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Italian Handbag Trends

2009-06-17T14:54:54-04:00

On a recent trip to Italy, I was surprised to find the boutiques filled with more subdued designer handbags. While still remarkable in quality, the bags that lined the windows of Prada, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Dolce & Gabbana and Gucci lacked extensive ornamentation or the daring patterns these designers are known for.

An Introduction to Handbag Manufacturing

2009-06-01T12:46:45-04:00

Have you ever wondered where your designer handbag came from and what went in to making it? And how does a handbag go from an idea to a finished product and why do they cost so much?

Handbag Trends

2009-05-27T15:38:33-04:00

Stretching the Dollar: How to Get the Most Out of Your Wardrobe with Accessories The fashion scene has changed—affected by the recession designers, retailers and consumers have shifted priorities. But that doesn’t mean people have stopped shopping. In fact, accessories,...

It's All Myne

2008-08-18T13:44:52-04:00

You didn't like to share as a child. Maybe you wrote your name across your Barbie's face so that your little sister would know it was yours. Things have changed but you still get all huffy when some chippy walks into the club where the same dress as you. Fortunately you have more stylish options for personalizing your belongings that with a Magic Marker.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side: Fashion Goes Tribal

2008-07-20T13:01:35-04:00

Animal prints have held steady for the past few seasons but with this new crop of wild things hitting the market, you can really express yourself in tribal fashion.

What’s your Sex & the City Purse-onality?

2008-07-18T14:15:42-04:00

The Sex & the City movie is what everyone is talking about. Every woman has a character she most identifies with—is it Carrie and her fashion dare devilism? Or Charlotte and her Upper East side sophistication? The fabulous SATC foursome has fondness for handbag designers like Chloe, Chanel, Prada and Robert Cavalli.

Handbag Trend: Color Blocking

2008-07-18T11:41:24-04:00

Some trends never make it off the runway — and with good reason. But colorblocking is making a big splash from Prada to Chloe in a variety of fashion categories including apparel, jewelry and handbags. Colorblocking is a visual technique that posits brilliant blocks of color all over in one stretch of hue or contrasting colors.

Fall Handbag Trends

2008-07-15T20:45:37-04:00

We’ve grown accustomed to putting some handbags away at the turn of the seasons as styles change from whimsical in summer to more romantic and sophisticated in the fall. But for Fall 2008, pretty much anything goes.

2008 Summer Handbag Trends

2008-06-23T13:04:44-04:00

I'm always excited to check out the latest seasonal trends -- to find out what colors, textures, fabrics and shapes are the most popular. While we can always look forward to a of-the-moment trend, each season ushers in many return trends -- and for summer this means oversized canvas totes and wicker bags, fun colors and a more casual look. Classics like satchel handbags and shoulder bags will always have a place in the lineup. You should always have a tried-and-true handbag in your closet no matter what. With that said, let's take a look at this seasons hottest handbag trends.

Tips for Packing Light

2008-06-16T10:47:19-04:00

We’ve all been warned of the new charges airlines are charging for whatever they can think of—checked baggage, primo seats (in Coach!) and food. I’ve even heard that some airlines are thinking about charging for water. So what’s a savvy traveler to do? You can grin and bare it, or you can find ways to cut corners and conserve.