Category Archives: Styles & Trends
We all admire celebrities for a wide variety of reasons including their work, their lifestyle, their charitable contributions and yes, their cutting edge fashion choices. Because celebrities have access to the latest designs first, we watch their trend setting style to get a glimpse of what will be hot for summer. Here is a just a short glimpse of some of the latest handbags… and the celebrities who love them! At Spring 2014 Paris .
How to Choose the Right Handbag
Selecting a fashionable handbag might not seem challenging, but it can become complicated when you want a bag that you can carry with a variety of different outfits. There are three main factors that you must consider before making a purchase: your body type, the color and the brand. By taking measures to select a bag that is versatile and stylish, it is easier to carry the bag in a variety of settings. Evaluate .
The Hermès Birkin Bag Has Remained an Emblem of Class and Quality
Established in 1837 in Paris France, The Hermes Company made fine lifestyle goods and quality saddles. In 1922, the son of the founder’s wife, complained about the fact that there were no quality bags for her to use. Émile-Maurice made his first line of purses to a higher standard of quality and appearance than any of the the other bags available at the time. They have been considered the finest in bags from that .
Clutches: Bigger and Better Than Ever in 2014
Itty bitty clutches are a thing of the past — at least according to the sizable offerings that recently made their way down 2014 spring runways. Top-name designers finally realized that fashionable girls need space too, and those teensie bags that debuted in seasons past have suffered major growth spurts — all this to the relief of sensible fashionistas around the globe. This spring, a girl can carry her sunglasses AND her wallet, and .
Handbag History
While handbags have become “must have” fashion accessories, they must also serve their purpose, which goes back hundreds of years. Function was originally more important than fashion. Men and women used ancient pouches to hold coins and valuables. Even men often attached their swords to their purses to create added protection for their valuable items. During those times, women has less need for handbags as they were seldom trusted with coins and valuables, eliminating .
Fashion Handbag Trends for Winter 2014
The cooler weather brings a change in attire in order to stay comfortable. With the new season, comes the desire to welcome fresh new styles, colors and textures. Adding winter themed accessories, such as handbags, enables a woman to pull it all together. Here are the latest trends in fashion handbags for the rest of 2013: Structured totes: This handbag is a far cry from the tote your mother used to carry around. Today’s .
Spring 2014 Fashion Trends
Get ready for the warmer weather with a few of the most talked about trends that are sure to be in the closet of every self-respecting fashionista. With it being a season of stark contrasts, there is plenty of room for every personality to shine. Pastels with a Swath of Blue: While candy coat inspired pastels are no surprise when the weather turns warm, what is likely to be surprising are the splashes of .
Global Luxury Handbag Market May Have Just Frozen
In October of this year LVMH put out a press statement that it was projecting a marketing slowdown for the luxury handbag market. The French company, better known as Louis Vuitton, stated that it was realized a slowdown in its own luxury goods division which was due to an overall market softness. Louis Vuitton’s projects may have been biased by the fact that it was suffering its own internal problems at the time with .
Why You SHould Be Buying Pre Owned Handbags
Every girl has to have the latest jewelry and handbag trends. As the trends, features and products change seasonally, it’s often costly to stay ahead of the fashion curve. Have you ever considered buying luxury pre owned handbags? There is no downside to this scenario. The most obvious reasons for buying jewelry and handbags secondhand are the price and value. You get a much better value for the items you buy secondhand. You usually .