Editors Best of 2008: The coolest jewelry and handbags

We're very pleased once again to present our editors' top picks for 2008. It's a tough thing we must say - with literally hundreds to choose from (and trust us, we love them all) narrowing down is no small feat. But narrow we did. Each d…

We're very pleased once again to present our editors' top picks for 2008. It's a tough thing we must say - with literally hundreds to choose from (and trust us, we love them all) narrowing down is no small feat. But narrow we did. Each day we'll present a new category right through to New Year's, starting with today: Our favorite jewelry and bags Kristen: I truly covet every one of Jeanine Payer's lovely pieces of jewelry which combine artistry and storytelling. Liz: I am constantly inspired by the jewelry from Amy Tavern, from her affordable signature pieces to her collectible studio work. Kristen: Fleurville handily creates the diaper bags that I'd rather carry than some of my favorite non sippie-toting handbags. Liz: This was easily the year of the eco-tote, but none made me all, "Yeah! Tote bags!" quite like the recycled totes from Joy by Mel Lim. There's nothing remotely hippie about it.

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