Leiber

Kid sis is probably most excited for gift-giving season. She counts on older sis to get her things she can't buy and that mom has overlooked. Anything High School Musical-related, sparkly purses, and fun hair accessories are some options.

If you're feeling fantastical, why not surprise the cutie with this Leiber Strawberry Cupcake Clutch ($4,295) that Charlotte's daughter carried in the Sex and the City movie? Guaranteed, she will be the chicest kid in school.

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Think back to the phantasmagoria of awards season a few months back. You will notice that while the gowns and the actresses in the gowns were the main sights to see, the shoes and handbags got less attention. In most cases, ladies carry the exclusive minaudière - a fancier than fancy little evening bag - as to not distract from the glowing actress. Minaudières actually date back to the Roaring Twenties fashion scene, but it wasn't until 1963 when Judith Leiber affixed thousands of crystals onto a tarnished metal frame when they really took off.

Now these little stunners are going to be available for us common folk, at common prices, who don't have thousands to spend on a classic Judith Leiber one. Completely wedding appropriate, I would love to see someone clench one wearing a sleek tank and jeans - just for the hell of it!

J-Lo glowed at the launch of Lorraine Schwartz's Diamond Monkey collection. Leave it to Jennifer to sport a lush white jumper with pouffy sleeves. We settled for a white shirtdress to achieve her easy, sophisticated look - but it gets the job done! Paired with chunky metallic platforms and stacked bangles, the outfit gets an instant injection of oomph!

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Judith Leiber is famous for her classically luxurious evening bags, and now the designer is extending that expertise to fragrance. According to Women's Wear Daily, the brand is launching its first eau de parfum, called Leiber, in September. It will be sold in 150 upscale stores, including Saks, Neiman Marcus, and Bloomingdale's.

The scent uses top notes of bergamot, mandarin leaf, pineapple, and osmanthus and includes a number of floral accents, such as rose essence, jasmine absolu, and gardenia, plus muskier base notes. According to WWD:

"The Leiber customer wants something exceptionally crafted, rare and not available to everyone," Leiber's president and creative director, Frank Zambrelli, said in a recent interview. "We wanted to express that in a fragrance."

... The bottle is meant to resemble an Asscher-cut diamond, "an oversized cocktail ring," said Zambrelli.

The bottle also seems to echo Leiber's evening bag designs, which is a nice touch. Leiber eau de parfum will be available in three sizes: a 1.7-ounce version for $110, a 1-ounce bottle for $75, and a purse spray (naturally!) with refill for $95.

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