Ask any bagista: What is the most practical handbag color? Nine times out of ten you will hear the answer: Black. Okay, so I probably just made that up. But it is true that many of you ladies out there see black as a very practical color. It is classic and it compliments just about anything (color-wise). It is no wonder so many bagistas choose black when seeking out a handbag wardrobe staple. Oddly enough, I don’t seem to follow this line of thinking myself when choosing a handbag. Black is fine, I suppose. But I think other colors are equally worthy of being called “practical”. Brown is very versatile, for example. Red is also a wonderful color that compliments many things. There is a new trend brewing though. Dark grey is becoming the new black. It is neutral, yet it is different enough to make everyone you pass walking down the street give your handbag a second glance! Below are some great examples of this new trend!
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Lets talk color for just a second. Remember a couple months back when Pantone declared emerald as the ‘It Color’ for 2013 and everyone followed suit. Trendsetters, stylists, and designers all started coveting this hot new shade – Green for Spring! But in recent weeks I’ve noticed that color has started to dwindle off the radar. Could it be just that everyone is over this shade and opting for more summer-esque shades?
[Marc Jacobs Spring 2013 Fashion Show | photo: Gianni Pucci / GoRunway.com]
I am ready for spring’s delicate hues though it seems like some fashion moguls are having a difficult time leaving behind winter’s black. Some newly released items arrive rockin’ in heavy-handed tints, such as the Skunk Paillettes Sequin Wristlet. For the record I’m not name-calling, Marc Jacobs observably named this oversized glimmery clutch after the easily identifiable mammal and coveted it into a finer thing. I’d have to say that everything about this clutch is quite attractive.
Bloomingdale’s put together a collage featuring an assortment of the hottest trends for the spring and summer season in one lookbook guide; The Ultimate Accessory Wardrobe.
What I love about the lookbook is there’s something for everyone for whatever your fashion mood is.
* Browse through the ‘Brights’ for a selection of accessories to liven up your look with color popping hues.
* Jump into the ‘Athletic’ section if you are looking for sporty with a feminine twist.
* ‘Metallics’ aren’t just for the winter season anymore. It’s your moment to shimmer and shine with glimmering tones.
* Keep it ‘Romantic’ with sweet candy colored pastels.
* Check out the picks for the effortlessly stylish ‘Bohemian’ trend.
* Or if you’re looking for stylishly simple and classic, standout in some graphic high-contrast ‘Black and White’ print.
Seriously such a great selection in one guide. There are hundreds of items to discover! Here are a few of my top picks from the Bloomingdale’s Ultimate Accessory Lookbook.
One of my favorite color combination is black and white. Whether it’s with fashion, home decor or school supplies I absolutely love the two colors together. I’m currently in the process of doing my room over in black and white and I’m trying to find a really cute boutique style chair to go with the theme. Even if you were to take a peek into my closet you would see a majority of black and white clothes. The two colors combined are so simple, classy but yet elegant and I can’t get enough of them. With that said, when I saw the Marc Jacobs Mini “Stam” in Black and White my mouth dropped. I fell in love with the “Stam” bag many years ago when I saw Stacy London talk about it on one of her shows. She had mentioned it was one of her favorite bags and I can see why!
The Mini “Stam” is adorable and I just love the whole style of the bag. The “Stam” bag has always struck me as a bag with an old school vibe. We don’t see very many bags with kiss lock closures these days and I absolutely love it! I can envision a woman in the 40′s carrying a bag like this while she was prancing around in her pencil skirt and heels. I’m an old school kind of girl and this is definitely the type of bag I would love to carry around on a daily basis. The colors are gorgeous together and the way the bag opens is quite unique in these times.
Lets talk color blocking. There’s a right way of doing it, and a wrong way. The Marc Jacobs Rose Bag is a perfect example of the right way. I personally think color blocking looks at it’s best when we’re talking about shades of a similar color, like how this bag has a two shades of blue. Now that compared to bags with blocking of random colors that don’t even connect on the color wheel – ie. like trying to match together red, blue and purple on the same bag. Not a fan.
This Neiman Marcus x Target Collection is hot stuff right now. NM and Tarjay are collaborating this Holiday season for 1 incredible partnership. More than 50 unique gifts by 24 of today’s hottest designers like Tory Burch, Judith Leiber, Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenberg, Rodarte, Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler and so many more.
Two of my favorite items -both by Marc Jacobs- are this Clutch and Scarf.
What is it about the crossbody style that I love so much? I’m a huge fan of hands free. Whether I’m going to a concert or on a shopping binge, it’s a weekend favorite of mine.
Wondering what to look for? Bags that are crossbody should have an ideal length of 20″ + which all of these bags do.
1. Marc Jacobs Quilted Little Stam. $995
MJ Stam’s lil sister, the petite version is one of my favorite crossbody bags. It’s a popular style so it’s available in so many different colors. This bag has also been around for some time, so if you’re looking for a deal you can find the previous season for a great deal on eBay {Stams Page on eBay}.
2. WGACA Vintage Chanel Mini Bag. $2,730
Go vintage! I don’t have to tell you this, but Chanel is one of those labels that has looked amazing since the beginning. It’s passed the test of time. It’s a classic by every fashionista’s standards.
The Work Bag:
The Beach Tote:
The Weekend Bag:
The Evening Clutch:
