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Candles are one of those things that although they seem to be everywhere we look, they continue to be as popular as ever and we just can’t seem to get enough. They add such a wonderful warmth and ambience to a room — for example this Grapefruit Luxury Candle from Jo Malone will fill your home with a unique and uplifting spicy citrus scent comprised of grapefruit, tangerine, vetiver, and rosemary. It has a stylishly understated design so it will add to your decor without competing for too much attention.

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LAVANILA is a fragrance line with the unusual claim of being a healthy fragrance. The products are made with essential oils, natural botanicals and have “super antioxidant technology” that is supposed to help your skin stay young and rejuvenated, unlike the alcohols in other perfumes. Only at Sephora, the line has three fragrances: Vanilla, Vanilla Blossom and Vanilla Grapefruit. All retail for $56 for 1.7-oz.

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Made of white, pebbled leather, the Lambertson Truex Sandy Tote is anything but sandy looking, but its clear sides give it a decidedly beachy feel. Brightly colored towels or books would give the bag color and brightness, and beach accessories are much more appropriate for clear bags than everyday wallets, keys and mobile phones are. The bag measures 12″H X 18″L X 5″W and has double shoulder straps and protective feet. The top is open, but there is a small flap closure in the center. The tote …

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The Love Pavia Hobo from Gwen Stefani’s L.A.M.B. line is not your typical hobo-type bag. In fact, it looks more like a garden-variety purse (or shoulder bag, as some might say) than anything else. That being said, it is a nice looking bag. It features a body made of smooth, white leather that is accented with navy blue velvet. The clasp, charms and chain links on the shoulder strap are all of gold-tone metal, as are the protective feet on the bottom of the bag. It measures 13″ x 8″ x 4″. Price: $650.

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From designer Devi Kroell, you can get a clutch that is decidedly different from any you’ll find elsewhere. The Crystal Wooden Clutch is made in Italy of smooth, high-gloss wood and measures just 5 1/4″ x 3 1/2″ x 1 1/2″. Each clutch snaps closed at the top with a jeweled clasp, which matches the Swarovski crystals embedded in the body of the clutch. The arrangement of the crystals varies and the three finishes are Ebony, Nut and Ebony-Hamptons Edition (pictured). Price: $1390.

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Louis Vuitton might have the most expensive, and certainly the most original-looking, patchwork bag of the season, but that doesn’t make patchwork itself an original idea this spring. Marc Jacobs is using a lot of patchwork, albeit in a more monochromatic way than LV. The Marc Jacobs Patchwork Mariah is an accordion-style bag with three compartments and is made of shiny, white leather triangles. All of the hardware, including the chain strap and front lock closure, is gold-tone. The bag measures …

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It depends where you are at the moment, but here in Southern California it is already starting to feel like summer and that means that people are starting to stock up on beach and vacation gear for the months ahead. The newly redesigned beach bags from Hermes are a good choice this year. Made from cotton toile, the bags are available in four different colors and are accented with a bit of contrastive embroidery at the top. The bucket-type bags each have a wide drawstring that acts to close the bag and provide an easy way of carrying it. Price: $850.

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The Jeanne Nubuck Medium Bag is one of the headliners from Christian Dior’s spring handbag lineup. The sophisticated bag is made of fine nubuck leather and is generously adorned with gold metal hardware, including buckle details, chain straps, accenting metal studs and protective feet at the base. It has a structured, frame top that seals with a discrete zip and pockets both inside and out. The front pocket closes with a large, ornamented leather flap. It measures 12″x 9″x 6.5″. Price: $2,400.

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Last week saw the launch of the Louis Vuitton Tribute Patchwork Bag, which considering price and exclusivity, could very well become the next “it” bag for celebs and fashionistas. The large shopper has a noticeable gold chain handle, but the thing that makes it stand out is that it is made up of samples of 15 different Louis Vuitton Handbags from the LV spring/summer and cruise lines. “It takes all the best parts of the season’s creations and rolls them into one. We are confident that the bag …

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Who knew being organized could look so good? The Chloe Betty Shopper features multiple exterior and interior pockets to keep everything in its place and safe, while allowing the fashionista who carries this to look stylish and flawless. It also features a unexpected mix of gold and silver toned hardware. Use for work, the weekend or travelling - either way - you’ll be abel to carry all you need. In my opinion, Chloe designers and manufacturers chose the softest leathers to produce their accessories, …

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