Source: TheYBF When I think of Venus and Serena Williams, I have to admit that high fashion is not the first thing that comes to mind. But Serena was recently spotted out shopping looking casually chic in Nike sweats and carrying a black patent Valentino Nuage bag. The bag is a large hobo with a big patent bow on the side. It’s overly girly and cute and very un-Serena like, but I love the pairing ...

This Tory Burch ‘Lux T’ Canvas Tote comes from the pre-Fall collection but it makes me think of Spring. Probably because the weather is so gloomy in New York that any burst of color makes me yearn for warm, sunny days! Anyway, this beautiful brown canvas tote has another reincarnation of the Tory Burch ‘T’ logo in provence pink patent leather. It’s one of the perfect ...

Only one more month until the Sex and the City movie – woohoo! There have been movie spoilers all over the web and I’ve been trying to ignore them all and just focus on the fashion! Sarah Jessica Parker has been photographed on set wearing all of her fabulous Patricia Field-styled outfits, shoes, jewelry and handbags and this one in particular has received loads of attention – the ...

The reason I never throw anything away (in fashion) is that it always comes back in style. Remember when scarf accessories were in style? Scarves as belts, scarves as necklaces and scarves as bags. De Couture has brought the scarf trend back with it’s Print Flap Over bag. A brown and cream floral print silk scarf is fashioned into a soft, slightly structured bag with brown leather handles and ...

Cynthia Rowley is one of those womenswear designers that actually designs for women. Her silhouettes are always a perfect fit and the materials and details are super feminine. So it’s no surprise that her bags display feminine details and beautiful silhouettes. The Cynthia Rowley ‘Vivienne’ Patchwork Dome Satchel is in a neutral taupe / gray tone with multicolored patchwork pieced ...

I love to see fresh new takes on handbag styles, like this hobo from Kooba. The Kooba ‘Nelli’ Double Zip Soft Shopper represents the new soft and pretty Kooba. Unlike rugged styles like the Sienna, this unstructured bag has soft and lush leather, and strikes the perfect balance between edginess and femininity. The navy leather is unexpected but lovely and just right. The dual zippers and ...

I don’t believe in fad bags anymore. When I was younger I always wanted to carry ‘It’ bags for the moment, but as I matured, I now prefer classic styles that I can carry for years. I wasn’t convinced when Gryson handbags first hit the scene but I’m starting to like them more and more, particularly the woven Olivia. It’s on sale online for $907 (marked down from ...

Carlos Falchi display at the 2007 IHDA Handbag Designer 101 invites you to compete in the Second Annual Independent Handbag Designer Awards™, the only handbag competition of its kind in the world. Win a chance to present your handbag at a high profile New York event and compete for one of six Awards for Handbag Design Excellence, international recognition, a variety of coveted prizes and a chance ...

Even though I’m not much of a clutch girl (I carry way too much stuff and prefer larger bags), I still admire them from afar….while wishing I wasn’t such a pack rat! If I could part with some of my stuff that I carry every day, I would snatch up both of these clutches by Roberto Cavalli. The Roberto Cavalli Runway Suede Leaves Clutch is the perfect shade of pink (actually it’s ...

Celebs love the limelight – ever go a day without hearing about ParisLindsayBritney? If you don’t want the paparazzi stalking your every move but still want to live in the limelight, you can rock this Maison Martin Margiela Spotlight Clutch. Smooth black leather is screened with a spotlight on the front flap which has a magnetic snap closure. This oversized clutch (on-trend) is $995, which ...

The little black clutch may be perfect for fall and winter but a chic white clutch is always what’s haute for spring and summer. Botkier has perfected the clutch with the ‘Marysia’. This clutch incorporates snake embossed leather, weaving, knotting and hardware without looking like there’s too much going on. This clutch is simply gorgeous and perfectly chic. Available at shopbop.com.  Read More →

As much as I would love to own almost every bag ever made by every handbag designer, that’s just not practical or realistic. But the ones I do own allow me to make better judgments about the quality while carrying them every day. My Devi Kroell ‘Tiffany’ bag is one of the best bags I’ve owned in terms of materials, design and construction, so now I’m a lifelong fan! Kroell ...

Are the girlfriends of celebs now celebrities themselves? It looks that way. Camila Alves (girlfriend of Matthew McConaughey) is a fashion model turned celebrity girlfriend turned handbag designer. She was spotted buying leather for her line, Muxo, (which she designs with her mom) that is full of handmade, imported Brazilian leather handbags which she describes as “ready for the beach as they ...

If you want to hop on the ‘yellow’ fashion bandwagon but can’t get with the bright yellow tones, try a more muted tone, like this mustard yellow bag from Kale. The ‘Lyndon’ shoulder bag is a perfect choice for summer. It blends the yellow and patent leather trends nicely, and without looking too trendy. The yellow calfskin leather looks soft to the touch and the classic ...

Click pic for larger They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…blah, blah, blah. Not when it comes to design. Even though no design is truly unique (‘inspiration’ and all that jazz), there’s a fine line between ‘inspired’ and obvious, outright copying. Take these two clutches, the Anne Klein New York – Empire Clutch and the Jalda Foldover Clutch. ...