Lucky Brand Road Rebel Shopper | Simple Casual Leather Handbag

Posted on: Jan 6

Lucky Brand has perfected that perfect cool, laid-back vibe with a hint of bohemian. The Road Rebel shopper bag exemplifies the label’s blend of casual and just a bit of edge to it.

As with Lucky’s other designs, the Road Rebel is made from quality leather. The soft, pebbled material makes this handbag well worth its $199 price tag, especially considering the relatively generous size of the purse. Although the Road Rebel is also available in a slightly larger oversized version, this shopper is ideal for everyday use, without being too bulky to carry around in your arms throughout the day. 

With curved topstitching and a few tassels, the Road Rebel is all casual and definitely not meant for dressing up. I wouldn’t recommend it for evening outings, but the style is ideal for days spent in jeans and t-shirts.

This deep cobalt blue leather is fabulous for the season, but you can also get this shopper in a slightly more versatile brown color. Look for it also in patchwork or metallic leather versions.

More Features of the Road Rebel Shopper

  • Measures 15.5 x 9 x 4.5 inches
  • Double handles with 9 inch drop
  • Curve topstitching detail
  • Floral lining

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Sharif Flower Patchwork Hobo | Chain Detailed Uniquely Shaped Purse

Posted on: Jan 6

Sometimes functional hobos get to take a break from being useful and concentrate instead on being good fun.

This Sharif bag may not be constructed from real leather (such a shame), but it sure as hell looks like it is. That fun nature is channeled through a patchwork pattern of suede-esque and patent panels, which work together to give the bag shape and also a bit of attitude. After all, if you are going to have a good time you might as well look good whilst doing so!

The delicate girly side of this purse is provided by the big blue and green flower applique, both coordinating and contrasting with the slouchy hobo body. Just in case you thought this was getting a little serious and fashion-heavy, however, the brand are clever enough to break up the blue monotony with chain detailing and studs. Even better, the shoulder part of the handle is in leather, so you get the looks of chain without the discomfort!

Elegant and delicate day-wear, this is a great way to carry your belongings without looking like you are also carrying the kitchen sink. Just be careful not to over-pack and ruin the effect. What more could a work hard and party harder girl want?

More Features of this Faux-Leather Flower Hobo

  • Silver hardware
  • Faux patent and suede exterior
  • 3 useful pockets
  • Leather flower applique

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Loop NYC Baliwood Satchel | Colorful Blue Cotton Floral Handbag

Posted on: Jan 6

Loop NYC abandons the cartoon characters and pop culture looks it typically favors for this fun floral satchel.

From the Baliwood collection, this satchel is difficult to ignore. It’s covered in cheery flowers rendered in vibrant tones like red, blue, and purple. The blooms are overlaid with even more flowers cut out from white PVC. This glossy fabric is used again to trim the front flap pocket and create the braided shoulder straps.

This is a medium sized purse by today’s standards, which may disappoint pack rats. However I think a print like this would overwhelm if it were on a bag any larger. It’s up to carrying your daily essentials and lightweight enough to suit everyday use. I’d appreciate a few more pockets, but at just $35 I’m not surprised that there’s only one inside.

The Baliwood satchel’s sunny disposition won’t please everyone, especially those looking to make a sophisticated fashion statement, but it puts a smile on my face! Pair it with jeans and a tee or a plain sundress to make your simple outfit something special!

More Features of This Loop NYC Cotton Satchel

  • Magnetic closure on front pocket
  • Measures 13 x 5.5 x 3.5 inches

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Botkier and PurseBlog Collaborate on Reader Designed Handbag

Posted on: Jan 6


Botkier has teamed up with popular handbag website PurseBlog for a very special handbag collaboration. Rather than the “experts” telling fashion fans what they want, PurseBlog readers will decide on the design.

Polls set up on the website will allow the site’s fans to vote on the bag’s silhouette, leathers, and hardware. The possible looks take their cues from some of Botkier’s most popular designs: the Taylor Crossbody, the Uma Satchel, the Trigger Satchel, and the Sasha Duffle bag. Then Botkier will add leathers created exclusively for the project. PurseBlog readers can choose from glossy copper snakeskin printed calfskin, black lizard embossed lambskin, distressed grey washed lambskin, and red lambskin with a mauve diamond cut laser finish. Then the hardware is up for negotiation: either gunmetal, satin nickel, satin gold, or antique brass.

Once the initial voting is complete, Botkier will mock up some completed purses for fans to vote on. Once the final design is decided upon, Botkier will sell the finished purse on their website.

I’m excited to see what PurseBlog readers come up with!

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Lodis Pia Geovanna Tote | Casual Black Nylon Carryall Bag

Posted on: Jan 6

The name’s a little bit fancy, but the Pia Geovanna is a down-to-earth purse with a lot of get up and go.

The styling is traditional and classic. There are no bells and whistles here, with luxury leather passed over for no frills nylon and clean lines providing a timeless look. This lightweight fabric brings a casual slouch, while the leather-like trim adds structure.

The Pia Geovanna is wider than many totes on the market, and its dimensions work with the soft sides to maximize storage space. The generous interior is complemented by a long zippered pocket, slip pouches, and a handy keychain on the side walls. And don’t forget about the zip pocket on the front for the goodies you need at your fingertips.

Its long handles are tailor-made for long days running errands or hitting the mall. It may not set the fashion world on fire – especially with basic black being the only color on offer – but the Pia Geovanna is a great go-to bag for surviving the urban jungle.

More Features of this Lodis Nylon Tote Bag

  • Full zip closure
  • Dual handles with an 8.5 inch drop
  • Measures 15 x 6.5 x 10 inches

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Miquelrius Agatha Ruiz de la Prada Mini Bag | Argyle Print Coin Purse

Posted on: Jan 5

If you want a cute and handy little coin purse, or a bag for bits and bobs, then this $10.99 wonder will do fine.

Sure, it isn’t made from the skin of some exotic animal, or encrusted in diamonds, but sometimes you just need something fun, silly, and functional. All it really needs to do, after all, is hold your valuables, keys and more, and if it can be fun in the bargain then great!

Of course, this tiny purse could actually be used as a day bag, thanks to the long and basic handle. In many ways the bright colors and argyle-esque pattern make this great for little kids carrying their pocket money, although obviously adults could use it too!

Through and through this handbag is about affordability and having fun whilst doing so. It may be a little rough around the edges, but for the price, it can be!

More Features of this Miquelrius Mini Bag

  • Handy long string handle (adjustable)
  • Three inner compartments
  • Straw fabric exterior

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Louis Vuitton Releases Animania Collection of Small Accessories | Includes Animal-Shaped Coin Purses and Clutch Bags

Posted on: Jan 5

Louis Vuitton must have a finger on the pulse of kitschy cute fashion because their new Animania collection hits right on the increasingly popular appeal of vintage-inspired, woodland creatures and various feathered friends.

This new line of small accessories actually pays tribute to a selection of wooden animal-shaped toys that the Vuitton family made and that Renée, the wife of Gaston-Louis Vuitton, lovingly collected many decades ago. So, in honor of her collection, Louis Vuitton has created this new line of whimsical products all proudly displaying the brand’s famous logo.

Within the Animania collection, you’ll find an assortment of coin purses, tiny clutches, bag charms, and silk scarves. The animal shapes throughout the line include a squirrel, rooster, songbird, and bunny. Prices range from $220 for the scarf to $500 for the coin purses.

That’s a pretty penny to pay for such small pieces, but I’m guessing that LV fans with money to spend will find these accessories irresistible. They are, after all, très adorable.

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Diesel New Generation Becky Bag | Teal Blue Nylon and Leather Tote

Posted on: Jan 5

Diesel’s New Generation line is supposed to be slightly cutting edge and futuristic in style, but frankly I just see function and convenience when I look at the collection of nylon bags and totes.

I suppose the durability of the material combined with interesting design features is the reason that the brand classifies it as new and exciting. Call me overly critical, but this Becky shoulder bag from the line might be durable and interesting, but is definitely not exciting.

Whether or not the Becky thrills my sense of style, it’s still a decently crafted handbag with aspects that make it worth checking out. That’s especially true if your personal taste is more about “fashion meets function” rather than the appeal of the looks alone. The nylon body and canvas trim is easy to wear and keep clean, while the hint of leather around the zipper closure on top makes the Becky bag a bit more grown-up.

A quilted bottom panel and nylon lining add to the overall casual vibe of this Diesel handbag, and the pretty teal blue brings in a little unexpected color. This mid-sized, fashion hybrid purse retails for $105.

More Features of the New Generation Becky Bag

  • Measures 12.5 x 11.5 x 6.5 inches
  • Canvas handles with 8 inch drop
  • Silver nylon lining

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Calvin Klein Embroidered Nylon Tote | Quilted Functional Handbag

Posted on: Jan 5

This may not be Calvin Klein’s most unusual tote, but it sure is the perfect accompaniment for venturing out into the winter weather!

Everyone loves leather, and it certainly is a great material for making handbags out of. When it is cold and wet and horrible outside, however, practical nylon can be a much more sensible investment. This particular tote does give you some little leather touches, but keeps the bag usable with a majority quilted nylon body.

That quilting doesn’t only give the purse some extra strength, but looks damn good with it. Intelligent and creative embroidery is by no means fuddy duddy, and I really like the effect on this spacious bag. The fact that it is textured yet subtle is just a bonus!

Many people will find that for such a spacious and functional handbag, the leather handles are just a little bit small. They make it a bit of a struggle to hang it over your shoulder, which is a major consideration for any tote. That small loss of practicality, however, is soon made up for by the accompanying folder and smooth satin lining; lovely!

More Features of this Calvin Klein Nylon Purse

  • Contrasting satin interior
  • Single interior pocket
  • Leather trim
  • Quilted/embroidered nylon exterior

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Liz Claiborne Montclair Work Tote | Practical Raspberry Reptile Embossed Synthetic Handbag

Posted on: Jan 5

Its name is a little pretentious, but there are no airs and graces about the Montclair. This Liz Claiborne purse is a no fuss accessory for girls on the go.

The style is fairly traditional, with its boxy satchel shape and round curved handles. But the exotic embossed surface, rendered in playful raspberry pink, saves it from being boring. This shade might not be easy to pair with other items in the wardrobe, but it’s a fun way to add a splash of color. The embossing is definitely reptilian, but it doesn’t try too hard to emulate any particular creature. This is more about creating texture than mimicking a more expensive purse.

But the looks only tell half the story. Peek inside and you’ll see a space which knows how to take care of business. Two large zippered envelopes divide the bag into five convenient sections, tailor-made for toting important documents and files, or your favorite glossy mag. One side wall has another zippered pouch for stashing small change, while the other has slide pouches for your girly gadgets. A magnetic clasp keeps everything safe and secure inside.

It may not be real leather, but for $65 this is an affordable way to add color and convenience to your nine to five.

More Features of This Liz Claiborne Embossed Satchel

  • Dual handles
  • Measures 14 x 8 x 4.5 inches

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