Juicy Couture Ruched Canvas Feather-Print Tote
You heard it here first, Juicy Couture is now my favorite bag designer. Sure the Frugal Snob prices are a big plus, but their bright colors and all the extreme details are just over the top amazing. Why even consider a Valentino? You get the garden motif with the texture of ruching in one convenient … Continue reading “Juicy Couture Ruched Canvas Feather-Print Tote”
Vivyan Leather-Trimmed Canvas Tote: A Blank Canvas?
The most remarkable aspect of this bag is that it is gravely different from Bally‘s usual slouchy-luxe and leather-centric designs. Dove-white canvas with a concise black leather trim is a crisp new direction for the label. Or maybe just a springtime anomaly. Verging on a paper grocery-bag shape, it’s sleek, conservative, and geometric – which … Continue reading “Vivyan Leather-Trimmed Canvas Tote: A Blank Canvas?”
Bally Redgrave Leather-Trimmed Canvas Clutch: A Pop of Color For A Pretty Penny
All the bright new bags that have started to pop up are making me excited for spring and even inspired me to clean out my closet and (slowly) start packing away my winter wear to make room for one thing and one thing only …COLOR. Now I have plenty of room now for things like … Continue reading “Bally Redgrave Leather-Trimmed Canvas Clutch: A Pop of Color For A Pretty Penny”
Proenza Schouler Striped Tennis Bag: Game On
When I first looked at this bag, I thought it still had packaging wrapped around it. The interruption of the lilac leather with the white is a bit startling at first, but like most things Proenza Schouler does, it schmoozed me into loving it. This bag is exciting. The contrasted leather is confusing, but ends … Continue reading “Proenza Schouler Striped Tennis Bag: Game On”
Burberry Medium Canvas Shoulder Bag: Snob or Slob?
In my time working in the handbag world I learned very quickly that there is a time and a place for logos and they are to be used and displayed at only certain times. It shouldn’t be forced or too obvious. I give you the Burberry Medium Canvas Shoulder Bag. Exhibit A. I love the … Continue reading “Burberry Medium Canvas Shoulder Bag: Snob or Slob?”
Prada Canapa Stripe Canvas Briefcase
Normally, I’d find this bag appealing. The shape is timeless, the solid lock is weighty and it’s certainly plenty roomy. But when it all comes together with this striped print plastered all over, I kind of lose my love for it. This bag is too trendy for my taste; it, like most Prada pieces, are … Continue reading “Prada Canapa Stripe Canvas Briefcase”