May 2016 - PurseBlog

Bag Travels: The Best Vacation Instagrams of Memorial Day Weekend

May 31, 2016 by Katherine Callaghan

Memorial Day came and went, but the Instagrams will last forever. After a three-day weekend, we’ve been scrolling through our feed, and some of our favorite Insta ladies took their favorite bags along for the extended vacation. Spoiler alert: their destinations and bags looked pretty great. Stylish travel requires a great bag (or several), and … Read more

Fendi Sticks to the Fan Favorites for Its Resort 2017 Bag Collection

May 31, 2016 by Amanda Mull

We may have just entered summer in New York City, but on the fashion calendar, we’ve already started 2017. Resort presentations kicked into high gear over the long weekend, and we’ll have a close look at all of the best bags as photos become available. First up, though, is Fendi, whose collection sticks almost exclusively … Read more

Last Week, Reality TV Stars, Supermodels and Rihanna Carried Bags from Chanel, Dior and Hermès

May 31, 2016 by Emily Anderson

If I’ve learned anything today, it’s that there are a wealth of reality TV stars that I am not at all familiar with, despite my best efforts. If I’ve learned a second thing, it’s that they mainly prefer Céline and Chanel bags. Meanwhile, Rihanna has returned to her precious Dior Diorevers, Birkin aficionados continue to … Read more

It’s Time: Your Guide to the Best Memorial Day Weekend 2016 Designer Bag Sales

May 30, 2016May 30, 2016 by Amanda Mull

It’s heeeeere, it’s finally here! Sale season is what I’m talking about, of course, and it seems like a new sale pops up every time I open another of my favorite retailers to check. Because we are service-oriented here at PurseBlog, we’ve rounded up all the best places for designer bag discounts below for easy shopping reference.

We’ll be updating this post as more sales launch over the next couple days, so make sure you check back often, as well as keeping an eye on our continuously updated Deals Page!

PurseForum Roundup – May 27

May 27, 2016May 27, 2016 by Pattie Rechtman

Happy Friday! Welcome to May’s last Roundup. We are glad you stopped in. This week, we found the usual collection of fabulous bags for you in Chanel, Bottega Veneta, and more. We also visited the Jewelry Box and just began to scratch the surface of the glorious jewels our members have been sharing lately. Come on in and … Read more

Giuseppe Zanottis are Basically the Official Public Appearance Shoe of the World’s Most Beautiful Women

May 27, 2016 by Emily Anderson

Watch out, Monsieur Louboutin. Giuseppe Zanottis were all over celebrity feet at Cannes this year, and certain styles are experiencing a crazy surge in popularity, even among women who did not get to make all-expense-paid trips to France recently. What’s most amusing about GZ’s recent windfall is that platform sandals–Zanotti’s bread and butter of yesteryear–are … Read more

The 26 Best Bag Deals for Memorial Day Weekend 2016

May 27, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Let’s cut to the chase: today, right now, is going to be the best selection of discounted designer bags you get until the holidays, and the holidays are a long way away. We’ve combed through the sale sections at all our favorite retailers to weed out all but the best, most sought-after bags in each of them, and we have the results of our search below.

The Big Reveal: Our PurseForum Members’ Debut The Céline Bags of Their Dreams

May 26, 2016 by Katherine Callaghan

If you’re thinking of treating yourself to a new Céline bag, we have to warn you: this post may lead to impulse spending. We don’t mean to be instigators, but purchasing a brand new bag instantly lifts your mood and spirits (no seriously, science says so), and our PurseForum members have the new bags to … Read more

Just Can’t Get Enough: Miranda Kerr Loves Her Big, Black Day Bags

May 26, 2016May 26, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Celebrities: they’re just like us! Well, they’re just like us in that they have handbag preferences, anyway. Because we keep close watch on the day-to-day handbag choices of Hollywood’s biggest bag lovers, we tend to pick up on those preferences over time, and today, we’re here to talk about what it is that supermodel Miranda … Read more

PurseBlog is Taking Over Coach’s Snapchat Tomorrow to Share Coach Pre-Fall 2016 – Follow Along!

May 25, 2016 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

If you are a Snapchat fiend like so many of my friends are, you should definitely be following PurseBlog. I don’t post on Snapchat nearly as often as I should, but I am planning to share more from bags to a look into our lives (so follow PurseBlog on Snapchat now). Tomorrow, I am taking over Coach’s Snapchat to share a look at their Pre-Fall 2016 collection and I’m super excited.

PurseBlog Asks: Which Bags are You Looking for at the Spring 2016 Sales?

May 25, 2016 by Amanda Mull

It’s going to be nearly 90 degrees in New York City today, marking the first day of true tank top weather, and I now finally believe that Memorial Day Weekend is now but a few short days away. The calendar has been telling me that for weeks, but I didn’t feel it until just now. … Read more

Bag for Your Buck: 15 More Handbags that Look Way More Expensive Than They Actually Are

May 25, 2016 by Amanda Mull

Sales are great (and we’re about to be in the middle of many of them), but they’re not the only way to feel like you got your money’s worth. Although designer bags at any tier of the market are expensive, occasionally you find one whose appearance and quality outperforms its price tag, even before any markdowns are taken. It’s a glorious thing to behold.