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Tips for Getting the Best Deal When Selling Your Luxury Handbag

July 3, 2014jewelersblog

There is always a huge demand for pre-owned luxury handbags. If you have one sitting around the house collecting dust, then it may be time to sell it so that you can get some additional cash. When selling handbags, it is possible to earn from 60 -70% of the handbag’s original price when you purchased it. However, since selling your luxury handbag is not as easy as selling a book or a T-shirt, several .

Structured Handbags

May 29, 2014jewelersblog

A good structured handbag can be the perfect addition to any wardrobe and knowing what structured styles there are to choose from can be very helpful. There are four basic styles and each is as unique as the last. Knowing a bit about these four styles can help you choose which style is right for you and your wardrobe. 1. Tote- the tote is a very square bag that is great for every day .

Handbag Wardrobe Staples

April 15, 2014jewelersblog

Handbags are fun. They are the natural extension of an outfit and can be considered an accessory in the same way that a necklace or a ring can. But many women carry the same handbag with everything, choosing to match it with their coat, if at all. Switching handbags out with outfits is a way to add style to a casual ensemble and function to a formal one. Here are some ideas for switching .

How to Choose the Right Handbag

April 3, 2014jewelersblog

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 .

All the Pretty Patterns of Chanel Spring 2014

January 18, 2014jewelersblog

Color-splashed clutches and satchels abound in Chanel’s new spring handbag offerings for 2014. Soft fabrics, bright geometrics and metallic-quilted exteriors delineate Chanel’s line this year. The well-accessorized Chanel woman will carry anything from a colorful canvas tote to a sequin-encrusted clutch as she goes about her errands in 2014. Glitter and Glam Chanel’s Red/White/Pink/White Sequined Bag with flap is understated yet flirtatious all at once — sort of a nautical take on the girly-girl .

Clutches: Bigger and Better Than Ever in 2014

January 16, 2014jewelersblog

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

January 10, 2014jewelersblog

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

January 6, 2014jewelersblog

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

December 29, 2013jewelersblog

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 .

How a Hermes Bag is Made

December 3, 2013jewelersblog

The Hermes handbag exemplifies leathercrafting as a work of art, often catching the eye of admirers and experts alike. So it’s understandable that these handbags don’t just get mass-produced on an assemblyline in one country with low-cost labor and then shipped everywhere else. In fact, Hermes handbags represent the opposite of such production, still dedicated to the process of slow, artisan-crafted works that have the care and expertise of a master tailor involved. The .