Feathers are everywhere right now. They have been popping up on jewelry, hair accessories, clothing… practically anything you can imagine. I can certainly understand why though. After all, I have been a bit obsessed with feather earrings lately! But of all the feathers I have seen floating around out there, I don’t think too many of them were on handbags. So of course I was intrigued when I came across the Cleobella Wenona Clutch!
Anytime I come across a black leather handbag that has gold hardware, I scream and immediately want it. I just think the combination of black leather and gold hardware are so beautiful together and incredibly stylish. The two colors combined make a handbag more flashy and give you the ability to carry it around day or night.
I instantly fell in love with the Foley + Corinna “Lady City” Tote. It’s so edgy looking and totally my style. This is definitely the type of handbag I would use all year round and almost everyday. It’s not too casual and not to fancy to be able to use it pretty much whenever you want.
Alexander Wang is currently one of my favorite handbag designers. His designs are classic, beautiful and sophisticated. They are pretty timeless too, because they’re the type of bags that will never go out of style. Kind of like a Louis Vuitton no matter what day, week or year you buy a “Speedy” handbag it’s never ever going to go out of style. The “Speedy” has been in style for years and it will always be one of Louis Vuitton’s iconic handbags. Alexander Wang is basically the same type of designer. No matter what he creates it’s always going to be in style for years to come.
Doing one thing and doing that one thing well. Hmm, almost sounds like the slogan for a chicken fingers chain! Haha! All kidding aside, I do believe that this concept isn’t necessarily a bad one. This is especially true for handbags! Juliette Jake is a handbag designer that literally does one thing and does that one thing very, very well. What am I talking about? The Juliette Jake Wrap Around Clutch, of course! The colors and materials may change, but the design is always the same! And right now, I am loving this clutch in the Cobalt Crocodile! It is so SO yummy!
Jason Wu is a newcomer to the world of fashion. The young (He’s only 28 years old!) fashion designer launched his ready-to-wear collection in 2006 and won the Fashion Group International’s Rising Star award in 2008. He was also nominated for the Vogue Fashion Fund award. But if the name still isn’t ringing a bell for you, he is also the designer that designed Michelle Obama’s inaugural gown. Yes, that gorgeous white dress she wore for her first dance as First Lady! Jason Wu, however, did not stop with his gorgeous garments. Just this last spring, he added handbags to his collection! These pieces feature simple shapes and clean lines. Very chic! And if you ask me, Jason Wu’s handbags are just as gorgeous as his clothing! The collection includes clutches, crossbodies, shoulder bags, and satchels… there really is something for everyone! Below are a couple of my favorite picks, check them out!
The Italian Couture House of Prada has a new furry suggestion to carry on arm. Ditch the fussy puppy and if you dare, give this fuzzy handbag a try – the Prada Eco Mongolia Garden Tote. So much furry disorder is going on in this piece. It looks like something I wouldn’t typically look at twice, but upon further inspection of this piece, one unexpected detail caught my attention.
What looks like an orb of exotic fur actually claims to be eco friendly, that is; the tote is made of faux fur. Quite a surprise as Prada is known to compose some very exotic pieces with fine furs in past collections. If you’re a fur advocate you may dislike the faux fur feel, while a fur activist who dares to wear something out of their ordinary taste, could actually sport this, guilt free.
One of my favorite handbags of all time is the Louis Vuitton “Retro” bag. It was released when the Cherry Blossom and Eye Love collections were released in 2003. I wanted it so bad in the Pink Cherry Blossom but I was only 17 then, and it was kind of hard to convince my Mother I needed a bag that cost over $1,000. I never got the chance to get one but it still remains on my wish list.
When I spotted the Sara Berman “Kelly” Mini Tote my mouth dropped! It was literally the Louis Vuitton “Retro” in a smaller version and in a different color. I loved it, finally my dream bag was available in black and much more affordable.
One of Jimmy Choo’s newbie’s for the season arrives very glamorous and with much attitude. This is a perfect model of how Jimmy Choo accessories should look like. How could you not want to gaze at this piece for a significant amount of time? If you prefer an evening piece with just a touch of glimmer and sparkles, obviously this isn’t the choice for you.
The Glitter Clutch by the United Kingdom-based Couture House implies just that; it’s a clutch that features an infusion of acrylic glitter, all over. It fits the theme as the accessory to take on evenings out and it’ll fit any party occasion look that you may plan.
I’ve always liked the look of briefcases. They have that classy and sophisticated look and I’m always in awe when I see one that stands out from the rest. So many briefcases these days are boring, black and look the same. It’s very hard to find one that’s unique but the Rebecca Minkoff “School Boy” Satchel looks like it could be a stylish briefcase.
The Work Bag:
The Beach Tote:
The Weekend Bag:
The Evening Clutch:
