hankering for a handbag

Valentine's Day is fast approaching, and I have fallen madly in love. With a handbag.

Or forty-six.

Miu Miu has produced, in its own words, "46 completely unique hand-made variations, forming a kaleidoscope of Miu Miu's stylistic expression in 17 different material combinations, using 12 special processing techniques", each dedicated to a different fashion capital. And my gosh, they're gorgeous.

On a Valentine's-related note, Blake Lively looked Blake Lovely at a Godiva Valentine's chocolate launch recently. Utterly irresistible - both the chocolates and the girl.

sophisticated elegance

Blake Lively in Versace in New York on Tuesday was, in my view, absolute sophistication. From the beautiful cut of the dress to her sleek hairstyle and sparkling earrings, I thought she looked a million dollars. The dress reminds me of Bottega Veneta's gorgeous ad campaign for Autumn/Winter 2009. So so elegant.