Shoulder Bags

Today is another late start for Purse Blog. I spent the morning finalizing plans for my bouquet, bridesmaids bouquets, all personals, and centerpieces for the wedding. I have changed my mind weekly going from deep hues of red to light and airy ivory. It has been a lifesaver deciding to nix the whole color scheme for the wedding and end up with a more simple, elegant, and beautiful color palette. I know you want to hear more, but I can not share until after the wedding. But I can say that ivory is playing a major role. Toned-down and stunning, ivory is a color that is not as stark as white but muted and beautiful for many events, materials, and accessories.

Why so much talk about ivory, simplistic, and elegance? I think the Anya Hindmarch Jackson Shoulder Bag fits into the same mood and category as our upcoming wedding. Designed with shiny, patent calf leather this Anya Hindmarch bag is a stunner. There is a dual-colored logo plaque and chain strap. Dimensions are 15¼”W X 10″H X 1½”D. Buy through Saks for $1,150 or directly via Anya Hindmarch UK.

Today is gorgeous. I just went on and on about it over at Purse Blog Savvy so I won’t ramble much more about that. However, gorgeous weather does put me in the mood to find bright and fun bags. I guess this is why the Marni Leather Shoulder Bag caught my eye. Actually, it was the bright green color that really caught my eye. The green metallic soft suede has silver detailing throughout the bag. You might not be able to notice from this image, but this is actually an oversized shoulder bag so there is ample room for whatever you might want to tote around. This bag also has a cut-out flap-over front and is fastened with a clasp. To add a little bit of contrast, the leather handle is adorned with silver links. In the past, I haven’t been a huge fan of Marni bags, but I think this one is growing on me a bit. I really think the greed suede has tipped the scale towards the “like” side as opposed to “dislike”. What do you think? Has this Marni bag grabbed your attention? Buy through Net-a-Porter for $1,815.

Just yesterday I wrote a post on Purse Blog Savvy about a handbag by Antik Batik Eryx Pouch which I found to be rather gaudy. Although some readers disagreed with my thoughts about the bag, I am still sticking to what I said, I’m not fond of that handbag at all. However, today, I found a bag that based on yesterday’s review you might think I would hate. In all reality, I really like the Sonia Rykiel Dita Shoulder Bag. Doesn’t it seem to have a bit of a rocker-chick vibe going on? Obviously, you would only be able to wear this bag with a fairly simple outfit, but I don’t see that being a problem. Think about it, a pair of dark pant, a black shirt, killer pumps and this bag; what a knockout combination! The black calfskin suede studded multi-colored crystal embroidered shoulder bag is accented with chain-detail handles. If you need a little more room, the bag has snap closures at the sides which widen the bag while a magnetic top fastening keeps everything where it belongs – in the bag. Now, to get this rocker-chick look there is a bit of a drawback… the price. I guess it is no surprise that a handbag adorned with crystals will come at a hefty price; buy through Net-a-Porter for $3,915.

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...

Shop for Linea Pelle online

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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