I’m having a vintage moment lately. Last weekend, I spent 3 hours on Friday afternoon looking for vintage art deco costume jewelry on eBay. I really want a 70s faux fur jacket. The Stephen Sprouse collection for Louis Vuitton won me over long ago. And then this morning, I was lucky enough to find the utterly charming Chanel Vintage Le Train Bag.
Teal has always been one of my favorite bag colors. It’s vibrant enough to be considered a bright, but it’s not bright enough to be offensive or garish. And most people like blue, so teal tends to get lumped into that as well.
Which is why I like the Francesco Biasia Emily IV Crinkled Leather Tote so much. It’s a beautiful color, it’s all leather, and it’s priced very fairly – plus, who can’t use a roomy tote from time to time?
Slowly but surely Gustto bags have made their way into the hearts of many readers on this site. Many have said that at first glance, this brand is a little too far out there for their liking. However, as the brand continues to grow and diversify, there are more bags I like than bags I’m not fond of. There are certain details that are a bit much for me, but with the right outfit, I really think you can let the bag do the talking and pull together a great look.
Now what do we have here? Dare I say I’ve come across a messenger bag that I actually enjoy? For those of you who have come to know me and my handbag likes and dislikes, you know that I haven’t really latched onto messenger bags. It’s not that I don’t like the shape, I guess I just have never given them much of a chance. I’d go for a great tote or hobo before a messenger bag any day. However, the Steven by Steve Madden Snake Charmer Zip Messenger Bag is making me think twice.
I appreciate organization. That’s not to say that I’m very good at it – my apartment gives most of my friends a headache, but there’s a theory to the chaos – I know exactly where everything is. Well, except my Blackberry, on occasion. But it’s usually just in one of my cup holders in my car, and not actually lost in my apartment, so that totally doesn’t count!
Anyway. I digress. Organization in design is an important trait, and the reason I’m kind of fond of the Great by Sandi Tal Suede Fringe Tote is because it’s a bit more orderly than your average fringe bag.
One of the best things about cold weather dressing is the ability to use so many and varied textures in a single outfit. Wool, leather, denim, suede, cashmere, silk – it can all go together! Layer it up, choose some solids and patterns, and you can create ensembles far more interesting than anything that warm weather allows. As far as fashion goes, I wish it was 50 degrees outside year-round.
Which is why things like the UGG Australia Classic Knit Drawstring Bag confuse me so much. When there are so many beautiful leather and suede options, why choose a bag made out of a material that’s already so well-represented in fall and winter clothing?
Sometimes I forget how beautiful Gucci‘s leather bags are. I spoke last week about how much I normally love their python creations (except for one recent exception), but it took seeing one of their bags on a fellow shopper’s arm while buying a Halloween costume yesterday to remind me that they usually do an obnoxiously good job with leather as well.
The Gucci Pelham Medium Hobo is an excellent example of Gucci’s signature style – textured, supple, and with a bit of color variation that makes all the difference.
Alright, I am trying to contain myself, but it is a bit tricky. See, Bottega Veneta is having one of their amazing trunk shows tomorrow and it is in San Francisco. It’s only a 7 hour drive from San Diego, so I am half tempted to get in my car and head north, like, now! … Read more
Here at Purse Blog and Purse Blog Savvy we cover great handbags all day every single day. Trust me when I say that I love every aspect of picking out some of the best, and sometimes the worst, handbags out there. However, you can’t neglect what goes inside that gorgeous handbag you are carrying. Enter the Gustto Alina Leather Coin Purse.
Oh Botkier, you continue to make me a happy girl. I was literally thrilled to see this bag today. The Botkier Aiden Satchel is beyond lovely. I am a huge fan of the burnt orange craze that is going on these days. This is a color I hope doesn’t go anywhere any time soon. Some stray away from bright colors like orange, but the darker hue is one that is bound to change minds.
Oh dear. The devil really is in the details, isn’t it?
Cynthia Rowley is not often a name we look toward for great handbags, and I’m afraid that the Cynthia Rowley Precy Crossbody Bag explains exactly why that is.
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Teal has always been one of my favorite bag colors. It’s vibrant enough to be considered a bright, but it’s not bright enough to be offensive or garish. And most people like blue, so teal tends to get lumped into that as well.
Slowly but surely 
Now what do we have here? Dare I say I’ve come across a messenger bag that I actually enjoy? For those of you who have come to know me and my handbag likes and dislikes, you know that I haven’t really latched onto messenger bags. It’s not that I don’t like the shape, I guess I just have never given them much of a chance. I’d go for a great tote or hobo before a messenger bag any day. However, the Steven by Steve Madden Snake Charmer Zip Messenger Bag is making me think twice. 
I appreciate organization. That’s not to say that I’m very good at it – my apartment gives most of my friends a headache, but there’s a theory to the chaos – I know exactly where everything is. Well, except my Blackberry, on occasion. But it’s usually just in one of my cup holders in my car, and not actually lost in my apartment, so that totally doesn’t count! 
One of the best things about cold weather dressing is the ability to use so many and varied textures in a single outfit. Wool, leather, denim, suede, cashmere, silk – it can all go together! Layer it up, choose some solids and patterns, and you can create ensembles far more interesting than anything that warm weather allows. As far as fashion goes, I wish it was 50 degrees outside year-round. 
Sometimes I forget how beautiful 
Oh Botkier, you continue to make me a happy girl. I was literally thrilled to see this bag today. The Botkier Aiden Satchel is beyond lovely. I am a huge fan of the burnt orange craze that is going on these days. This is a color I hope doesn’t go anywhere any time soon. Some stray away from bright colors like orange, but the darker hue is one that is bound to change minds. 
Oh dear. The devil really is in the details, isn’t it?