Since the age of nine, Nanette Lepore had a passion for fashion design. Lepore received her degree in design from New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology and she began making a name for herself in the early 1990s when she set up shop in a penthouse office. Today, her designs are recognized around the world and she enjoys a strong following among celebrities. Lepore is famous for her feminine style and floaty fabrics.
What should every bagista have in her handbag collection? A classic black leather tote, of course! And when I stumble across one that sells for an unbelievably low price, I am literally on Cloud 9! But who could really resist? It’s like indulging in a guilty pleasure, without all the guilt! And when you find one as beautiful as the bag you see pictured here, it really is just icing on the cake! Introducing the Monserat De Lucca Benicio Diamond Leather Tote!
In case you haven’t noticed, Tory Burch has undergone some changes lately! Big changes! For the most part, I have really been liking what I’m seeing. And, judging from the increased coverage of this designer lately, I think my fellow bloggers agree. Personally, I really love the new shapes and less conspicuous logos. But this new found appreciation of mine was completely turned on its head when I came across the Tory Burch Steffi Print Tote.
There’s this rumor going around that military-inspired pieces will be hot for Fall this year. So be prepared to see lots of navy blues, olive greens, and dove grays floating around! But is that such a bad thing? I mean, I really like neutrals that are a step away from the ordinary. Black is okay, but it gets kinda old after awhile. Plus I love the little military-inspired details that have been cropping up on handbags. Think blazer buttons, grommets, and buckles! And don’t forget the cotton webbing straps! That’s why I am really liking the Marc by Marc Jacobs New Army Handhack!
When it comes to investment piece handbags, I really like the vintage-inspired styles. In a way, it is sort of like evolution. Through trial and error, certain classic styles have been perfected to the point where there is little room left for improvement. Styles like that are sure to stick around for the long haul and really stand the test of time. So when I came across the Jimmy Choo Sylvia Grainy Nappa Tote, I knew that it was something worth investing some money into. This lovely, vintage-inspired silhouette features these dramatic cut-out handles that are sure to grab the attention of everyone in the room. What I like though is how Jimmy Choo adorned the handles inside and out with flattened pyramid studs. So cute! I also love the gently gathered leather body, which really helps to soften the shape of this bag so it doesn’t look too boxy.
Is it just me? Or does the nylon trend still seem to be going strong? I am still loving my nylon Gryson Skye, that is for sure! But what about a nylon bag that isn’t simply the nylon version of a style that is normally made of leather? Well I stumbled across this Leigh Flock Hobo from Leigh & Luca New York and it really got me thinking. I love the classic, slouchy hobo shape. The gentle pleating adds just the right amount of softness, while the detachable chain detail adds just a hint of toughness. Plus the rolled leather handle looks so comfortable. And accenting the dove gray nylon body is a black (flocked) print that depicts a flock of birds.
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