Embrace Your Inner Child With Cartoon Bags by JumpFromPaper
In a world dominated by seriously fashionable, but often serious-minded handbags — think your classic leather with metal accents — JumpFromPaper bags look more like images ripped from a coloring book, albeit a flawlessly colored-in one.
Ilse Valfré: The It Girl
Ilse Valfré is a Mexican artist promoting some serious girl power. Through her incredible art, she makes having a healthy attitude about being a girl part of your daily routine – namely because her messages are scrawled out on a number of cheeky accessories you can carry with you all the time. Female empowerment has never looked cuter! Accessories available at Valfré.
Pour La Victoire vs. Maison Martin Margiela: Boxing Match
Once considered a novelty, the ubiquitous box shape is now a staple in our bag collections. It’s still a fun diversion from your go-to essentials, though, which is why it can be hard to justify splurging on a piece like this Maison Martin Margielaicon (on thecorner.com for $1,745). If you’re hesitant, go with Pour La Victoire’s black Bonne Tonne (on Shopbop for $395).
Frugal Friday: Topshop Suede-Backed Mini-Backpack
From Stella to Proenza to The Row, it is all about the backpack as a fashion item. But you don’t need to go to the top of the line to get a topnotch style. Actually, you just need to go to Topshop.
Elizabeth and James Cynnie Medium Crossbody Bag: Frugally Fantastic
Soft lambskin leather plus a clean canvas plus just a dash of hardware plus three color choices: the Elizabeth and James Cynnie bag adds up to a great frugal snob option.
ZAC Zac Posen Clutch: Little Bow Peep
This isn’t your average bow-shaped bag. This is a bow that has morphed into a cool, futuristic style, ensuring your basic black clutch gets in on the excitement this season. ZAC Zac Posen often has a knack for producing frugal snob-approved finds that are as uniquely feminine as they are affordable, and this easy blend of patent and flat leather is a no-brainer.