those stripes

every fashionista knows about

the stripes.

the brown and white stripes that adorn everything bendel.

the stripes that just exude true new york fashion.

oh, henri bendel, how i love thee.

one of my greatest christmas time delights 

is spending hours, yes hours, 

shopping in the bendel store on fifth avenue. 

the moment i step in those big brass doors, i am like a kid in a candy store.

it is bliss. 

utter and complete bliss.

i was beyond thrilled to learn that come november 2011

international plaza will be opening a henri bendel store. 

just in time for christmas shopping. 

so, while i may not be on fifth ave,

i can still get my bendel fix in this season.

i was drooling over the bendel christmas catalog.

take a look at all this eye candy

here are some of my fave stocking stuffer ideas,

courtesy of mister bendel.

the brown & white strip french purse.

a classic. 

every gal needs bendel dominos. 

too stinkin cute.

the cafe' girl scarf. 

great around the neck.

even better hanging on a handbag.

brown & white iPad 2 case

i really love this little guy. santa can you hear me?!

darling mirror compact. 

perfect to toss in your bag for quick touch-ups.

bendel pup key chain. 

and my fave.

cashmere leopard slippers. 

all sorts of great little gifts for the bendel lovin' girls in your life. 

i will be sure to share photos of the brand spankin new store after the grand opening.