Oh how I love top handle handbags. I practically screamed in delight (okay I actually screamed in delight) when this one by Cuore & Pelle arrived at my door. The brand, which translates from the Italian to "Heart & Leather," makes gorgeously elegant purses in a wide variety of colors and shapes. I adore this one's trapezoidal angles and strong structure, not to mention its turnlock flap and snap-closure wings. These dalmatian shoes were a pretty amazing Christmas gift find courtesy of my sister. The 'smoking slipper' shape is a fun twist to a typical flat–not to mention they're in my favorite color combination of black and white.

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Shirt: 1×1 Ribbed Long Sleeve V-Neck Top in Black, Splendid [$50, available here]

Scarf: Black Fringed Scarf, H&M [old]

Jacket: Moto Jacket, Black Rivet [was $198, available here]

Pants: Jeggings in Red, American Eagle Outfitters [$44.50, no longer available; similar style available here]

Bag: 'Caterina' Purse in Black, c/o Cuore & Pelle [$385, available here]

Shoes: 'Gale' Smoking Flats in Dalmatian Pony Hair, INC International Concepts [were $79.50, available here, similar style available here]

Jewelry: Starter Charm Bracelet in Gold, Juicy Couture [$42, available here]; Arm Candy in Black Onyx, c/o Beso Beso [$90, available here]; Expandable Wire Bangle, Alex and Ani; Gold Bar Bracelet in Black, Puravida [$20, available here]; Thin Gold Band with Bezel Set Diamond, Jennifer Meyer [$175, available here]