Longchamp Planètes

While I am always one to go against the grain, I have fallen beholden to a fad I cannot feign indifference to... the quintessential Longchamp tote! Every college girl and her sorority sister sports the Le Pliage in a bevy of colors or knockoffs, and now, I have too... well, almost. Instead of falling privy to the Le Pliage nylon bag, I have become infatuated with the Planètes tote, a little more classic and refined than its sister. Even better, I discovered it at a small family owned boutique in New York with a killer website featuring loads of options and wonderful coupon benefits (20% of the Planètes $168 MSRP).

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Wallets! Wallets! Wallets!

Just a post ago I mused about my new Damier International and while I am in awe of the brand's gorgeous checkerboard canvas, I can't say that I wouldn't purchase the luxurious Nomade leather zip wallet. Its perfect and understated and a bit too much for my blood at $900, but fun to look at none the less.

Wallets! Wallets! Wallets!

My latest Wallets! Wallets! Wallets! post is a homage to an old friend. I am a lover all of things Louis, but alas, I am in preference of something less flashy, more demure. Now while the checkerboard Damier print is still well-known, it has flooded the market less than its predecessor, the trademark LV canvas. As a matter of fact, I now cart the International, pictured above, in my favorite totes and while it swings $530 at the malletier's website, I never pay full price.

Wallets! Wallets! Wallets!

My new view is to find luxurious brands that have subtle, but sophisticated looks. Hence, obsession numero tres: Smythson of Bond Street, the perfect go-to leatherware manufacturer for all of my favorite things! In particular: travel wallets. As with everything I adore, the prices are less than manageable, but that's what online scavenging is for! I've also posted their "Nancy" tote below - retail @ $1140!