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Shop Safe : Telling a fake Louis Vuitton bag from the genuine one The fashion market is of course big business and the famous brands are prime targets for producers supplying cheap copies - actually, not always so cheap! Not only do you not get the quality you expect, there's little pleasure and zero 'karma' in knowing you have a fake, especially if you were truly duped and paid a fair bit of money for it. Bargains in the real thing can be found from sellers of genuine articles looking to make some money to put towards a new bag or whatever, so not every great deal you see is necessarily a fake. But how do you tell? (Source: The Luxury Guy : www.collectinglouisvuitton.com) |
This week we're wishing for...
This week we're featuring the beautiful Claudia Canova range of clutch bags and handbags from Smith & Canova.
Take, for example, their beautifully shaped imitation snakeskin clutch bag. Its body is slightly gathered and is fully lined, with an inside pocket. It is opened and closed by its metal bar and diamante encrusted oval clasp. It even comes with two optional chains, allowing you to have it as a shoulder bag or a wrist bag. All this for under £25.Or how about this gorgeous patent shoulder handbag in yellow, with a Chanel feel to it, which really does have the designer look but nothing like a designer price tag. Designed by Claudia Canova, we love the heart-shaped quilting of its padded body, and the inside is lined with Claudia Canova's trademark pink suedette. It comes with a chain - that can be worn long on the shoulder or short over the arm - and the silver chain is threaded with patent to match the colour of the bag. It's just wonderful, and if yellow isn't your colour, don't worry - it's also available in white, black, blue, pink and red!
Designer Items at Auction - Live right now!
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 Authentic Pre-Owned Prada Black Leather Handbag with Adjustable Shoulder Strap  £32.271h 49m 15 Bids |
 PRADA Black Raffia & Leather Shoulder Bag Tote Handbag Satchel Purse ITALY £126.423h 22m 0 Bid |
 100% Authentic Prada bag. Nylon tote bag with strap. Brand new. £287.614h 32m 78 Bids |
 Authentic PRADA Madison Nero 2001 BR0516 £142.225h 2m 
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 Authentic PRADA Jaquard & Leather Push Lock Satchel EUC £116.935h 10m
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 Prada Purse £39.0010h 22m 0 Bid |
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Fashion conscious mums in Ireland are turning the school run into a catwalk competition as they vie to outdo each other at the school gates, according to a survey by Debenhams when they asked Irish female customers what they wore on the school run.
Mascara and lip gloss are viewed as the absolute minimum when it comes to facing other mums at 8am. And while competing with glamorous mothers emerged as the number one reason for 'school run chic', impressing attractive single dads or teachers was also cited as a reason to dress up. Full story & fashion news
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Fashion Expert
Wear Woven Handbags As Celebrities Do
By Crystal Robertson
We are seeing a lot of celebrities wearing woven bags today. Are these woven pieces giving the likes of Chanel a run for their money? Woven bags seem to be a great alternative to the pricey luxury bags the stars are best known for. While yes, Bottega Venetta remains one of the most sought-after brands for woven bags, a wide range of other brands at more affordable prices are also making their way into the pages of fashion magazines. Find out when and how to wear your woven bags from Crystal's expert fashion tips.
For example, if you are planning a weekend stroll, it can be a great advantage that most woven bags come in big sizes. While a smaller sling bag might look more stylish, some women opt for the bigger bags so they can stuff their "me-time" must-haves. This includes a good book, their make-up kit, ipod and headphones, a scarf and the like. Whether you're off to a coffee shop to have a good read or to the mall, a spacious bag always makes a good choice. A woven handbag is the right one to pick if you're looking for the bag that embodies function and fashion class in one.
Read Crystal's full article and articles from other fashion writers on our fashion expert page
By Crystal Robertson
We are seeing a lot of celebrities wearing woven bags today. Are these woven pieces giving the likes of Chanel a run for their money? Woven bags seem to be a great alternative to the pricey luxury bags the stars are best known for. While yes, Bottega Venetta remains one of the most sought-after brands for woven bags, a wide range of other brands at more affordable prices are also making their way into the pages of fashion magazines. Find out when and how to wear your woven bags from Crystal's expert fashion tips.
For example, if you are planning a weekend stroll, it can be a great advantage that most woven bags come in big sizes. While a smaller sling bag might look more stylish, some women opt for the bigger bags so they can stuff their "me-time" must-haves. This includes a good book, their make-up kit, ipod and headphones, a scarf and the like. Whether you're off to a coffee shop to have a good read or to the mall, a spacious bag always makes a good choice. A woven handbag is the right one to pick if you're looking for the bag that embodies function and fashion class in one.
Read Crystal's full article and articles from other fashion writers on our fashion expert page
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