Right now beach totes can be found in abundance but very few can actually exceed the cute margin and into the mesmerizing phase. Say hello to this ultra chic Piazzato Tote by Emilio Pucci. I’ve always been a fan of Pucci’s vibrant prints on clothing and accessories but when found on oversized summer ready totes, they’re even more electrifying!
Put your Caboodles away and give into something a little more on the couture side. I recently ran into the Allison Cosmetic Case by Rebecca Minkoff, an attractive collaboration of a makeup bag and a travel piece. I never understood the concept of these type of accessories as they seemed fairly limited in space and oddly shaped versus your standard makeup pouch.
Would you wear a designer backpack? My personal input towards back wear is neutral, reasons being that I have yet to spot something worthy of adding to my ever-changing wish list. Whoever initiated the backpack into a fashion accessory had a great concept, but fell short in making it practical. Most of the luxury designer selections out there arrive in petite form, incapable of holding much, and with excessive exterior pockets that appoint more of a décor role. Perhaps you won’t be able to fit most of your daily essentials in it, but at least you can carry certain items with this unique form of a fashion statement.
Here’s a sky blue that’s set to make it into your summer time wardrobe. There’s something about this totes distinctive silhouette that is pleasant to the gal with a taste for class. Perhaps this desired figure should be credited to the popularity of the Grand Shopping Tote by French Couture brand, Chanel. From a distance, a fun hued GST may come to mind, but I say this bag is actually a fun version of a shopper on chains by Kate Spade New York, meet the Jane Quilted Tote.
Nothing shouts luxurious like the interwoven designs of a smooth leather tote bag. Basket-weaved accessories always make a great alternative to a solid-leather handbag as their textured assemblies make attractive selections and add ladylike flair to your daily look.
If you want a luxe leather woven accessory, there’s an alternative to the high-end designer pieces out there. This Antik Batik is great for the savvy spending Bagista that prefers an alternative to the high-end four-digit price tag tote.
Anyone familiar with OndadeMar? It’s a luxury brand that specializes in beachwear with a latin vibe to it. OndadeMar originated in Colombia, South America and over a ten year period, has expanded into the fashion market world wide. Today, one of our favorite boutiques (Shopbop) offers these resort-influenced products for the exotic enthusiast in mind. The Carry On Beach Bag consists of a handmade woven tote with colorful knotted threads at the handles. It’s sturdy, eco-friendly, and sun ready; but my concern is where do you draw the line between chic and novelty?
Just how bright do you like your handbags? If you dare to wear a tote coated in candy-colored hues, then Tory Burch has got a great looking one for you. Personally, I’m a neutral bag type of gal and I tend to stay far from anything too intense.
The Roslyn Striped Canvas Tote gets my admiration over personal approval, but regardless of its versatility in your wardrobe or not, this tote arrives extra cheery and positive. This piece reminds me of a grownup woman’s version of an Easter basket altered into a tote bag. Perhaps it’s the festive vibes I’m gaining along the way as we approach the Easter holiday.
Vintage Chanel! Now there’s a statement that intrigues any bagista. Lately I’ve been very attracted to the spring shades of vibrant violets that many designers have been stirring up recently. One of our own tBFer’s recently landed a 2012 Dark Violet Town (Balenciaga Dark Violet Purple) and it brought back verification of how lovely and versatile a purple-hued handbag truly is to any wardrobe.
What Goes Around Comes Around Vintage present unique finds that in order to obtain, you must give into a hefty price tag first. But a price tag on an exclusive Chanel may be overseen if it’s truly limited, so just how much would you pay for this pretty? Attractive purple suede makes up this quilted Classic edition that reveals a sophisticated and chic style. The touch of gold toned hardware found on the traditional Chanel chains adds more vintage emphasis to this authentic lambskin piece. Discreet double-C’s are embroidered at the center of the flap and serves as a Chanel stamp of approval.
Not all spring florals are vibrant and vivid. Dolce & Gabbana presents an array of florals in lace this season in bold black. Lace has always been one of my favorite lightweight fabrics and we’ll see more of this whimsical trend this year.
Wonderful florals in neutral shades seem to hold each season, and when enclosing handbags, they’re a hit among women of all ages. Check out this black and cream creation by the Italian House Dolce & Gabbana.
This oversized artistic tote will take out any typical solid black handbag. Lined in lush lace and trimmed in smooth lambskin leather, this accessory is well suited for office wear to evening nights out.
Dress this up or pair with blouse and jeans as black lace is easily adaptable and a fashion must have, it’s visible that the ‘Miss Alma Lace’ will instantly glam up any boring outfit. Most lace accessories come in smaller accessories, but this oversized tote will come handy to your daily essentials and more.
The Work Bag:
The Beach Tote:
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