Mad Delusions: Satin Hobo

This bag is just so wrong for me. It's impossibly big for a satin bag, too glam for the daytime and way too unstructured for night, not to mention that it'd be impossible to clean. Plus, it'd probably be a magnet for little spills and stains, I'd have to keep it away from anything that might snag the fabric, and its contents would have to be limited to only soft, fluffy, voluminous things (stuffed animals?). If the bag was a person, it'd be the most annoying, high-maintenance, whiny, prissy, disgustingly girlish thing around. And yet? I love it. I love it so much that I'd be willing to devote my life to just perching atop a flight of stairs in an old Gothic cathedral (with a horde of bodyguards to make sure the pigeons, people, and dirt stay clear) wearing just this bag and a giddy look that says "this scene is just far too glamorous, isn't it boys?" Oooooh Kristen Lee. Shame shame for making me think these thoughts!

Gucci Hysteria

The reason for my fixation is simple: the fall handbag collection is particularly exemplary and it's definitely a challenge to look away from the gorgeous options.

How to spot a Juicy Couture Knock-Off

If you are thinking of buying a Juicy Couture handbag, you have to be aware that there are fakes circulating in the open market. The fact is, some of the fakes are hard to spot, but like everything else in life the “devil is in the details”. Of course if you buy from a reputable dealer or the official Juicy Couture website you have nothing to worry about.

The first thing to examine is the quality of materials of the bag in question. Juicy Couture handbags are always made of the finest leather. If it feels thick or isn’t supple, that is an indication that it might be fake. Secondly, examine the stitching and make sure it's flawless. Each Juicy Couture handbag is made to exact specifications and is inspected before they are placed in stores.

The inside lining of a Juicy Couture hand bag is always made of cotton, so if the inside fabric is anything different, it's a fake. Even if it has an official-looking tag on it and is sold in a local store, you have to be on your toes when buying any high end designer fashion or accessory. Of course, the larger chain stores have their reputations to uphold and would never sell fakes.