Frugal Snob’s Five Essentials: Under $200 and Almost Too Good to Be True
We have been preaching to invest in the Five Essentials for years now, but when I say invest, I do not mean go clean out your 401K. There are so many incredible Frugal Snob options that will give you the same versatility and functionality of a well-edited bag wardrobe.
Essential Questions to Ask When Buying a Bag
There are always endless bag options out there, and each season, there are more temptations to make the decision even harder. So how do you choose which bag to buy? And how do you determine if the one you’ve fallen for is really the right bag and worthy of the investment?
J. Mendel Fall 2015 Bags: Make a Night of It
With an aesthetic that tends to lean towards the simple and sophisticated, and an undeniable taste for all things luxe (hello, they’re a famed fur house!), their bags may not induce shock and awe, but they do incite an urge to get dressed up, in an elegant sort of way.
Givenchy Clutch in Gold-Tone Brass: The Golden Ticket
How awesome is this?! I can’t contain my excitement, induced by the curious nature of this clutch. Givenchy almost always knows how to turn up the heat for evening, but this enigmatic piece of hand candy is in a league all its own. Is it a flask? Is it some sort of cutting-edge, high-tech gadget?
Anndra Neen Cage Gold-Tone Shoulder Bag: Cagey Behavior
I always love Anndra Neen for a healthy dose of good fun, from her wire chokers to, of course, eye-catching clutches. We’re used to her slim, compact Cage style, the original of which has a vaguely complicated clasp and a fully revealing effect.
MCM Stark Edelin Baby Jeweled Backpack: Back(pack) It In
It’s best to start with the truth: I am not a fan of the big studded backpacks from MCM, especially the fully monogrammed ones. (Just being totally honest.) I see them frequently at airports, and the whole situation has a really low appeal to me. But then I spot this bejeweled baby-backpack at their boutique, and it’s a whole other story!