Trends ebb and flow and come and go but the last time the designer handbag industry saw an “ebb” was ages ago! Peek in your closet and count the number of designer handbags you have….maybe seven, 10, or maybe just one? Designer handbags are going the way of the samurai and while the reasons are numerous, we can partially thank millennials for not wanting the cache of a Chanel or Louis Vuitton neverfull. If you’re in your 40’s or 50’s,
What would you expect to find in the designer handbags of Vogue’s fashion & beauty editors?. We got a peek ~ and look what we found! I caught wind of it at a fun blog called Studded Hearts; and they scooped it from Vogue Australia. Now I’m sharing it with you. It’s a harmless, fashion-addicted version of voyeurism ~ if you’ve ever wondered what the big fashion gurus are toting around….. Notice any difference/similarities between the contents of these handbags? Each handbag
I’m part of Lucky Magazine‘s Style Collective and I was given an assignment – head to Marshall‘s, find something stylish, show us, and then share it! Done! It was a quick jaunt outside to do lunch with a friend and I didn’t want the bulk of a coat (going for house to car) and didn’t need to bundle up too much…. If you wanted to add a bit more polish ~ you could have rocked a nice tweed or print
I caught wind of this J Crew Tillary Tote bag and my dreams of the Celine Shopper Tote were put on hold…for good reason. This bag will be my go-to bag for the summer ~ pictured is the tote in flax canvas, but I’m truly torn between tote in warm sienna leather and canvas stripe (red, white & blue). Take a peek ~ and tell me which one is your favorite?
Ivanka Trump “Crystal” satchel (in bordeaux; also in sand, black, brown) great for a dinner party slightly retro but 100% ladylike elegant and easy priced for instant gratification at $95 .
Besides my staple obsession with leopard print, one of my fall/winter accent colors is purple! The color is rich, strong, vibrant, chic and works as a fab standout with all of my camel and grey. My other obsession/recommendation is mixing high and low pieces ~~ I have some great designer pieces in my closet but also love to sprinkle in a few fab finds. This Aldo Fretwell is an easy sell at $48
Are you one? I used to think I was until I started running my own business….LOL. I have a solid collection of Chloe’s and the likes, but I’ve come to realize I’m not nearly as high-end as my grandiose hallucinations lead me to believe. Here are 10 top handbag brands — which do you own? And how many? Bottega Veneta ~ great textures beyond the criss cross woven leather Yves Saint Laurent ~ the classic “Y” somewhere on the bag Ralph
Calling all DMV gents – the duo behind Hugh & Crye are great local outfitters for stylish men. Prep your guy for holiday parties and help him score the perfect shirt to impress just about anyone, including himself! The open house is tomorrow, Nov. 13 11AM – 5PM. We love local-chains here at BfS, and Urban Chic is no exception to being added to our favorites list. Urban Chic is continuing its streak of stylish domination by opening a new store
This semi-structured handbag by Rebecca Minkoff is ladylike chic and says sophisticated, not overdone, stylish, and uptown…..but rocks on Saturdays as easily as a weekday board meeting. Agree?
Question: I’ve paid out the nose for college and am still paying, so I have no real money to buy ‘real world’ clothes. What’s your recommendation on what I really need to buy….right now? Answer: Great question and, frankly, it’s not just applicable to recent college graduates. Have you gotten a whiff of our current economic state? Everyone wants to know the wardrobe basics to build on. We’ve got four great styling do’s: A fabulous, structured handbag ~ J
@SJTraveler is Stephanie Johnson, a handbag designer who creates fashionable and functional cosmetic cases and travel accessories, designed with the frequent traveler in mind. You won’t find mindless tweets, but rather just Stephanie sharing her travel highlights and insights about what is hot for handbags and fashion, ‘thank you’s (she’s so personable and well-mannered), and where she’ll be next. I consider her to be a friend….so hook my girl up!
MaxMara We’ve gone through hobos, totes, clutches, etc but this fall it’s all about the semi/structured handheld bag this is all business and total feminine. They’re hitting the runways and retailers everywhere (check out Neiman Marcus), but hold up just a minute to catch a few of our tips to make sure this is the trend for you and you rock it right: The top handle drop should be between 5 1/2″ to 7″ (not comfortably placed on the shoulder)
They all provide ample space for high-powered paperwork They are all semi-structured which allows them to maintain their shape while having some flexibility The colors are vibrant and can instantly become outfit-makers! They are all under $500 My favorite: Athena Perry Tote by Lodis ($388) – – – the snakeskin leather and metallic layering make it unique yet versatile!
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Read about the upcoming collaboration between Tiffany & Co and Lambertson Truex, and what it means for your handbag collection.
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These items are no surprise but if you don’t have them, starting off the year stylish and chic will be difficult. Ladies, as you hit the stores and online sales, please remember that the basics are the building blocks to a fabulous wardrobe. Do you have yours? If you want helping locating or purchasing any of these items, click here. They include: Black sheath dress: Mrs. O rocks a different one at least once a week, and the working woman
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