Trends
Why the Mini-Bag is Such a Hot Handbag Trend
Tuesday, December 14th, 2010We all know that fashion trends come and go in cycles and at the moment, the ’70s are back baby! This means mini skirts, mini bags, sequins, and bright colors are in so go crazy people! Mini bags are making a particularly strong resurgence in the night club scene because the long straps make these [...]
BALLY Mae Bowling Bag
Sunday, November 14th, 2010Animal prints are gonna be one of the biggest fashion trends of the coming year and it’s great to see a luxury label like Bally really get it right. The Bally Mae bowling bag has a beautiful brown snakeskin pattern which elegantly subdued and I also love the metal hook on the front because it [...]
D&G Dolce & Gabbana Lily Twist Satchel
Friday, November 12th, 2010One of the hottest fashion trends for the Fall 2010/Winter 2011 season is definitely fur. The use of fur has always been a pretty polarizing subject in the fashion industry but thankfully, modern faux fur looks so much like the real thing it doesn’t really matter if you fake it. The Lily Twist satchel by [...]
2 For the Price of 1: Rafe Karolina Clutch
Thursday, October 28th, 2010I’ve posted before about how minaudieres are such a hot handbag trend and the Rafe Karolina clutch is an excellent illustration of why this is so. This clutch has such gorgeous, vintage-inspired beading and design details that I could gush about it for days! What’s more, the bag comes with a gold chain so it [...]
Cleobella Haven Fringe Hobo
Sunday, October 17th, 2010Texture is one of the hottest handbag trends of the Fall 2010/ Winter 2011 season and the Cleobella Haven Fringe hobo is a perfect example. The Haven Fringe handbag has leather strips scattered all around the bag in a gorgeous fringe pattern which is chic without being too loud. The bag also has an extendable [...]
Bulga Blesk Tote
Tuesday, October 12th, 2010There are so many things I love about the Bulga Blesk tote that I’m not quite sure where to begin! First of all, its sheer size and bucket shape make it the perfect handbag for day-to-day hauls. The structure of the handles also adds to its functionality because they are so thick, comfortable, and securely [...]
2 for the Price of 1: Joe’s Jeans Joseph Fold-Over Tote
Tuesday, October 5th, 2010The Joseph Fold-Over tote by Joe’s Jeans embarks a new series called “2 for the Price of 1″ which will feature just that — multi-purpose handbags which can be worn in more than one way. This one in particular is a tote which can be folded over and worn as a shoulder bag, messenger bag, [...]
Cole Haan Crystal Pink Satchel
Sunday, September 26th, 2010The Cole Haan Crystal Pink satchel is pretty, it’s pink, and that’s all you really need, right? Just kidding. The Cole Haan brand is actually known for creating well-designed and high quality handbags at pretty reasonable prices. This one in particular is over $200 but that’s not too bad when you consider that other labels [...]
Why the Minaudiere is Such a Hot Handbag Trend
Thursday, September 16th, 2010The term “minaudiere” isn’t the most commonly used word in fashion so just in case you don’t know what it means, Webster’s dictionary defines it as: A small decorative case for carrying small articles (as cosmetics or jewelry). A great way to picture a minaudiere bag is like an extension of your jewelry because it [...]
Jessica Simpson Runway Flamenco Framed Satchel Shows Design Strength
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010I don’t know about you but when Jessica Simpson announced that she was starting her own fashion label, a part of me cringed. Not because I don’t think she’s talented (I actually love her sense of style), but celebrities getting their own design label has become the new black. Everyone from Miley Cyrus to Lindsay [...]
Spotlight: Bulga Panache Hobo
Friday, August 20th, 2010The Bulga Panache Hobo is a bag unlike any other because it has flaps of leather tiered all around it like a skirt. I must say it takes confidence to carry a bag like this around (which is why I love it sooo much!) because it’s not your typical hobo bag. Aside from its aesthetic [...]
2010 Fall Handbag Trends: Rich Textures
Friday, August 13th, 2010Although crazy embellishments are on their way out this season, rich textures are still very much in. Rich textures such as weaves, twists, and other patterns elevate a plain handbag to the next level without looking tacky. Maintaining elegance is probably the most crucial aspect of this trend because ridiculous add-ons will only take away [...]
2010 Fall Handbag Trends: Earth Tones and Neutrals
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Usually autumn/winter fashion consists of purples, blacks, and other dark colors which oppose the brightness of spring/summer fashion. In 2010 however, this departure won’t be quite so significant. Instead of seeing the drastic change from bright to dark tones, the shift will go toward muted tones which aren’t quite so somber. Earth tones and neutrals [...]
