Shoulder Bags

I feel like my brain is not quite working properly today, because I know that the shape of this bag distinctly reminds me of another bag, but I can’t put my finger on the bag for the life of me. HELP! Anyhow, I am in love with this bag for some odd reason. The shape of the Etro Floral Patchwork Flap Shoulder Bag is alluring along with the differing floral patterns and prints. You will find shades and hues of olive green, teal, and light blue on floral printed leather along with lizard embossed leather trim. Etro seems to draw me in many times with their flaunting designs. To carry the bag there is an adjustable lizard-embossed leather shoulder strap with an 8″ drop. Inside you will find purple satin-finished textile along with a zipped pocket for your goodies. The focal point of the bag that really brings it all together is the square shaped large gold metal buckle. Overall the bag measures 11.5″ x 5″ x 2″. I am still having a bit of a brain hole, so help me with the shape of this bag. I know you will pull through for me. Something about this flashy bag makes me want to click my way over to eLuxury and buy it for $975.

Let’s hop into this President’s Day with a little American spirit (here is where all of you who are politically correct may cringe a bit…) Nevertheless, a camouflage bag has a bit to do with President’s Day, don’t ya think?? Yea, just humor me… I have been really sick and all these meds can not be good for coherent sentences and thought processes. Starting off this holiday Monday is the Michael Kors Camo Desert Shoulder Bag. The bag is functional the style is funky. Along with the camo print, there is dark brown leather trim with tonal topstitching which is set off by golden hardware. For a little more storage, which I find I always need, there are two front buckle-flap pockets. The shoulder strap has ample room for you to adjust it to fit it loosely under your arm with golden clasps. Finishing off this bag is a drawstring top with studded leather loops, which ensures that your goodies will not fall out unless they are very very small. If you are into camo and into President’s Day, pre-order this bag via Bergdorf Goodman for $795.

Time for all of us to do a double take! Does this Dolce & Gabbana Slouchy Leather Bag remind you of any bag in particular? It sure rings a bell in my mind. This bag still is quite gorgeous. Intricately designed from beige leather with silver metal hardware, a gathered top with D & G charms, and a tab closure with large rings, Dolce & Gabbana has found a way to make a creamy tote quite luscious. Buy the sister bag of the oh-so-hot Jimmy Choo Leather Tote, via Bergdorf Goodman for $1350. Choose your pick, the big blue sister for $500 more, or the creamy little sister.

So we all know the Brit Beaut, Sienna Miller. And again, I am a little confused why a company has not contacted me yet to work out naming a bag after me. But since they probably couldn’t afford me, they opted for Sienna. Alright, so she is better than me says the media- blah . We all know the highly desirable Kooba Sienna Bag which is not only named about Sienna but is also just about as beautiful as she is. Mixing together many different styles into a black leather bag can keep most of us happy when it comes to a bag. This bag does just that. The Sienna can meet many different style tastes with its whipstitches leather handles, antique brass hardware, and braided leather cinches that are on the side pockets. So rock it out, cowgirl it out, or dress it up! Whatever suits you. The bag is lined in suede and has an interior zip pocket and interior patch pockets. Sienna’s bag is a perfect size for everyday use; 14″ x 9″ x 6″. What I really love about this bag is the price. Before anyone jumps down my throat for calling under $600 reasonable, understand that I am saying in comparison to Paddington’s (which we all seem to love, have, and want on the forum!!). Make Sienna part of your everyday lif through eLuxury for $595.

Why not sport a bag that is a little bit educational too? Wonder what I am talking about don’t ya? Well I am sure many of you have seen Prima Classe by Alviero Martini Handbags. But like me, you may not have known that was the designer of the bag. Now you will. You know the bags that have the world all over them- literally, well these are them. As much as the all over world pattern is different and cute, it doesn’t fully do it for me. That is why I am deciding to show you the Prima Classe Top Zip Shoulder Bag by Alviero Martini. Made of vacchetta leather with a map printed laminated cotton canvas trim, this bag shows off a bit of the world with enough simplicity that I can tolerate it. There are dual shoulder straps and a full top zip closure. I really love the gold tone hardware which nicely shows off the beige map trim and the white leather (along with a cute shape). On the inside you will find lining with a back wall zip pocket. The dimensions are a roomy 14″ wide x 6″ deep x 7 1/2″ high. Grab it really quickly on sale (until Friday the 9th) for $249.94 via Zappos (marked down from $413.95).

Some combinations of materials are quite alluring. One of my favorites is suede and leather. There is something about the soft suede intertwined with smooth leather that I find totally sexy on a bag. Jimmy Choo has not only made me lust for shoes and wish I won the lotto, but now has decided to turn me to lusting for his bags. I just can’t afford you Jimmy! The Jimmy Choo Suede Slouchy Bag is made of the most supple tangerine suede and leather in a curvy and slouchy shoulder style bag. Somewhat resembling a messenger bag, this bag is complete with a full front flap and buckle detail. There are also side pockets with buckle snaps and the bag is closed with its snap tab buckle-lock closure. The tangerine color is perfectly accented with grommet detail with beautiful silver metal hardware. The inside of the bag has both open and zip pockets and suede lining. Overall dimensions are 7½”H X 14″L X 6″W. This slouchy beauty can be purchased via Saks for $990.

You know the saying “stop while you’re ahead”? Well, sometimes I think that should even go as far as to apply to the world of handbag designers. If you have created something so desirable, that people are actually still yearning for, don’t go and release a total flop of a bag. You all know Alexander McQueen for his Novak bag- that bag that we all love but probably can not get our hands on. Now, let me introduce you to the Alexander McQueen that we should all run and hide from. Now, I know some of you did like the Isabelle Fiore Knit bag, and if you can rock it- more power to you, but this bag is in a league of its own I think. The Alexander McQueen Large Pompom Shoulder Bag is more than enough that these eyes can handle in one hugely oversized bag. Made of multi-colored Navajo style knit and bobbing around about 20 too many pompoms, this bag is over the top. Not to mention, the bottom of the bag is flooded with beige tassel trim. Seriously, I don’t feel it- not at all. The shoulder straps are made of green leather and the inside of the bag is lined in suede and has a zip pocket. Let me turn your attention (how could you miss it), to the ginormous size. When I mean large, I mean it looks like this bag is eating part of this mannequin’s body. The depth is 3.5″, height is a whopping 14″, and the width is an even bigger 18″. I feel like Mr. McQueen himself will not live this bag down, but that is just my opinion. If you think you can work this bag like it’s nobody’s business (especially not mine), buy it through Net-A-Porter for $1480.

I take it all back. I do like denim bags, and I even like a Louis Vuitton Monogram Denim Bag. Cheers everyone! The Louis Vuitton Mini Pleaty is a mini cutie on my list. Not only is it cute, it is described as “curvy”. That is what I like to hear. So what I take from this is that a curvy cutie should wear this bag. Not overpowering your body (10.1″ L x 5.9″ H x 3.5″ W), this shoulder bag is able to add the perfect feminine touch to any scandalous outfit (or not so scandalous outfit). Made of the Monogram Denim canvas that I used to not like, with an added vintage touch through the stonewashing process, this LV bag really keeps drawing me in. There is also a golden press-lock closure and microfiber lining on the inside. For anyone who ever heard me diss the LV monogram bags or denim, I take it back. This cute little bag comes with a not so cute price though; buy it through eLuxury for $640.

To be seen on the road less traveled is not always a bad thing. Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent has designed a bag that screams out shape, style, and function. Cynthia’s Twelfth Street Suede Studded Shoulder Bag stands out from the ordinary bags out there. This shoulder bag is a studded standout. Although suede is not easy to keep clean, every lady should have at least one suede bag in her collection. Let’s discuss this huge bag. We are talking about size, size, size. With a height of 16″, depth 1-5″, width 13″, and shoulder strap drop of 10″, this bag is surely in a league of its own. Then there is the fun part- lotsa studs! Detailing is in style, especially stud detailing. This bag is sure to be a hit with its shiny purple studs which are stylishly placed in a geometric floral pattern on the bags front. The bag has a magnetic top closure and an inside pocket. Bigger is not always better, but in this case it sure may be. I think bags like this take a certain person to pull it off, but I know you are out there- and you will rock this bag like it’s your job! If I’m talking about you, hop on over to Sun Walters and buy this bag for the marked down price of $174.99.

Word on the street is that you can never go wrong with a little white bag. For many and most occasions, white bags may make the cut off. Either that, or I have pulled some huge fashion DON’TS. I’d love to pretend that I am correct in my assumptions, but hey- I never claimed that I am perfect (just more perfect than Vlad ). I ran into a little white bag with a nice little markdown price. The T-Bags Small Shoulder Bag in White could be used for many different occasions and even translate from day into night. The small shoulder bag is not as small as you may think- it sure has the potential to carry much of your favorite little things (12″ long x 6″ tall x 3″ wide). To add a little flavor to the supple leather outside, the handles on this bag are braided which add some shape and flavor. There is also brass hardware to help make all the perks of the bag stand out. Probably my favorite part of this little one is the “cute heart cut-out on the side with yellow snakeskin to fill it in”. You can’t see that in the picture- but I am going to think that this company will not falsely advertise their goods- hence I will believe this little addition and keep calling it my favorite part of the bag (even though I can’t see it- it sounds so cute!). Lined in blue suede, the inside of the bag also sports a slip pocket. Marked down from an original $264, this bag is now only $140 via Pink Mascara.