Marc arriving with Stella McCartney to the opening of the Venice Contemporary Art Centre in June 2009. He is carrying an Hermès Be-bop as a clutch. He is certainly getting a lot of mileage out of that Comme des Garcons kilt.

I finally broke down and bought this Louis Vuitton Pochette Clés. My huge jumble of keys need a pouch before I put them in my pocket, so that they will not scratch me or my iPhone. I will see if it really ends up being a part of my daily life. Once again, why are Vespa keys so HUGE? Do keys really need to be so sharp?

Bottega Veneta is one of the few Luxury brands to fully develop and commit to metallics. Sometimes I find the treatment of metallics a bit harsh and over the top. Not with Bottega Veneta. I love what Tomas Maier has done with Copper Ostrich skin. The combination of metallic Copper Ostrich with the Intrecciato detail is elegant and glamorous. This cosmetic case could also double as a small clutch.

After visiting Hermès, Bottega Veneta and Loewe, I ultimately chose this gorgeous Vuitton Nomade Card Case. I love natural leathers, those that are uncoated, unstamped and treated in an old-fashioned tannery style. Cuir Nomade from Vuitton is such a skin, a vegetal tanned cowhide that will develop a patina over time. Yes, it will scratch, scuff, develop oil stains, etc. I believe all of this will contribute to the beauty of this piece as it ages. Even the signature yellow stitching of the house works with this caramel shade.

We were walking on the Rue du Dragon when this gorgeous card case caught my eye. It is smooth black calfskin on the exterior and delicious red lizard skin on the interior. Should I go back and get it? I've never really noticed Church's leather goods before.

I have always loved the Vuitton Wapity Case. I believe one year, I even bought one for my mother, allowing her to carry a few essentials while she wanders through the mall, while leaving her handbag in the car.

Something about this little case feels very 1970s Chic European Tourist, no? Is that a good thing?

I suppose I could use this as a camera case or just another "Small Leather Good", tucked into the bag that I carry every day. But, what I am wondering is if I would dare to use it on its own. Because I drive a Vespa, I carry quite a few keys and in my slim jeans and slim jackets, the keys + money clip + iphone + Burt's Bees Lip Balm get a bit cumbersome. Why are Vespa keys so HUGE? When I go out at night, I don't carry any other bag, so the awkward and uncomfortable keys keep bothering me.

So, I know that I am a huge proponent of Manbags. But, I have never considered a Man Clutch. Can I pull it off? Should I even try? On the French version of www.vuitton.com, this item is included in the Men's Small Leather Goods section, while being relegated to the Women's department of the US version. Does that mean that only a European man can pull it off?

I have read that Kanye West carries one attached to his belt in the Murakami Multi Color design. Is Kanye a style icon for me? Well, once in a while.

I promise not to place it on the table when I am out for dinner. Polite opinions please.

Available here.

How much more extravagant can one be than to own a set of dominoes . . . from Hermès? I think this would make a fabulous gift and would be a welcome sight on any desk. The lightly textured tan calfskin case with white contrast stitching is so typically Hermès, with its reference to riding gear. The wooden dominoes are very thin and wafer like, so even when the case is full, it is about the size of two packs of gum. I love that the dominoes are branded on either side with the H that is synonymous with Luxury. 445 USD.

Available at Hermes.com.

This week, I am going to indulge in Hermès, the ultimate Luxury house.

I love my iphone. So there. I know it doesn't have keys like a blackberry and the calendar function takes a few too many steps, but I love it nonetheless. I have never purchased a phone case. I don't find them terribly useful, because I carry my iphone in my front left pocket and a case would be cumbersome and inconvenient.

But, if I were to buy a case for my iphone, this would definitely be it. How au courant of Hermès to produce an elegant case for the iphone. This case is produced in ultra soft dark brown Swift calfskin with a contrasting Hermes Orange Chevre (goatskin) lining. I'm always pleasantly surprised when a very traditional brand pays attention to the changing market and adapts. The Hermès iphone case is available in several color combinations, and the one featured here is available on line in the US. 305 USD.

Avalaible at Hermes.com.

I have become obsessed with exotics---particularly alligator and crocodile. I love the texture and the luxury of authentic reptile skins. They are generally very expensive, but a friend of mine told me about these beautiful men's billfolds from Coach. These wallets are alligator and have a very nice finish, with an interior of natural vachetta calf. They are available in orange, navy, black, brown, apple and grey. The price is 598 USD. The only question is which color? I think I like the navy best.

I really needed a new camera, mostly to improve this blog. After a little research, I chose a Lumix DMC-FX37 by Panasonic which features a Leica Lens. I love it and I want to take good care of it. So, time to shop for a camera case! Well, one can only imagine how disappointing the options are. Until you go to Bottega Veneta. This is actually a velvety soft Nappa (lambskin) business card case, but when fully expanded, my new camera fits perfectly. I'm using my old Canon as a model, while taking these photos with my Lumix. I thought the Burnt Orange would add a nice punch of color to my bag and make it easier to find. My SA told me that Tomas Maier (the creative director of Bottega Veneta) uses this same card case for his camera.

I couldn't resist this Matita Goatskin card case from Bottega Veneta. It puts a smile on my face everytime I use it. Matita means graphite or pencil lead in Italian. This is most definitely a daily luxury for me. I hope they continue to use this skin as a permanent part of their offerings.

Lambertson Truex is an often overlooked American Luxury goods company, founded ten years ago by Richard Lambertson and Robert Truex. I noticed these Anise Green Crocodile and Lizard pieces in their Madison Avenue store windows and I think they are just gorgeous.

Why should everyday items be mundane? This Bottega Veneta Medium Cosmetic case is large enough to hold all my essentials, from moisturizer to eye cream, yet is small enough to fit in my day bag. Matita means graphite or pencil lead in Italian and refers to the fact that this charcoal colored goatskin is embedded with mica in the tanning process, resulting in this shimmering beauty. The copper zipper is unexpected and adds to the overall effect. This handwoven piece is remarkably flexible, yet because it is goatskin, it is scratch and water resistant. Why not indulge in a daily luxury?