July 2013 - PurseBlog

Gwen Stefani carries a black Viktor and Rolf Bombette Bag in London (5)

Gwen Stefani Carries a Viktor & Rolf Bag in London

Jul 31, 2013 by Emily Anderson

Here’s the gorgeous Gwen Stefani, hanging out with her adorable family in London and carrying a Viktor & Rolf Bombette Bag. The Bombette has turned into a bit of a celeb favorite this summer – Miranda Kerr, Carey Mulligan, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are all fans. This bag may only be available at Viktor & Rolf … Read more

Want It Wednesday: Tibi, Ilia, J. McLaughlin, Beats

Want It Wednesday: Beats, J. McLaughlin, Tibi and Ilia

Jul 31, 2013 by Amanda Mull

We made it! It’s hump day! Try not to get that GEICO camel’s hump day chant stuck in your head, but now that I’ve said it, that’s totally what’s going to happen, isn’t it? Sorry. All I can offer by the way of an apology is a list of things that those of us around the PurseBlog offices are lusting after this week. It’s Want It Wednesday, after all.

For Fall 2013, Camouflage is More Visible Than Ever

Jul 31, 2013 by Amanda Mull

It’s taken me longer than many to come around to the idea of camouflage as a viable accessories trend. Like I mentioned when we took a closer look at 3.1 Phillip Lim’s camo bags (which I, admittedly, kind of liked), it’s a print that I’ve prided myself on hating for years on end, and I … Read more

B Brian Atwood Ava Snake Embossed Top Handle

B Brian Atwood’s First Handbag Collection Debuts at Bloomingdale’s

Jul 31, 2013 by Amanda Mull

It’s only been a couple seasons since Brian Atwood launched B Brian Atwood, a reasonably affordable footwear line aimed at contemporary customers and styled like his uber-expensive eponymous line, and it’s been a success, to say the least. Young customers have responded positively to the metallic finishes, vertiginous heels and comfy flats alike, and now Atwood’s taken the next logical step with his baby brand: B Brian Atwood Handbags, which just launched exclusively at Bloomingdale’s.

Rebecca Minkoff Hudson Moto Crossbody Bag

Rebecca Minkoff’s Crossbody Bags Get a Little More Substantial for Fall

Jul 31, 2013 by Amanda Mull

While I’m fully aware that Rebecca Minkoff makes a full line of handbags that ranges from clutches to weekenders, when I think of the brand, I think of crossbody bags. Perhaps its because my single RM bag is a MAC, or maybe it’s because Minkoff’s crossbodies are ubiquitous among the 20-something denizens of New York … Read more

RuPaul Works It With a Gucci Tote Bag

Jul 30, 2013 by Emily Anderson

Here’s RuPaul in Beverly Hills, sans his famous drag trappings, pairing a Gucci Logo Print Tote Bag with a fab pink two button suit and white sandals. We’re unsure as to whether this specific bag is a men’s or women’s style (judging by its size, I’m leaning towards the latter), but we doubt Ru is … Read more

Transition to Fall With 10 Great Bags Under $650

Jul 30, 2013Jul 30, 2013 by Amanda Mull

Change is rough. Most people resist it, but when it comes to seasonal shifts, there’s not really any dodging the fact that you’re going to have to make some wardrobe changes in the next six weeks or so. It’ll be August by the end of the week, and then you’re just a hop, skip and a jump from September, which is when most parts of the country really start to feel like they might be shifting away from the summer sun. Dressing for changing weather can be tricky, but we’re here to take the guesswork out of choosing a transitional handbag.

Real Housewives of Orange County S08 E17 Recap

RHOC: “Shut the hole that makes the words.”

Jul 30, 2013 by Amanda Mull

How bizarre was last night’s episode of Real Housewives of Orange County? Deeply bizarre, I think. Gretchen flew Slade around Orange County in a helicopter, and instead of having someone spontaneously push him out over the ocean like we all silently hoped she would, he landed and she was in what looked suspiciously like a … Read more

LVMH Gives Middle Finger To Hermes, Acquires More Shares Despite Enormous Fine

Jul 30, 2013 by Amanda Mull

And the luxury leather goods slap-fight continues! Just when you thought that LVMH might be appropriately chastened by its multi-million euro fine for using what amounts to using subterfuge and trickery to compile a rather enormous stake in family-owned Hermes, the French fashion conglomerate, helmed by Bernard Arnault, goes and does it again, according to Women’s Wear Daily.

Valentino Bags Now Available at Intermix

Jul 30, 2013 by Amanda Mull

Have you ever noticed that Valentino bags can get a little scarce sometimes? And not just the special, seasonal designs either – the regular Rockstud bags in standard colors, which have been available in basically the same iterations for what seems like an eternity, often take a bit of maneuvering to locate in a particular … Read more

AnnaSophia Robb carries a blue Fendi Baguette Bag on the set of "The Carrie Diaries" (5)

AnnaSophia Robb Carries a Fendi Baguette on the Set of “Carrie Diaries” – How Appropriate!

Jul 29, 2013Jul 29, 2013 by Emily Anderson

Here’s AnnaSophia Robb, in full Carrie Bradshaw costume on the set of The Carrie Diaries in New York, carrying a colorful Fendi 3D Enamel Studded Baguette. If you’re a stickler for historical accuracy, you’ll quickly realize the fallacy here. (More on that in a sec.) You can get the black version of this brand new … Read more

Keeping Up With The Kardashians: “Brody just set the YOLO bar pretty high.”

Jul 29, 2013Jul 29, 2013 by Emily Anderson

YOLO was absolutely the theme of this week’s episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Kite surfing, snorkeling, cannon balls off of yachts, copious alcoholic beverage – there was a little something for everyone. “Yolo” was said at least 50 times, despite the fact that this phrase peaked from a cultural standpoint in 2012 and … Read more