or friends. Here are some of my favorites.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Bentley 

Let's not forget the business person in your life! Whether woman or man, there is a need to carry around your business supplies. 

If you can swing it, these are by far my favorites, courtesy of Bottega Veneta and Louis Vuitton. But, assuming the average person doesn't have an extra 2-3,000 laying around....

 

Obviously, budgets during the holidays are strict, so here are some less pocket draining beauties.

Kate Spade Beantown Quin

 

Big Buddha Empire

Zegari The Minimalist

Fossil

I could go on and on about arm candy in the form of handbags; but I'll spare you. Hopefully I've lent you a hand in selecting a perfect sized accessory!

Leather and Lace...In the office?

I want to share how excited I am leather and lace is in trend this fall. No, not the S &M leather and lace you're thinking about. I'm talking about leather and lace you can wear to the office.


So, I have owned this one black cotton pencil skirt with a very subtle lace trim & slight slit up the back for what has to be 6 years. Over the years, it has gotten much wear; but is still in fantastic condition.


It's extremely similar to this one but there is lace right at where the skirt hits the knee. 

The problem was, it's elasticized at the waist and depending on my mood, it sometimes caused me to be a little self conscious if my hips were showing a bit too much bodunk-a-dunk. Some days I could rock it, some days I was too fearful. I was missing the perfect jacket to wear with this skirt.


Alas, Autumn 2010 has arrived and stores and designers across the land started following the likes of Bottega Veneta for leather trim accents, Hugo Boss for fitted jackets, and Proenza Schouler  for exposed zippers. One day this Fashionista went to Bloomingdales and saw this number:

Guess Amber Plaid Leather Jacket

I tried it on and was in love. I have been looking for a red plaid jacket for some time, and this one was perfect. I could dress it up with a skirt; dress it down with jeans. The bells of heaven rang.

I returned home and immediately tried it on with aforementioned laced trim pencil skirt. Too many trends in one I asked myself...no no. Not at all. Due to the subtlety of the accents of leather and zipper on the jacket, a black camisole underneath, and the lace on the skirt, it actually paired ridiculously well. 

On the feet I will wear red pumps or maybe lace black peep toes.  We'll see how sassy I feel as my red shoes are my sassy shoes (every fashionista has to have a pair!)

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Which ever shoes I decide to wear, this outfit is a no fail for kicking ass and taking names at the office. When I put this outfit on, I'll be sure to share with you all!