October 2015 - Page 3

Help Survivors of Domestic and Financial Abuse Near You in the Purple Purse Challenge

Oct 22, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Domestic and financial abuse is an insidious and personal problem, and The Allstate Foundation’s long history of advocacy on the issue has informed its dual approach to raising awareness and assisting survivors. Purple Purse ambassador Kerry Washington and The PURSEonal Voices Network are working to spread the word on a national level, but so much … Read more

Celebs Surprised Us with New, Novel and Surprisingly Affordable Bag Choices This Week

Oct 22, 2015 by Emily Anderson

If I told you you could now get an authentic python handbag for less than $2,000, would you be pleasantly surprised? Or would you (rightfully) slap me in the face? Well, friends, IT EXISTS, and Kate Hudson is carrying one this week. Can you guess which brand is offering such an unbelievable bargain? I bet … Read more

One Bag, Two Ways: Gucci Soho Disco Bag in Black

Oct 21, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

One of my favorite aspects about handbags is the ease in which a bag can transition from outfit to outfit. You can own a few great bags and be able to carry them everyday for months on end and not only will you not be judged but also the bag will work well with so many different clothing choices.

PurseBlog Asks: Would You Buy a Fancy Extra Strap for Your Bag?

Oct 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Several months ago, we brought you news of Fendi’s Resort 2016 strap line, and if you missed it, it’s more or less exactly what it sounds like: statement-making handbag straps, many embellished or finished with exotic leathers, that customers can add to their existing bags for around $1,000. It now looks like Valentino had the … Read more

Just Can’t Get Enough: Demi Lovato and Her Céline Luggage Totes

Oct 22, 2015Oct 21, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Some celebs seem to have a new handbag on their arms every time we turn around, but most of them are just like you and me: they play favorites, get into grooves with particular bags and sometimes just don’t feel like switching their stuff out for another option. We always take note when one of … Read more

PurseBlog Beauty: Amanda is Totally Obsessed with This Perricone MD Moisturizer

Oct 21, 2015Oct 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

I’ve been dreading fall and winter since it was still 95 degrees outside for one very specific reason: my forehead. I’m originally from a warm, very humid climate, and since I moved to NYC in 2011, my forehead has been voicing its discontent with that choice by becoming impossible to effectively moisturize as soon as … Read more

Staying Power: 10 Workhorse Designs That Bag Lovers Adore

Oct 22, 2015Oct 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

We spend plenty of time around here talking about three categories of bags: classics, It Bags and trendy seasonal options. There’s a fourth category, though, that deserves an enormous amount of credit: the workhorses. They captivate customers and fill closets for seasons on end, mostly without the credit they deserve. You can probably already name … Read more

Celebs Continue to Dine at Craig’s with Beautiful Bags from Bottega Veneta and Chanel

Oct 20, 2015 by Emily Anderson

Celebrities may get to enjoy a quiet, intimate meal within the walls of Craig’s, but they are well aware that they will be extensively photographed once they step outside its confines, and they usually dress accordingly. This isn’t new information; in fact, we’ve already paid homage to the premium bag-spotting that happens outside the restauant … Read more

Get Ready: Mansur Gavriel’s Online Restock Launches Today

Oct 20, 2015Oct 20, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Shoppers, start your engines. We broke this news on National Handbag Day, and now it’s time to open Mansur Gavriel’s website in a browser tab at work and set an alarm for 10:55; the restock will be live at 11 a.m. EST! The restock is for the Fall 2015 collection and will include all of … Read more

20 Fall 2015 Bags That Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are

Oct 20, 2015Oct 19, 2015 by Amanda Mull

If you’ve made your way to PurseBlog on this day or any other, it’s safe to say that you have champagne tastes, no matter whether you have the budget to match. We know what it’s like not to be able to buy everything you want (we spend all day looking at designer handbags, remember), so … Read more

Christie’s Latest Handbag Auction is Full of Ideal Handbags for Fall from Hermès, Céline and More

Oct 20, 2015Oct 19, 2015 by Amanda Mull

Even though a woman’s handbag selection isn’t necessarily dependent on temperature, the change of the seasons is still an optimal time to think about adding a new bag to your wardrobe. The shift toward fall-appropriate colors and textures fits particularly perfectly with the rich hues and luxury leathers of the bags Christie’s has carefully selected for its October Handbags & Accessories Auction, happening now.

Fill in the Blank: The Givenchy Goat Hair Nightingale Bag is…

Oct 16, 2015 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

I haven’t played this game with you guys in a while and this Givenchy bag seemed like the perfect opportunity. I remember when we first saw this bag (some of you had thoughts), but I feel like it can stand on its own when it comes to gathering opinions. Behold the Givenchy Goat Hair Nightingale … Read more