Archive for October, 2010

Happy Halloween to all of my fellow Bagistas! The second most important decision to what costume you’re going to wear is which bag will you use to compliment your look. With just hours away, lets hope you’ve already got everything planned out. One of our favorite designers has a popular addition in her collection to fit the Halloween theme. It’s the Black Cat Nikki and it’s perfect for your menacing night out and there after. So what makes this Nikki stand out from all the rest of its popular siblings, is the all dark silhouette that gives this hobo a rich and tasteful look.

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When I think about the latest bags by the Marc Jacobs Collection, I think luscious leather, bold colors and extra add-on’s that will distinct your MJ’s from others. It seems like the odder it is, the better. But to my surprise, the Bal Harbor Julie bag looks quite different from all its other siblings. It lacks the quirkiness, an inventive silhouette and color… lots of it!

So as I feast my eyes on this boxy shaped flat tote, I can’t decide if I’m digging this very simple look or if I prefer the Jacobs designs as we know them. This natural grained framed tote shows the classic side Marc Jacobs has in him.

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To help remind them of their whirlwind Indonesian adventure, Rita Overzat and her two daughters, Ali and Jenna, decided to design some genuine watersnake handbags for themselves. However, after receiving a ton of positive feedback from their friends and retailers back home in New York, the trio made the decision to introduce their creation to the world. In 2007, their handbag collection was launched under the name Beirn (pronounced “burn”), which is the shared middle name of Ali and Jenna.

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With the success of his Collection line, Marc Jacobs wasn’t done just yet. The Marc by Marc Jacobs line made its debut on the runway in 2001 and was an instant hit among fashionista’s and celebrities alike. Marc Jacobs interpreted a modern casual line filled with girly, vintage and eye-catching details to it. It’s no surprise to see oversized buttons and more than enough zippers on his extra bold and colorful designs. The Marc by Marc Jacobs line carries a wide range of ready to wear, handbags and accessories, funky foot wear, and jewelry. Some of the most memorable MbMJ pieces include the mouse flats, the ongoing Miss. Marc accessories, and of course his luscious leather handbags such as the Turnlock Teri and Faridah that have been spotted in almost every color imaginable.

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Stiletto Jungle found this season’s must-have cashmere camel sweater, on sale for $59.

Did the Harry Potter costume designer rip off Alexander McQueen? Allie is Wired takes a look.

Bag Bliss Picks: Bags for the Fashionista in Training

Coquette loves how her skin feels after a Intraceuticals Infusions oxygen facial.

Fashion Pulse Daily takes a close look at the Spring 2011 Swim Collection from Nautica.

The Jet Set Girls take a peek inside House of Glam’s Amoy Pitters’ carry on bag!

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing Semi-permanent brows by Amy Kernahan.

Second City Style looks to our favorite fashion icons for inspiration for Costumes for Halloween 2010

Shopping and Info bought this amazing and versatile Marc by Marc Jacobs sweater dress with detachable skirt and cuffs for Fall.

Want to know what the StyleBakery editors are loving this season? This week, they share their top 10 favorites for fall.

The Beauty Stop takes a look at the new Sephora iPhone app.

The Shoe Goddess finds the perfect over-the-knee suede boot!

V-Style has personal stylist, Vanessa Valiente, show you how to stop sales associates from interrupting your shopping.

When she was only 19, Anya Hindmarch started the handbag brand. She has approached by Harper’s & Queen, who commissioned her to design a limited edition bag; five hundred were sold and the Anya Hindmarch brand was born.

The top Anya Hindmarch handbag styles include the Cooper, Neeson, Elliot, and of course the Anya Hindmarch for Target’s Go International as well as the environment friendly “I’m Not a Plastic Bag” both received world-wide recognition.

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Okay, so I thought this was pretty interesting, and of course being a bag blog I had to point this out. From far away, or looking at a smaller or regular sized image it appears that Paris is toting along the Madison Audrey by Coach – oh but get this, it’s not! The bag is from her Paris Hilton handbag line. The design in my opinion is way too similar for comfort.

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Driven by a fierce entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for design, Katherine Kwei left her position as a public relations executive at Louis Vuitton in 2002 to pursue a degree in accessories design at the London College of Fashion. In 2006 she moved to New York where she completed an internship with Zac Posen. Then, in 2007, her dream became a reality when she launched her own handbag line for the Spring/Summer season.

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Alexander McQueen became a fashion icon early on in his career. In his teen years he was already designing for Mikhail Gorbachev and Charles the Prince of Wales. In 1996, he was named the head designer of Givenchy. This was a shock to most people because he succeeded John Galliano who was also in line for the job. McQueen’s time with Givenchy was unsuccessful for the most part and he left the company in March 2001.

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