January 2, 2012 around 1:00AM, a 22-year-old female student was walking home on the road opposite of West General Hospital in Edinburgh (UK). She was said to be returning home after the New Year’s celebration.

A passerby (male in his early twenties) greets the female student by saying: “Happy New Year”. He then quickly grabs for her hair and ends up pulling off her wig. He then grabs her silver purse and runs off into the city.

Fortunately, nobody was injured in this robbery and all that was missing was her mobile phone, keys, and wig.

The poor girl was very upset and dismayed that the New Year had to start off with such bad luck.

Last time I wrote a post about Louis Vuitton being made in other places other than France. Now, I have stumbled upon the fact that Prada has also been outsourcing their handbag manufacturing. I personally do not own too much Prada merchandise, but I admire their unique styles. Not being a huge fan of Prada, I was still shocked to hear that Prada made their handbags in China. I didn’t believe the rumors until I saw the pictures with my own eyes.

I guess a lot of manufactures are moving their production to China. I heard that the quality control in Asia is very strict; so many times the final products come out a lot nicer than the European factories. Does this make me feel better about paying so much for a handbag made in the Orient? Well, I have to say I need some more time to digest this fact. I would prefer my Prada handbag to be made in its hometown of Italy. However, I also do understand where Prada is coming from by outsourcing their products to Asian manufactures. If the final product comes out better, why not use them?

After all, many top designer handbag companies are also outsourcing their merchandise. If even the top of the top companies are doing this, then there must be some credible reason why.

Is the country of origin important to you?

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Thanksgiving and was able to grab some wonderful deals on Black Friday, but if you haven’t, fear not because there are deals to be had all weekend and much too many to list! Some of the best fashion finds includes: Last Call Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Macy’s. In addition to fashion, more deals can be founds at stores like Sears, Wal-Mart, and Target. Let me know of any fabulous deals you find and keep an eye out on cyber monday!

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Check out what’s new for Winter 2011 – 2012 from Versache. I like their styling, but just wish they were more affordable. These bags are not bad at all. They are not too large or too small. This is Versache’s Donatella’s signature that was presented in the winter catwalk. This collection is not aimed toward the younger market; instead, it is aimed for the more sophisticated cultured market. The nice thing about this bag is that it is also practical due to the fact that the handbag has a soft plush outer shell. This allows for the bag the capability to hold a lot of your belongings.

There are many other combinations of colors and decorations for this bag collection coming shortly as well. We’ll have to see what they come out with.

Save the date, my fellow shoe lovers!! On October 26, 2011 Last Call by Neiman Marcus will have new designer shoe arrivals from Neiman Marcus. Names include: Manolo Blahnik, Christian Louboutin, Yves Saint Laurent, Stuart Weitzman, and more! You can save up to 55% off original Neiman Marucs prices. You better hurry as there is a limited selection. Sale valid in stores only and starts at 9am!

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For those of you in mourning for Steve Job’s recent death, why not get an iPad to salute him? Afterwards, get a Rioni iPad Case to protect that iPad from accidents. This way your iPad will last forever in the name of Steve Jobs. More on the iPad Case…

The Rioni iPad 2 Case is designed specifically for the iPad 2. It has an opening in the back for the camera and it also has an opening in the interior trim for the front-facing camera. The iPad case created by Rioni was beautifully designed with attention to detail and practicality. Not only will your iPad fit snuggly inside the precise measured leather trim, it feels fabulous in your hands. The iPad case closes with a zip-around zipper to ensure that when stowing your iPad on the go, it will remain inside the case—no more accidents are going to happen with this baby.

Pre-order yours today via Rioni’s Customer Care: www.rioni.com/contact

New from Rioni is their cute Ruched Satchel. This satchel is cute for the older ladies and even cuter for the young purse enthusiasts. This little purse packs plenty of cuteness and doesn’t lack interior room as well. This bag has a zipper closure to ensure your belongings are secure. Once opened, the interior is divided into 3 separate compartments. The center compartment can be closed with a zipper. There is also a slip pocket and a zipper pocket inside as well to top off the already practical interior. The dimension of this bag is: L12” x W6.5” x H8” with a 6.5” drop length.

The bag is a must-buy. However at the moment, one can only preorder this bag via contacting Rioni’s Customer Care.

Reminds me of Chanel for a faction of the price.

Well, that is exactly what Dior intended. Dior targets the younger crowd who want to show off that their success and style. Chanel on the other hand, targets those who purely just have too much extra money to spend. Analogous to these two brands are Panerai and Rolex—both exquisite watch makers. Panerai is similar to Dior in the sense that it targets young entrepreneurs; whereas, Rolex targets CEO’s. Anyhow, let’s not digress; but instead, return to real matters—Dior’s 2011 quilted canvas handbags.

New for 2011 is Christian Dior’s quilted canvas handbags, totes, and purses. These quilted canvas luxury goods are lightweight, affordable, and elegant. The bags are usually decorated with an interlinked-chained shoulder strap to ultimately give it that final touch of the Chanel look. So for those of you who want to look classy yet have an excuse to pay less, this collection was made for you!

In case, my fellow blog readers out there have not figured it out yet, I heart Nordstrom….and now even more reason to! Nordstrom is now offering free shipping on all orders no matter the size and free returns as well! No more $200 minimum orders! In addition if you place an order or shop at Nordstrom between September 14-18, you’ll receive triple points when you use your nordstrom card. Yay for Nordstrom notes!

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As Tory Burch calls her new Amanda Hobo, “High Function meets High Style”. This is her new addition to her Fall collection. I say it’s definitely something to keep you eye on for the coming season. This versatile bag comes with attachable straps, a front flap pocket, and signature Tory Burch details, the Amanda hobo is roomy yet refined. You have a choice of colors made with pebbled leather with tonal topstitching, golden hardware, top handles with square rings; 6 1/2″ drop, adjustable, detachable shoulder strap; 19 1/2″ drop and a magnetic snap top. The front has a flap pocket with signature double-”T” closure and the measurements are 15″H x 10 1/2″W x 4 1/2″D.

If you’re interested in this beauty you can purchase it for $465, however it’s out of stock at Nordstrom.com and ToryBurch.com. Neiman Marcus still has it available online, but only in black. Grab yours while you can!

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