I don’t know about you, but I can’t help but wonder how some of my favorite style mavens would navigate today’s oversaturated fashion and beauty market. How would they sift through all the noise to find those classic, forever pieces?
Here’s my take on the treasures they’d tuck away in their couture handbags…
The beauty is in the details—the perfectly placed ribbon, the delicate curve of a handwritten note, the quiet elegance of something cherished. And if there were ever a woman who embodied grace in every gesture, it was Princess Diana.
Her handbag of choice? The Lady Dior, a gift from the First Lady of France in 1995, its quilted leather and gold charms becoming as iconic as the woman who carried it. Inside, a carefully curated selection of practical essentials and sentimental treasures, each telling a story of beauty, poise, and warmth
A Silk Scarf: A delicate Hermès or Liberty of London scarf, always within reach—effortlessly draped, tied around the handle of her bag, or wrapped elegantly on a windy afternoon.
A Sentimental Keepsake: A tiny gold locket or charm holding a handwritten note or cherished trinket from William and Harry, always close to her heart.
A Kiss of Color: Estée Lauder or Clarins lipstick in the softest shade of pink, a finishing touch to her radiant, always-polished look.
Handwritten Stationery: Elegant, monogrammed note cards embossed in gold, always on hand for a heartfelt thank-you or a thoughtful note.
A Signature Scent: A delicate spritz of Penhaligon’s Bluebell or Hermès 24 Faubourg, leaving a lingering aura of soft florals and refined sophistication.
A Compact & Mints: A gold Asprey compact mirror for quick touch-ups and a silver case of mints, ensuring effortless charm in every encounter.
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