April 2015 - Page 2

PurseForum Roundup – April 24

Apr 24, 2015 by Pattie Rechtman

Friday! Glorious, wonderful Friday! We’re here to welcome you to our weekly romp through the halls of the PurseForum, where this week, we found some sweet reveals in Rebecca Minkoff and Céline. We also swung into Proenza Schouler and caught some of our members modeling some great new bags. Thanks for joining us! This week, miah1000 dropped into Céline to show off this … Read more

Scandal Season 4, Episode 20: “Traitors die, Miss Olivia. As they should.”

Apr 24, 2015 by Amanda Mull

You guys, I’m ready to make a somewhat surprising declaration: Last night’s episode of Scandal was good. Not “good for this season,” or “good relative to all the bad episodes lately,” but legitimately, objectively good. The stuff going on felt exciting and like we were continuing to move through the plot, and even though last week’s episode had a pretty significant red herring, this week didn’t slow down when it reversed course. We’re finally getting somewhere.

Chanel Hosted Yet Another Bag-Heavy Party in NYC

Apr 24, 2015 by Amanda Mull

There ain’t no party like a Chanel party because a Chanel party is full of beautiful people with even more beautiful handbags. As they do every year, Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld descended on the Tribeca Film Festival to host the Chanel Artists Dinner, which celebrates Lagerfeld’s favorite people: actresses and other creatives, mostly (but not … Read more

The 15 Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of April 24

Apr 24, 2015 by Amanda Mull

It’s time to celebrate another work week completed with another round of bag deals, and this week, we’re clearly ready for spring. We found a bunch of bags both bright and pale to suit whatever your warm-weather style might be, but if your preference (or your office dress code) runs more toward neutrals, we have several of those as well.

Want more? Check out our continuously updated Deals Page for the best in online sales, all the time.

7 Bags That Prove Fendi Is On Top of the Bag Game

Apr 23, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

We’re all inundated with options in every aspect of our lives, from fashion choices to the cereal aisle at the grocery store. Bag designers are constantly churning out new pieces for us to choose from, and it takes a special bag to pique interests. Sometimes a brand nails one bag and really rests on that … Read more

PurseBlog Beauty: 9 Steps to Get Your Feet Sandal-Ready for Spring

Apr 23, 2015 by Amanda Mull

As the weather has steadily warmed in New York City, I’ve heard a familiar refrain from my friends: Ugh, my feet are so gross from winter. Ugh, I need to get a pedicure. New York is especially difficult on feet because of all the walking involved in living here, and the task of undoing all … Read more

10 Reasons to Treat Yourself to a New Bag, As Told in Real Housewives GIFs

Apr 23, 2015 by Amanda Mull

It probably won’t surprise you to hear that we are staunchly Team Treat Yo’self. Everyday life can be drudgery, and everyone has to find his or her own ways to make it sparkle. Our preferred method is the stalking and eventual acquisition of beautiful accessories, and if you need a little extra encouragement we’ve got it below.

This time around, we’re doing it in the form of Real Housewives GIFs–not only is reality TV another common indulgence around these parts, but there is somehow a Real Housewives GIF for every occasion.

Springtime Brings All the Best Celebs (and Their Bags) Out of Hibernation

Apr 23, 2015Apr 23, 2015 by Emily Anderson

It’s legitimately feels like spring in about three quarters of the US right now, and that means it’s time to bust out the short shorts, the Céline bags, and…Sharon Stone? Sharon is making herself very available to paparazzi this month, for reasons I can’t quite pinpoint, but it’s okay because she looks fabulous and her bag picks are CHOICE. Anyway, this bag roundup features a LOT of supermodels and an assortment of other celebs you know and love (but maybe forgot you knew or loved for a minute), as well as a pleasingly diverse selection of designer handbags.

Kylie Jenner Strikes Again With a Beautiful Balenciaga Bag

Apr 22, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Man, Kylie Jenner is really growing a great handbag collection. It all started when I fell hard for her Givenchy Antigona, and I shamelessly follow Kylie on Instagram (along with 21 million others) to peek into her life.

Shop Tons of Vintage Chanel Bags and Accessories Right Now on Moda Operandi

Apr 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Chanel has some much-discussed plans to venture into in-house online retail, but until September 2016 at the earliest, you’ll still have to get creative if you want to buy Chanel bags and accessories online. That’s why we think you’ll want to jump at the What Goes Around Comes Around vintage Chanel trunkshow currently happening on … Read more

The Bloomingdale’s Private Handbag Sale is on Now

Apr 22, 2015Apr 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

This week has brought with it several smart shopping opportunities, and now we have a number of interesting deals and sales to tell you about at Bloomingdale’s. First, the Bloomingdale’s Private Sale is on now through April 26, which means discounts of up to 60% on a huge selection of bags, shoes, clothes and accessories.

On top of that, certain brands also qualify for $25 off for every $100 you spend with promo code SHOP25, which results in huge savings. If the bag you’re eyeing doesn’t qualify for that deal, though, almost everything else in the Private Sale will net Loyallist program members 5,000 points.

The Many Shoes of Amal Clooney

Apr 21, 2015Apr 21, 2015 by Katherine Callaghan

Amal Clooney is one of the most fascinating women in Hollywood at the moment, and she’s not known for having a family-oriented reality show or penning songs about her ex-boyfriends. Her career and academic life may have nothing to do with the entertainment industry, but the accomplished human rights attorney is also known for stealing … Read more