Retail Detail. Gucci Opens Sleek Flagship Store in Shanghai

The facade of Gucci's new flagship store in Shanghai Gucci experienced a major global milestone last weekend with the opening of their first store in Shanghai. The company has 28 stores currently operating on mainland China, but besides the first if it's kind in the thriving metropolis, the Shanghai store marks the latest design concept …

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Happy Birthday Avelle…Bags & a Giveaway

In honor of Bag, Borrow or Steal's (now Avelle) 5th anniversary celebration we were asked to sponsor a post about bags…and we were all too happy to oblige. As you all know, we LOVE bags! Hey, times are tough and we get that not everyone can afford an entire closet of designer bags right now, …

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Blahnik Tonic. A Trend to Avoid? Jelly Shoes

I took the day off this past Wednesday to meet a friend for some luxury window shopping. We browsed in stores like Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Ralph Lauren, etc. and noticed a disturbing trend…expensive jelly shoes! Seriously? Would you really spend nearly $200 on a pair of Gucci rubber shoes? If so, you need …

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Trend Alert! Double Handle Handbags

If you are going to buy one bag this season, make it a double handle bag. I love that you can sling the longer strap over your shoulder when your hands are full. You have to adore any bag that can perform double duty! Let’s see do I want to carry a satchel or a …

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