As the owner of multiple Fendi bags throughout my handbag life, I have a love/hate relationship with the brand. I love them for their classic yet trendy designs and I also hate them for their many recent design missteps. Honestly, sometimes they take things way too far. But through the good and bad, my favorite […] Read More »
Kara Ross New York ‘Gemma’ Clutch
Breast Cancer Awareness month (October) is almost over but that doesn’t mean you can’t still support the cause. And here’s a clutch for the cause – the Kara Ross NY ‘Gemma’ Clutch ($900), complete with a gorgeous rock crystal gem, front and center. Proceeds from this dazzling metallic python bag will benefit PINK – the […] Read More »
EXCLUSIVE Marilyn Minter Bright Pink Tote at Intermix
Intermix recently teamed up with provocative artist Marilyn Minter to create a limited edition tote for breast cancer awareness during the month of October. Minter (who has previously shot the Tom Ford and MAC campaigns, and is friends with Pamela Anderson, whom she also calls her ‘muse’) created the edgy bag which features a still […] Read More »
Rebecca Minkoff Knocked Up Baby Bag
As usual, Rebecca Minkoff delivers a cheeky name for her latest creation – The Knocked Up Baby Bag. If you’re thinking pregnancy or being a mom are requirements to carrying this bag, think again. The bag has the same stylish flair as the original Morning After Bag and Morning After Mini, with even more special […] Read More »
Lockheart ‘Zip It’ Rose Detail Hobo
On-trend exposed zips add a slight punk edge to this girly hobo. The Lockheart ‘Zip It’ Rose Detail Hobo is just the ideal size for your essentials and the cuteness of it mixed with the zips really packs a punch. A boxy shaped hobo with ruched sides perfectly blends pretty in pink with punk rock […] Read More »
In the Navy: Miu Miu’s Studded Shoulder Bag
What color is the new black? Depending on who you ask, the answers differ. But my pick is navy, thanks to this stylish, trendsetting tote. The Miu Miu Studded shoulder bag is the pick of the season, combining haute trends (stud detail and convertible straps) with a truly classic design. Miu Miu uses simple shapes […] Read More »
Alexander McQueen Neon Panel Clutch
Some eighties trends should never come back in style – acid washed jeans, big hair, legwarmers, and fingerless gloves à la Madonna. Some are hit or miss, like Day-Glo and neon. But an eighties-redux design by McQueen is always a hit. The Alexander McQueen Neon panel clutch is a neon dream. Black patent mixed with […] Read More »
Temperley London Golden Apple Bag
If you can’t make it to the Big Apple for the New Year’s Eve celebration, you can at least carry one. The Temperley London Golden Apple Bag is a metallic gold clutch fashioned into the shape of an apple. Complete with a chain strap, this bag is the perfect touch to any evening look, including […] Read More »
Jack Rabbit Collection Kathleen Bag in Black
It’s a little bit classy. It’s a little bit rock and roll. The Jack Rabbit Collection Kathleen Bag in Black channels Coco Chanel with its quilted top, while incorporating details to give it a rock edge. The pouched hobo bottom meets the quilted top via a single strand of white piping across. An oversized attached […] Read More »
Alexander McQueen Melrose Tote
It’s not easy being green. But being green’s just a little better if you’re the Alexander McQueen Melrose Tote. It is a smart, stylish bag in a fabulous new shape and stunning shade of green. Double shoulder straps meet through grommets at the top of the bag, while a leather and brass turnlock closure secures […] Read More »
Foley and Corinna ‘Desert’ Messenger Bag
What do you do after you create one of the most popular bags of all time? Create a better one. Foley and Corinna‘s City Tote has been one of the most popular bags of all time but the Desert Messenger Bag gives the City Tote a run for its money. This pink, textured leather messenger […] Read More »
Luana Maule’ – Black Nylon and Leather Satchel Bag
Haute couture as of late seems to be inspired by…garbage? The Luana Maule’ – Black Nylon and Leather Satchel Bag is, on one hand, a high-fashion (trash) bag; on the other, a sexy, sultry and sleek satchel. A spacious, hi-tech nylon body shimmers against the contrasting black leather structured top and round-to-flat top handles. An […] Read More »
Fendi F3 Secret Code bag
Still trying to unlock the mystery to your fall wardrobe essentials? Fendi’s got you covered. The Fendi F3 Secret Code bag boasts a tough femininity and a design that lives up to its cool name. Black patent leather meets with stamped leather ‘mink’ to serve up an incredibly chic day to night bag. Sling it […] Read More »
Cole Haan ‘Village’ Soft Ruched Satchel
Sturdy. Soft. Supple. Sounds like a commercial for Bounty, huh? Not quite. The Cole Haan ‘Village Soft’ Ruched Satchel is all three. This ultrasoft pink leather bag features a sturdy frame top and supple ruched bottom. The topstitching and banded center break up the contrasting looks. Spoil yourself and snag one this Spring. $395, Nordstrom Read More »
Kotur Brocade Clutches
It may look ‘vintage’ but it isn’t your grandma’s clutch. The Kotur Walker Brocade Clutch has all the characteristics of a granny bag but with modern couture styling. The Chinese silk brocade fabrics envelop petite rectangular shaped clutches, just big enough to tote your lipstick, credit cards and not much else. Practical? Maybe not. Pretty? […] Read More »
Hardware ‘Shorty’ Nylon Handbag
The holidays aren’t just about gifting, they’re also about giving. That’s why Hardware Handbags partnered with Project Night Night to give to homeless children this season. With every handbag sold, a child will receive a package containing a blanket, stuffed animal, and a bedtime story book. Enter code ‘PNN2’ at checkout and also receive free […] Read More »
Jean Paul Gaultier Le Privè Detective Satchel
Sometimes a bag isn’t just a bag. That’s because it’s really a trench. The Jean Paul Gaultier Le Privè Bag is an haute handbag made of soft grained leather. The bag features the designer’s signature trench-style details, including two yoked buttoned ‘lapels’ that conceal magnetic closures along with a buckled strap around the bottom. Two […] Read More »
Henry Cuir ‘Puzzle Tote’
Sometimes in design, the pieces fit together just like a puzzle. This is evident in Henry Cuir’s Puzzle Bag. Hand–stitched leather ‘puzzle’ pieces form the body of the bag – bulging shapes give it a 3-D appeal. A lengthy strap is perfect to wear over the shoulder, and a beaded closure adds an unexpected feminine […] Read More »