September 13, 2010
So, I have a confession; I do not own an exotic bag of my own. I have a beautiful Adriana Castro cosmetic bag, but I have an exotic bag. And when it comes to me and exotics, I’m very picky. Just as I am sure you, know everything that goes into an exotic bag. Like so many other bags time and time and again throughout the manufacture of the bag. And while it might be me only when it comes to exotic, I get even more into the production process.
Like I said before, we need a great bag draped in exotic materials to make me want … no scratch that … yearn for it. The LAI Jesslyn Small Tote is an exotic bag that has made me yearn for it! What’s even better is that the colors of this Autumn Bag cry over just about any other bag I’ve seen so far.
First off, this is the kind of bag you can carry the day without someone thinking, “holy walk of shame”, or flying at night without thinking, “yikes, bad choice to go home before you go.” And let’s be honest, there are those days where you do not have time between work and life to change your wardrobe. But is this beautiful python skin I have been hooked. Combinations of copper, black and gray perfect bind . There is no strange move; not embarrassed cooperation; all just works! Grab onto the open top, as you head out of the house and you will find yourself loving the peak hold off more than you may have realized. In Then open the bag and you will see the detail has not stood out from the bag as the leather lining. Beautiful through and through. I’m loving it! Buy through Bluefly on sale for $ 390.
I’m adoring fully Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal to the track Metal. We have covered already Pouchette and bag. Today I am a hobo to share with you and I’m pretty sure you will not be disappointed; I know I’m not.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Horseshoe Metal Evie Hobo is a great bag with the right amount of sparkle to it. The first thing I noticed was the beautiful skin. It’s so soft and greasy; It has to look good in your hand. It looked even closer I kept finding other things that made me say, “oooohhhh, aaahhhh”. I am a huge fan of exposed zippers and pockets with gold dove detail is continued in line with Petal Metal. Adding uniquely designed shoulder strap and a little more gold-tone hardware and you’re probably asking why this bag is still just to get better and better. I’m loving everything! Buy through Bloomingdale for $ 548.
Sometimes, it’s amazing what a little tweak will do for a bag. I’m a fan of Rebecca Minkoff Take Tote for some time, but when the studded version came out, I could not see the plain one in the same way again. It just seemed like something was missing, even if the nails were overpowering in some cases.
As it turns out, what was missing was a zipper. Behold: the Zip Minkoff Rebecca Devote Tote.
The initial tote looks a little bit blah after you see a riveting – there just is not enough visual interest. But not everyone wants nails, and you’re not what you want to transfer all the time. So the zipper is so genius – it is not big enough or blingy enough to be disruptive, and then routes the bag in a clean yet interesting way. edition is well edited and subdued, but just enough. Buy through Saks for $ 630.
When the models hit the runway for Marc by Marc Jacobs spring 2010, I am pretty sure that every hipster in Brooklyn fainted from pure joy. Someone go check them and make sure we’re okay.
The most affordable, lower-cost line of Jacobs has always had a certain irreverent, downtown appeal, and this particular set of clothes crystallize meaning quite well indeed. It’s a mash-up of 80 colors and patterns in tribal prints and taste, and the result is a kicky, fun, and committed to launch a wave of (somewhat tempered) trends will find in a mall near you .
Looking at the pictures, I can not help but feel that the collection can only be described as joyful. It is a celebration of the enthusiasm of youth, the new trend to mix things together strangely random and kind of combinations you can get away with if you can call them experiments.
Which is not to say that the collection of raw in the least – the appearance of plaids and prints in the same outfit as contrasts rather than coordinating colors, is a happy accident. The materials, patterns and colors made by experts chosen by the design team MBMJ happy to play up the dissonance and the counterpoint that the plaid, stripes and prints create a race for another huge success.
Sigh. This bag was so close to getting everything, but for me there is one downside that I can not get over it. It’s so sad though because this bag has all the makings of a great bag. Well, I have to bury be bygones and move on. The Olivia Harris Leather Zip Pocket Mini Crossbody bag is actually a very nice bag at a very reasonable price.
If you’re anything like me, you’re kind of wondering what the deal is with oversized zip pocket appears to be flapping in the breeze. I understand that the idea behind this is to give a little flare and something different, but it seems a bit out of place. I imagine that if I saw what I was walking down the street I would immediately stop carrying the woman and say, “OH, you must be careful, something may fall out of the pocket.” Take it for decoration, but again it is strange to me.
However, if you keep that zip pocket, I think this bag is really really awesome. I love the purple color of vintage washed skin. The adjustable strap crossbody clearly can be used as onesided strap and this is the way I wear it. It’s just a really cute bag. Plus, I love purple in autumn. There is a fall color that will necessarily expect, but it is a great way to add a different kind of rich color to your look. Buy through Bloomingdale for $ 255.
September 6, 2010
“Tis the season! We are literally in the middle of the holiday rush. Whether you are someone who plans your events and shopping months in advance or last-minute scramble to pull everything together, the holidays are hectic. So we’re excited for you has another giveaway in this period.
We work with our friends at Kooba bring you the Kooba Sienna bag. This bag is an ideal addition to any handbag collection. And is not that you need any motivation, believe me when I say this age handbag with elegance and grace. I should know, I have one!
So, here are the details:
What: Kooba Sienna Bag in brown leather
When: Monday, December 14, 2009 – Thursday, December 31, 2009.
How to enter: CLICK HERE and head over to the site Kooba. Check out all the wonderful bags available and then in the comments below, tell us what your favorite handbag and why!
Good luck and have fun!
I’m so over the whole voltage hippie. It is a subculture that I would have stayed before, and I do not think has much to add to the fashion conversation today. Most of the pieces contain hippie does not seem high-end for me, they just seem derivative and stale.
Unfortunately, “derivative” is the most likely word I can think of to describe the Twelth St. by Cynthia Vincent Outlaw clutch. If the Native Americans would like to reclaim the visual elements of their culture by fashionistas and hipsters, we really appreciate it. Something tells me you are probably all that jazzed about having rich, skinny urban dwellers will cut off their culture, while trying to survive, either.
The whole thing just seems so … unpleasant. The true culture of this style comes from dying (and the participants of the culture still face racism in many parts of the country), and fashion items as the clutch co opting the culture itself, without obtaining any benefit. Perhaps my outrage is a bit much, but the bag is so costume-like and unoriginal that does just unhappy with clear ol “. Buy through ShopBop for $ 295.
He has never become a Treesje bag I do not like? I think not. Not that I remember from the top of my head, at least, there are precious few brands I can say that about.
Treesje Rebel Hobo is just another in a long line of successful bags. As a brand, make it a truly top-notch job of picking bright colors and beautiful skin, and then let these two elements to take center stage in many processed synthetic fibers and leather. This is not the kind of bag that will look dated in a season or two, there is something very attractive about it.
And all this is what Treesje has done with this bag. The deep cobalt color will look off against a black or gray to white or cold again when a little warmer, and lambskin leather is also taken. Enough said. Piping and pleating add a touch of signature Treesje while keeping things streamlined and easy to estimate, and the extra layer shoulder strap will make it comfortable to carry all day. What’s not to like? Buy through Bloomingdale for $ 595.
I tend to turn my hand during the holiday season more than any other time of year. With so many holiday parties, gatherings and outings, my wardrobe is through endless mixing and matching. The Anya Hindmarch Metallic Leather Nadia reversible clutch is just the kind of flexibility that search.
I have met many reversible bag that I liked, but that’s not all bad. First of all, the color choices are quite neutral so as not to be like the colors you can not be combined with an outfit. One bright tin and gold metallic leather you have to have a great accessory to keep. This file was inspired clutch is an elegant and refined shape without being too stuffy. I hate, and I mean hate, stuffy clutches. Even better, this classy little clutch is lined with suede. However, the best thing about this reversible clutch is that although I think it would be perfect for this time of year, in fact, it was great during all seasons. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $ 565.
I’ve become increasingly unhappy with Jack Rabbit bags. This past year has really turned my head a little. At first, I thought that some projects were incomplete and stopped short of a finished product. However, once I started thinking this way, the designer has made me reconsider. We embrace the full Jack Rabbit Collection Twilight Messenger Bag and now I think I found another bag that I really like it.
There is something absolutely fan-Frickin-tastic on this Jack Rabbit The Stinger snakeskin-embossed Leather Satchel. The shape of the bag kind of reminds me of a doctor’s bag and that is not negative. Black snakeskin-embossed leather looks like it might be a bit harsh, but this kind of cruelty that really makes a girl’s outfit is good. The double handles with “5.5 means that a fall would probably not bring this on your shoulder, but why should you, this is a bag is a shoulder bag.
I’m sure there will be many of you think that bag is okay, but you can not stand that zipper down the middle. But I like it. I’m enjoying the zipper, as thoroughly as we have already been overtaken by studying and margin for the past year. Buy through Bloomingdale for $ 495.