Archive for November, 2010

Lindsay Lohan and Thomas Wylde Day of the Dead Bag

Tuesday, November 9th, 2010

Lindsay Lohan is famous for her diversified outfits from the elegant and mature style to the exotic and funky look, but regardless of what she wears, a designer handbags is a must. So considering the outfit, it is not so amazed to spot her with a Thomas Wylde Day of the Dead Handbag. The Thomas Wylde Handbags is made in supple white leather studded with the black signature skull figures from Thomas Wylde, which is a great match on nearly all outfits, especially for the edge rock style which is favored by Lindsay. A long chin strap makes the accessory more comfortable to shoulder. The ensemble presents the Replica Purses tough side of Lindsay Lohan but the simple overall black-and-white color shows a strong sense of sumptuousness and sophistication. The white long jacket with tassels adds extra delicacy and vitality on her. So, if you want to jump the bandwagon of rock trend, the Wylde Day of the Dead handbag is a great choice. After all it has been approved by Lindsay Lohan. Jimmy Choo Maia Hobo At first, I really wanted to dislike this incarnation of the Jimmy Choo Maia Hobo. It is, as La Gunn would say, a lot of look. It’s suede and animal print and color-blocked and wooden-handled. It has an extra strap that Choo is pretending makes it a hobo (ha, it totally doesn’t) and it’s got a center zipper that makes the bag larger or smaller, depending on how you use it. The Maia? She’s no shrinking violet. And besides the extra shoulder strap (a message to the folks at Choo – an extra strap doesn’t suddenly make a satchel a hobo. This is a satchel), I kinda like it, but only if the zippered portion is left open (which is my feeling about almost all of the Choo zip-center bags). It reminds me of the Louis Vuitton safari aesthetic of this season, but executed in a more edited and reasonable way. The material means it would probably get dirty fast, but if I had a bunch (and I do mean a BUNCH, it’s way overpriced) of extra cash laying around, I’d rock it.

YSL Downtown Tote

Monday, November 8th, 2010

A marvelous bag can highlight your whole outfit definitely. Kylie Minogue, Australian pop singer-songwriter, topped off her pure white frock and nude heels with Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Tote. She obviously looks very summery with that attire, but although it is relaxed, the bag somewhat made her exude a Replica Purses sophisticated and smart look. Her YSL downtown tote comes in a brushed gold shade, which obviously sets a super-luxe appeal on her facade. This bag is indeed one of YSL’s most popular styles, and coming in mini-sized version all the more shows its cutesy look. It also looks apt for Kylie’s rather petite height, and if Paris Hilton would carry such, I don’t think it would look as cute and glamorous as Kylie Minogue does it. So anyway, the bag looks just as the normal large Downtown Tote only that it comes in a much smaller size. There are also buckle detailing on each side, and it can be opened through the two zippers on each side on top. Although this is undeniably small, this should already be enough to pack your very basic daily stuff. And although this mini Yves Saint Laurent Downtown Tote looks just as apt for Kylie’s summer look, this could as well be used for other seasons since its shade is indeed stylish and versatile for every season’s use. Emilio Pucci Frame Bag Help me out here. Is this a hit or a miss? Usually I would ask that towards the end of my rant, but it is at the forefront of my mind. I came across the Emilio Pucci Frame Bag and I’ve done nothing but go back and forth between love it and hate it. It’s a fairly simple bag when you think about it. A simple silhouette adorned with multicolored silk. Here’s one of my many questions, what could you fit inside of it? Your key(s) and ID perhaps a credit card. Other than that not much else. Then I move onto the colors. They are ok. Nothing too out there. I guess that can be good or bad. Good in the sense that you can wear it with a lot of outfits, bad in the sense that it doesn’t really add a whole lot of “WOW”. Do you agree? I do like the detachable bangle wristlet. I think it is cute and I am sure it will receive much more use than the bag itself. So tell me, am I missing something here?

Marni Printed Canvass Tote Makes a Perfect Vacation-Carry

Saturday, November 6th, 2010

Have you found any vacation-look handbag to match with your light dresses? Choosing this Printed Canvass Tote from Marni would be very ideal as this tote is spacious enough and, needless to say, is colorful in Replica Purses its floral print design. This bag is very unique in its nylon beige drawstring cover that also matches the interior lining and the side interior pocket. You can carry it through its flat leather straps, and pairing it up with a matching outfit will definitely bring out the best style in a fashionable vacation. Weighing in for $600, this Printed Canvass Tote is something you would want to bring not only during a trip, but also during casual days as this will definitely put life on a boring day. Christian Louboutin Schoolita Framed Bag Shoe designers cross over and become bag designers with varying amounts of success. The recent example that most of us know best is Jimmy Choo: the long-time shoe brand added a bag line a few years ago and hasn’t looked back. They have a dedicated following and have used bags as a way to introduce a new group of women to the brand that may not have previously thought they needed $800 stilettos in their lives. Some shoes brand don’t perform quite as well as Choo does in the bag arena, however. Namely Christian Louboutin. I’ve written previously about how I love his shoes and am deeply unsatisfied by his purse offering, but I saw the Schoolita Framed Bag today and actually kind of liked it, so I thought I’d share it with you. The one thing I really DON’T like about it: it reminds me greatly of many recent bags by a different Christian – Christian Dior. It looks like the leather is soft, though, and it’s in this season’s biggest color. Plus, I’m one of those people that can be easily won over with a lining, and this bag’s is in the signature red of a Louboutin sole. I’m not a huge fan by any means, but it’s a lot better than a lot of what the brand puts out, handbag-wise.

Marc Jacobs Ally Patent Tote

Friday, November 5th, 2010

Well, white is perhaps one of the most timeless colors in the fashion kingdom, and it is wildly used in bags. One should at least have such a Replica Purses white pure bag. However, according to my observation, it is not too common to carry such a white bag among fashion fans. Or we say that you may get lost in numerous white users. The secret is to carry it out right to stand out in the right place. Bringing along this Marc Jacobs Ally Patent Tote on your vacation would surely be a great idea. This bag is made from white patent leather with some silver hardware to accent. It has a logo-engraved turn lock fastening flap at the front which subtly brands this bag. It is also designed in a top zip closure and is in a monogrammed cotton lining with an interior zipped pocket. This Marc Jacobs handbag is plain and is definitely perfect for its price of $377. This could be a great carry to complete an all-white vacation ensemble or even take it on a shopping, and you are sure to get going with its huge size. Burberry Westcott Shoulder Bag In my opinion, the Burberry Westcott Shoulder Bag is a very clear case of a bag that looks much better in person than it does online. This is the best picture I could find to see the immense detail of the bag’s construction, but it still looks stiff and kind of messy, don’t you think? In reality, it’s anything but. The neat rows of buttery soft leather ruffles are cropped close enough to the bag to not look silly, but still long enough to give the bag tons of texture that makes it much more than just another black leather hobo. The leather that makes up the base of the bag is just as soft as that that makes up the ruffle decoration, which gives the bag a slouch that would probably break in even more with a bit of use. The strap was plenty long to carry the hobo easily and it also has an extra crossbody strap, if that’s your think. The bag is big but not oversized, and still muted enough, with ruffles and all, to use as an everyday bag that could be carried to work. On the whole, I think Burberry did a beautiful job with this bag, and it’s really too bad that it doesn’t show up well in photos. This is definitely a bag you need to see to appreciate.

Cute Coach Resort Leather Tote

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010

Lovely coach! This time, Coach issues Resort Leather Shoulder Tote for spring. No matter its shade or silhouette is dazzling and perfectly matches with your any outfit. This bag is made of supple pink leather, making it a perfect bag to show off a sassy and womanly arrive. It Replica Purses also has a drawstring closure which adds to its femininity, plus the soft knotted handles with black chain attachments also give a girly look, although of course, it is sturdy enough to let you handle all that is placed inside this very spacious bag. It also has two exterior gusset pockets in turn-lock closures for added functionality. With measurement of approximately 12? x 12? x 8? inches and with cellphone/multifunction pockets, this bag will definitely be one of your favorite everyday-carry for the coming season. I guess this bag is practical enough, and needless to say, stylish enough for an affordable price of $598. Now, that makes it a complete treat. Pierre Hardy Neoprene and Patent Tote Every now and then, I have a visceral reaction to a bag. Sometimes it’s a grimace, sometimes it’s a smile, and this time, with the Pierre Hardy Neoprene and Patent Tote, it was an exclamation of “YES!” and then some contemplation as to why exactly I had that reaction to begin with. Maybe it’s because the bag is just so freakin’ geometric and architectural – the lines are incredibly clean, and it’s made out of materials that lend themselves to precision. The hot pink section of the bag is neoprene, which I believe is the material used to make wetsuits, and the black trim is patent leather. In an odd way, this is hitting me as a good beach bag, although I highly doubt it is intended to serve that purpose. But with the neoprene, why the heck not? It’s so enormous and neon that I have no idea where else or for what other purpose I’d wear it, but for some reason, I love it. It’s just so NEON. So completely, unapologetically neon. It’d be one of those bags that I’d be completely thrilled and excited to buy, and then wear twice, because there are really only two places I could wear it. I’m not entirely sure where those places are, but I’m sure there are at least two. It hasn’t hit stores yet, so I don’t have any pricing information for you, but odds are it’ll be prohibitive for a bag made out of a wetsuit, no matter how fabulous that bag is.

Stunning Christian Louboutin Clutch

Tuesday, November 2nd, 2010

Simplicity and elegance is the main characteristic in Christian Louboutin’s clutch, and so is the Nappa Laminato Envelop Clutch. It holds an effortless design of Replica Purses pleating which creates an asymmetrical-designed clutch. The metallic silver shade of this bag brings the classiness, together with its signature red lining. It is also in a flap top with concealed magnetic closure. Measuring 9 x 3? x 2 inches, this clutch is sure to keep all your evening essentials, and will definitely show off the natural sophistication in you. It weighs in for a price of $925, which I think is too much for just a clutch. But if you think this will pull off a classy arrive to contrast your little black dress, then get yourself this Christian Louboutin Nappa Laminato Envelope Clutch. Bag on Bag Crime: Dior vs. Forever 21 We here at Purse Blog encounter a lot of bags every day – expensive ones, cheap ones, pretty ones, ugly ones. And then, sometimes, we encounter those that look just like ones that we’ve already encountered elsewhere. And, to a certain extent, you have to let it go. There are only so many ways to design a strap or attach a buckle, and when designer bags set so many of the overall bag trends, you’re going to see similar bags all over the place, and that’s not necessarily the cheaper brands’ fault. They have to follow the trends that their customers want to buy, which leaves them with few choices. They CAN choose, however, to not copy a brand’s design detail for detail, which is apparently not the choice that Forever 21‘s “designers” made when they copied their Stone Quilted Tote inch for inch from the beautiful Dior 61 Croc-Stamped Tote. We normally ignore the copies, but I think this instance is a good reminder of why exactly it is we love designer bags – the Dior tote shows such an obvious precision and attention to detail, even in these small photos, when compared to the cheap copy that the craftsmanship is clear. No one would ever mistake one for the other, despite Forever 21′s best efforts.