It’s the Tuesday after Memorial Day — I hope everyone got to spend some time reflecting on the many sacrifices of our men and women in uniform, past and present. I suspect some of us are nursing sunburns and too many of us are already counting down to Friday. To help your week along, I’ve a couple of retail therapy suggestions for you:

This Givenchy Foldover Handbag:
Memorial Day being the unofficial launch of the summer season, it’s only appropriate that I suggest this white bag – always so elegantly chic for summer. Made by Givenchy, it features a foldover style with a ladylike handle in a great proportion for summer outings. This bag will carry you right into winter as well, providing a stark contrast for your warm, rich winter colors. Right now, it’ll look great paired with the brights of the summer, as well as with cool, breezy whites. The logo-less, anonymous feel of this bag will keep your friends guessing which designer made it. It retailed for $660, but this being Luxe For Less, it’s now on offer at $198 through Jomashop. Use coupon code ‘handbags326‘ at checkout and this is a total score at just $138.60!!!
This vintage snakeskin clutch:
It’s no secret that eBay is a hotbed for vintage finds, and this is one of the better ones. Made of dyed snakeskin, the clutch features a pretty grape ornament in a complimenting color. The vibrant and sultry saturation of this purple hue makes me want to throw on a saucy dress, strap on my highest, flirtiest heels and head out for a night of dancing. It is hot-Hot-HOT! If you’re new to exotics like snakeskin, this would be a great buy. Snakeskin takes a little less care than its cousins, alligator, crocodile and ostrich, and really only needs to be wiped down with a lint-free cloth and stored away from sunlight to keep from drying of the scales. The scales do eventually lift, but that can be resolved with a quick gloss at the nearest tannery. At just $125 BIN, this clutch will definitely bring you years of fun!As always, drop me a line in the comments if I can help you find something. Happy shopping!

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posted: May 27th, 2008
category: Luxe for less, Other designer Handbags