A tote is an open-top bag that has straps or handles; you can wear it over your shoulder or carry in your hand...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/28/hobo-purses-fashion-is-now-comfortable/ The art of counterfeiting dates back over 2,000 years. Where there is something valuable, such as money, there are always those who look to profit. Whether this is through legal means (such as legitimate business) or illegal means (such as counterfeiting the money itself) is up to the individuals...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/27/the-world-of-counterfeiting-handbags-an-introduction/ A few months ago, I decided I was overdue for a proper vacation. The last time I had been away for any length of time was five years ago. After my first year of university, my parents generously sponsored me to go on a European tour. I visited eight countries in fourteen days, and slept in youth ...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/26/traveling-in-style/ There's a new kid on the block in the wonderful, wacky world of designer handbags. In case you haven't heard, World According to Jess is taking the fashion accessories industry by storm. But don't let the amateurish name fool you, this design house is taking no prisoners! In a relatively short...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/25/the-world-according-to-designer-handbags-101/ It's easy to tell when someone's feet are killing them. It's pretty fair to say we've all seen and experienced it. I've put together some tricks of the trade to make sure that experience is something from the past.

Quality Shoes

Quality shoes are an investment. However, pa...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/24/the-guide-to-buying-shoes-that-dont-hurt/ The popularity of designer handbags is at an all-time high. Everywhere we look, from the high street to the nightclub, everyone is carrying a trendy new purse. It seems that we are often so preoccupied with our new handbags that we tend to forget about the people behind the designs. I started try...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/23/trendsetting-handbag-designers/ With the urban rich adopting the attitude, "have money - will spend," premium luxury brands are making a beeline for the high-end segment. Ladies are increasingly investing in fashion accessories, particularly designer handbags.

With an increase in disposable income, the potential is enor...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/22/designer-handbags/ Shopping in Beverly Hills last week I strolled Wilshire Boulevard popping in and out of fancy stores sizing up all the new designer handbags. There are a number of new looks for Fall 2005, and prices have a new look, too. Did you know designer handbags have become the staple in most wardrobes...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/21/designer-handbags-reach-record-high-average-2000-fall-2005/ CHANEL, VERSACE, DOLCE & GABBANA, VUITTON, GUCCI, DIOR, FENDI, PRADA, COACH, MARC JACOBS et al . As the holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, these are the brand-name clothing and fashion accessories that women will expect. But with the average cost of these items ranging from hundreds ...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/20/designer-envy-knock-it-off/ Your loved one's birthday is coming up soon, so you decide this birthday will be different. No more "usual" birthday gifts. You want to do something special and give a gift they will actually treasure, or at least use on a regular basis. Below are five steps to help you pinpoint that perfect b...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/19/5-steps-to-finding-the-perfect-birthday-gift/ What is it that imbues one handbag with timeless quality, while others are dated after a single season? Expert craftsmanship plays a large part in this phenomenon, as do forward-thinking, though traditionally rooted, designs. Classic handbags are rule-breakers (despite being informed by carefully...]]> http://drianos.com/2008/08/18/the-new-classics/