Archive for June, 2011
I mean waaay in style
If we are up to date with our fall fashion, like we should be, we all know that shearling is ‘in’. I mean waaay in style. But just because you are a high end designer with a well-known name, it doesn’t mean that each of your bags will be a hit even if they implement the looks of the season. The Gucci Large Shearling Tote simply does not do it for me. Granted I have not yet seen this bag in person, but from the looks of it the bag does not look beige- rather the color you would see when you open up a baby’s diaper. The entire tote is monogrammed with the Gucci GG logo on the beige shearling and is trimmed in beige leather. This tote is also a pretty nice size: 10 3/4″H x 13 3/4″W x 5 3/4″D, but I’d still really rather pass. Replica Hermes I am a lover of metallics, but I am picky about which metallic colors I like. I am much more of a pewter lover than a silver lover and more of a copper lover than a gold lover. The deeper hues are sultry, sexy, and elegant in metallics. Just much more my style. And with the Prada Nappa Mordore Hobo it is as if Prada came to me, asked me what I thought, and then proceeded to carry out my wants and desires. Why thank you Prada for taking my likings into account. And even more of my likings are on this handbag. The overall design is nothing amazing, but the hobo stands out with the leather pieces which are stitched together to create a stripe pattern. But this bag does it for me. I don’t need all the extras on my bags, just a bag that does its job but still stands out and grabs attention. And you know what this bag does, it adds that slight shine and glimmer that makes for a perfect metallic bag. There is a snap closure and two inside pockets. Available in anthracite and copper; if I were buying this bag I would most likely opt for copper.
Nearly every girl loves to play dress up. That does not change for women, unless only I enjoy to play dress-up still. I’m not going to lie when I say that the most intriguing part of business interviews and new jobs is buying the outfits to wear to them. Don’t even try to fool yourself for 1 second that even the most unfashionable men interviewers are not aware of style. It matters. I love these justifications I come up with in my head. So with any beautiful new dress or suit a girl must carry a fashionable work bag, correct? Correct. And as the new seasons roll in a girl in the working world must (not really, but I like to tell myself that it is a must) get a new bag. For this fall ’05 the Burberry Plaid Wool Bag seems to be a major contender. I grew out of loving the Burberry checkered print a while back, because it became a trend rather than a high end design. But this bag really is strikingly different. The Burberry Plaid Wool Bag is of course, like the title says, a plaid print bag which is accented with textured leather trim and sports a trendy faux tortoise shell handle. I think goldtone hardware is the perfect accent color because it is warmer and really shows off the wool plaid pattern off nicely. Since I am justifying this bag for a work purpose, I’ll explain to you how I justify it as a work bag (and how you can justify it to your significant other so he might be nice enough to make the purchase ) For your organizational needs the bag contains an inside center zip compartment and has 3 types of pockets; zip, open and phone. Hermes Bag 2011 It takes a lot for me to like a suede bag, but Gucci has gone and done just that. I’m already on the record as being a fan of their “1973″ line for fall, but I was a little bit dubious of the Gucci 1973 Medium Satchel until I saw the red suede version. Because of the tactile nature of suede, colors usually end up looking muted when the finished product arrives. I like my colors vibrant, which contributes to my usual distaste for the material. In this case, though, the orange-y hue comes through loud and clear, taking advantage of suede’s texture without sacrificing vibrancy.
The problem for me is that lately every single
It has been quite a while since I last discussed a Gucci bag with you. The problem for me is that lately every single Gucci bag has been heinous. I really despise the Gucci Monogram pattern, while I am not much of a monogram fan in general, the Gucci monogram makes me cringe for some reason. Luckily, there is finally a little accessory I do not have to click the X out button really quick on. Purple or black patent leather pulled tight make the Gucci Crystal Evening Bag a stunning accessory. I absolutely love the purple patent leather. The color reminds me of fresh juicy grapes right off the vine. There is a Gucci script detail in the bottom left coroner which is the perfect touch. Another surprising factor is this evening bag is affordable in the world of designer handbags. Hermes Bag Along with his continual throwback to the’60s this spring, Marc by Marc Jacobs again channels color blocking in a clever combination of hues. The “R Special Color block” collection palette reminds me of the circa 1962 Eero Saarinen designed terminal at JFK. Or at least the colors of the very chic flight attendants of that era. Very retro, in a sophisticated kind of way. It may not be for everyone, but the graphic sensibility of a color blocked handbag really appeals to me. Definitely pair these bags for a casual downtown look. Think distressed boyfriend jeans and a cozy slouchy cashmere cardigan sweater. This summer wear it with flowy puffy sleeved a-line mini dresses and gladiator sandals. I am looking forward to NYFW in February to see what MJ has up his sleeve for us in Fall 2010!
Hey, are you looking for something new to begin a brand new year? You do not have to spend thousands of money on a designer handbag or a ready-to-wear. One has to be economic with the economy glooming. But I guess a chic Gucci Scarf will be ok with your planned budget. You might like this Gucci Tartan Pattern Carre featuring fringe. After all, the Gucci Carre is not that pricy. It is chic and it is available at a price of $350.00. This Tartan pattern carre exists in two colors, one is a combination of midnight blue, sky blue and red and the other mixes taupe and dark brown together. Personally I like the blue and red very much. It is really cheering. The stole is a combination of 70% cashmere and 30% silk. Such a stole would be of course comfortable and warm and supple for wearing. The Carre measures 47.2 inches long and 47.2 inches wide. It can be folded to be worn in many styles. Choose one for you. The tartan pattern is timeless for wearing. Bottega Veneta Replica Handbags Despite in her fifties, Sharon Stone is still glamorous in public along with her typical queer comments every now and then. But at least, it seems that her career has yet to stop for a long time. Right? We all need a little bit fun in the boring life. She says weird things in interviews, chooses outfits that vacillate wildly between fabulous and WTF, and just generally has that look in her eye that indicates that she could snap and do something unexpected at any moment. This is what movie stars should be. I do disagree with her bag, however. Sure, her Gucci Bags is a nice bag on it’s own. It’s not my favorite, but it’s serviceable. What I really hate is when a woman wears an all-black outfit like the one Ms. Stone has on here, and then wears a totally non sequitur brown logo bag – Louis Vuitton Bags and Fendi are also often used to create this look. There are so many black or bright bags on the market that would look so much better against a black outfit, why go with a brown bag that doesn’t make any sense? It’s not like this is the only nice bag she owns, that’s for sure.
Our favorite thus far has been the whimsical Prada
We reported earlier on the collaboration with James Jean in the Prada Spring Handbag line, which has received quite a bit of buzz. Our favorite thus far has been the whimsical Prada Fairy Bag, which we have previously covered. The bag that many of us have been buzzing about is the Prada Fairies Bag which features a plum art print on this deerskin handbag. There are top handles and dimensions are 10 1/5″H x 14 1/5″W x 6″D. What you will not believe is that just two days ago Neiman Marcus put this bag up for pre-order, and today it is no longer available. I clicked on it and POOF!, they were all taken. Make sure to keep checking back as Neiman Marcus is known to restock Hermes Bag Prada has been flying below the radar. Nothing exceptionally amazing and nothing on the other end of the spectrum, exceptionally awful (ok I take that back, remember the Visone tote?!). Nevertheless, for the most part we have been un-phased by Prada. While we appreciate all of the additions and imagination that goes into making stand apart bags, sometimes we simply want a great and practical staple. This is precisely what the Prada Soft Calf Hobo brings us, exceptional craftsmanship and supple calfskin leather.
The ridiculous bags are always my favorite, be they good or bad in the long run. I’ve always thought it a greater sin to be boring than to be over-the-top, and sometimes great style is what happens when you get right on the line between just enough and too much. The Marc Jacobs Wrath Studded Bag is somewhere circa that line, although I’m not sure what side it’s on. But I am sure that I love it, in spite (or maybe because) of its wealth of personality. Replica Hermes Handbags No review of Marc Jacobs‘ Spring 2010 fashion show would be complete without taking a good look at the accessories that were also featured – after all, they’ll be what we’re picking apart mercilessly in a few months. Consistent with the softer color palette of much of MJ’s collection, we saw a lot of champagnes, light and medium blues, creams, and whites in the accessories collection. Many of the bags were made of multicolored lattice leather, sometimes in what looked to be several different textures – I definitely spy some python, at the very least. There was also Jacobs’ signature quilting, with many of the quilts bearing forth rivets and tassels. I liked the addition of texture, but these were not my favorite bags of the show – the tassels and their cords looked like tentacles to me. Not a good look. And last put not least, apparently fringe is not over yet, at least not in Marc’s mind. Many of the latticed bags had nearly a foot of fringe swinging from them in the same colors that made up the bag’s body. I have a feeling that this will be shortened somewhat before the products are shipped to stores, but I didn’t hate it. In fact, quite the opposite – I thought that it was quite appropriate, considering the construction of many of the pieces Leave it to someone like him to make us all take a second look at fringe.
I have to say, I came across the Prada
I love when Prada sticks to what it is good at: clean lines, great leather and fabulous color. I have to say, I came across the Prada Saffiano Lux Tote today and let out a sigh of relief. Actually, I’ve seen this bag before, but I forgot about it. So, when I came across it again, all I can say is BRAVO Prada, BRAVO! Unfortunately, I’ve come across too many Prada bags that have missed the mark lately. In fact, they’ve missed the mark so much that I virtually stopped looking at them. Today folks, today is a different day. Silk Scarf First of all, I have to admit that actually I like this Gucci White Leather Tote very much. Crafted in simple pure leather with grey nylon trim, this is definitely not the conventional Gucci bag. Although Gucci has released white leather bags before, the leather actually has faint GG print. I consider this Gucci tote rather sporty like. I like it. The white leather and grey nylon combines well in this bag. This light in weight bag will makes you light in wood, I suppose. The bag has rhodium hardware on the nylon trim. The bag measures 16.5 inches in length, 5.9 inches in width and 18.1 inches in height so that it is obvious roomy enough for daily carrying. It is possible to use it as a medium luggage as well. Like most Gucci handbags, this bag is also very functional and convenient for using. It features zip top closure and inside zip pockets for holding cell phone and PDA. What’s more, it has adjustable straps with rotating lock closure, over which there is the typical Gucci logo print. The bag can be worn in two styles, via double handles or adjustable shoulder strap.
It appears as though a major designer is finally getting real about what the economic downturn might mean to their handbag business, and not in any small way. The Burberry Leather Messenger Bag is part of a line of several bags that the brand has put out this season with price tags dramatically lower than their normal leather offerings would be. This one, for example, is priced at staggeringly low (for a brand like Burberry) $375. And although the bag may be fairly simple in design, it doesn’t seem like an afterthought to me. The finish of the leather reminds me of the crinkly bags that Prada has released this season, except this bag is slightly more matte and the shoulder strap allows it to be worn as a very chic oversized shoulder bag or across the body. Good design doesn’t necessarily mean extra complications, and based on this line from Burberry, it also doesn’t mean exorbitant prices. This may not be the most exciting bag that any of us have ever seen, but I think the price point is cause to celebrate indeed Designer Replica Purses Just when temperatures begin their nosedive to frigidity in most areas of the northern hemisphere, we get a nice, fat reminder that none of us are going anywhere interesting for vacation this holiday season: Resort collections. And when I say that “none of us” are, I mean that I’m not. It’s sort of like the “royal we,” but with no people. It’s the “royal none of us.” But for all those people that are taking the chillier weather as a sign to get the heck out of Dodge and down to the St. Barts, designers see fit to give you your very own between-collections collection of clothes and accessories that are appropriate for warm weather. These are often my favorite things of the year – it’s warm in my neck of the woods for such a huge proportion of time that I get a lot more use out of things suited for high temperatures than low ones. Still, seeing something like the Gucci Jackie Raffia Shoulder Bag at this time of year is more than a bit startling.