Shoulder Bags

I feel like we have let you all down. You see, I have known the beauty and edginess of CC Skye for quite some time. CC Skye, the young and brilliant designer, has become known for her trendy handbags being spotted on celebrities and her bangles which are the perfect arm candy. And while we will be bringing you many more bags from CC Skye (and a fun giveaway for the next post, stay tuned next week), today I bring you my CC Skye obsession. The CC Skye Large Bardot Bag lives by the CC Skye motto, ‘edgy but elegant’.

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Has anyone realized that Vlad and I have been MIA for the past two weeks? We attempted to connect to the online world, we attempted to chat with you all, but there was no internet to be found. We were on vacation in Ohio for two weeks, where Hurricane Ike hit. Ohio. Yes, a hurricane hit Ohio and actually took out massive amounts of power and downed massive amounts of trees. How that storm kept it together for that long, I have no idea. Just want to say I hope all affected by Ike, especially those in Texas, are on the path to recovery ok.

Being in Ohio at times feels like a different world. I can only explain it in a way that things are just slower. It is the Midwest, things work differently. But I love that and miss it. People go out of their way to say hello, ask about your day, and open up doors. I love it. Read the full article...

L.A.M.B. vs. LeSportsac

Am I seeing double? As previously mentioned, today we are featuring handbags which look almost like carbon copies of one another. Sure, during any given season there are several bags that might have a similar shape or design. However, there certainly are a few bags out there that don’t just have similar features, they seem to be almost outright replicas. Now, I’m not talking about one designer bringing back a newer version of a handbag from seasons passed, I’m talking about different designers, same season and… same bag? This leads me to comparing the L.A.M.B. Music Dub Bag and the LeSportsac Kasey Mini Messenger Bag. We all know that Stella and LeSportsac have collaborated recently (on a painfully hideous deer backpack design), but these bags are almost an exact copy! Keep Reading...

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Linea Pelle is a brand that we have not covered much but deserves the recognition. Vlad and I had the pleasure of meeting with Andrew Cotton, the VP/Design Director of Linea Pelle, a few months ago in New York City. Andrew shares a love of handbags with me along with a dislike of pictures of himself that are not flattering (we bonded over this, because sometimes the camera dislikes me).

The brand had been on my radar for quite some time, but after meeting with Andrew we struck up a relationship and Vlad and I have been closely reviewing some of the latest and greatest bags from Linea Pelle. The much anticipated Linea Pelle Dylan Croco Shoulder Bag should be placed on your must buy list, right now. This is the bag that we recently reviewed; in Cognac (brown), Yellow, Topaz (orange), Emerald (green), Viola (purple) and Turquoise.

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Donna Karan Modern Aries Bag

The last and only time I covered a Donna Karan Bag was a little over three years ago. Three years! And the bag was really not all that impressive, in fact, I told you all (at the time a much small ‘all) that I would use the Donna Karan clutch to keep me from being bored. But now there is this cool, comfortable, and casual Donna Karan Modern Aries Bag which is memorable and usable. It is an all together simple bag and simple design, but there is an eye-catcher with the shoulder strap. A large knot is devised out of the two leather shoulder ropes, giving a really cool and edgy feeling. This transformed the hobo from ordinary, it added that next dimension that was needed to make this bag not appear boring. The bag is large and offers an additional pocket if you unzip the base. Now I am not running around in cyber space getting out my credit card and clicking through to buy, but I do appreciate this bag. Buy through Net A Porter for $1,995.

Note, the clothing offered at Net A Porter by Donna Karan is amazing, you must check it out! Especially the Donna Karan Exaggerated collar jacket, Donna Karan Cashmere wrap sweater, and the Donna Karan Ruched jersey dress. This bag would look amazing with any of these three Donna Karan items!

I tend to be attracted to large slouchy bags. I suppose with my height and style they are perfect. But I do realize that I need a few more everyday structured bags. Ok really, that is just an excuse to buy more bags, but I am ok with it. I am really drawn to the Anya Hindmarch Bess Shoulder Bag which sports a retro-style and a gold chain strap. The color of the leather is perfect, a rich creamy camel color on supple calf leather, which is offset by gold hardware. The shape is perfect, it provides structure but a casual-chic appeal which can easily be dressed up or dressed down. The chain strap has a leather top with metallic detail at the center. The handbag is finished off with a fold-over flap and magnetic closure. Buy through Net A Porter for $1,200.

Marni has been known for its modern touches and geometric shapes on its bags. I have been a huge fan of Marni in the past, yet I am not sure that this purse is for me. A runway look, the Marni Patent Shoulder Bag is designed with bright green patent leather on its framed body. The top frame is black and there are brown leather handles. The clean lines give a fresh look and a no hassle feel. There is no fuss about this bag, just simplicity with emphasis on a color burst. Is this bag too much at once or the perfect addition of color? This bag is funky, urban chic, and a great burst of color.

Buy through Net A Porter for $1265.

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Furla Elisabeth Medium Shoulder Bag

Croc-embossed leather has the ability of looking pretty chic or looking cheap. I have run into many bags that are croc-embossed and pull it off beautifully. But those that do not, well they just look quite tacky if you ask me. From a photo stand point, the Furla Elisabeth Medium Shoulder Bag has a great croc-embossed leather look to it. The hobo-shaped bag sports this faux-croc in a purple shade, which is very seasonal but a nice shade nonetheless. I realize that spring is on its way, so the pastels are coming out, but I find this bags very hard to use for more than a few months which makes them a no-go for me. But if you like this color and don’t mind it not lasting for months at a time, this is a good bag at a good price. There is a detachable canvas shoulder strap along with a leather shoulder strap. Dimensions are 17″W X 15″H X 5″D. So tell us, do you go for pastel bags or steer clear because they can not be used enough? Buy through Saks for $555.

Unlike many celebrities that are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, the young actress, Hayden Panettiere has lived in the spotlight with incredible grace. The young starlett has made a name for herself, having her own set of hoarding paparazzi wherever she goes. But she is not seen partying and acting crazy, rather campaigning in DC to save the whales. Wherever she is photographed, she is seen sporting a great sense of style (covering up too!) and great handbags. Hayden was spotted toting the Kooba Elisha Shoulder Bag while grocery shopping. Hayden, who is also a huge fan of Rebecca Minkoff Bags, loves sporting casual chic handbags. The Kooba Elisha Shoulder Bag sports pewter metallic leather with a woven bow on the front. There are side pockets and top handles. This is a perfect everyday bag and perfect for a young girl like Hayden. It is refreshing beyond words to see a young celebrity who smiles for the camera and continues to stay classy. Thumbs up Hayden! Buy the bag for $575 through Neiman Marcus.

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Zac Posen Bo Small Shoulder Bag

Love his clothing, love many of his bags, but Zac Posen has totally fallen off the wagon with this one. It is an awkward handbag, this Zac Posen Bo Small Shoulder Bag. The Bo part might as well be the name of the cat that it is designed after, because right when I looked at this fug bag I saw an animal’s face. There are whiskers, eyes, a nose, just add the mouth and ears and you are set. Everything about it is off, and the dimensions are huge; 17.5″ (at base)x 9″x 2.5″! That means this will eat up your body and you either get it in the honey/yellow, a-la-Garfield, or the slate/multi. Sometimes is just all wrong. The bag looks off on so many levels. Sure, the materials are great and Zac Posen is an amazing designer, but I am hoping he signed off on this without looking at it, because it is so totally fug to me! Through eLuxury for $1,195.