a style worth splurging on

A clutch is a style worth splurging on, and Authentic Chanel BagsProenza Schouler is not going anywhere anytime soon. This PS1 (which is less than the tote version) is a classic she will love for years. At Barneys New York for $895.

Your twenties isn’t the decade for serious, budget-busting investment pieces – save those for your thirties! Rather, it’s a time to build a strong foundation, ensuring you have a bag to suit every purpose and occasion. Polish and simplicity will take a girl far, especially as you pave the way for your future, but don’t be too serious. This is the time to have some fun. You learn as you get older: it’s all about balance.  Whether as a gift guide or as reference, use this to build your bag wardrobe.

gives you three pouch options (gotta love that!), while Kotur’s Frugal Snob option ($395) only has one. But I have to say that　Authentic Chanel Wallet even when it’s empty, Kotur’s clutch looks absolutely gorgeous – its golden snow globe-like glitter is perfect festive fun for the holidays. And the closures are stunning, too – Kotur’s a large bauble and Charlotte’s a crystal-embellished spider! I just can’t choose a favorite – which Pandora’s box would you dare open? Available on Net-a-Porter.

Annual Chanel event from 11am to 6pm. This year there are nearly 400 immaculate pieces up for grabs, including flap bags, clothing (the iconic tweed jackets, of course!), and one-of-a-kind jewels. When the words “one-of-a-kind” and “Chanel” are strung together, how can you pass it up?? Whether you like old-school vintage style or modern pieces, the collection has you covered. If you’re an avid Coco devotee but live outside of LA, check out the Decades site on the same day to get these classic pieces. Otherwise, forget all of your Saturday plans (your yoga instructor will understand!) and head over to 8214 Melrose Ave to shop til you drop!

I love bags, I love art, but do I love art on my bags?! In the name of charitable contribution– sure, why not. Remember Nancy Gonzalez‘s recent collaboration with contemporary artists? The crocodile bags were donated for auction at the Two x Two Art Ball for Aids research, and all of the net proceeds went to Amfar. The Row x Damien Hirst collaboration is also donating to UNICEF, but they are not disclosing how much– 1%? 2%?! Truth be known, I’m a fan of The Row’s beautifully made bags and an admirer of Damien Hirst. But if this is really in support of the arts and charity, I feel the bags should have been donated out right – auctioned off and all proceeds given to charity. What this is, is pure marketing genius – genius on their part, not on the part of the idiots people who fork over $55,000 for one of the chanel wallet authenticbackpacks