Sophie Hulme has always marched to her own creative beat. After graduating from Kingston University in 2007, she launched her inaugural ready-to-wear collection instead of apprenticing under an established fashion house first. “I did consider working for someone else and I had a couple of offers,” said Hulme. “However, I felt that it would be much harder to leave a steady […]

Accessories are always worthy of our undivided attention. But an accessory as trendy, modern and ridiculously chic as the straw handbag deserves every ounce of praise we can muster. This isn’t just any ordinary bag. Think of it as your day-to-night staple, work-to-cocktails go-to and beach-to-sundown bestie. Yes, it’s that versatile and amazing. Since Nordstrom has stocked up on this […]

Why is finding a sleek and stylish backpack so hard? So many look as if we’re on our way to class, while others make it look like we’re going off on a hike. Yet, for some reason, we still have an insatiable need to search far and wide to find ones that are modern, hot, and fiercely fashionable. LL editors […]

Is there anything more controversial than the fanny pack? Most people settle into two camps. Either they are all in or completely anti-fanny pack. But for those of us still on the fence, the only way to truly answer the inevitable question is to trial the trend. Mainly because we need to give this waist-centric bag a chance. It just […]

Small, but mighty can only apply to something that packs quite a punch, despite being teeny in stature. While that may seem like quite a feat, the range of miniature handheld wonders from Michael Kors accomplishes just that. Classic ladylike totes, leopard print crossbodies, color-blocked wallets and snakeskin clutches are punctuated with floral appliqués, neutral toned patchwork, architectural hardware and […]

Banana Republic has teamed up with legendary luxury vintage purveyor What Goes Around Comes Around to curate a lust-worthy collection of handpicked high-fashion finds. Heralding the timeless elegance of decades past, WGACA’s expert buyers have scoured the globe to carefully source each design, ensuring authenticity and the utmost quality in every piece. The selection features an array of perennially chic […]

Here’s what we love about Selfridges. Not only do they continually source the latest and greatest in fashion at all times, but they just happen to be stocking one of our currently trending favorites – decorated handbags. From 3D floral appliqués to ornate embellishments to quirky patchwork, decadent decoration is taking center stage both day and night. Bonus! Selfridges has […]

The hero in most women’s closets is an everyday handbag.  The reason for the MVP moniker is because it literally does everything you need it to do – holds all those items you deem as a daily necessity, pairs well with the majority of your wardrobe, transitions from day to night and packs in all your office essentials. All that […]