Do you know what day is coming up? March 17th is St. Patrick’s day! Do you have your green outfit planned out yet? I always wait until the last minute and usually go with wearing just a hint of green, like a scarf or something. By the way, did you know that green may be the national color of Ireland, but the color originally associated with St. Patrick was blue. Interesting huh?
Spring is not here yet but it’s definitely in the air. Stores are starting to get their pastel colors in stock and I’m loving every bit of it. My two favorite colors at the moment are mint and pink and I can’t get enough of them. I’m also in and out of the Kate Spade store weekly because not only does the designer brand have accessories in those two colors in stock but everything that the brand is coming out with lately is adorable! The accessories, the clothes, the shoes I’m literally addicted to Kate Spade right now and I’m dying to own one of the designer brands’ handbags! I’m currently in love with the Kate Spade Catherine Street Pippa Satchel and I believe it would be a lovely addition to my handbag collection.
Obsessed: See by Chloe Harriet Duffel Bag
This Harriet duffel is one of the cutest petite duffels I’ve seen in a while. It’s amazing. Clean lines, beautiful color combination of soft pink and gold hardware – a great pick for the warmer months.
Design-wise this bag is very spacious, so no problems there. Also what’s interesting to me is how this bag opens at the top. Features a dual zipper (like a dog carrier), which I guess is kinda cool considering it wont be too difficult to find what you’re looking for at the bottom of your bag.
I know I’ve written this before but to refresh everyone’s mind, I’m a huge girly girl. I don’t know why but anything that’s extremely feminine I usually end up loving it. Today I was at the Prabal Gurung for Target sale and one piece I got screams extreme girly girl. It’s a peplum top with colorful flowers all over it. It’s ugly at first sight but when you put it on with a black skirt it’s stunning. I love being a girl, I love pink, I love bows and I love fashion.
Spring is in the air and we can see it in the fashion world. Just this morning I hit up Target to try to get my hands on some of the Prabal Gurung for Target line. Lucky for me, I was able to get four of the pieces and I’m obsessed with them. I bring this up because the whole entire collection had one common theme, Spring. The collection was bright, beautiful and fun. It really made you smile to see all the colors that were used for the collection. As I was shopping and looking at the collection, it made me realize that Spring is just around the corner. Thank you Lord, I’m so over this cold weather and this flu epidemic!
[ Julia Restoin Roitfeld & The Muglerette. photos by David X Prutting/BFAnyc.com posted on the ShopBopBlog]
When looking for inspiration, I often find myself turning to the strange and unusual. Let’s face it, there is nothing more fun than writing about quirky handbags. By exploring how others (in this case, handbag designers) express themselves, I think we can all learn more about ourselves. Or, at the very least, get a good giggle out of it. And some designers are just really good for that. Marc by Marc Jacobs, anyone? Who doesn’t like his whimsical doodles? It is no wonder that the bag you see pictured here immediately caught my eye. But wait, that is not the handy work of good ol’ Marc. Meet the Mugler Muglerette Bag!
My favorite colors at the moment are mint and pink or anything that’s pretty close to the colors too. As I’ve written non-stop in previous blogs, my favorite color combination is black and gold. Anything fashion wise that’s black and gold is always flashy and gorgeous looking. Now my second favorite color combination is mint and pink. The colors are so light, soft and look beautiful together! If you’re a girly girl like me, you might just love the two colors together too!
What is your ultimate must-have handbag? Well with so many bagistas out there, I’m sure there are a zillion answers to that question. For some of you though, I am going to guess the Balenciaga City. A great classic style, the Balenciaga City is definitely loved by many. It has a structured shape, yet it isn’t too formal. It has a little bit of edge, yet it isn’t too over-the-top. Plus the leather is wonderful! But if you already love Balenciaga, then I don’t need to tell you that. So what could be better than the Balenciaga City? How about the Balenciaga City in mini form? Introducing the Balenciaga Giant Mini City!
My fashion crave this year began with an appetite for bows and what better introduction than the Duffle Bag by RED Valentino. RED Valentino makes yet another winning move by moving away from traditional and bringing playful accessories to grown women. This understated duffle truly captures a feminine theme, and if someone is best at making bows for women, it’s definitely Valentino.
The Work Bag:
The Beach Tote:
The Weekend Bag:
The Evening Clutch:
