Purse Pixie
Brahmin handbags invited three New York City based bloggers to work with Brahmin designers to create their perfect purses. The results are the Nicolette Dream Bag, Jolie Dream Bag, and Nico Dream Bag of the Brahmin Blogger Dream Bag Collection.
What do you think of them? If you had the chance to design your dream bag, what would it be like?
Now that it’s finally gotten cold in Asheville, I really want to go somewhere warm. It was almost a year ago that we were lucky enough to go on a Disney Cruise, and every winter day has me dreaming of cruising to the Caribbean once again. Because of that, I instantly loved the Kate Spade All Aboard Ship Clutch. If you love it too, it’s available from Kate Spade for $358. Or you can get the All Aboard Mini Boat Studs for $48 and put the extra money towards a real cruise.
Holiday crunch time is quickly approaching and if you’re still looking for gift ideas, check out the options at L.L. Bean Signature. This younger, hipper, less lumberjack line from L.L Bean has some simple and affordable bag options that would be good gifts for almost anyone. The Metallic Heritage Tote is on sale for $99 and the Saltwash Canvas Clutch is $39, both available from L.L. Bean Signature.
Satchels are still hot, hot, hot and don’t show signs of losing steam any time soon. If you’ve held off on the satchel craze but are starting to want one, the Anthropologie Ever Present Satchel is a great option. It has the classic satchel shape and functionality in a brown leather that you can dress up or down and will likely look better with age. Compared to the Mulberry Alexa and Proenza Schuler PS1 which will run at least $1200 each, the Ever Present Satchel is a downright bargain. Available from Anthropologie for $238.
Radley London handbags have always been beautiful and fun with a touch of whimsy about them that I love. This season Radley has released several new styles including jacquard and patent leather purses that have upped the level of sophistication. My favorites are the D’Arblay Patent Shoulder Bag and the Elgin Jacquard Large Tote. Click on either picture for details or see the entire collection at www.radley.co.uk.
Some of Gwen Stefani’s designs are too urban for my taste but I love, love, love the L.A.M.B. Navajo Cheyenne Tote. The warm colors work well for fall and winter and the juxtaposition of the sophisticated structure and rugged pattern make this a bag that you can wear with almost anything. Available from Macy’s for $328.
For a while I’ve been searching for a nice black but not boring bag to carry my laptop, notebook and sundries when I’m travelling or when I have to run around town. I think my search has ended with the Lodis Brooklyn Evelyn Tote. Black but not boring, elegant but versatile and with the absolutely essential detachable shoulder strap, the Brooklyn Evelyn Tote is likely to be my next bag purchase. Available from Lodis for $328.
I am not sure exactly what to say about the Marc Jacobs Spotted Teddies Shearling Hobo. Part of me respects Marc Jacobs for doing something so totally out of the ordinary. Part of me thinks he created this just to see who is enough of a sucker to buy it. Another part of me thinks I could make this with some beige carpet remnants and a sharpie.
If any part of you wants to buy the Marc Jacobs Teddies Shearling Hobo, it’s available from Net-A-Porter for $1495.
