High Heel Confidential

A couple that stays together, repeats together?

March, 2008

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Hey Payal and Pri,
I saw the post about the Letters section in your blog and decided to ask you guys something I’ve been trying to find for long.

First query -

I live in the US, but will be moving to India soon. I’ve never really gotten any designer bags, but am thinking of getting one. Nothing too high end, but rather in the budget range of max 300 or around.. I really like hobo bags, but recently started liking the shoulder totes as well.

I really want to get something that will last me long (won’t go out of fashion very fast), and will appeal to Indian surroundings as well.

I really don’t like the two strap types, would rather have a single strap - makes it easier to balance on the shoulder.

Second query -

I’ve also been looking for something that looks like this, but can’t find them anywhere! can you tell me what this style is called, your opinion on it and where can I find some nice models in this, without being too expensive?

Thank you so much guys!
Sue.

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Dear Sue,
From the choices that you sent us, we loved the first one, the Michael Kors “Brookeville” Shoulder Tote.

Michael Kors “Brookeville” Shoulder Tote

If you are still not sold on the Kors (specially with the coming sale), here are two suggestions that will fit right in your budget. The Coach and the Dooney are both under $300 and are simple and elegant. The Coach also comes in a black in case you were worried about the cream.

Coach Soho Leather Hobo

Dooney & Bourke Medium East/West Slouch

Buy via Coach for $268
Buy via Dooney for $275

Being the bag fanatics that we are, we couldn’t resist the temptation to go a little beyond. We found two bags that although are a little above your budget, would be fantastic additions to your closet!

MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Dr. Q - Huge Hillier’ Hobo Bag

Kate Spade Narragansett Stevie

Buy the Marc By Marc Jacobs via Nordstorm for $475
Buy the Stevie via Kate Spade for $425

Regarding your second question, there is no specific name for the double handle hobo as such. It all depends on a particular bag’s style and we did find one thats really nice and thats on sale at Kate Spade for $263, which is quite a steal!

Kate Spade Hudson Street Small Carla

Buy the Carla via Kate Spade

Let us know what your final choice is to be!

Katrina @ Spice Launch

Aishwarya @ Seafarer Awards

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Looking at these two reminds me of how I always borrowed stuff from Mum, except I never returned it! ;)

Sunita Kapoor

Sonam Kapoor

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Look who we also found wearing the same Cavalli dress to a Cavalli party! ;)

Shilpa Shetty @ Hello Party, April 2008

Dolores Chaplin @ Cavalli Party, Jan 2008

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Shazahn Padamsee wore a strapless version of Priyanka’s dress recently. While, I didn’t care for Priyanka’s version earlier, after looking at the green version, I do prefer the brown and its halter style straps. What about you?

Shazahn @ Boudoir London Event

Priyanka @ Airtel Bindass Concert

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There are people who swear by matching their shoes, bags and belts and then there are those who believe its as passe as passe can be…often a matter of personal style, it does divide fashionistas into two different camps…

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We spotted Anjali Chawla and Sophie wear a tie differently, way differently. While one went chic, the other went quite “80s”. Which one worked and which fizzled?

Anjali Chawla

Sophie Chaudhary

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When I saw Padma Lakshmi in this Lanvin Spring 2008 dress, I did think it was better suited for editorial purposes… Lo and behold, spotted Deepika Padukone in that very same Lanvin dress for L’Officiel cover…

Definitely, it makes for a better editorial dress over a red carpet one!

Deepika Padukone

Lanvin Spring 2008

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Why is it that when I saw Dia, it just reminded me of Celina?

Was it the white halter neck gown or the matronly pulled back hair, or both!?

Dia @ Zee Cine Awards

Celina @ “Visit Egypt” Campaign

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