Pursed Lips Magazine

Breaking Handbag News: Possible Bridal Bag, Possibly Sassy?

DesignerElla — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 17:18:45 -0700

Rebecca Minkoff tweeted that she's in Italy for her wedding tomorrow. And she's planning to celebrate her newlywed status by introducing a collection titled, "I Do".

By then, she will have *did*, and congrats!

Who Has New Fall Bags?! Gucci Does!

DesignerElla — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 08:00:00 -0700

Gucci has (I hope just some of) their Fall 2009 handbags out on their online shop. By far the best is the Horsebit Jockey Bag (pictured). With its gunmetal leather that looks soft, I'd say it's one of their top styles overall.

With June just arriving, and Summer not here yet, we can enjoy the best of both worlds with the beach weather and still the onset of new fashion!

So who else has new Fall items?!

What Glitters is Prada (& Miu Miu)

DesignerElla — Fri, 08 May 2009 15:00:00 -0700

Sequin- Queen
Miuccia Prada

Clearly popular with Miuccia Prada, sequins are a frequent feature on her designs this season. On shoes, bags and more. Here are our picks.

Miu Miu Sequined Ballerina $640 - Bergdorf Goodman

Prada bronze ombre trimmed sequined clutch $1000 - Bluefly

Prada Sequined Peep-Toe Pumps $850 - Saks Fifth Avenue

(Sequins & Miuccia Prada accessories)

Bag Trend Going Strong: Zippers Up!

DesignerElla — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 05:31:15 -0700

Candie's® Zipper Clutch $48 - Kohl's

Christian Louboutin Zip-Detail Clutch $1295 - Neiman Marcus

Jimmy Choo Mona Calf Leather & Suede Tote $1995 - Saks Fifth Avenue

Chloé 'Andy' Satchel $1795 - Nordstrom

--- Some of the best of the trend attempts.

Tote-ally Green to Market by Built

DesignerElla — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:47:39 -0700

They're sleek, stylish, funky/fun, colorful yet tote-ally green all over. The Market totes by Built (r) are designed to beat plastic in more than just eco-reusing, they're insulated to hold in food's temperatures and are even patended with more patents pending.

However ranging from $20 to $40 from small to large, and with your entire grocery load, you might have to be a Whole Prices shopper already to afford these.

If not, they also make lunch totes and other food/drink towables for maybe picnics to enjoy the green scenery, to just get that neoprene insulation.

Look On Wardrobe: Have a Strappy Evening

DesignerElla — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:00:58 -0700

Chain yourself but don't tie yourself down, this is a snazzy "going out" look.

Prada Jeweled Chain T-Strap Sandal $790 - Bergdorf Goodman

Salvage Chains Dress $101 - Revolve Clothing

CC Skye Bridgette Chain Strap Turn Lock Bag in Black $540 - Singer22

Look Out: Jimmy Choo's Bangle-in' Shoulder Bags

DesignerElla — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:00:36 -0700

What could be a huge trend, bangle-strapped handbags, is alllllll Jimmy Choo bay-bay!

Not just for shoe fiends anymo'! For sure, they're a shoo-in for a top purse designer.

The One Coach Bag Every Fan Must Have

DesignerElla — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 03:28:35 -0700

COACH's new must-have collection boasts their original designers' likeness. Bonnie Cashin was famed for her outside coin pockets, and these bags have got those too.

The best is the ginormous tote with mini leather flowers and equally mini leather purse on Cashin's shoulder. Tooooooo cute!

Shop from www.coach.com.

The Walk of Shame Kit to Fit in
your Morning After Bag

DesignerElla — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 05:11:52 -0700

Floc Designs Foldable Flip Flops

There is no sizing information provided on their site, but here is our approximation based on their video (above) (satchel bag is 14" x 11")

Coolest of all it comes with a notecard either dissing that date or leaving your number for your new catch. But possibly the best "feature" is that part of the proceeds go to fight breast cancer, and you also get a bonus pink awareness wristband.

A. Try a Walk of Shame Kit like the one from walkofshamekit.com; a saucy woman's canister of basic necessities for that morning after trip home so a lady won't travel so bare, evening-vamped or rolled-out-of-shared-bed trashed.

It comes with a basic white coverall dress, flip-flops to replace "shooed" heels, sunnies to hide smeared eye makeup, a pre-pasted toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a cloth backpack to hold it all (although we suggest a designer upgrade [right]).

We'll help you survive the morning after and make that walk home so much less shameful!

Turn the walk of shame into a head-high (sex) cat walk!

Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag

B. Or you could try a few upgrades from that. We suggest if you can, bring your own car and stash a big overnight bag, Rebecca Minkoff's is perfect. Then you can fit a professional-looking blazer that will boost your evening ensemble to daytime status, and possibly anything else extra you need beyond the morning after essentials. If you must take public transit (always use caution!) then you could try her "Morning After Mini" Bag.

We also suggest the product "brush-ups" and either your own makeup remover or your own big black Jackie O' shades. What fabulous lady shouldn't own such a pair?

And we even found these cool foldable flip-flops in a totally chic print. Goh-geous!

Now do note this post was all in fun.

Remember to practice safe sex and safe dating, and this includes do get to know your match well before leaping into physical relations, don't get drunk on a first date, do bring your cell and I.D., etc. Know it's called the Walk of Shame for a reason, and what we really think esteemed ladies of today should do is wait until he makes you breakfast, buys you flowers, or the like, the morning after. We don't want to see you sneaking out of a dorm building, period. We want you walking out hand-in-hand with a new love, more like several mornings after. ;-)

Last but not least, we also don't want you to yet need that Knocked Up bag!

Fashion News: Rachel Zoe Plans Affordable Brand

DesignerElla — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 05:09:28 -0700

View Rachel Zoe's bag & jewelry for Judith Leiber

Celebrity Stylist to turn Designer
for the Every Woman

Rachel Zoe

(pronounced 'zo'), the insider-famous stylist to the stars, the woman behind some looks of the likes of Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan and Mischa Barton---is planning to start her own fashion line. Zoe wants her brand to be budget-friendly and will comprise of a whole range including clothes, handbags, jewelry and fragrance.

“It will be absolutely, 100% accessible fashion for sure ... There’s no reason for me to do a luxury-level design. ... I don’t think it’s what people want from me. I think that I would need to give people that fantasy becoming a reality."
-Zoe (source)

Zoe's first collection, with no brand name yet announced, will debut in 2010. But right now you can bid on her designs (jewelry and a few purses) for Judith Leiber on eBay by non-profit charity house DecadesTwo, albeit in a higher price range.