I Heart Cool Stuff

They’re here, they’re here! Well, they’ll be here in 3 weeks, but Camilla D’Errico’s handbags are finally being released. I don’t quite remember where I’d gotten word of the release of her handbags, but it has been one of the releases I’ve been anticipating since the beginning of the summer. In the latest weeks I have become so obsessed with her works and now, I get a chance to add her art to my substantial bag/wallet collection. Woohoo!

The wallet above, titled: Tanpopo, is the wallet I really want. I love her paintings, but her black and white stuff really stands out in my eyes. All of her bags will come accompanied with a custom-made Bax Bear zipper pull, and it seems some of the styles will have a similar colorful zipper that Tokidoki bags have. If you or someone close to you is a fan of Camilla’s stuff, then consider one of these bags for a gift. The prices will be a lot more moderate than those compared to Tokidoki’s bags. Wallets/ coin purses will range between $12.99-$18.99 and the larger bags will range from $99.99- $149.99.

If you want to secure getting one of these bags by the holiday season, it seems Camilla is going to have a pre-release on her online shop December 13th. Head on over to her commerce site for more details and photos.

I’m in a real dilemma. It seems 3 shows are opening the same night, and I don’t know which 2 to attend. I’m pushing it by planning to attend 2 openings, but I know I’m definitely not missing Kathie Olivas’ Uninvited Guests show at MPH– but she’s also going to have some works in Opera Gallery’s Young Blood show.

Young Blood will open October 17th at NYC’s Opera Gallery and it will host 15 talented artists– both national and international artists. Some of my very favorites will include; Kathie Olivas, Brandt Peters and Camilla d’Errico!! I’m trying to attend this during the VIP night, but I have no sources at the Opera Gallery and I highly doubt I’ll be able to score an entry. So– shall I go meet Camilla who’s finally coming in from Vancouver? Or should I go to the Obama show right after Kathie’s Uninvited Guests show? Help! If you’d like to see the preview, click here.

*Correction: I have yet to confirm whether Camilla will be at the event or not, I misinterpreted something on her blog and assumed she would be. Sorry about that. >__<*