Lenny Kravitz "Thinking Of You" Acoustic 2010 Tribute To Mother

Red Ostrich Ipad Case?...YES PLEASE!

We all know the iPad has done amazing sales in the past month. And we know it may or may not be great for reading novels and also possibly dangerous for those who read in bed. But let’s get down to the nitty-gritty here: What it’ll look like in public.

There are plenty of options to consider, from the $366 Louis Vuitton-swathed sleeve (below) to the $27 eco-minded corkboard sheaf from Tape.

‘Course if you don’t want to shell out $600 for a red ostrich-leather case, you may want to go the eco-friendly route.

Dolce & Gabanna Introduces the Leopard IPad Case.

Talk about Brand Identity for D&G! A must have accessorie for the fall, that's if your willing to drop as much, if not more than you did on the Ipad.

Anti-mass, Anti-faux, Anti-bling

Consumers are increasingly aware of luxury goods companies' mass production methods and deceiving advertising campaigns, turning to emerging designers for products that are produced on a smaller scale - products that tell a story. Customers are looking for heritage, provenance - and embellishment."

The first trend we noticed was brand exhaustion with regard to the majors in the fashion industry. Companies like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Prada are backed by eponymous corporate entities that provide distribution outlets, large advertising budgets, and a worldwide presence with flagships in the largest luxury-consuming countries.

The consumers that these brands rely on for the bulk of their revenue are aspirational shoppers who typically come from lower income brackets. AdWeek conducted a study in 2009 and found that as the economy worsened, about 77% of these customers came to realize that luxury brands were less important. The study also proved that, the rise of discount shopping for the masses through sites like Gilt Group and Haute Look has been disastrous to consumer's mentality on luxury goods.

As major luxury goods companies realize this change, sale sites will likely receive blowback from the brands. Already, Cartier is suing Haute Look for selling used Cartier products. Luxury houses may have begun to realize that the once innocuous practice of holding sample sales and flash sales can now be harmful to their brand. In the past, sample sales were held in empty spaces downtown and the customers were those who worked in fashion and could not afford full retail prices. As a result, these sales did not affect the brand's target customers. This is no longer the case as most of the shoppers on the most famous sale site, Gilt Groupe, are high-income females.

Tiffany's Launches Women's new Line of Handbags...We don't believe in a recession!

Tiffany & Co. now has bags to match its little blue boxes.

The jeweler is launching an expansive collection of handbags, ranging from clutches to totes to satchels, in a dozen of its U.S. stores on Sept. 1. Every piece bears an element of Tiffany's signature robin's egg blue, whether on a clasp, in a lining or all over a dyed-crocodile purse. Prices for women's handbags start at $395 for a small suede tote and rocket up to $17,500 for a large crocodile handbag.

Handbags have enjoyed sparkling sales in recent years and are in some ways easier for a retailer to move: Women are more likely to splurge on bags for themselves than on jewelry. "Unlike jewelry, which sometimes feels extravagant, handbags always serve a purpose," says John Long, a retail strategist with consultancy Kurt Salmon Associates.

Tiffany also markets itself as a place where men can buy gifts for the women in their lives. Purses offer luxury cachet without the symbolic weight of the little blue box.

But Tiffany is joining a crowded field of retailers in the handbag arena. Several apparel makers have recently added upscale bags at a time when luxury sales in general are struggling to recover. And Tiffany continues to walk a thin line as it tries to drive sales through accessibly priced goods while maintaining its uptown image.

The designers of Tiffany's new bags, Richard Lambertson and John Truex, say the biggest challenge in designing handbags for Tiffany was coming up with a way to identify the product. "We wanted to have something recognizable about the bags so that people would say 'Oh! That must be a Tiffany bag,' " Mr. Lambertson says. "It's really hard to do that."

The two men are well-known among handbag enthusiasts, having designed leather goods and sold them at luxury department stores for a decade under the Lambertson Truex label. After the recession drove their company into bankruptcy court in spring 2009, Tiffany bought the trademark and hired the designers.

The pair eschewed the heavy use of logos in their Lambertson Truex work and didn't want to go that route with Tiffany. Instead, they decided to play with Tiffany's eye-catching blue. The strap on the black leather Blake tote (which costs $995) includes a Tiffany blue stripe. The clasp and rivets of many bags also include a bit of Tiffany blue enamel, along with the words, "Tiffany & Co."

Check us out in this months Issue of Instyle Magazine!!

Our Taupe Embossed Calypso Clutch is featured in the September Issue of Instyle Magazine! Be sure to swing by and pick up an Issue. For purchasing inquiries please contact veronicashandbags@gmail.com

Thanks to the Independent Handbag Awards!

Another Latin American women takes home the Crown!

Congratulations Mexico! Since I was young, gathering as a family to watch Miss Universe has been one of my most memorable family traditions. This year, I am once again blown away by all of the exotic beauties! Mexico, what an honor!

Meet the Designer....

Veronica Suarez, designer and creator of Veronica Suarez Collections was born and raised in Newport Beach, CA. Her interest in design began as a child. In fact, one could even call it her birthright. Veronica Suarez is only 20 years old. There is a sense of worldliness and poise that masks her youth, yet belies her international roots, stemming from Medellin, Colombia. Veronica was blessed with a very influential mother who has been in the fashion business for over 20 years. Growing up in the business and the constant exposure to the "best in class" accessories has allowed me to develop a vision for what people want, I am fortunate that my family background has enabled me to develop knowledge of the industry beyond my years." With a
confidence and decisiveness not found in many of those twice her age,Veronica goes on to describe the focus of her collection, " When it comes to designing Handbags, I am inspired by all of the elements of nature, considering the fact that I am using authentic animal skins.Most of my handbags are chic, sophisticated high quality leather goods identifiable by high quality construction and versatility. Each collection is characterized by an unexpected mix of exotic detail for women of all ages who are nonetheless fabulously chic. Through the Veronica Suarez Collection Veronica hopes to encourage women to be leaders of their own world, promoting cultural diversity while staying true to the notion that fashion is beauty, and creativity representing our individual personalities with passion, style and charm.

The most flattering lingerie known to man kind.

Intimissimi launches Shaping, its first "cosmetic" range, with bras, bustiers, bodies and leggings to shape and support.

Bearing no relation to Bridget Jones's super-control knickers, the Shaping range has a Fifties-style charm and a vaguely burlesque vibe.


The lingerie is embellished with lace accents and tiny bows. It was developed to support and shape the tummy, bottom and bosom so as to create a light, harmonious slimming effect while preserving the wearer's feminine allure.
Shaping is not exclusively for curvier women but for any woman who wants to hide minor imperfections while enhancing her silhouette with a glamorous touch.


The range is modeled by 21-year-old actress Alyson Le Borges, granddaughter of Alain Delon, daughter of Anthony Delon and Marie-Hélène Le Borges, a former Crazy Horse dancer.

Attutude by Charles Swindell

"The longer I live, the more I realize the impact of attitude on life.
Attitude to me is more important than facts. It is more important
that the past, than education, than money, than circumstances, than
failures, than successes, than what other people think or say or do.
It is more important than appearances, talent or skill. It will make,
or break a company, a church, a home....."

"The remarkable thing is we have a choice every day regarding the
attitude we will embrace for that day. We cannot change the past,
we cannot change the fact that people act a certain way. We cannot
change the inevitable. The one thing we can do is play the one string we
have, and that is our attitude...I am convinced that life is 10 percent
what happens to me, and 90 percent how I react to it.
And so it is with you...
We are in charge of our attitudes."

Check out the Winners of this years 4th Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards!!

So much amazing talents and beautiful handbags. I am so proud to have been part of such a great event. After a year of designing handbags as a hobby aside from school I would have never thought that my side hobby would tumble into such great hands.

Enjoy!

http://www.handbagdesigner101.com/winners_2010

Check out the Veronica Suarez Collections Video! Love It!

So what do we think of the new Louis V S/S 2010 FANNY PACK!

This fanny pack from the Spring Summer 2010 Louis Vuitton collection might be a little over-the-top, but I'm dying to get my hands on it! I mean if you're going to go out in public sporting a fanny pack it better be something kind of spectacular!

Veronica Suarez Handbags is a Proud Supporter of Handbags for Heroes!

We are proud to announce that we will be donating 10% of each purchase to the Handbags for Heroes Foundation benefiting children battling Cancer. An organization who's mission is to provide financial and social assistance to children battling cancer. Handbags for Heroes is an amazing event that brings awareness and much needed funds to Heroes for Children and we are so happy to be involved in its success. As we walk in to the shoes of the women of tommorow it is our mission to give back to those in need!

Thank You all for you Support!

TREND REPORT: Fall is right around the corner! Time to get in gear for the Season!

Temperatures may be hovering in the 90s from New York to L.A., but in the air-conditioned stores across the country, Fall clothes have arrived. And while the minimalist tendency is far from over, there are also plenty of options for those who've secretly missed a bit of excess. Here, a brief recap of the season's top trends.

Im back! Would like to invite all of our Fans to Follow us on Twitter!

I would like to invite you guys to follow my twitter if you havent done so already! I am so happy with all of the great things that have been going on the past few weeks, especially after having had received the IDHA Instyle Magazine Fan Favorite Award! I also wanted to thank all of you for your ongoing love and support. You really keep me going.

Lots of exciting things have happened since my last post...and I will be sharing with you all. I invite you to follow me on Twitter!

http://twitter.com/ExoticBaubles

Love

Veroncia