bliss lau fall 2008

crisscross * diamond top * ornament

hope everyone had a very happy halloween filled with more treats than tricks! peeks from the fall 08 collection of nyc-based accessories designer bliss lau recently made its way online, and this time around i am swooning over the addition of italian leather accents in the autumn edition of bliss's expanding jewelry line.

the new minimal (and unisex) designs are a spinoff from the main collection which features brass links coaxed into a variety of architecturally inspired pieces to embolden basic wardrobe staples with a very avant-garde meets art deco flourish. and, while most of us have no place to rock such a downtown look, it's definitely something to consider for anyone with a healthy dose of fashion moxie.

 jungle * anagram * tootsie mini

bliss made her name crafting sublime leather handbags and this season is all about neutral colorways which wash over playfully designed purses and rugged carryalls. and, if you are in the market for a bag that will hold its own season after season, you can get a bit more bang for your buck with the large anagram design which sports convertible straps that transform it from tote to hobo to a messenger style with a few adjustments.

select styles from the fall collection are currently stocked in the online shop and can also be found at riches hawaii at kahala mall. click over to the website to locate mainland & international stockists.