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A Shopper’s Guide to Great Leather Deals in BA

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Thanks to Blmurch for This Photo

Thanks to Blmurch for This Photo

Attention shoppers: mark the intersection of Murillo and Scalabrini Ortiz on your maps for serious deals. This is leather central. You name it and it is here– jackets, purses, wallets, shoes, furs, etc. The neighborhood is off the tourist beaten path so the barrio isn’t as pretty as parts of Palermo but the rents are cheaper and so are the goods.

Beat the Buenos Aires Rainy Day Blues

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Buenos Aires Rainy Day

With more rainy days forecasted for this week, looking for things to do requires extra creativity and research. It is still summer and I am a firm believer that the warm weather should be enjoyed to its fullest, rain or shine. There is no reason to mope around at home and turn into a couch potato or a video game junkie. Here is a contingency plan that will help you beat the rainy day blues.

Artisan Tapestries Support the San Antonio Pueblo

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Pasaje de la Defensa Buenos Aires ArgentinaArgentina is a country of extreme contrasts, a reality vividly displayed even in the international city of Buenos Aires. As Fendi-clad locals and international jet-setters prowl the high-end restaurants and clubs, on the other side of the sidewalks the poor walk the streets pulling carts, sorting recyclables from the garbage and scavenging useable items. Although this country has a long history of economic divide, the crash of the peso in 2001 exacerbated social problems.

Sumptuous Leather Bags Beckon from Anahi M in Palermo Soho

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Anahi M Leather and Bag Store Palermo Buenos AiresLocated on a tree-lined street at a remove from the chaos of Palermo Soho, Anahi M is one of Buenos Aires‘ best leather-goods boutique. Anahi M’s strength is its gorgeously designed bags, although the store also boasts a solid selection of accessories, from notebooks to wallets to jackets. Walking down Uriarte one summer night, Anahi M’s backlit windows caught my eye, as did the blood red leather doctor’s bag prominently on display. It made me literally stop in my tracks, and salivate.

Hunting for Antique Treasures in Buenos Aires

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cimg1187.jpgBuenos Aires is a treasure trove of antiques and they are easy to come by in San Telmo with shops lining it’s main avenues and a Sunday antique fair that draws crowds. Beyond San Telmo, there’s a little known world of collectibles sequestered in warehouses and stored in country stores on route to El Tigre river. There are chandeliers, armoires, and coffee tables from many periods just waiting for the knowledgeable collector to whisk them away.