Simple yet elegant, J. Renee's 5249B handbag is perfect for any dressy event. Bring your camera along with your makeup and cell phone to ensure that you capture all your special moments. Comes in ivory, black, gray, or navy for $64.95US with a little wrist loop for carrying comfort. Made with combination of leathers and fabrics.
Since doing yoga is all the craze now, all I ever see are women stuffing their change of clothes in a backpack or duffel bag while their rolled up yoga mat is jammed into the handle of said backpack/duffel. My joy was instant when I saw this bag made especially for all you yoga-ers! Apparently, these bags have been around for a looong time and I guess I just haven't ever heard of them before. If any of you ladies are like me and haven't seen this, it's a great way to simplifying the trip to the gym.!
Made to be large enough for your yoga mat to be securely strapped in, the Yoga bag by Gravis can also fit your keys, wallet, phone and even a bottle of water to keep you hydrated. Little side pockets are great for towels and shoes while the double shoulder strap relieves your worked-out shoulders. Comes in black, brown, or 'jellyfish' (shown here) for $83.95US... includes a yoga mat!!
Go large with Jessica Simpson's Roxy satchel. Luxuriously crafted with soft pebble leathers and trimmed along the sides with smooth animal print calf hairs, this bag is roomy enough to hold wallet, keys, phone, day planner... even throw in a bottle of water! Platform bottom to keep bag from tipping over when set down, double shoulder straps for carrying comfort, and extra pockets for easy organization... making this one bag that needs to be showed off! Comes in black (with leopard print sides), and ivory (zebra print sides) for $221.95US. Also comes in red with leopard print sides for $218.00US.
Made with calf hair leathers and trimmed with lambskin leathers, Hype's Zebrato Hobo Bag is punk-chic with an exotic zebra print and finished off with gold studs. Adorned with pockets and zippers to simplify organization and protected with a leather bottom so that you can set it down...wherever! As roomy as this bag is, it is also made fairly flat so that it can be tucked under your arm comfortably. All yours (including a dust bag) for $265.00US.
Get glamorous with L. Erickson's Soul Sister Evening Bag. Great for weddings, reunions, banquets... practically any classy event! Ultra feminine with it's small but roomy shape, glittery beads and pretty metal handle. Comes with a detachable chain for even easier transport as a shoulder strap. Available in black, brown, ivory, raspberry and taupe for $68.95US.
Get your hands on Jessica Simpson's Cain Shoulder Bag. Made with snake embossed leathers and embellished with brass hardware for an ultra trendy look. Large enough to carry your mobile device, a large wallet, keys, and other daily necessities ... fashionably! Comes in black or camel for $157.95US. Match it with Jessica Simpson's Pami Platform Boot.
Ultra slouchy with a 'scrunched up' look, Juicy Couture's "Small Cynthia" Quilt Gem Handbag is another fabulous creation! With gold chains and diamond studded hardware, you can strut your chic self and carry all of your belongings. Made with leather for ultimate durability and endowed with multiple pockets and compartments to simplify organization. Available only in black for a hefty-but-oh-so-worth-it $450.00US.
Along with the end of Summer, comes back-to-school shopping. Along with back-to-school shopping, comes the search for the perfect laptop bag.
McKlein's Kenilworth bag is a great option for either work, school or play, with it's classy exterior and practical interior. Made with genuine patent-like leathers, it is not only stylish, it's durable! Roomy enough to fit your notebook computer, wallet, pens, and keys. Comes in 3 2-toned color combinations for $169.95US.
For my faithful readers - Apologies for not writing in such a long time! I just moved and only just got internet connection back yesterday. In the mean time, I have been scoping out hot new Fall trends in all the malls in my new area (also picked up a load of goodies for myself while I was there!) I've also added this little blurb to my shoe blog. Thanks for being so patient with me!
With all the back-to-school backpack shopping, I've realized even more just how important it is to be able to have a bag that will not only carry everything you need in a regular day, but to also take style and price into consideration as well. With Dakine's Twists Tote, you get all of that without having to resort to an oversized bag. This tote comes equipped with lots of cargo style pockets and has a roomy interior. Double over-the-shoulder straps enable comfort and compact square design gives tons of space for stuff. Comes in four sturdy cotton canvas colors for $40.95US.
My new recent pet peeve is monogram logos splashed all over clothes, bags, shoes, sunglasses, and wallets (yes, I am guilty of over-exposing monogrammed items as well) so it is refreshing to see logos when they are displayed all on their own.
Tommy Hilfiger's Fir Dome handbag doesn't over do the ad but still lets you know that it is indeed a Tommy Hilfiger piece. Rich textured material combined with fashionably casual style makes this a perfect everyday bag. Available in black and camel for $78.95US
Be the belle of the ball with this unique handbag by Coloriffics! Framed boxy shape not only keeps everything in your purse unsquish-able, it's sure to draw the right kind of attention. For $40.95US and comes in your choice of silver, black, gold and blue decorated with rhinestones and antique-style clasp. Large enough to carry your basic necessities with the divided interior and zippered compartment. Comes with detachable silver chain shoulder strap.
Large, decorative, AND useful! BCBGirls's Soho Satchel lets you travel in style without having to resort to any mini bags. This handbag will carry not only your phone, wallet and keys, you can throw in a book, iPod, and extra make-up! As well as roomy, this bag also boasts a big decorative buckle making it sophisticatedly trendy as well. Available for $132.95US in chocolate (dark brown) or slate(rustic gray).
Stay stylish with this oversized tote handbag, complete with rich straps and handles. Made with sturdy croc embossed leathers for the ultimate balance of toughness and sophistication, Donald J Pliner's Scarlet handbag let's the mod you come out! Available in black or red for $565.00US, it goes with everything and it's largeness allows you to not just wear it as a fashion statement, you can carry all your daily needs! Like this bag? Match it with Donal J Pliners Tiff sandal!
Jump in on the newest trend of handpainted bags by Anuschka - pronounced 'an-ush-ka', noun meaning 'like no other'- and this line of handbags is really like no other! Full of colorful swirls and images, these bags are not just for looking at...you can actually use them to carry your day-to-day essentials with it's sturdy cowhide leathers! Comes in many many different colors, shapes and sizes, this multi-compartment bag (available for $155.95US) is just a taste of this wide range of artistic, yet useful line of handbags.
Stay trendy and unique with Twisted Orchid's 3211 tote... don't know why they have to name it with numbers, but then again, "What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." And yes, this is one sweet bag! Handwoven from natural materials, this bag is good for you, good for the people who'll compliment it, and most of all, good for the Earth. Comes with beautiful bamboo inspired handles for $58.45US, and is available in 2 different two-toned colors.
