Saks Fifth Avenue Online Only Preview Sale

Saks is having a two day preview sale that ends today! If you have not checked in at Saks.com yet, rush on over to see what strikes your fancy! Here is just a small sampling to get you moving! Oh, and don't forget the free shipping with orders of $150.00 or more. Use the code AUTUMN at checkout. Happy shopping! www.saks.com

Chloe Bay $2100.00 now $905.90

Chloe Alis $1980.00 now $1386.00

Zac Posen Antonia $1200.00 now $840.00

Zac Posen Austyn $1550.00 now $1085.00





Marc Jacobs Olga $1495.00 Now $1046.50






Lambertson Truex Angie $1595.00 Now $1116.50
Lambertson Truex Colt $1395.00 Now $976.50





Chloe Python Clutch $2595.00 Now $1816.50
Zac Posen Zoe Clutch $495.00 Now $346.50

Salvatore Ferragamo Origami Leather Tote Bag

I love Salvatore Ferragamo bags and this one is no exception! This is on my must have list. I love the easy casual shape of the Origami bag. The color is "Sigaro", a beautiful warm honey toned shade of tan. It is trimmed in gold for a little pizzazz and has a removable gancini charm which I would promptly remove. It also has braided shoulder straps that are such a pretty and interesting detail. The measurements show it to be a rather large bag, 17 3/4W x10 1/2H x8 1/2D, but due to the slouchy nature of this style I think the size is perfect! Available for pre-order at Saks.com for $1590.

Dior Leather Frame Bag

The simplicity of this bag is what first caught my eye. Clean lines, classic shape, minimal hardware and the lack of logos or name plates. I like discreteness in fashion at times. Dior's new frame bag was designed as a two in one. The top of the bag is actually a matching coin purse! How ingenious. Unfortunately, the price reflects two purses(or more) at a staggering $3660. I like the idea of this bag, but I fear it may be a little matronly and rather expensive for my tastes. Available at Saks.com

Gucci Cruise 2008: A Preview

Queen

Sabrina

Pop Bamboo

Papillon

Horsebit Nail

D Gold

After a couple of ho-hum seasons for me in respect to Gucci ,I see promise on the horizon. The last time I was drawn to the designs of Gucci was during the 85th Anniversary Collection. Gucci stayed with classic shapes, and I loved the hardware! Of late, with Gucci's introduction of the Indy and then the Aviatrix, I have wondered where all the talent has gone to at Gucci. Yes, I know...two words. Tom Ford. Well, I am pleasantly surprised by Cruise 2008. I just adore the Papillon clutches followed by the Horsebit Nail collection. The Pop Bamboo bags are very Gucci with a fresh perspective and a quirkiness that appeals to me. The D Gold collection is a more basic approach with nice shapes and colors. Not too fond of the patent though. I am disappointed by the Sabrina bags. Great styles, but there are distracting ruffles added to all of the bags! Why? The Queen line I will never warm up to. The hardware and imbelishments are just too contrived for me. All in all though, I am impressed with Cruise 2008.