Evening Bags

Let’s face it: when we are going out for an fancy evening on the town or just trying to dress up some, not only must we worry about our handbag to take along with us, but also the outfit we plan to wear. It eventually comes down to the fact that something has got to give. Preferably, I would not want it to be the bag, but then again outfits costs an armload. And if you need to have a budget for all of it to begin with, why not still be dressed chic? This is why I love Banana Republic. I was browsing there online store (which by the way has some totally to-die-for new items) and this Banana Republic Quilted Satin Clutch grabbed my attention for both the low price and the alluring style. Made with lustrous silk satin and quilted with metallic thread, this long clutch will grab anyone’s attention. Only adding more elegance is the distinctive prism clasp. The clutch is s stunning 4 1/4″ x 13″ x 1/2″. For a mere $48 at Banana Republic this clutch can not be passed up.

Make sure to shop around their store, I am in love with this Midnight vine strapless dress! I think I shall go buy it, even though I have no where to wear it to

Again I find myself focusing on evening bags, because for some reason important events have seemed to pop up left and right. I love being part of really fancy dinner parties, balls, business meetings or what have you. For me it’s a time to get to play dress up, which I think every woman should embrace, and another reason to get to splurge on a new gown or dress and of course evening bag! (Actually the last party I attended the woman who threw the party for herself, a very high-class socialite, had an evening bag made simply of diamonds- my jaw was walking on the floor for the entire evening gawking over it!) Anyhow I know that not all of us can afford a bag adorned in the finest jewels and diamonds and satin… pah! One of these days I may be able to, but for now I love finding simply elegant and affordable evening bags.

I ran across these Inge Christopher Curved-Frame Evening Bags and decided for $60 they could cut it as a cute little evening bag when the cash funds are low. “A graceful shape and luxurious heavy satin provide a lovely setting for delicate beadwork” was exactly what I have been looking for. The bag also has an inside pocket, a wrist chain, and a kiss-lock closure. I don’t always like to just wear black, and if you are like me and enjoy spicing things up, the colors available will really make you smile. These bags are available in a plethora of colors, including Black, Brown, Lime, Red, Gold, and Purple. These cutesy bags dimensions are: 9″W x 4 1/4″H X 2 1/2″D which proves that it is perfectly sized for a glamorous evening out on the town. Available through Nordstrom.

Although the infamous Rolling Stones belt out “You can’t always get what you want”, the Forzieri Lucky Charm Beige Python and Croco Leather Mini Bag proves them wrong. This mini bag has it all. For some it may appear like too much is going on, but I just love it. Maybe I’m a little over the top like the bag. This bag features ornate charms of luck, love, and protection. Made of embossed calf leather and lined with lime suede leather, the mini boasts a python and croco styled outside. It’s excessive glam for under $100. At Forzieri for $96 you can buy this awesome mini.

The more I have delved into high end fashion, I have realized designers truly have no problem saying what they really think. John Galliano’s was recently recorded saying his motivation when he designs is to design clothes for women that make men want to f*** them. If that is not toally upfront and forward, I don’t know what is. What I do know is that our society and culture have pressed women to dess sexy and desirable. And what is wrong with feeling desired?

After that being said, as much as Galliano’s remark took me off guard, I do have to admit that his designs are sexy and his bags are unique and simply divine. I’m in love with his Lingerie Handbag. Evening bags are hard to come by, and a soft yet chic design shows beauty and true sophistication. The bag comes in light pink, white, beige, and black and is made of satin, leather, and metal adornments. The dimensions are 13 1/2″W x 5″H x 4″D and you can purchase the bag for $1235 at Style Drops.

I’ve been meaning to credit the Dior Saddle Bag for the longest time, and finally comes the day that I do so. What the Kelly to Hermes, and what the classic monogram is to LV, Dior’s is the Saddle Bag. The form is just extraordinarily sexy and timeless, and as much as the bags were withheld from the general public in their earliest days, these days we can consider ourselves lucky to have unrestricted access to the Saddles. Which of the Saddles you will call your own someday depends mainly on your funds, of course.

I’ve decided to go with the entry Saddle level with the Vintage Flowers Saddle Pouch. The bags have been reinvented over the years, and this season the tendency gears towards going back to the roots. The classic logo jacquard is embroidered with elegant flowers to add a delightful burst of spring color. A leather trim and silver metal hardware round off the glamorous package. For a reasonable $350 at Eluxury.