December 2013 - Page 4

The 14 Best Tech Gifts

Dec 17, 2013Dec 17, 2013 by Amanda Mull

Even for the most fashion-obsessed consumers, holiday treats tend to include at least a couple of tech gifts. The latest iPhone is as much of a luxury accessory as the latest handbag, and fashion companies are here to help you accessories your iPads, iPhone and laptops in style. So helpful, those fashion companies. Brands have … Read more

#WhatsInYourKors Gets Ready to Party on New Year’s Eve

Dec 17, 2013 by Amanda Mull

There’s only one way to kick off a new year, and that’s with an awesome party. Year after year, a New Year’s Eve bash both ends and begins our calendar on a positive note, and one such NYE bash is the next stop on our #WhatsInYourKors journey. We’re popping bottles, waiting for the ball to … Read more

Latest Obsession: The Fendi Demi-Jour Shoulder Bag

Dec 17, 2013 by Amanda Mull

I opine about Fendi a lot, but right now, its handbag business is the most interesting on the luxury mass-market. Six months ago, I’d have told you that there’s no way I’d ever feel even the slightest temptation to hang a $700 furry monster keychain from every handbag I won, and here we are today. That temptation is real, and based on how quickly the Fendi Bag Bugs sell, I’m not the only one feeling it. Today, though, my temptation is for the Fendi Demi-Jour Shoulder Bag.

Karolina Kurkova Carries Croc-Stamped Celine

Dec 16, 2013 by Emily Anderson

Here’s well-bundled supermodel Karolina Kurkova (how often does one get to utter those words, in that order?) carrying a glossy black croc-stamped Celine Phantom Luggage Tote while smart-phoning her way down Park Avenue with her husband Archie Drury in NYC. You know it’s unbearably frigid in New York when the supermodels aren’t showing any skin. … Read more

#12DaysofHandbags Day 6: Makeup Bags

Dec 16, 2013Dec 16, 2013 by Bea Iturregui

Most of us are more loyal to our makeup brands than we are ever to our favorite designer labels, so why not have a fancy bag to hold that beloved Chanel Mascara you wonder how you ever lived without? Makeup bags, we dedicate day 6 of #12DaysofHandbags to you. We’ve included three of our favorites, including a dopp kit we borrowed from the boys, because sometimes we just need a little extra room while traveling.

Take a peek below to see our makeup bags and tag #12DaysofHandbags to show us yours, or just follow along on our Instagram!

A Slick Alternative: The Cambridge Satchel Company Music Satchel

Dec 19, 2013Dec 16, 2013 by Amanda Mull

Let’s say, hypothetically, that you’re sick of the well-known Cambridge Satchel bags. They have an extremely accessible price point and started out with a little bit of fashion cred, so it’s perhaps not surprising that they became so omnipresent that I’d be fine if I never saw one on another wannabe street style star again. The premise of the bag is great, though, which is why the Cambridge Satchel Company Music Satchel is a welcome sight.

Check Out 2013’s Trendiest Holiday Gifts

Dec 16, 2013 by Amanda Mull

We all have that one friend who obsessively reads fashion mags, has a Feedly full of personal style blogs and keeps track of every trend, no matter how minute. (If you don’t think you have a friend like this, then it’s probably you.) Those girls and women can be particularly hard to shop for because their ideas of what they want to wear and carry are very specific, and if you’re not paying as close attention as they are, you’re probably not on the same wavelength. If you don’t want your gift to be met with a blank stare, here are 12 super-trendy gifts to give and receive.

Amanda’s 2013 Christmas (and Birthday) Wish List

Dec 16, 2013 by Amanda Mull

Normally, by this time of year, there are a million things I want. Sale season is in full swing, my trigger finger is itchy in anticipation of second markdowns, everything on the shopping front is grand. This year, despite the fact that I love a lot of what’s going on in fashion right now, my Christmas Wish List (and birthday wish list, since it’s Christmas Eve) is kind of limited.

Man Bag Monday: Three Great Gifts Under $400 for Your Dude

Dec 16, 2013 by Amanda Mull

For the past few years, we’ve done more robust gift guides for the men in your life, but (if I may be candid for a moment) no one reads them. And that’s ok, I understand. I don’t really like putting them together, because dude gifts aren’t all that fun. For most of us, the men in our lives aren’t looking for something super-stylish or luxurious, and as much as we want to give them fancy things, they probably won’t appreciate them fully. The solution? Fancy Lite.

PurseForum Roundup – December 13

Dec 13, 2013 by Pattie Rechtman

December is well underway, PurseForum Roundup readers, and we know many of you have been dealing with winter weather, holiday planning and gift shopping. We hope you are also enjoying times with friends and family this season. This week, on our customary ramble through the PurseForum, we found some fun conversations, random acts of kindness and lots more to share.

#12DaysofHandbags Day 5: Clutches

Dec 13, 2013 by Bea Iturregui

Clutches hold a special place in our hearts. They’re certainly not the most practical of purses, but something about their small, delicate size instantly makes us feel more glamorous the second we carry them. Take a look below to see where we took our clutches this week.

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Sharon Osbourne Braves the Cold with Exotic Chanel

Dec 13, 2013 by Emily Anderson

When it comes to Sharon Osbourne’s handbag preferences, it’s Chanel and only Chanel, almost exclusively. She does carry other brands from time to time, but as of late, she seems to favor black Chanel bags of every shape and size. Here’s Sharon leaving her hotel in Tribeca in the bitter NYC cold with a gorgeous … Read more