As I get older, my fashion tastes are starting to lean toward the more classy, sophisticated and timeless pieces. Before our economy took a dive I always bought handbags I loved, for no reason at all. I didn’t care if they matched my wardrobe or not, if I liked a purse I bought it. Now I’m more sensible, for me to purchase a handbag these days I have to convince myself I will carry it non-stop. Being able to use a handbag year round is a big factor for me today or I simply won’t purchase it.

When I heard about new designer Yiliy, I was instantly intrigued. The name was catchy and definitely sounded different. Then as soon as I looked at the gallery of handbags the “Le Matin” instantly caught my eye. Black, golden hardware, and classy, which we all know is my favorite kind of handbag. I could totally envision myself using this handbag constantly. It’s simplicity at it’s best. Nothing I love more than a beautiful handbag that’s not too trendy but has the ability to be iconic. Rebecca Minkoff started her career off with the lovely “Morning After Bag” which is now one of the most sought after handbags in the fashion scene. I really believe, the “Le Matin” will be the bag in Yilin Chen’s collection that will be iconic.

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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.

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Rebecca Minkoff has been reinventing her collection lately. I am loving all of the fresh, new styles! For her Spring 2012 Collection, she is bringing back fringe, stripes, and (you guessed it) studs! As you know, I am especially partial to studs on handbags. It’s no surprise then that my favorite new piece is the Rebecca Minkoff Moonstruck Hobo!

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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!

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