There are some amazing quilted handbags with their own iconic quilting. Chanel and Marc Jacobs come to mind as some of the most recognizable. Until now, there hasn’t been a lot of variation in the quilting. The Lanvin Happy Medium shoulder bag stands out in this regard.
I’m usually a black and white kind of gal. Most of my wardrobe and practically everything I own is black and white. Black and white exudes elegance to me and I think the two colors compliment each other well. However, I’ve noticed that I’ve been liking a lot of light colors lately especially light pink, beige and cream. All of those colors go amazing with black or white so I guess it’s safe to say that I’m adding some color into my life.
It’s yellow and slightly mellow! Diane von Furstenberg always carries out neat pieces that make fashionable and perfect casual wear. One of the latest arrivals to the Furstenberg collection is the Printed Kaya Tote, a nicely sized and patterned tote bag that arrives beach or poolside ready.
When I was in school, I was one of those women that hated carrying around a bulky book bag and I always dressed nice. You better believe it, heels were a must everyday. I remember walking from the library to my class one day and someone shouted out, “Hey Pantene girl, it’s college not a fashion show”. It was mean but I shrugged it off since the person saying this was wearing pajamas to school. Pajamas, really? I wouldn’t be caught dead arriving to college in pajamas but of course that’s just my opinion.
I always carried my books in my hand, in one of my designer bags or in a Sex and the City tote. Sometimes it got so heavy and everything never fit in one bag. When you have a lap top, books, notebooks, folders and other school essentials it’s not easy to fit it all in one bag so something was always carried in my hand. Now if I had the Anya Hindmarch “Homework” Tote it looks like everything would of fit with no problem!
I’m definitely one of the women that loves fashionable travel bags. I also really like when a carry on bag and suitcase match. Mine don’t but I sure would love it if they did. At the moment I currently have a Diane von Furstenberg carry on bag. I’ve had it for about 2 years now and it still looks pretty new despite being used a lot. The only reason I bought it was because I got an amazing deal on it. When you find a cute bag that was once over $300 for $70, you tend to jump at it especially when you desperately need a travel bag. Now that I’ve seen the Rebecca Minkoff “Wheelie” Travel Bag, I’m in love!
Lately, I’ve been seeing a lot of fringe in the fashion world, especially on handbags. The fringe trend is kind of always there, it’s just more prominent at certain times. It’s kind of like the neon trend, always there but sometimes it’s in our face a little too much. I’ve never been a big fan of fringe, so I’ve always stayed away from it. Whenever I see it on shirts, I shake my head. However, I’ve been having a change of heart lately because I love the By Malene Birger “Jahyl Great Nappa” Bag. Not too tacky and oh-so-cute!
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Everyone knows the Alexander McQueen Demanta Clutch. It is probably one of the better know styles from Alexander McQueen. Well, aside from the many varieties of Skull Clutches, of course. What I have always liked about the Demanta Clutch is the folded corner detail. It sort of reminds me of an unfinished origami project (in a good way). If you’re not into clutches though, not to worry! That’s right, everything you know and love about the Demanta Clutch can be found in the form of an extra large tote style. Meet the Alexander McQueen Studs Demanta Tote!
