The only time I ever shop at LF is during the "60% off Sale of the Season" - otherwise you have to be willing to pay extremely high boutique prices.
There was a rose gold clutch that was embellished with crystals and pearls that just screamed my name - but I passed because even at 60% off it was still totally pricey for a clutch that wasn't even real leather. I also had never heard of the brand Deux Lux before.
So today, I made the fatal mistake of logging onto to a Deux Lux sample sale which I received via an online email blast from Hautelook.com.
A little background about the brand - it was started by a mom and daughter team who wanted to bring more affordable handbags that were fashion forward to the masses. Deux Lux is currently carried in boutiques across the US and Europe and in well known stores like LF, Anthropologie, and Urban Outfitters.
Unfortunately, the rose gold clutch was not included in the sample sale so I had to settle for this mini drawstring cross body bag.
I love the studs and the woven chain/ leather detail of the strap (yes, biting the style of the classic Chanel 2.55 bag). I also like to pretend that I go out to bars and such and that this little bag will make me a pretty hip bar hopper (truth is I don't have much of a night life. I prefer TV and snuggling with my dog, Piccola.)
The drawstring shape is so "IN" right now
And the lining is a very pretty purple satin (inner beauty).
Piper Cross Body Mini Bag $106 on sale for $53 on Hautelook.com
This larger Drawstring bag was also available shown here in grey. It was 50% off to Hautelook.com members.
Piper Cross Body Drawstring Bag $124