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function & style

Spring/ Summer 2012 Jas M. B. bags are in house now.  Staple styles include fresh color ways like red leopard and soft walnut.  Introducing new this season textured canvas totes with sturdy leather handles in hues of blues.

Utility Chic

Weekly Window

This week is all about making chic statements with layers of prints and accessories! The blazer from Isabel Marant is timeless, paired with fun on-trend printed denim from Current/Elliott. The Mali dress from Graham & Spencer is beautifully cut with flattering drapes and ruching. Last, but certainly not least is an incredible faux vest, also from Graham & Spencer. Paired with Mother's Runaway flare jean & new to shop Roseland top from Whetherly, this look couldn't be cozier!

Boho Romance

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This week we loved colorful, well-tailored pieces paired with vibrant accessories. Purple twill skinny jeans by J Brand!? Flattering, cute and shockingly easy to pull off. A denim dress with nipped in waist by Isabel Marant will be forever chic and smoky leather twin pack bag by Jas M.B. is a classic, seasonless piece.

urge overkill

Just in - a technicolor assortment of wrap bracelets by Chan Luu. SO great, we wore them all at once, even though we are not in fact 4 years old ...

Slub jersey tunic by Graham & Spencer, messenger bag by Jas M.B.

pretty hardware

Fall/Winter Jas M.B. bags are in shop now! All hand-tooled with exceptional leather, closures and style. We  brought back perennial favorites like the Zip It (above right) and Twin Pack (last photo), but also several newer styles - don't you just love the slouchy, oversized Back-Pack?

Weekly Window

This week’s window has classic looks set off with fun accessories like the leopard Jas M.B. bag and the Yuli scarf by Isabel Marant. Both the Burke trouser jean by Genetic and the Earhart cropped black pant by J brand are the perfect pant styles to transition you into spring. The Rush dress between its great shape and quintessential Isabel Marant print is simply beautiful on.

Jas M.B.

The newest shipment of hand-tooled Jas M.B. bags has jumped the pond. Classic styles like the Zip-It and Cycle bag are updated in spring hues, and this season there are incredibly fresh printed pieces in the mix. Favorite? The woven front messenger bag in warm brown.

Holiday Dressing, Part Deux

For multiple holidays ... and nights.

Tiger dress by Eight Sixty, bag by Jas M.B., scarf by Nicholas K, & field coat by Marrakesh.

 All wrap bracelets by Chan Luu, necklace by Bing Bang, bangle by LowLuv. Henley & cotton pull-on trousers by Splendid. Steely Mary Janes by Bernardo.

All styles, in house now.

Weekly Window

Rich colors and textures, soft shaggy faux fur and leather detail throughout ... this is one of our favorite Weekly Window looks. If only we could dress like this everyday ...

Taupe leather boots with rounded toe & slight rise, by Mea Shadow. Lars Vest by Nicholas K, and Saddle Leather Bag by Jas M.B.

Sweater Weather

We're in the midst of a beautiful Northeastern Fall, and things are just as they should be - it's cool and sunny out and the Phillies are in the playoffs. What better time to break out gorgeous knitwear that is casual and comfortable!

Shown here: Cashmere blend knit pants by La Verte, cropped cotton sweater by Rodebjer, knit hat by FreePeople, and flocked scarf by Leigh & Luca.

Little sweaters are a big trend this season, and we especially love these versions by Rodebjer and Dolce Vita. The collegiate sweater, here in navy, is soft, has kitchy cut-outs at the elbow, and the longer length along the backside give a flattering line. Also available in heather grey.

 

 
As always, FreePeople is tops for cozy and cute knitwear. Paired with the Stilt jean by AG Denim, the Shopper by Jas M.B. and bundle of scarves by LoveQuotes.

Below is the chicest field coat ever, part of Isabel Marant's incredible Etoile collection for Fall. As with most of her pieces, it can be styled several different ways and worn pretty much year round. Features both button and drawstring enclosure, along with a removable fleece lining that is a killer piece all on it's own.

dry leather goods

A new shipment of Jas M.B. bags just arrived from across the pond!

Jas M.B. bags are hand-made in London. Jas designs all of his own hardware and uses fine Italian leather that is hand-dyed and distressed in-house. Most styles are quite versatile - unhook a few pieces of hardware or lengthen the leather straps to turn any messenger bag into sleek shoulder bag.

 

We've carried the JL Messenger Bag (above) for a few seasons; it's a classic design that makes for a great shoulder bag and feminine, light-weight messenger bag. This season we ordered the JL in black with brown straps - stunning and straightforward.

The Twin Pack can be worn across the waist as a belt or across the torso as a mini messenger - a great little 'urban warrior' piece:)

The Racoon in brown features a braided strap, bubbled leather, and a convenient front-end panel. This bag could go ladylike, bohemian or military with ease.

 

The Zip It is an in-house favorite - we order this bag every season and it's always the first to go. It looks great worn across the back, and can even be worn under heavy seasonal coats.

Finally we have the oversized Shopper Bag - quite large but the leather is light so that the bag slouches down perfectly. Quite durable with comfortable shoulder straps, and the scaled black leather is perfect for Fall & Winter. 
  

Weekly Window

Finally ... the 1st day of Fall!

So many great shipments arrived this week, including new styles from Isabel Marant's Etoile line, and our British love, Jas M.B. The crackled leather messenger that he sent across the pond is such a great size - not too big or small, super light-weight, and the texture is great for any outfit. New Etoile pieces include the gorgeous printed dress and this soft denim jumper - which happens to be quite sexy in a utilitarian sort of way. It's easy to wear, flattering and quite versatile.

we've got the blues and they feel so good

There's no escaping this season's denim trend! You may live in your skinny jeans or you may just be a denim weekend warrior - either way you'll find the array of denim dresses, pants and blouses to be both gorgeous and effortless.

Featured above: Embroidered dress by Isabel Marant, with Mea Shadow oxfords. 2 Ikat blouse by Isabel Marant, fedora by Hat Attack, Trouser by Genetic. 3 Blouse by Isabel Marant, bleached skinny by Rag & Bone/Jean, Zip-It bag by Jas M.B.

 Featured above: Flowered button down by Of Two Minds, with Riley bootcut by Genetic. 2 Denim dress with spandex insert by Rag & Bone. 3 Chambray shirt dress by Isabel Marant, with Wings Traveler by Jas M.B. and Elisa leather sandal. 

ramblin' woman

Going somewhere this weekend? Or maybe you're just going from day to night, with 25 degrees in between. With the drop of a hat, the zip of a jacket and the wrap of a scarf, layering up (or down) is easy and chic.

Although, there's really no reason to let that Iro jacket out of your sight ... ever ...

 

FIRST LOOK: Cassie cardigan and silk camisole by Erin Kleinberg. Slouchy skinny by Current/Elliott. Slot shoulder bag in grey by Jas M.B. Linen scarf by Lovequotes. Belt, vintage. Baja Fedora.

Leather jacket by Iro. Striped top by Ella Moss. Slouchy skinny jean by Current/Elliott. Lazer cut leather oxford by Boutique 9. Isa messanger bag by Monserrat de Lucca. Crystal rings by Iosselliani.

(under) statement from Jas M.B.

With all of the holiday fuss this week, we happily rest our eyes on the streamlined design of Jas M.B. 

Featured Above: The Legend Messenger in Olive. Adjustable brown leather straps allows for three different bag stylings. Features leather snap enclosure and lux interior. 

The Wings Traveler: This classic Jas M.B. bag can be worn as a shoulder bag, satchel, or messenger bag, with removable strap. Featured in classic black.

The Round Barrel: In soft grey, the beauty of this bag belies it's size. A great travel bag, the Barrel features a removable and adjustable shoulder strap. 

 

Jas M.B., partnered beautifully with the New Worn Skinny and Perfect Shirt, both by Current/Elliott.

Here Are a Few of Our Favorite Things

A week's worth of Fall looks, brought to you by Current/Elliott, Isabel Marant, James Perse, Leigh & Luca, Christopher Deane, and Jas M.B.

september

It's September, there is an early chill in the air and this outfit just seems like the best idea in the world to me. These (soft!) wool leggings by Isabel Marant and a fierce messenger bag by Jas M.B. will be dictating many outfits for me this season ...

London Calling~ New Styles by Jas-M.B.

The label Jas-M.B. was created eight years ago and quickly developed a reputation for creating understated & practical handbags. All Jas-M.B. bags are handmade in London, and feature weightless construction in design craftsmanship. 

Pictured above: the Large Zip It bag. Featured in soft grey, brown, and black leather

Pictured above: the Cycle Bag in brown leather

First photo: the small Zip It Bag in black, with patent panel. The Vanity Wings Bag in black

Second photo: the Vanity Wings Bag in black