Ah, February. The time of year dedicated to telling our loved ones how much they mean to us. Yes, of course we should be doing that all the time, but holidays serve as a good reminder when we get busy with everyday life. One of the traditional ways to show your affection is with gifts, so in the spirit of Valentine’s Day, here are a few gift suggestions from the Chloe collection.

There’s nothing like a little retail therapy to cheer you up on a cold winter day. After all, it’s not like the sun is shining and you can go enjoy the great outdoors, right? On days like today, when the rain is pelting down –sideways- even getting out the mall seems like too much trouble. This is exactly the right kind of day for online shopping, though.

The Chloe fashion house has come a long way since 1952, when the foreign-born Parisienne Gaby Aghion founded the company. Since then, Chloe fashion has come to represent irrepressible femininity, especially with the latest collection from the company’s new creative director. No matter who is coming up with the new designs, though, some staples of Chloe fashion remain virtually unchanged year to year. The Chloe Elsie Shoulder Bag is one of these perennial favorites. One look at the relaxed lines and classic Chloe accents is enough to see why this style is so popular.

For most of the last decade, Chloe purses have been the go-to bags of celebrities and pretty much every fashionista who could afford them. Last season was not so easy for the brand, however. Their winter 2011 collection was not very popular at all. The recent failure of the brand’s creative director prompted Chloe’s parent company to bring in a new Chloe designer, Clare Waight Keller. Under her direction, the newest lineup up Chloe purses is already looking quite promising.

The winter holidays are over and we are settling into the coldest months of the year. When the days are short and grey, it is a good idea to spice up your wardrobe with added color. You don’t have to dress all in jewel tones to brighten your look. Sometimes, all it takes to add a splash of cheer to your winter wardrobe is one colorful accessory. Since we carry them practically all the time, handbags are a great way to liven up a look. Given my love of Chloe purses and accessories, it should come as no surprise that this week’s pick for a winter pick-me-up comes from a replica Chloe bags collection.