May 2015 - Page 2 - PurseBlog

The Many Bags of Stars at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival

May 26, 2015 by Amanda Mull

If you are in the mood to ease into the post-holiday work week with photos of a bunch of rich, gorgeous supermodels walking up and down yacht gangplanks in the French Riviera, then boy do I have some good news for you. The 2015 Cannes Film Festival has been going on for approximately the past … Read more

The Net-a-Porter Sale Starts NOW!

May 26, 2015 by Amanda Mull

The Net-a-Porter sale is practically legendary in online circles, and it only happens twice a year. Luckily for all of us, one of those instances happens to be today. Starting now, you can shop up to 50% off a huge selection of bags, shoes, apparel and accessories, all from Net-a-Porter‘s expert designer edit. As always, … Read more

Shop Great Memorial Day 2015 Sales Starting Right Now

May 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

It’s hard to believe that this weekend is Memorial Day, but we have all the sales info to prove it. Memorial Day is always a huge shopping weekend, and this year, the discounts, markdowns and sales codes are kicking into gear earlier than ever. Below, check out the best of the best–we’ll update it through the weekend as we find out about new sales! You can also check in with our Deals Page, which lists every sale opportunity we know of, all year.

PurseForum Roundup – May 22

May 22, 2015 by Pattie Rechtman

We’re back! Thank you for stopping by for another edition of the PurseForum Roundup. We have plenty to share with you this week, so get comfortable, grab a beverage and let’s get at it. This week, we visited our recently re-vamped Jewelry Box, and then did a whirlwind tour of some of our other favorite stops.

Now’s the Time to Order a Customized Edie Parker Clutch

May 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

At this point, it seems like every famous fashion editor and female celebrity in Hollywood has a red carpet-ready Edie Parker clutch bearing either her name or that of her latest project. If you’ve ever wanted to make one of your very own or see what your ideal design would look like, Neiman Marcus has a handy tool that will let you do both.

Emerging Trend: 70s-Style Saddle Flap Bags

May 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

The fashion industry has decided the 70s are A Thing again whether we like it or not, and although tan suede and flared jeans are not my particular cup of tea, the era’s aesthetic resurgence has brought about at least one good thing: the return of the saddle bag. Saddle bags are characterized by top … Read more

The 15 Best Bag Deals for the Weekend of May 22

May 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

As you’ve likely already surmised, Memorial Day Weekend is a huge shopping opportunity. We already gave you an overall rundown of which sites are running what kinds of deals, but if you’re looking for specific bags that might tempt your interest, we’ve got our customary weekly look at the web’s best bag deals. If you’re … Read more

Jet-Setting Celebs Bring Us the Best Bags of the Week

May 21, 2015 by Emily Anderson

Celebs are heading to Cannes, Amanda is headed back from Turks & Caicos, and I am parked right here, per usual, ready to begin your tour of the best celebrity handbags we’ve seen in the last oh so many days, right on schedule. Right out of the gate, we have Queen Bey in an impressively acid-washed pair of acid wash jeans, carrying a Charlotte Olympia clutch. This edition is a little heavier on clutches than usual, but I love a good clutch, so I see no need to make apologies.

Moda Operandi’s Latest Hermès Sale Includes $185,000 Diamond-Encrusted Birkin

May 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

If you’ve got enough money to buy a well-kept suburban ranch home in my beloved hometown of Atlanta burning a hole in your pocket, you’re in luck: Moda Operandi and Heritage Auctions have teamed up once again for another jaw-dropping pre-owned Hermès trunkshow, and this time around, a diamond-encrusted crocodile Birkin is the star of … Read more

Check Out Dior’s Cruise 2016 Bags, Straight from the Runway

May 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Right now, there’s a little film festival going on in Cannes that you might have heard of, but before that started up for another year, Christian Dior used the picturesque French Riviera city as the backdrop for its Cruise 2016 runway show. Even if the bags weren’t notable (they are), it’d be hard to dislike … Read more

Latest Obsession: Balenciaga Giant Mini City Bag

May 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Although Balenciaga bags weren’t how my interest in accessories started, they played a big role in sucking me into a full-on obsession. It was the mid-2000s, and any fashionable woman who fancied herself the least bit edgy was at least considering adding one to her collection. Despite still being in college, I did more than … Read more

Bag Battles: Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag vs. Christian Dior Diorissimo Bag

Jul 11, 2016May 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Raf Simons’ tenure at Dior has been a godsend for the brand’s accessories department. The designer’s handbag team churns out interesting pieces left and right, both new shapes and inventive takes on old favorites. The Christian Dior Lady Dior Bag is probably the oldest of these favorites, and it has a relatively new, modern competitor: … Read more