Alexander McQueen Elvie Patent Leather Tote

The first thing I like about the Alexander McQueen Elvie Patent Leather Tote is its name. Elvie. That’s adorable, right? It’s playful and British-sounding and maybe something Sir Bob Geldof would name a kid (he did, after all, choose Peaches and Pixie in the past). And the bag itself doesn’t disappoint either – in whimsicle … Read more

Purse Blog interviews Ben Harnett

In November of last year, we had the opportunity to sit down with Ben Harnett of Hayden-Harnett. The young entrepreneur managed to impress us with a savvy business sense, he explained how his young company managed to grow from its establishment with his significant other, to being the globally-operating bag and accessory powerhouse it is … Read more

Gucci New Jackie Large Hobo

Gucci New Large Jackie HoboFinally, a new Gucci bag that I don’t hate. In fact, I really don’t hate it! I quite like it! Not only that, but it’s something that I’ve been wanting them to try for so long. They took the staid, structured, maybe a bit boring traditional Jackie hobo and made the Gucci New Jackie Large Hobo. It’s a slouchy, modern, younger version of a bag that everyone knows and that really needed an update. They did one thing that I hate, though – they gave it an extra, completely unneccessary, annoying strap. The bag can already easily be carried on the shoulder by its natural handle, and the extra strap is only a few inches longer and makes the bag hang oddly when used. Since the original strap is not a separate, attached piece but part of the bag’s structure, it looks like it would be all up in the wearer’s armpit when using the extra strap.

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Balenciaga Arena Giant Envelope Clutch

Balenciaga Arena Giant Envelope Clutch

I’ve written about many a clutch on this site. At barely 23, I find myself at a time in life when clutches are possibly the most important bags I have – they have to go with the largest variety of outfits and fit in to the largest variety of situations. Dive bars, bottle service at a club, dinner out at a variety of restaurants, shopping with friends the next day when I’m too lazy to switch back to a day bag – my clutches go everywhere. I have a million inexpensive ones, but if I could pick just a single glorious clutch to have, I’d give all my cheap ones in exchange for the Balenciaga Arena Giant Envelope Clutch. There are a few reasons why.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Origami Tote

There has only been one bag in the past few months that I completely and totally can not get off my mind. Many of you may know which bag I am referring to; the Salvatore Ferragamo Oversized Carlotta Alligator Tote. I have this small part of me, like 1/10193867th of me, that holds to the … Read more

Santi Handbags: Trend Alert?

One of my favorite aspects of this job is when I get to peruse the web in order to bring you something you might not have seen before. So, before I get started, how many of you are fans of Mad Men? Sadly, I haven’t seen the show yet, but I hear it is absolutely … Read more

Roberto Cavalli Satin Box Clutch

I. Must. Have. This. Seriously, it has been a little while since I came across a handbag I thought I couldn’t live without. Now, sure, I spend a large portion of my day drooling over all the fabulous handbags out there. So, I am sure you recall all of the handbags this month, or perhaps … Read more

Web SheBang 1.22.09

We love the Betsey Johnson Bow Lock Flap Clutch [via Purse Blog Savvy] I Want This Wardrobe: Gossip Girl, Serena van der Woodsen [via Fab Sugar] Dolce & Gabbana Launch Makeup Line “” With Scarlett Johansson as the Face! [via Off the Rack] The Rachel Zoe T-shirt: Its B-A-N-A-N-A-S! [via My Fashion Life]

Dior Shrunken Cannage Hobo

I am no huge fan of Dior bags, normally. It’s not that they’re not beautiful, because they are. They’re distinctive in style, expertly designed, and very chic. They’re usually very structured and a bit stiff, though, and that’s just not my style, so I rarely stop to look at them. What caught my eye today, … Read more