Snapshot of our new “Courier” top-handle tote in production.  The interior is just as handsome as the outside with a large iPad pocket, various smartphone pockets, and a leather credit card holder.

Each bag is produced individually by hand via our leather craftsman.  We can’t wait to carry the very first one!

Bright colors, but so fun!

Photo via Net-a-porter.com
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Meteorita 140 metallic leather sandals

For the fashionable techie who can’t put down her iPad or iPhone, holidays are all about beautiful craftsmanship, intricate detail, and pops of whimsy with connected style

Plia’s Eloise iPad clutches are elegantly designed to fit perfectly under the arm.  They are crafted of sumptuous Italian lambskin and topped off with thick silver hardware and accents.  Quilted satin lines the inside.

Plia’s Felix iPad cases double as chic clutches even without our favorite tablet.  For this collection, we also used our favorite Italian lambskin and paried it with black leather trim.  These cases are both elegant and handsome without being overly fussy.  (Though the London Taxi and Buckingham Palace guard cases are cheeky.)  Felix is the perfect fit for any fashionable techie on the go!

Let’s discuss a perfect tech clutch for your smartphone, shall we?  We designed our Bellini clutch for times when something subtle and not overly large will do.  (Who likes maneuvering a huge clutch through a crowded gathering or soirée?)   There are 2 open interior pockets.  The back pocket holds a smartphone –  BlackBerry, iPhone, etc.  The front interior pocket holds small essentials like a slim lipgloss.  There are also  leather holders for 2 credit cards/ID.

The World Tour iPhone 4 and 4S collection captures sights and inspirations from around the globe.  With its iconic stature, of course the London taxi should be on an iPhone case!  We “punked” Buckingham Palace guards with a bit of spiky hair and and a purple jacket.  These cases have a glossy finish and are made to fit snuggly around the  iPhone.  (Customers rave about the packaging.  We send off our iPhone cases with their very own dustbag and packaged in a lovely gift box.)

During the Holidays customers are happy for the fact that Plia’s iPhone cases arrive in exquisite gift boxes topped off with a double sided satin ribbon.  You see, there is no need to wrap one of our purple boxes. They arrive, 365 days a year, packaged like a beautiful gift.

And if you insist on covering the pretty boxes with paper, our wrapping services are complimentary.

Color-blocking seems to be everywhere this season.  And we like it!  Using bold, contrasting colors together is not new, but it seems fresh once again.  The Harley iPad clutch from our ‘Eloise’ collection serves up the perfect blue against a fabuluxe pebbled black.  A combo we love in terms of color-blocking.  Both are Italian lambskin.

Our leather goods are all handsewn by an expert craftsman using old-world techniques.

It’s a lovely melding of technology and craftsmanship.

We are in love with the white iPhone 4S.  Siri is a blast.  All fun and games.  In a very 3rd grade way.  ”Tell me about yourself, Siri.”  But then after a bit we realized this new addition is very helpful and will continue to evolve in the future.  Who needs a personal assistant when you can tell this little person (Siri) inside of your phone when to schedule appointments, when to wake you, what to post on FB….etc.

And of course every iPhone needs a fabulous case.  We love the way the white iPhone shows off Plia’s French pastry cases.  Macarons never looked so divine.  Very ‘geek chic’ a la Marie Antoinette.  Talk about a lot of wardrobe changes in the past 3 days.  Off the charts diva is our new iRene.  (We think if an iPhone had a name, it may be iRene.  I know, we are crazy about this iPhone.)

Our French Pastry and World Tour collections are the perfect fit.  Literally.  They aren’t too bulky and lay comfortably in your hand while typing.

While reading WWD this morning, we came across these stunners.  A preview at Maison Martin Margiela before the 2012 Paris shows.

S’Amazing!!

Photo via:  WWD

Who:  Zoya Nail Polish

What:  Jem from the Fall Mirrors collection

Where:  Zoya online

Zoya’s Jem is the perfect fall color.  Not too sparkly, not too flat.

Who:  Kiel Mead

What:  Button Rings

Where:  Kiel Mead online

Button rings on our list for a fall must-have.

Photo via http://kielmead.com/jewelry.html

Here is a shot of our French Pastry iPhone cases.  We like to call them “pop art” for the back of the iPhone.  And perfect timing as Ladurée makes its way to NYC.