purses

Bizarre Costs More

Posted on 07. Dec, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, Colleen Walsh-Jervis, purses, weird news

When you shell out big bucks for a designer purse, odds are that you’re careful not to put it on a dirty floor. You wouldn’t want any dirt or rubbish to stick to it, so you care for it. So why are designers churning out purses that already have garbage, pills, and fabric scraps stuck to them?

Somehow, these dirty little numbers are selling out. That’s surprising enough given what they look like, but it’s downright sickening when you see the price tag. You might as well spend your money on a luxury sports car or a condo, because I can tell you how to DIY each handbag at home.Read More »

Fashion by the Book

Posted on 13. Sep, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, designers, purses, Tracey Vest

Each season there are an endless array of stylish handbags and purses to choose from. It can be difficult to make your final selection but finding one to suit your needs and wants should not be a problem. Just in case you’re looking for something a bit out of the ordinary, check out Olympia Le-Tan’s book clutches.Read More »

Two Trends Become One

Posted on 28. Aug, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, handbags, purses, Tracey Vest, trends

One of the latest handbag trends we are seeing in the fashion world is the clutch purse, and one of the hottest fabrics coming down the runway is velvet. Put these two together, and what do you have? One very cool fall trend.

My heart will always belong to oversized handbags and totes, but I do love a pretty clutch as much as the next fashionista. Every now and then, when I am able to whittle down what I consider my necessities, I like to carry a smaller handbag during the day.Read More »

Add Some Structure to Your Style

Posted on 29. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, purses, Tracey Vest, trends

One of the hottest trends for fall 2012 handbags is the structured handbag. I have always been a big fan of this trend and am currently plotting to add one of these fabulous handbags to my collection. This is actually turning out to be a bit of a project because there are just too many fabulous options. Every time I see one I like, another one gets my attention.Read More »

One Chic Pony

Posted on 20. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, purses, Tracey Vest

One of my favorite textiles is getting some attention and I think it’s perfect for this time of year. I have a serious weakness for pony hair. I currently have several items in this cool textile in my possession, but after seeing some of the items coming down the runway, I am making it a mission to add a few more.Read More »

Get Flap Happy

Posted on 09. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, purses, Tracey Vest, trends

Purses and handbags are practically an additional appendage for most of us gals and for some of you guys. Very few of us leave home without something to carry all of our stuff in. We all have mad dash moments, but I know when I don’t have some sort of handbag with me, I feel a bit off balance.Read More »

A Bag with Fringe Benefits

Posted on 05. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, purses, Tracey Vest

Right now there are several fun handbag options riding at the front of the fashion train that are especially geared for the warm weather, but please don’t feel like you have to follow an imaginary fashion rule. You can go old school and stick with a straw, raffia, or lightweight canvas bag, but remember, you can still carry leather and suede everywhere you go all year long.Read More »

Happy Birthday Fendi Baguette!

Posted on 04. Jul, 2012 by Dana Linn in category of Fashion, purses, Tracey Vest

Back in 1997, Silvia Venturini Fendi was given the task to come up with a functional bag for her family’s iconic label. What she came up with wasn’t exactly functional, but it was definitely fabulous. This not-so-practical handbag quickly became a favorite of practically every red-blooded fashionista in the land. Hordes lined up to put their names on big waiting lists to pay an equally big price to own at least one of these petite purses.Read More »