Ooh, la la! I can't ever pass up leopard to begin with. Then tell me, if it's also impeccably studded and concocted by Valentino, master of the print-and-stud mix? We've now reached drool-worthy status. I came this-close to snapping up this ponyskin bag in NYC last month, and now I'm looking at it with lustful eyes on an iPad screen from halfway around the world with regret.
You might argue leopard-print and spike-adorned bags are a dime a dozen these days, but these studs, so subtle they're barely perceptible, along with that sharply-designed closure, are more like jewelry. Besides, most cross-body messenger bags are so casual you can hardly wear them with a pretty frock, let alone out at night. This is one of the few you can bring out after dark for more formal events, a la SJP. Hmm...I wonder if SJP would have encouraged me to buy it!
