Tag Archives: bags

What Your Bag-Holding Style Says About You

It may be subconscious, but what if we told you that the way you hold your bag can tell us a little something about you? Unless you’re the type to carry your wallet in your pocket and your keys off your belt loops, your bag probably contains some of your most important items (including, for some of us, the bag itself — have you seen the sticker price on a Céline tote lately?). And how you choose to house your possessions, tote it around, and keep it on you reveals a little about your own personality.

So, we tapped body-language expert Patti Wood to shed a little insight onto what it all means. Now, take a look down. What are you telling the world? Read more…

Must Haves: 12 Bags In Every Hue Under The Sun

We’re all about finding innovative ways to jazz up an outfit (yes, I just said “jazz up an outfit”). One way to get a little extra mileage out of what you’ve already got is to pair what you’re wearing with a colorful bag. So we’ve selected 12 cute bags — in a variety of shapes and hues — to help give you a little extra somethin’ somethin’ the next time you head out the door. Keep reading »

Must Haves: Cuffs
A cuff bracelet in every hue. Read More »

Fall Field Trips Call For Pretty Plaid Satchels

Just one look at this gorgeous wool and leather satchel has me chomping at the bit for a weekend road trip. I’ll wear a baggy sweater and gaze out the window at the blur of colorful leaves, and I don’t even care where the destination is, as long as there’s hot chocolate. Aaaahhh, fall, I’ve missed you so. [$98, Pendleton]

It’s Here! Anna Dello Russo’s Gorgeously Gilded Accessories Collection For H&M

It was only a matter of time before Vogue Japan editor-at-large and totally OTT fashionista Anna Dello Russo got to put her medal of approval on a line of her own, and it’s only natural that she of the outrageous fascinators and tacky-goes-high fashion opulence would cut her design teeth on — what else? — accessories. We’re pretty sure that Anna’s diehard devotion to kooky couture and right-off-the-runway looks has never led her wayward into a lowly H&M, but what does it matter when her choice to collaborate with the retailer means that we can walk in off the street and snag one of her signature gilded pieces at a reasonable price?

With 50 pieces ranging from $24.95 for pendant earrings to $299 for a formidable pair of thigh-high leather boots, they’re affordable enough that you can follow Anna’s advice to accessorize liberally or play it a little more low-key. But don’t bother to ask yourself what Anna would do — she’d pile ‘em right on, of course. Click through to check out all of the offerings, and do tell us which ones you’ll be fighting for come October 4. We’ll be picking up that peacock fascinator just to say we did. [Racked, photo via WWD]

Anna Sings And Dances
This promo video for her H&M line is a tad bit awkward. Read More »
Style Stealer: ADR
Here's how you can channel Anna without freaking your friends out. Read More »

Jil Sander Is Now Selling A Brown Paper Bag For $290, If That’s Your Thing

Jil Sander Does Navy
Check out the designer's relaxed casual line. Read More »

It doesn’t take much to brainwash me into buying something both exorbitantly expensive and totally unnecessary (see: anything that Anthropologie has ever sold), but I’ve finally found a ridiculous designer item that I don’t feel at all compelled to put in my cart!

Meet Jil Sander’s glorified brown paper bag. This sartorial innovation, otherwise known as “the next big thing,” is made from coated paper with some visible stitching, a couple of eyelets, and, of course, the requisite brand name printed at the bottom just to remind you that you are in fact carrying a $290 paper bag. And can you believe the guy at the bodega has been handing these things out for free all this time? [Gawker, Daily Mail]

Must Haves: 7 Tiny Makeup Bags For Your Everyday Essentials

Finding yourself out in public looking decidedly worse for the wear and without access to your trusted array of makeup is a total nightmare. It’s hard not to panic when, say, you’re encroaching on oil slick status en route to a spur-of-the-moment party, or you’ve spotted your ex across the Starbucks line and you don’t have so much as an errant lipstick on hand. Of course, lugging around your entire face-painting collection is impractical and virtually impossible, but it’s always important to have the essentials stashed away, you know, just in case. These seven makeup bags are petite enough to fit in a satchel, but have just enough room for the basics, not to mention the tiny coordinating treats you may just want to throw in, too …

Must Haves: White Tanks
Must Haves: 10 Unfussy White Tank Tops To Pair Perfectly With Everything
These ten not-so-simple white tanks go with anything. Read More »
Must Haves: Heeled Booties
Must-Haves: 10 Pairs Of Short Booties Perfect For Any Occasion
Need a lift? Read More »
Must Haves: Red Dresses
You'll have him seeing red, in the best way possible. Read More »

Cheap & Chic: Kate Spade’s Hobo Bag, That A Real Hobo Might Be Able To Afford

Cheap & Chic: Jeffrey Campbell
Love these wedges but hate the price? Us too! Read More »
Cheap & Chic: Mary Katrantzou
An affordable version of this Mary Katrantzou dress. Read More »
Cheap and Chic: Nina Ricci
We found this Nina Ricci dress -- for less! Read More »

Jessica loves this Kate Spade Cobble Hill Kori hobo bag. It’s very much in Jessica’s style — feminine, soft and classic. But she’s really not feeling the bag’s $478 price tag. So rather than go into major debt for a purse, we’ve offered to find her similar bags at a much more pleasing price point. Check out what we’ve found after the jump!

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Sorry, Christina Hendricks, Your $23,980 Bag Was A Total Rip-Off

Christina's Playboy Photos
The actress posed for Playboy back in 1999. Read More »
Cleavage Twins!
Christina and Kat Dennings have very similar busts. Read More »
Burn That Birkin
Tyler Shields is lame. Read More »

If you were going to spend over $20,000 on a single one-of-a-kind handbag, what would it look like? Would it be frankly not all that great, like the $23,980 Farbod Barsum tote Christina Hendricks is carrying? See, that is the face of buyer’s remorse. She’s clearly grieving the two Birkins she could have bought for the price of that one fugly bag! [Celebitchy]

Must Haves: 9 Stylish Backpacks To Help Get You Back Into That School State Of Mind

I’ve decided my giant hot pink L.L. Bean backpack from 5th grade will no longer be lugged around during my third year of college. The upcoming school year is begging for a new sturdy and cute bookbag, and I’ve picked the best of the best to adorn your (and my!) backside all year.

A Green Bag For Not A Lot Of Loot

How To Choose A Purse
7 things to consider in your hunt for the ideal bag. Read More »

I’ve been totally jonesing for a bright bag for fall, but don’t want to blow my wad on something I might not be so psyched about in a year. (A bright green purse, after all, is not necessarily as eternally stylish as one in brown or black.) That’s why I’m loving the look of this bright kelly green shoulder bag from Ici — the matte, pebbled finish looks pretty authentic considering its affordability, and the gold hardware adds a luxe-so-long-as-my-glasses-are-off touch. For under $50, I’m seeing green! [$43, Ici Fashion]