P L A T I N O 909 montana avenue santa monica, ca 90403 tel: 310-394-0044 fax: 310-394-0104 email: platino@email.com website: www.platino909.com www.facebook.com/platino.montana www.twitter.com/platino909 www.yelp.com/biz/platino-santa-monica   HOURS:  Tues - Fri: 12pm - 6pm               Sat: 10am - 6pm                Sun: 12pm - 6pm               Mon: Closed	"I almost hate and hesitate to reveal how awesome this purse store is because they usually only stock ONE of each color and style, so you won't see it coming and going when you walk out with the purse of your dreams. It's as if they've combed the world for the most amazing designers, silhouettes, leathers, and colors that you can't help but fall in love. It's an 'I have to have it!' thing. These well-edited collections can be found in one little treasure boutique called Platino on Montana Avenue in Santa Monica." ~ Anonymous	PLATINO is a charming European boutique featuring unique and elegant fine and fashion accessories such as designer jewelry, handbags, belts, scarves, and wraps for the stylish woman with exceptional and discerning taste.   Additional Services Include: * GIFT CERTIFICATES * GIFT WRAPPING * REPAIRS FOR PLATINO DESIGNERS * SHIPPING * SPECIAL ORDERS * WISH LISTS We look forward to welcoming you to PLATINO very soon for a fun, exciting, and unforgettable shopping experience!	"I only let myself go in there once in a while to look at the handbags, but when I do, it's guaranteed that I'll find at least one handbag (usually more) to pine over. And the prices are so reasonable. Really! And if you can take your eyes of the handbags, the jewelry is exotic and fascinating and also selected from around the world: Italy, France, Turkey, Israel, Bali, India, Brazil, and many more countries. It's like you are traveling around the world when you are at Platino!"   ~ Anonymous	A-list celebrities and their stylists who shop at Platino: Jennifer Lopez, Sharon Stone, Paula Patton, Mariah Carey, Heidi Klum, Molly Simms, Christina Applegate, Christina Hendricks, Jane Lynch, Tia Carrere, Kimora Lee Simons,Sheryl Crowe, Rees Witherspoon, Meg Ryan, Julia Roberts, Maria Shriver and Arnold Shwarznegger, Marcia Cross, Courtney Cox, Amber Valleta, Alison Jani, Jim Carey, Tracey Ullman, Seymour Cassel, Valerie Harper, Leornard Nimoy, Christina Pickles, Meredith Baster, Patricy Duffy, Bonnie Hunt, Henry Jaglom, Lolita Davidovich, Jenny Jones, David Caruso, William Macy, Kurt Russel , Linda Hamilton, and many more. The collections are consistently seen on the red carpets of The Oscars, Emmy Awards, Grammy Awards, and other Awards ceremonies. "I tell people, this tiny little gem of a secret garden has the gravitational pull of a small celestial body, with twice the glitter. Meticulously chosen stock flows in and out like fresh ocean current so no matter when you come, you are always delighted with something fresh and new. You feel like Aladdin, walking through the gem filled tree orchards leading to the best of treasure. And with Sabine's careful guidance, never do you fail to walk away thinking, 'I bought JUST the right thing.'   ~ Anonymous       Remember to check the Filtered Reviews too!	"It's word of mouth. Platino doesn't advertise. You have to be connected to be in the know and as always, it's all who you know... and they are so wonderful in there too!" ~ Anonymous
"A woman should be two things: classy and fabulous." ~ CoCo Chanel   DESIGNER FINE & FASHION JEWELRY Also discover stunning, one-of-a-kind earrings, rings, necklaces, bracelets, bangles, and brooches from the collections of internationally renown jewelry designers such as: * ALEXIS BITTAR * ANGELA CAPUTI * ARIVKA * AVMAX * BELLISSIMA * CAROLINA BUCCI * CLAUDIA LOBAO * CHAN LUU * DANA KELLIN * DANIELA DI MARCHI * DUEPUNTI * ETTIKA * HIPPIELUXE * JANE DIAZ * KENNETH JAY LANE * LANA * LEIGHELANA * LENA SKADEGARD * MARGARET ROWE * MARGO MORRISON * MARLYN SCHIFF * MELISSA JOY MANNING * NAVA ZAHAVI * NORI * NUNU by Natalie Lu * PONO * PRESH * ROBINDRA UNSWORTH * SARAH BRIGGS * SAUNDRA MESSINGER * SHEILA FAJL * SMADAR SEA * SOGOLI * SOIXANTE NEUF NAVA ZAHAVI Herzeliya, Israel NAVA ZAHAVI Herzeliya, Israel	"I can resist anything except temptation." ~ Kenneth Jay Lane SHEILA FAJL Porto Alegre, Brazil SHEILA FAJL Porto Alegre, Brazil ALEXIS BITTAR New York, New York ALEXIS BITTAR New York, New York ALEXIS BITTAR New York, New York	"The best color in the world is the one that looks good on you!" ~ CoCo Chanel MELISSA JOY MANNING New York, New York   TOP 5 ULTRA-CHIC JEWELRY ESSENTIALS: It is essential to look for pieces that sidestep trends, stand the test of time, and look fantastic on you. 1. THE GOLD HOOPS Hoops are essential to every woman’s jewelry inventory. They can be dressed up or down, worn day or night and year around. The perfect hoop can be worn with suits and set a very professional tone in the office and can look so fabulous with your swankiest cocktail dress. It’s a must-have accessory and you must absolutely find the perfect pair that works for you! 2. THE BANGLE(S) This glittering arm candy accessory is flirtatious when worn in multiples, and simply sophisticated on its own. Unadorned rounds of fine or fashion yellow gold bangles are the classic choice and will compliment anything from jeans to ball gowns. Solid gold or silver bracelets with or without Swarovski crystals or semi-precious stones can totally change your style! 3. THE STATEMENT NECKLACE Nothing polishes up an outfit more than a unique and individual statement necklace. This necklace works day and night. It can have so much personality and style that you might decide that it's your signature. Never, never, never try to match other accessories with your statement necklace. It shouldn't be possible! 4. THE CHANDELIER EARRINGS You can’t get better ear-bling than these drops of incandescence. Whether sparkling with precious or semi-precious stones, 24k, 18k, or 14k gold or more affordable fashion pieces, cocktail earrings are de rigueur for the well-stocked jewelry box. Styles that work for you can range from simple to “wow.” Don’t hesitate to wear them to walking to the store, marching in to work, or strolling out to dinner. You never know you might meet! 5. THE COCKTAIL RING Of all the essentials above, the cocktail ring is currently the trendiest, but these bold statement pieces don’t belong to any single season’s roster. Women have always wanted at least one statement ring in their collection, a signature piece that makes an impact and starts conversations! And of course you can find all these essentials at PLATINO!	"In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different." ~ CoCo Chanel   DESIGNER HANDBAGS Step in to PLATINO to find the latest in designer handbags by: * AMENAPIH * LA DOLCE VITA * LIEBESKIND  * MERCI MARIE * RICKI CHIC  * SONDRA ROBERTS * ZINA EVA MERCI MARIE Florence, Italy MERCI MARIE Florence, Italy MERCI MARIE Florence, Italy LIEBESKIND Berlin, Germany	"Fashion fades. Only style remains." ~ CoCo Chanel SONDRA ROBERTS New York, New York SONDRA ROBERTS New York, New York LIEBESKIND Berlin, Germany LIEBESKIND Berlin, Germany	"Elegance is not the prerogative of those who have just escaped from adolescence, but of those who have already taken possession of their future."   ~ CoCo Chanel undefined undefined ZINA EVA Florence, Italy THE REAL FACTS ABOUT THE TOP 3 HANDBAGS STYLES ALWAYS ON THE FASHION TREND: Style of a designer handbag is one of the main reasons why this particular fashion accessory is fun to shop for. There are so many different styles of handbags to choose from that is why it's so hard to choose just one handbag. Every outfit calls for different style of handbag so this gives women more reasons to buy a minimum of three handbag styles to match whatever their outfit is. To help you out which types of handbag to buy, these top 3 handbag styles are always in the latest fashion trend. 1. THE TOTE Tote Handbags are very popular because they are casual yet very practical to use. These bags usually fall in the middle of the body, around the elbow. They are usually big that's why they provide a lot of space for women's essential things that are too large for a purse. They usually only have one or two compartments and are available with a number of images on them or a simple solid color. 2. THE CLUTCH A clutch is a handbag which does not have handles and is meant to be carried in the hand. That said they are usually quite small and only provide enough space for the personal small belongings of women such as make up, cosmetic products and other girly things. These bags can be casual or dressy and are often worn to an evening gathering and other formal occasions because they are so small and convenient to carry. 3. THE SATCHEL A handbag that has one, sometimes two, large straps that goes over one shoulder and across the body. This type of handbag is best appropriate in most women who are working in an office. They have to use this handbag because they need to carry their important files whenever they have a meeting or if they need to bring their paper works in their home. It is also often used by most students to help them carry their books and other school stuffs. Using satchel does not only help women to hold their bulky files and things in a more convenient way but also enhance their fashion outlook. All of which are always available at PLATINO!