Candy and jewelry, the classic Valentine’s Day combo gets a lovely little lift from L”Artisan du Chocolat. They package a box of plain and passion fruit truffles covered with their one-of-a-kind pearlized sugar finish (this time in a blush pink) along with the Hook My Heart from Shaun Leade. The simple silver necklace features a pink mother-of-pearl heart with a silver hook through it. The charming piece sells for £59.50.
This new Britt Medium Hobo from Gucci is part of the designer’s most recent collection, a fairly casual bag that is good for everyday use. The bag is made primarily of fabric bearing the beige/ebony Gucci logo pattern, but is trimmed in white leather. There is a gold-tone GG detail on the bottom front of the bag, where a bit of the trim has been raised to highlight it. The bag has a zip top, a flat shoulder strap and measures 12.5″H x 14″L x 1.75″W. Price $550.
The Large Drawstring Tote from Cole Haan is a great choice for a weekend bag, as it is more than large enough to hold a change of clothes for a quick overnight, though it will certainly work well as a casual day bag, as well. Made of soft leather in either burnt orange/tan (pictured) or black, the bag measures 20″W x 11″H x 8″D and has thick, flat shoulder straps that make it comfortable to carry. It has a drawstring at the top, as well as a small snap closure, and a fabric lining. Price: $425.
Kate Spade’s Art Basel Coal Bag was designed in honor of the Lawrence Weiner’s artwork at the Wolfsonian Museum in Miami, Florida. Produced in a limited run, the totes feature two logo graphics - “lo & behold” and “mira & ve” - that are featured in the Weiner piece. They are made of heavy, white cotton canvas and have an open top, so they are best for casual uses, such as carrying things to the gym or the beach. There is a zip pocket on the inside so that you can keep keys and other small items together. The bag measures …
This necklace was the subject of some debate in my house this afternoon. As much as I love the designs of James de Givenchy for Taffin for the most part, this one just seems foolish to me. The necklace, which I spotted in the February issue of W but which also appeared in the October issue of InStyle is a big rubellite tourmaline set with diamond rondels. No problem there. The problem is that it is strung on rope. Silk rope, but rope nevertheless. The necklace sells for $50,000. Does this seem like lunacy to anyone else, …