Whiting and Davis Striped Mesh Clutch | Contrasting Shine and Matte Purse

Posted on: Nov 18

Yes, at first glance this is just yet another metal mesh bag from mesh experts, Whiting & Davis. It is hard to get wildly excited about another clutch that follows the same traditional slouchy metallic shape with a formal frame clasp.

If you ignore the Whiting & David heritage, however, and see this bag as a pretty purse in its own right, then it doesn't feel quite so "samey." After all, the majority of bags on the market are still leather, so it is nice to see one that still lets you have a black bag with a metallic twist.

Especially nice, and proof of the company's metal expertise, is the matte vs. shiny striping. As well as being visually pleasing for you to look at, it adds a certain art deco vibe that goes down well with plenty of smart evening outfits. The glam metal probably makes it too over-the-top for day wear, so at a posh event or urban club night this will look great.

Whiting & Davis are always great at adding in a handle to make your delicate clutch more functional. However, the handle added into this purse is in a chunky chain, which doesn't work well with the light and feminine mesh pattern.

If you want a traditional mesh purse with a modern style, this purse will do you well, although it won't revolutionize handbag design at all!

More Features of this Whiting & Davis Contrasting Clutch:

  • Available in gold, silver or black
  • Signature lining
  • Optional chain shoulder-strap
  • Brass mesh exterior

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Botkier Taylor Satchel | Large Black Italian Leather Tasseled Handbag

Posted on: Nov 17

Finding a cross-body purse that can fit more than a wallet and keys can be challenging, but Botkier has stepped up to fill the fashion void with the Taylor.

This bohemian styled satchel is crafted from buttery soft Italian lambskin for that hobo-style slouch. Tiny pinched pleats create stripes from the top to the base. Thin, sparse tassels hang down to create a hippie vibe which is a little more sophisticated than heavy fringing can be.

The exterior doesn't feature any obvious branding, instead preferring to let the gold logo plate and signature lining inside do the talking. The zippered pocket and single cell phone slip probably aren't quite enough to keep a space of this size properly organized, but I'm willing to forgive that little misstep.

You've got the option of carrying the Taylor using the two shoulder straps, or the much longer cross-body one. Whichever way you wear it, the Taylor oozes hippie cool without looking like a Woodstock relic.

More Features of This Botkier Tasseled Satchel

  • Zip top closure
  • Dual handles with a 7.5 inch drop
  • A single shoulder strap with a 16.5 inch drop
  • Measures 17.5 x 5.5 x 11 inches
  • Comes with a dust bag
  • Made in Indonesia

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Neiman Marcus Creates Ultimate Birthday Cake for Handbag Lovers

Posted on: Nov 15

American up-market retail giant Neiman Marcus has created the ultimate birthday cake for any bag lover.

This sinful bag-shaped cake is every bit as delicious as your favorite designer label purse, with its caramel toffee buttercream finish and chocolate buttercream zebra stripes and handles. Inside this yummy purse is pure chocolate. Yum!

This cake is such a faithful recreation of our favorite accessory, from its golden hardware to the complementary stitching on the handles. It almost seems a shame to take a knife to it. Thinking of how good it will taste should make that a little easier though!

Like so many of Neiman Marcus' luxuries, this cake doesn't come cheaply with a retail price of $235, plus an extra $29 shipping charge. It does feed between 10 and 12 hungry mouths though, so perhaps you could get your gal pals to chip in. After all, a purse shaped cake is a lot easier to share than its leather equivalent!

[Source: Neiman Marcus]

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Harveys Seatbelt Wrislet | Eco-Friendly Woven Recycled Seatbelt Bag

Posted on: Nov 12

Although I'm a big proponent of the eco-friendly movement and am all for the practice of using unexpected recycled products in fashion, I've never been a huge fan of the Harveys seatbelt bags. I can appreciate the product for a clever use of the material. However, like the Nahui Ollin candy wrapper bags, I can't help but sometimes see the original material staring back at me when I look at them.

There are a few exceptions to my slight distaste for the brand, though, with one such style being the striped Harveys Rugby Satchel. Now I can add a new one to that short list. This Seatbelt Wristlet from the brand is definitely all seatbelt but on a smaller, more palatable scale.

Perhaps it is the vibrant red hue of the wristlet that attracts me as well. I actually like the way that the weaving on the bag brings out different tones within the color.

Like most practical wristlets, this Harveys design has a detachable wrist strap allowing you to either wear it on your hand, carry it as a clutch, or tuck it in a larger bag for extra storage. The price tag of $78 is a little steep for such a casual wrist bag, in my opinion, but it's not an uncommon range for an eco-friendly line.

More Features of the Seatbelt Wristlet

  • Measures 8.75 x 5 x 0.75 inches
  • Zip top closure
  • Woven seatbelt material

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L.A.M.B Jean Large Bowler | Stylized Colorblock Patent Satchel

Posted on: Nov 12

This colorblock approach is more and more becoming the signature style of the L.A.M.B designers.

The Jean bowler makes great use of the patent panels, contrasting them with the metallic body and matte accents. Lookswise, this design ticks all the boxes for adding texture, pattern and interest into the design.

Whilst the bowler shape and black patent make this bag look quite formal, the metallic shade adds a new degree of glamor. This is great, as it means that you could happily wear it after work for a night out or meal, although the large size will probably be a little too much.

Inside, this satchel could have opted for a rather boring matte shade. However, as you can tell, L.A.M.B likes to produce attractive and slightly quirky purses. Consequently, the strangely fabulous interior lining is in bold stylized black and white stripes, contrasting excellently with the curved exterior. I could have used a few more pockets inside the bag, what with the space, but this bowler does have an excellent capacity.

All in all this is a bold and vivacious bag that has bags of attitude and just about enough functionality. A cross-body shoulder strap would be nice, but beggars can't be choosers.

More Features of this L.A.M.B Jean Patent Bowler

  • Available in scarlet, gilded (pictured) and noir
  • Patent top and bottom, plus accents
  • Metallic and matte additional shades
  • Dust bag included

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Baby Phat Royal Status 4 Ring Satchel | Crown Motif Purse with Diagonal Pockets

Posted on: Nov 12

There's just nothing subtle about a Baby Phat bag. The label divides opinion more than most with its busy and brash designs. From any other brand I'd gasp in horror at the Royal Status 4 Ring Satchel, but it's just what I'd expect from Baby Phat.

The brown synthetic leather was probably conservative once. That is, until Baby Phat covered it in its ornate crown logo. Those crowns have got nothing on the bag’s centerpiece: a large metal crown adorned with studs. There are more studs along the base of the bag, and along the belts around the angular pockets. Sloping pockets tend to look edgy, but these belts create a vaguely equestrian feel. I suppose royalty ride horses, but the embellishment still feels a little out of place. The bold colored racing stripes streaking down the center of the purse are similarly confusing. They add color, but there was so much going on already that more design features was the last thing this satchel needed.

It's a shame that Baby Phat didn't care so much about adding features inside. The interior is spacious enough to comfortably carry a chunky wallet, must-have technology, and other daily essentials. But there are not enough pockets to help us truly stay organized. There's a zippered pocket for loose change, and an open pouch for a cell phone, but where will your iPod or Nintendo DS go? The handles are also a shade too short for comfortable over-the-shoulder carrying.

While I might obsess about its practical shortcomings, that's not likely to deter Baby Phat's legions of fans. If you've got to the confidence to carry off this cluttered look, more power to you!

More Features of This Baby Phat Crown Satchel

  • Platform base
  • Top zip closure with kitty logo pull tag
  • Dual handles with a 5.5 inch drop
  • Measures 13 x 6 x 8 inches

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Betseyville Lucky Stripes Hobo | Large Animal Print Bag with Metallic Trim and Matching Pouch

Posted on: Nov 10

Betsey Johnson appeals even more to the wild side than normal, if you can imagine, with this Betseyville Lucky Stripes Hobo. Instead of simply whimsical, cutesy, or retro like other styles from the brand, this handbag is exotic and dramatic.

Forget subtle details, though Betsey Johnson isn't always known for that, the Lucky Stripes bag takes this design full throttle with a blend of printed animal patterns, shiny metallic trim, and bright colors. There's nothing understated about it.

This shimmery fabric hobo is large in size and will fit plenty of extra items like magazines, paperwork, and even the bonus tiger-face zippered pouch that comes with the purchase. Although the handle isn't really long enough to wear across the body like a messenger bag, it is a comfortable length for getting things in and out quite easily.

The real surprise, however, is the fact that the solid-colored fully lined interior is printed with a large Betseyville logo on one side and embroidered lips on the other. The Lucky Stripes bag is completely reversible allowing you to decide whether you want to sport bright animal print or a solid color with embellishments. When you factor in the bonus pouch, that comes to a total of three bags for one price of $88.

More Features of the Lucky Stripes Hobo

  • Measures 15.5 x 13 x 4.75 inches
  • Single strap with 10.5 inch drop
  • Reversible
  • Bonus pouch included

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Alexander McQueen Whatever It Takes Wallet | Long Striped Charity Purse

Posted on: Nov 8

Alexander McQueen is just one of many fashionistas, musicians, world leaders, and other assorted stars to lend their support to the Whatever It Takes initiative. Sales of the celebrity designed accessories, like this funky striped wallet, benefit the creator's charity of choice. For Alexander that's 21st Century Leaders, an organization which distributes funds to a wide range of charities concerned with education, health care, ending poverty, and more.

Altruistic motives aside, this purse isn't as luxurious as most Alexander McQueen creations but it does have its own sense of style. The gray and black striped canvas finish has an appealing unisex look, making it appropriate for no-nonsense ladies and their lads. A playful screen-printed pilot leaves a banner streaming behind him, which proudly boasts the Alexander McQueen name. His moniker is there again in the autograph. It's obvious branding, but when it's done as playfully as this it's hard to mind.

The silky lined interior features 12 handy credit card slots, plus an extra clear slip for your driver's license or proof of age card. The zippered pocket gives you a safe space for storing loose change, while the open pocket is perfect for notes and receipts.

At just $30, this Alexander McQueen wallet is a great way for bargain hunters to support a charity, and own one of the famed designer's pieces.

More Features of This Alexander McQueen Striped Wallet

  • Closes with a leather snap tab
  • Measures 7.5 x 3.25 inches when folded

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Laurel and Sunset Candy Stripe Tote | Oversized Faux Leather Carryall Bag

Posted on: Nov 6

Its name might suggest a bright red and white purse ready for the holidays, but the Laurel and Sunset Candy Stripe Tote is a much more vampish bag.

Instead of the traditional red and white candy combo you might expect, this tote features wide burgundy and black stripes. It might not be very festive, but the pairing is perfect for this wintery weather.

As with most bags at this price point, this tote isn't made from real leather. But the synthetic does a good impression thanks to its distressed treatment. It may not last as long as the more luxurious fabric, but in the short-term I can't fault the look.

At just $39.95, this tote delivers all that you'd expect. It's massive, so you'll always have enough space for everything you want to carry. There's a zippered pocket, a cell phone pouch, and an open slip inside to keep things organized. I'd probably appreciate more than this standard configuration to help my essentials stay in order, but in a bag of this price I certainly don't expect it.

This Laurel and Sunset tote is a good looking tote which will serve you well while it lasts. However at this price, don't be surprised if it falls apart within a year or two.

More Features of This Laurel and Sunset Synthetic Tote

  • Gold-tone hardware
  • Cotton/nylon blend fabric lining
  • Top zipper closure
  • A single shoulder strap with a 6 inch drop
  • Measures 18 x 13 x 4 inches

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XOXO Waterside Tote | Affordable Multi-Color Canvas Carryall Book Bag

Posted on: Nov 3

With a splash of rainbow color comes the Waterside Tote from XOXO.

This large carryall is anything but subtle. The vibrant color stripes help to spell out the XOXO name. If people don't guess you're carrying an XOXO handbag by the bright design, all those logos will definitely give away the game! Some feel all that obvious branding is a little obnoxious, but I'm sure die-hard fans will disagree. XOXO has never been a label to hide its heritage after all!

The price is an affordable $54 thanks to the practical canvas finish and synthetic leather trim. The canvas may not be as luxurious as leather, but it's strong enough to last a few seasons. The synthetic may be another matter though. I wouldn't be surprised to see telltale cracks show before too long.

The generous size makes this tote ideal for carrying books to class or swimwear to the beach in warmer weather. There are several pockets inside, complementing the roomy fabric lined space. With places for your spare change, cell phone, and PDA it's easy to keep this sizable space organized.

The combination of rainbow colors and white trim gives the Waterside tote an upbeat summery vibe, but if you're game you could definitely use it to brighten up a gloomy winter's day!

More Features of This XOXO Colored Tote

  • A metal logo plate with pink lacquered details
  • Silver-tone studs
  • A cell phone, PDA, and zip pocket inside
  • A single shoulder strap with a 10 inch drop
  • Measures 15 x 13.5 x 4 inches

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