To have and to hold ... Fendi B Bag

This Fendi B handbag is one of the cornerstone pieces in my collection.

I hold it near and dear to my heart neither because of its value nor its design, but rather because it was one of the first designer handbags I ever purchased.

I picked it up some years ago at a designer consignment shop in La Jolla, California and continue to love it for its luxe detailing and over-the-top design.

Though I hate to admit it, this bag rarely sees the light of day because it's rather impractical to carry. Instead it sits stuffed with paper, in its dustbag awaiting the day when I choose to carry it -- a day that will likely never arrive.

Nevertheless, it's a joy to own and even more fun to photograph.