There aren’t many things in life that are better than a vintage bag: the worn-in look and feel of it; the unique and original quality. For Fall, Patricia Nash is giving all us vintage-lovers some handbags to lust over.

The Knoxville, Tennessee based designer has created a line of Italian-leather handbags that are not just beautiful, but wearable. The Praga Flap bag (pictured above) features floral detailing in contrast with the rugged leather for a piece that is feminine, animated and impossibly cool. The pieces have an antique feeling to them and seem to tell a spirited story.

The best part about Patricia Nash’s handbags is that no one piece will cost you more than $250. The Barcellona Saddle bag is available for purchase now and the rest of the collection will be available at www.dillards.com this month.

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Fur is all the rage for fall and is a necessity for any winter wardrobe. Adrienne Landau has some of the best furry pieces of the season in scarves, hats and so much more.

Though it might be too warm to wear for Spring 2011 Fashion Week in New York City, her fall pieces might prove perfect for its end in Paris. Or one could go the Rachel Zoe route and wear fur year-round. Either way, these pieces are must-haves. The Fur Loop Scarf (pictured above) is a wintry take on the trendy accessory made of pieced rabbit fur. Other standout pieces are a fur trapper hat and zipped vest in leopard-print fur.

Start preparing for cold now and buy Adrienne Landau. Visit www.shopbop.com to purchase and www.adriennelandau.com for more pieces from the collection.

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Chloe Sevigny never fails in the fashion department. Her style is one-of-a-kind and she goes places that most are afraid to. At HBO’s Post-Emmy Party, she opted for jewels from Ippolita to add some glam to her leopard minidress and Christian Louboutin Madame Butterfly booties.

Ippolita’s design beginnings started in her hometown of Florence where she learned to appreciate Renaissance art and architecture, eventually earning her Baccalaureate in Sculpture from the Istituto d’Arte. Her signature is her gold jewelry which she took months to perfect and which she believes connects her with her customer: “Jewelry is emotional. The very color of my gold jewelry attracts you to it.”

She launched her 18K jewelry collection at Bergdorf Goodman in 1999 and has since risen to fame in the industry. Each of her pieces is made by hand, which makes each piece unique and special.

Sevigny chose Ippolita’s gold Glamazon® Link Necklace and the Glamazon® Link Bracelet which are both available at www.ippolita.com. View her entire look below.

*Images courtesy of AP and Ippolita.

Everything Christopher Kane creates is coveted and memorable. His new design job (along with sister Tammy) for Versus is a favorite of editors and “It” girls worldwide.

Just in time for Spring 2011 Fashion Month, his shoe collaboration with Giuseppe Zanotti has been released for purchase and surely the pieces will fly off the shelves. The footwear is a perfect blend of function and intricate construction: leather booties with lace-up and cut-out detailing. They juxtapose with the Fall 2010 Ready to Wear comprised of black leather, lace and floral embroidery in true Kane fashion.

Let’s see which editors, bloggers and celebrities will be wearing these during Fashion Month. Visit www.shopbop.com to purchase and see looks from the Fall 2010 Collection below.

*Images courtesy of Style.com.

FIT Alumnus Isabel Toledo left her mark in France during her most recent visit to Paris, her newest footwear project featuring exclusive styles/colors are now available at the illustrious Colette boutique on Rue Saint-Honoré . The Cuban American designer has been busy with her newest collection in collaboration with Payless Shoes with her designs currently available online and in Payless stores beginning September 7th.

Isabel and her husband Ruden Toledo, visited the shop in anticipation of the launch in late August.  The High Ghillie shoe (featured below in black, also worn by the designer herself) while available currently on the Payless Shoes website, will be sold in colors only available for sale at Colette for the privileged few who will get their hands Toledo’s fashionable footwear.

The shoes are presently on display on paper dolls that seemingly climb the shop’s walls.  The unique merchandising, in true ‘Colette’ form highlight the chic styles and  colors.

Toledo’s acclaimed designs have earned her the prestige of a Cooper-Hewitt Design Award, recgnition by her alma mater (FIT) via designation as the Couture Council Award for Artistry in 2008; First Lady Michelle Obama has too gravitated towards Toledo’s creative aptitude.

No need to lose your patience ladies, there are less than 2 weeks to wait to place your online orders, lucky you – Colette ships internationally…

As Fall approaches, nothing is more essential than the perfect scarf. Neutral colors always work best, but it is often more fun to buy one in a funky print that will not only serve its purpose of keeping your neck warm, but that will also brighten your spirits as the days grow increasingly colder.

We Are Owls is a new scarf line that combines function with a playful spirit. The line’s first collection is debuting for Fall 2010, but the designs and prints are far from amateur. Ling Chen is the mind behind the company. She is a native New Yorker and started honing her skills in Fashion Design and Illustration at the world-renowned Parsons School of Design. The line’s name comes from her obsession with owls: the way they visualize the world and their nocturnal and mysterious, yet beautiful nature.

The scarves echo something dark and supernatural with skull and skeleton motifs, but for every dark piece there is one that is bright and animated. Aside from the alluring prints, they are made of top-notch cashmere yarns, soft to the touch and perfect for all-day wear.

We Are Owls is truly bringing something unique to accessories this season, blending function and art seamlessly and effortlessly. Visit www.weareowls.com for more information.

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Amy Nix, fashion industry pioneer and jewelry designer, launched nix&stones in 2008. From the beginning, her motivation was to empower women and to inspire them to find their spirit by seizing every moment. As her unique vision and jewelry designs matured, nix&stones began attracting attention from boutiques and celebs nationwide. One particularly popular piece was the signature, stone-embellished Angel Wings.

As her business continued to grow, Amy remained active in supporting a cause she strongly believed in, domestic violence awareness and prevention. Sadly, many victims of domestic violence become trapped in a vicious circle. Though these women desperately want to leave their abusive partners, the lack of a stable job and a safe place to escape to, and fear for themselves and their children makes it extremely difficult for many women to get out of abusive relationships.

In 2010, Amy’s family relocated to Leawood, Kansas and as fate would have it, she quickly established a friendship with someone involved in a local battered women’s shelter. As Amy became more intimately familiar with how the organization operates, she realized she was now in a position to help more than ever before. She decided to create a special “Domestic Violence Angel Wing” and to give the proceeds to the halfway house. Amy’s remarkable generosity didn’t stop there– she took it one step further.

Many victims are not fortunate enough to have the means to escape the circle of violence, and feel helpless to escape on their own. So Amy made a proposal to the board to create the very first workshop where she could teach her friends in need how to build the angel wings. Building self-confidence is the first step to helping victims of domestic violence break the cycle. By helping to build the very wings that aid the battered women’s shelter, domestic violence victims would be empowered to aid fellow women– and themselves– escape the cycle of domestic violence.

Today, Amy continues to teach these inspiring women the trade of jewelry making to deliver them from the cycle and to help them learn to channel their pain into a sense of empowerment. Women who have participated in Amy’s program are grateful for the healing power of artistic involvement and its help in soothing their emotional state. Creating the angel wings truly helps to lift their spirits.

The chance to earn an independent income is the only opportunity for families who have been victims of domestic violence to get back on their feet, and with only 90 days to stay in the battered women’s shelter, finding permanent employment can be difficult. To help, Amy has opened up her business to employ normal woman who have undergone these turmoiled circumstances.

Domestic violence is real problem that could affect anyone. Amy stressed that women who have experienced domestic violence are in no way abnormal– they could be your friend or neighbor. Through her program, Amy helps to remove the taboos and the shame sometimes associated with the victims and empowers them to see the beauty in their futures and emgerge from the pain.

Amy wants to expand the program beyond her company and help to establish these programs with other companies as well. We are asking for silent pledges to the charity Amy supports; in exchange the highest bidder will receive a pair of angel wings. Please Tweet this post @POSHGLAM, and email: Kimberly@POSHGLAM.com with “Domestic Violence Angel Wings” in the subject and your name, number, photo, address and pledge. The Domestic Violence Angel Wings retail for $88, so the silent bidding starts at $88, the winner will be announced via twitter.

Here’s the scoop– Affinitas Packaged Panties are offered in both hipster and thong styles, and are fabricated from comfy stretch lace and mesh.  The panties come three assorted, solid colors to a pack, in one-size-fits-most – approx 0 – 8.  They are priced at $28.00 per pack, and are perfect for grab-and-go gifting and treating oneself. They are a hefty 4” x 4” in discreet size and are a perfect last minute travel companion. You can easily tuck a small pack into your gym bag for some fresh air post-workout, stash a pack at the beau’s or throw a few packs into your luggage for carry on during vacations or business travel.

You’ll never have to worry about security going through your privates again!  Affinitas Packaged Panties are the solution to the ultimate undie problem. But ladies, You are going to have to work for this one. Affinitas makes your TUSH look amazingly CHEEKY and they are giving away a week’s worth of undies in the assortment of your choice. So get CHEEKY, grab the digi cam, log into TweetPhoto.com and tweet us a photo @POSHGLAM of your TUSH with the hashtag: #AffinitasPanties in your favorite jeans, workout shorts, swimsuit, or whatever you wish. The “Best BUTT”, will win a weeks worth of Affinitas Undies, to show-off your hiney.

Email your TweetPhoto.com link with your name, number and address to: Kimberly@POSHGLAM.com

*Giveaway Deadline September 5th, 2010.