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Bottega Veneta Cervo Duffle - Now On Sale.
2007-12-05 02:07:00
Source: Bottega Veneta I blogged about it three weeks ago, but now it's on sale! The price is a bit more reasonable at 50% off, and think about it this way - you're getting a multifunctional bag. The leather feels very nice, and everything is well-balanced and simple. With each use, the leather will get softer and the bag will age handsomely. This is a bag you will reach for time and again.Bottega Veneta cervo duffle available at Bottega Veneta for $1229 (reduced from $2450).Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Tusting Gladstone Bag.
2007-12-04 15:21:00
Source: TustingI have a sudden desire to book a flight to Pamplona, and I don't even like bullfighting.Tusting Glad stone bag available at Tusting for $715.Designer man bags and fashion accessories

Stocking Stuffers - Christmas '07: Emilio Pucci Tie.
2007-12-04 15:20:00
Source: Raffaello-NetworkIt's a shame most ties out there are so lackluster. Or maybe I'm just gaudy. Yea, that's probably it.Emilio Pucci tie available at Raffaello-Network for $89.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Stocking Stuffers - Christmas '07: Leather Game Set.
2007-12-04 14:57:00
Source: Scully and ScullyOn a long flight? Yes, you can keep yourself entertained with gin + tonics, the Skymall catalog, and Shrek 2 playing on the tiny TV screen, but wouldn't exercising your brain be time better spent inside a giant metal tube*?OK, not really. But it's a nice gift idea for someone who likes playing traditional games. Leather game set available at Scully and Scully for $395.* Those free crossword puzzles inside the airline magazines are hard. I tend to quit after five minutes if even that.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Stocking Stuffers - Christmas '07: David Yurman Alligator Pendant.
2007-12-04 05:54:00
Source: SaksThis David Yurman alligator-patterned sterling silver pendant gives a refreshing update on the dogtag.If you know someone dear to your heart who wears a dogtag and isn't in the armed forces, do him a munificent favor and get him this.David Yurman pendant available at Saks for $570.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Facebook Marketplace: Knockoff "Hermès" Croc Briefcase.
2007-12-04 05:35:00
[Click for larger picture]You can't get a quarter-decent crocodile briefcase for less than $300. That's just not going to happen. You'd have better luck rehabilitating Britney.It's a shame Facebook went global. It was fun when it was only for posting pictures of drunken debaucheries. How things change in three short years - now we have counterfeiters selling their trashy, illegal merchandise. Not that underage drinking was any less illegal.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Henry Cuir Grizzly Bag.
2007-12-04 04:34:00
Source: BarneysWho the hell messes up a beautiful ecru leather bag with piss-stained carpet pieces? More importantly, who the hell would buy this? It has to be an eccentric character with wild stories to tell about alien abductions, government conspiracy to poison people with fluoride, and anthropogenic global warming*. I'd like to have a nice fireside chat with that individual because he just replaced Chief Sitting Bull (#9) on my People I Want To Meet list.Henry Cuir "Grizzly" bag available at Barneys for $259 (reduced from $425).* That last part was sarcasm, BTW.Designer man bags and fashion accessories

Do You Regift?
2007-12-03 16:51:00
I do and not inconspicuously either. But apparently there are rules of regifting. (From Yahoo/BusinessWeek Online)-- Do it soon. There is a statute of limitations for regifting. If it's old, dusty, or out of season, you're out of luck. Next time, give it away right away.-- Do it out of town. The person to whom you are regifting an article of clothing shouldn't run the risk of running into the original giver of the gift. The most fundamental ethical principle (BusinessWeek.com, 1/10/07) of all is Do No Harm, and since hurting someone's feelings harms that person, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid the possibility of an unwelcome surprise.-- Don't use it first. This is just basic decency.-- Sometimes you shouldn't regift at all. If someone gives you an unwelcome gift but expects to see you using it, the ethical obligations to avoid causing harm and to respect others require you to bite the bullet and go along with it. These situations are unfortunate, since the...

Fendi Monogram Leather Briefcase.
2007-12-03 15:49:00
Source: BlueflyYou can hardly tell those are tiny embossed logos.The 10% additional discount is available for today only.Fendi black leather briefcase available at Bluefly for $1220.40Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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$ > DNA.
2007-11-28 06:46:00
Every day, I regret majoring in biology instead of economics.Can I quit grad school and get a job somewhere fun?Maybe it's the gloomy weather getting to me. I should have applied to Stanford - no snow! Ivy Leagues are overrated anyways.The highlight of my day tomorrow will be a blueberry yogurt.Or at least I think I have one in the fridge.I really hope I do.Designer man bags and fashion accessories

Bill Amberg Rocket Bag.
2007-11-28 04:02:00
Source: eBay [Seller ID: oneofatime]This briefcase is one of Bill Amberg's signature pieces. If the smudged handles are bothersome, you can probably have it covered over with leather, but have fun finding an exact match to the body of the bag. Bill Amberg Rocket briefcase available at eBay. (Current bid $305)If you've fallen in love with the style, there's a limited edition version.The name 'Rocket' comes from the vague resemblance to the space vessel when seen from the side. No comment from NASA.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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The iWrap.
2007-11-28 02:52:00
I just ordered this.Had I known there was a 10-minute video demonstrating how to properly adhere the skin to the iPod, I would have reconsidered it.Ten. Minutes. I don't even spend that much time to wash my hair twice per the shampoo bottle recommendation.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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"India: Another emerging luxury market".
2007-11-27 21:32:00
Click here for the IHT article.Excerpt:While China and Russia are still far bigger draws for luxury brands, India actually leads the world in wealth creation. The country's economy is growing at a brisk 8 percent and, in 2006, there were about 1.6 million households earning $100,000 or more a year and spending about $9,000 annually on luxury, a group that is expected to grow 14 percent annually, according to Technopak, a management consulting company.Analysts now are predicting that over the next five to 10 years, India could become luxury's biggest market.I've never had any technical difficulties that warranted calling a customer service call center.What does that have to do with the article? Well, nothing really.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Prada Deerskin Tote.
2007-11-27 20:58:00
Source: Neiman MarcusIt's everything you want in a tote bag (except it's missing a top zipper).I almost forgot I blogged about it back in April.It's on sale now for $931 at Neiman Marcus.Perhaps there will be a second markdown?Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Dunlin Lafayette Weekender.
2007-11-26 23:42:00
Source: OakMuch like the adoption of a 5-year-old Mongolian boy by a childless Caucasian family from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, I am usually of the sentiment that having three front pockets of the same size is not the best idea. But somehow, it works for this weekender. Dunlin Lafayette weekender available at Oak for $892.* Carrying Contraption has no objection to interracial adoption per se.Designer man bags and fashion accessories

Banana Republic Leather Tote.
2007-11-26 04:15:00
Source: Banana Republic You don't need to spend $1K to find a decent tote bag. In fact, $198 will get you this handsome leather bag from Banana Republic . If you worry about things falling out of the bag, there's a two-tab zippered closure on top. All in all, this is a great bag at a normal price range.Banana Republic leather tote bag available at Banana Republic.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Emporio Armani (Red) Tote.
2007-11-21 18:07:00
Source: Emporio Arma ni It's for a good cause (~40% of the proceeds go to help fight the AIDS epidemic in developing nations), so I'll temper my disdain towards this monstrosity of a bag.What I don't understand is why most of the (RED) products are so hideous. (I do like the red Ipod, however.) As they explain, "(RED) is not a charity. It is simply a business model. You buy (RED) stuff. We get the money. Buy the pills and distribute them." How about relaying to the partners (ie: Armani) that taking the time to actually design the products (by themselves or by their creative design teams) makes more business sense than just sticking a red logo on something truly heinous? After all, the whole point is to get people to buy.If you are sympathetic to the cause but find the merchandise as abhorrent as I do, you can always donate money directly to various charitable organizations. Click here for a list.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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S.T. Dupont Contraste Leather Briefcase.
2007-11-21 15:53:00
Source: Raffaello NetworkI associate S.T. Dupont with lighters, but symmetry and geometry fuse together in this briefcase to create a most pleasing handiwork.Why would you ever use such a drab bag (ie: Paul Smith briefcase) when you have vastly superior alternatives like the one above?S.T. Dupont briefcase available at Raffaello Network for $1709.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Brooks Brothers Binder Case.
2007-11-21 03:26:00
Source: Brooks Brothers What you don't see is the 3-ring binder inside, which begs the question, "Who would need this, a contraption with a 3-ring binder?"You can't take it to class because that would make you an obscene douchebag. It won't work at an Ivy League either; pretentiousness works more subtly than that. I can only imagine the derision you'd face from your peers, and as luck would have it, you scratched it up and can't return it. Bummer.This reminds me of a girl who was in my microbiology class, and she insisted on wearing pearls every day. Are you serious? You're working with gross bacterial cultures. Leave that sh*t at home.For what other reason would one use a 3-ring binder? Collecting news clips and organizing personal or financial records. Basically, that bag is useless.Brooks Brothers binder case available at Brooks Brothers for $548.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Paul Smith Traditional Briefcase.
2007-11-21 02:22:00
Source: Paul Smith The average age of retirement is increasing. If you were born before the Bataan Death March, gee golly, Paul Smith has a perfect age-appropriate work bag for you!Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Be Back.
2007-11-18 05:51:00
I'll be gone for a few days.I have to work on a class presentation on tissue engineering, which I've been neglecting for the past week.I also need to finish watching the last season of Stargate SG-1.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Cole Haan Duffle.
2007-11-18 05:34:00
Source: ZapposWhat caught my attention was the unique handle hinge. You know how much I like to bitch and whine about metal studs, so imagine how refreshing this is.But the handle itself is too long.Cole Haan duffle available at Zappos for $598.95.Designer man bags and fashion accessories

Olinari Gold-Plated Ipod.
2007-11-17 23:41:00
Source: OlinariIs it worth paying twice the retail price for a gold-plated modification?Absolutely not.It's almost as worthless as the Dolce & Gabbana Razr.Ipod available at Olinari for $649.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Globetrotter Suitcases.
2007-11-17 02:29:00
Source: 20ltdLimited edition creations from Globetrotter, these suitcases will make your travel plans just a tad less stressful. They have the same craftsmanship as the regular Globetrotter pieces but with a more modern twist if you prefer to forgo with the vintage look. Normally "limited edition" means you have to pay more, but that's not the case here - the price is comparable to that of regular Globetrotter suitcases.Available at 20ltd.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Dolce & Gabbana Pebbled Patent Leather Messenger Bag.
2007-11-16 06:11:00
Source: BlueflyPebbled patent isn't nearly as eye-catching as smooth patent. It looks rather dull, actually.Dolce & Gabbana pebbled patent leather messenger bag available at Bluefly for $876.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Wikipedia Wednesday: Writers Guild of America.
2007-11-14 18:17:00
There's the Writers Guild of America , East and the Writers Guild of America, West.What's going on with the strike?If the writers don't tell me who Amanda's biological father is on Ugly Betty, I wouldn't know what to do with myself. Does Marc stay with his corpulent boyfriend? Will Betty ever eat anything healthy? I need answers!Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Bottega Veneta Cervo Duffle.
2007-11-14 15:45:00
Source: Bottega Veneta The bag is too small for a weekender, but you can use it as an everyday bag. It's about the size of a briefcase so it should fit all your work-related stuff, and as a matter of fact, you can easily go from work to leisure with this. Unfortunately the strap is kind of short so you'll have to carry it like a purse on your shoulders. Alternatively you can just ditch the shoulder strap and stick with the handles.There's only a slight sliver of the intrecciato going down the middle so the bag won't be screaming BV. (I contend that the signature woven leather functions as a logo.)Bottega Veneta cervo duffle available at Bottega Veneta for $2450.Designer man bags and fashion accessories

Valextra Gloves.
2007-11-14 03:51:00
Source: YooxA functional zipper would have been as pointless as a conversation with a self-righteous fundie who thinks soy is making kids homosexual (I kid you not). However, the zipper teeth detailing is atypical for gloves, and coupled with the choice leather, you have a perfect winter accessory.Valextra gloves available at Yoox for $180.Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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Cornell University Is Good To Employees, Gives One Extra Day Off For This Y
2007-11-14 02:37:00
I don't know why I got this email because 1) I'm not an employee and 2) I graduated already.[Click for screenshot of the email]==========Dear Colleagues,On behalf of the entire leadership of the University , I want to thank all of you for your extraordinary efforts over the past year. In recognition of your consistent dedication to the success of Cornell University, I am pleased to tell you that we will be beginning our winter break one day early. For this year only [emphasis added], we will be recognizing December 24th as an additional day off. For those of you who are required to continue operations during the break, you will be entitled to holiday pay for this day as well.With thanks and best wishes,David J. SkortonPresident==========So are you telling me the University normally operates on the day before Christmas? I sort of kind of slightly feel bad for the employees. After all, winter in Ithaca is dirty snow, bottle of gin, frostbite, and depression all rolled into one.D...
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Calvin Klein Collection Briefcase.
2007-11-13 15:03:00
Source: ZapposCalvin Klein isn't in the forefront of fashion anymore, but this briefcase is simple and practical - what more can you ask? Made with Italian leather, the bag has two compartments that are completely zipped all around (one for a laptop, the other for miscellaneous documents), the bottom is protected by feet, and it comes with a detachable shoulder strap. I'm not sure if the drop handle can handle a lot of weight without showing wear - after all, this briefcase is meant to be stuffed. Although nowadays 3 lb laptops aren't uncommon.Calvin Klein Collection briefcase available at Zappos for $673 (reduced from $1298).Designer man bags and fashion accessories
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