Amanda and I have been longtime fans of Loeffler Randall, a brand that exudes a NYC cool-girl feel. I first met Jessie Randall in 2012 when we did our first feature on her, and my love affair with her designs (ok, and her) have only grown since then. From the bags to the shoes, Loeffler Randall hits a sweet spot, packing a great deal of style into a well-priced line with designs that stand apart from other brands.
Month: April 2016
Look for Less: Spring’s Hottest Shoes and Their Affordable Counterparts
Footwear trends come and go, and so far, Spring 2016 has brought along plenty of its own. In the upcoming months, we’re eagerly awaiting lace-up sandal, low, chunky heels and spring fringe. And while we would love to put everything on the plastic and act like the bill isn’t coming, sometimes practicality is required. We … Read more
PurseBlog Asks: What’s Your Biggest Handbag Dealbreaker?
You never know how your circumstances are going to change your perspective. When I lived in Atlanta, I hated bags with extra shoulder straps because their necessity didn’t make sense in my car-centric life, and without an appreciation for their functionality, they just looked like clutter to me. Five years ago, I moved to New … Read more
PurseBlog Beauty: 5 Beauty Products Amanda is Obsessed with for April 2016
Over the past couple years, I’ve somehow managed to develop a somewhat intricate beauty and skincare routine, and that means I try a lot of products and have a lot of opinions. (The latter should not be surprising for longtime PurseBlog readers.) As I do periodically, I’ve gathered together my recent favorites in makeup and … Read more
In Praise of Louis Vuitton’s Epi Leather Bags and Accessories
When people think of Louis Vuitton bags, they usually think of either the brand’s ubiquitous brown and beige monogram, or maybe one of its equally iconic Damier check prints. As with most things, though, the real treasures lie just below the surface, and I’m not talking about all of the smooth leather bags Nicolas Ghesquiere … Read more
Celebs Love Mini Bags This Week and Also Judge Judy is Here
You can mark every spring by one recurring fashion trend: the return of the mini bag. They’re back every year right around now, and this year, they seem to be more miniature than ever. (But, then again, I feel like I say that every year.) In addition to a fresh crop of mini bags, we … Read more
Get Ready for Sandal Season With This Season’s Best Sandals and Coordinating Nail Polishes
As the temperature rises, sandals are going to be our go-to shoe of choice. We’re just a few weeks away from the official start of sandal season, and that means it’s time to start stocking up on some of this season’s hottest designs, as well as time to make an appointment with our local manicurist … Read more
Just Can’t Get Enough: Gwyneth Paltrow and Her Céline Luggage Tote
Gwyneth Paltrow is, if nothing else, a remarkably consistent human being. That’s the kind of personality required to follow her strict diet and workout regiments for years on end, and it also means her fresh-faced, flaxen-haired personal style has been the same since time immemorial. It makes sense that she doesn’t deviate too wildly from … Read more
Would You Pay $450 for a Kendall + Kylie Handbag?
You may have heard about Kendall and Kylie Jenners’ recently launched shoe line, aptly named Kendall + Kylie; the youth-focused (but not cheap) collection landed in some huge retailers, including Nordstrom and Neiman Marcus. Handbags were conspicuously absent from the mix, especially for two sisters who love them so much, but that won’t be true … Read more
Video: A Prada Unboxing
We’ve spent a lot of time in the PurseBlog offices talking about adding videos to the site. I’m not one that really likes to be in front of the camera, it’s just not my personality (hence why I don’t use Snapchat much–sorry), but the time seemed right to give it a shot, so we decided to kick it off with a shopping favorite: an unboxing video.
Last Week, Gucci Bags Old & New Dominated Celebrity Tastes
Celebs at home and abroad dragged out their favorite Gucci bags last week, whether they were hot off the runway or several seasons old. Gucci is enjoying massive success with its latest lines of shoes and handbags, and we have to wonder which storied fashion house will have this sort of mini-renaissance next. Will it … Read more
Up Close and Personal with 20 of the Season’s Most Interesting and Beautiful Embellished Bags
When you look at the overarching trends in the accessories world, it makes perfect sense that heavily embellished bags are having a moment right now. The market is crowded and consumers don’t want to carry the exact same bag as all their friends and every celebrity in the known universe; in order to stand out, … Read more
