December 2017 - PurseBlog

The Most Popular PurseBlog Posts We Published in 2017

Dec 29, 2017 by Amanda Mull

We always keep track of how popular our new posts are because we want to know what you guys like and want to see more of, and although by now we know basically what will be a hit or a miss, there are always surprises, or posts that gain reader interest over time because of … Read more

The 10 Most Important Bags in Modern Handbag History

Dec 29, 2017 by Amanda Mull

It’s become trendy for designer brands to emphasize their histories and heritages in an attempt to add value to their products and convince consumers that their prices are worth it, but when you look back at fashion history, there are a few modern handbags that stand out for the ways that their existences have shaped the accessories industry and how women (and men!) perceive, carry and shop for bags. As part of our continuing countdown to National Handbag Day, we’ve made a case for the best and brightest below.

The Marc Jacobs Mini Dwntwn Shoulder Bag is a Perfectly Stylish Choice for the Girl On the Go

Dec 28, 2017 by Kaitlin Serio

When it comes to handbags, I love to ooh and ahh at fantasy bags as much as the next girl—and I guess you could say that it goes along with the territory—but there’s something to be said about an understated, stylish, affordable bag that is both luxurious and attainable. The Marc Jacobs Mini Dwntwn Shoulder … Read more

The Most Iconic Bags of 2017, As Seen On Instagram

Dec 28, 2017 by Kaitlin Serio

I have a love-hate relationship with Instagram. It used to be a love-love relationship, but if I’m being honest, that has changed over time. I love that Instagram allows me to stay connected to my family and friends, even when we are miles apart, but I don’t like how posed and curated Instagram can be. … Read more

10 Things You Might Not Know About the Hermès Birkin

Apr 25, 2018Dec 28, 2017 by Amanda Mull

[Editor’s Note: This post was originally published in 2016] The Hermès Birkin is the most iconic and sought-after handbag in the world (even if you don’t like it, it’d be hard to argue otherwise), and that means most fashion lovers have already absorbed a lot of information about how it was conceived, how it’s made … Read more

The Best Celebrity Bag Looks of 2017

Dec 27, 2017 by Emily Anderson

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: the time when we get to look back on the 2017 in review and ruminate about our favorite music, movies, beauty products, cultural snafus and, of course, celebrity handbag picks. There has been a lot of hand-wringing on my part over some of these…were they bold and … Read more

Are Your Treated Differently When Carrying Your Best Bags?

Dec 27, 2017 by Amanda Mull

[Editor’s Note: While we take it a easy this week between the holidays, we’ll be bringing you a mix of both new, year-end posts and some classics from our archive. This one’s a little social experiment we conducted back in 2011.] One should never underestimate the power of accessories. Not only can the right bag … Read more

The 10 Most Important Bags of 2017

Dec 26, 2017 by Amanda Mull

Welcome back to the internet, and we hope you had a happy holiday! We’ve now arrived in that weird week between Christmas and New Year’s when nothing happens, which means it’s high time for that sweet, sweet end-of-year content. As we do every year, we’d like to take the opportunity to look back at the … Read more

Phoebe Philo is Leaving Céline After Nearly a Decade

Dec 26, 2017 by Amanda Mull

While many of us were traveling, cooking or enjoying family time, LVMH dropped some bombshell news: Phoebe Philo is leaving Céline, where she has been creative director for nearly a decade. The move had been rumored for months, if not years, but not it’s finally official. According to Vogue, her last Céline collection will be … Read more

Merry Christmas from Our Team to You

Dec 25, 2017 by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Though our Christmas day is coming to a close, Vlad and I and the entire PurseBlog team wanted to wish you all a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! This time of year always reminds me how much we have to be thankful for and everyday I feel so lucky to be able to share my … Read more

The Gucci Bag Kaitlin is Gifting Herself This Christmas

Dec 22, 2017 by Kaitlin Serio

If you’ve been reading my posts you know I’ve said I wanted everything from the Gucci Marmont Shoulder Bag to the Valentino Rockstud Spike Chain Bag and a few others in between. While I’ve always been a bit of an indecisive shopper, especially when I’m purchasing a bigger ticket item, working in the industry has … Read more

This Week, Celebs Kept It Simple and High-End with Chanel Flaps, Birkins and Givenchy Antigonas

Dec 22, 2017 by Emily Anderson

It’s back to the basics for celebs this week, and when I say “the basics,” I really mean the opposite of that. Unless there is a secret cult of the uber-rich who consider all of your traditional benchmarks of wealth to be “basic” in the more recent, more derogatory sense. (Granola-hermit rich people , where … Read more