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Wednesday, July 13th, 2011The Naughty Roses Hobo bag by Betseyville (by Betsey Johnson) packs a bright punch of color mixed with a classic nautical theme. The whole look is quite playful and care-free which makes it perfectly suited for summer. Not to mention, the stark stripes in the background do a wonderful job of accentuating the red in [...]
LUXURY FOR LESS: BETSEYVILLE Animal Large Cosmetic Bag
Thursday, June 23rd, 2011The Betseyville (by Betsey Johnson) Animal Large Cosmetic Bag is instantly memorable because frankly, I can’t think of any other bag out there which is shaped like a mouse. As you would expect considering the designer’s repertoire, the cuteness factor was taken up an extra notch with the handle which is supposed to be the [...]
Luxury for Less: Rampage Callie Tote
Friday, June 3rd, 2011Bold patterns are all the rage at the moment and the Rampage Callie tote captures this trend beautifully. Not only that, but this handbag embraces another fun trend — throwback looks. Everywhere you turn in the fashion world at the moment you can see clear inspirations from the ’60s and the ’70s and this particular [...]
Luxury for Less: RAMPAGE Abbey Small Flap
Wednesday, April 6th, 2011We’ve written many blog posts about what a hot trend tassels will be for this year’s spring/summer season so it’s great to see this implemented on a much more affordable scale. The Rampage Abbey Small Flap handbag has a classic, almost vintage-looking style and let’s face it — you simply can’t go wrong with chic [...]
Luxury for Less: Melie Bianco Adele Wood Frame Clutch
Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011Melie Bianco’s Adele Wood Frame clutch spices things up by combining elegance with a rustic edge. The contrast between the sophisticated red leather and the earthy wooden handle results in a harmonious balance which is what makes this bag look so amazing. Gorgeous design features aside, the Adele clutch also rakes in at less than [...]
Luxury for Less: Rampage Ryland Clutch
Monday, March 21st, 2011The Ryland clutch by Rampage has a futuristic quality about it which is unique without being too crazy to actually pull off. The general shape of this bag is like nothing I’ve ever seen before and fashion-forward thinking is something I’ll always appreciate. The dove and pewter versions of the Ryland clutch are particularly strong [...]
bebe Contrast Zipper Tote
Thursday, March 10th, 2011The bebe Contrast Zipper tote has a lot of moving parts which make it stand out right away. Therefore, this is the type of handbag you either love or hate because of its bold nature. The use of black and white creates a stark contrast (hence the name) but let’s face it — the zippers [...]
Luxury for Less: BCBGeneration Aztec Clutch
Wednesday, March 9th, 2011The Aztec clutch by BCBGeneration makes me think of Missoni because of its geometric pattern and worldly color palette. It’s also pretty clear that BCBGeneration was inspired by tapestries and other fabrics which are enriched with history so that makes “Aztec” the perfect name for this particular creation. Although its pattern is a bit busy, [...]
Luxury for Less: ALDO Foody Handbag
Sunday, February 27th, 2011Aldo’s Foody handbag has a distinctively modern design thanks to its embellishments which happen to be perfectly symmetrical. This handbag features a series of studs and rivets which are very neatly arranged so it’s like an OCD paradise! The great thing with this bag‘s design is that it’s so darn organized that it would look [...]
Luxury for Less: Steve Madden BAdriana Hobo
Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011The Steve Madden BAdriana hobo bag is a definite showstopper because its design instantly captures your attention. The bag has a giant rose as its centerpiece and what’s great is that the petals were made into frills so they add a nice 3-D effect on top of everything else. I really like the color selection [...]
Luxury for Less: Rampage Paris Clutch
Saturday, February 19th, 2011Rampage’s Paris clutch brings a spicy flavor to the table because its color palette is so rich and warm. The main burnt orange color mixed with the deep pink accents work wonderfully well together and the end product is a handbag which is just perfect for the warm weather headed our way pretty soon. One [...]
Luxury for Less: Marc by Marc Jacobs Graphic Shopper
Wednesday, February 16th, 2011The Marc by Marc Jacobs graphic shopper bag is fun, it’s whimsical, and it’s just the right fit for the label’s younger clientele. This handbag was clearly designed with youth in mind because its colorful illustrations would be nearly impossible to pull off if you belonged to an older age group. What I really love [...]
Luxury for Less: Betseyville Don’t Hound Me Satchel
Tuesday, February 15th, 2011Betseyville products are designed by Betsey Johnson but they’re skewed toward a younger clientele than the main label. Because its main demographic is younger, these bags have ultra-fun designs with affordable price tags to boot. Take the Don’t Hound Me satchel for example; this bag has a vibrant houndstooth pattern with studded accents to add [...]
Luxury for Less: bebe Leather Heart Handle Tote
Friday, February 4th, 2011Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so I thought I’d take this opportunity to showcase the Bebe Leather Heart Handle tote because it instantly reminded me of the holiday (for obvious reasons). The heart-shaped handle is a cute novelty but aside from that, it also adds a sense of playfulness to this handbag. I [...]
Luxury for Less: Rampage Jeannie V-Cut Hobo
Tuesday, February 1st, 2011The Rampage Jeannie V-Cut hobo is so absolutely stunning that its $40 price tag is truly mind boggling. Finding high-quality products for super low prices will always put a smile on my face because people tend to feel like unless something costs hundreds of dollars, it can’t be chic. This handbag puts those notions to [...]
Luxury for Less: ALDO Leubner Clutch
Sunday, January 30th, 2011Aldo ceases to amaze me with how their handbags have such a high quality with such a low price tag to go with it. The Leubner clutch is just one more example of this brand’s strong design aesthetic because I think we can all agree that this bag is uber chic! I especially love the [...]
Luxury for Less: Menbur Jeweled Satin Clutch
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011The Menbur Jeweled satin clutch is so modern and sophisticated that it genuinely looks like a high-end handbag. What if I told you it costs less than $20?!?! I couldn’t believe it when I saw the $18 price tag attached to this amazingly chic bag because it looks like a work of art! I’ve said [...]
Luxury for Less: Steve Madden Phyllis Wristlet
Monday, January 24th, 2011The first thing that jumped out at me when I laid eyes on the Steve Madden Phyllis wristlet was its absolute elegance. This bag costs less than $100 but it looks like something you’d see from high-end fashion houses like Valentino or Oscar de la Renta. I especially love how the flowers are arranged because [...]
Luxury for Less: Steve Madden BStudly Satchel
Tuesday, January 18th, 2011The Steve Madden BStudly satchel is yet another one of those affordable handbags which looks like it cost triple its actual amount. Steve Madden products have always been made with high quality style and craftsmanship, and that’s exactly what you see with the BStudly satchel. This bag has a very chic look about it because [...]
Luxury for Less: Rampage Payton Drawstring
Friday, January 14th, 2011The Payton drawstring bag by Rampage is modern and instantly eye-catching. Its design reminds me of the type of cubist art you’d see in a swanky Manhattan loft so the fact that it costs less than $100 is extremely impressive. The vertical zippers are also fabulous because they represent a unique take on stripes. Furthermore, [...]
Luxury for Less: Nine West Central Time Small Cross-Body Bag
Monday, January 10th, 2011The Nine West Central Time cross-body bag is so lush it’s almost hard to believe it costs less than $100. This durable cross body bag is the perfect alternative to a backpack if you’re a student because it’s so roomy and functional. Not to mention, the pale grey and denim colors are perfect for a [...]
Luxury for Less: Steve Madden BAlexia Tote
Wednesday, January 5th, 2011The first thing that came to mind when I first saw the Steve Madden BAlexia tote was a Spanish flamenco dancer because of the frill detailing. This handbag also cleverly utilizes metal studs to anchor the frills and add an edgy element to the design. All in all, the BAlexia tote is very balanced because [...]
Luxury for Less: Rampage Juliet Ruched Clutch
Wednesday, December 29th, 2010The Rampage Juliet Ruched clutch is simple, it’s elegant, and most importantly, it’s affordable! I know, I know it’s hard to believe that such a chic bag costs less than $100 but trust me, it’s true! The other amazing thing about the Juliet clutch is the fact that quality isn’t sacrificed in the least bit. [...]
Luxury for Less: Steve Madden BFlare Medium Tote
Monday, December 27th, 2010The BFlare tote by Steve Madden has such a rich elegance that it’s pretty hard to believe that it costs less than $100. This handbag utilizes some very opulent color tones which look like something you’d see at The Hamptons or something. A lot of people (wrongly!) think that just because a bag is affordable [...]
Luxury for Less: Melie Bianco S10-79 Tote
Monday, December 20th, 2010The Melie Bianco S10-79 tote is bright, it’s fun, and it looks like it’s in 3-D! The way those pieces are folded in really makes the bag look like it’s jumping out at you which is really creative and intriguing. And let’s not forget about the silver studs which make this already luminescent bag that [...]
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