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Your closet can be designer. Why can’t your home? Here are some of our tips to make your home more luxurious
The summer of 2021 was the summer of the Dior Saddle bag. The bag’s origin dates back to 1999, debuting in the Spring/Summer 2000 collection with creative director John Galliano. The saddle bag becomes an instant hit with every “it” girl rocking the bag on their shoulder.
Mommy Bag (noun): Mary Poppins of bags usually contain diapers, snacks and everything you and everyone around you may need. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need to have a kid to rock a mommy bag. How is a mommy bag different from a tote? I’m glad you asked. A mommy bag can be even a small bag that if organized correctly, can fit everything you could possibly need. A tote is usually larger and typically made of canvas, leather or any easy to clean material. These bags are perfect since they are able to carry all essentials while remaining stylish and elegant. The Birkin is the OG mommy bag – Jane Birkin originally used it as a diaper bag. Bags are meant to be enjoyed and used. If you are worried about them getting a little dirty, don’t worry, we […]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!! Are you feeling lucky? To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day we have a promotion with any Luxe Du Jour purchase while quantities last. We are giving scratch tickets with prizes that include a base shaper, WOC Converters, store credit and the grand prize $500 cash! Here are our top picks for green! Goyard Boeing Duffle 45 Chanel Chevron Camera Bag Chanelle Gabrielle Hobo Chanel Classic ML Flap Louis Vuitton Electric Alma PM Manolo Blahnik Decebalo Heels Dior Saddle Camouflage Bag Addicts, what’s your go-to green look?
The origin of the word tote is “to carry” with roots dating back to the 17th century. In the West African language, Kikonho, the word “tota” means to “pick up”. In Kimbundu, the word “tuta” means “carry;load” and in Swahili “tuta” means “pick up,carry”. Did you know that the first tote bags were originally worn around the waist? Back in the day, if your tote was embellished or embroidered, it was a status symbol of wealth. In 1940, LL Bean created their first tote bag to carry Ice and Wood. This practical canvas bag was made to last – it’s now known as a boat bag (because of its broad shape). In the 1960s, Bonnie Cashin started a tote collection called Cashin Carry tote bag which is now known as Coach. Her collection was spacious, colorful, beautiful, modern and made […]
Ah women, they do some of the great things! There are so many incredible women in fashion. Today, let’s take a moment and honor them and the brands they have created and/or contributed to. Coco Chanel The famous Coco Chanel – if you were to google most famous women designer, guaranteed she is the first result. Considered by many to have been the greatest fashion force who ever lived. Coco Chanel changed the way women wore clothes – she capitalized on the changing times and she was a fashion icon. During the war, women only wore trousers when working a traditionally male job – Coco Chanel played a massive role in making trousers for women a popular fashion item. Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski The creative director of Hermes. Nadège Vanhee-Cybulski studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts of Antwerp. She then […]