For a casual-chic everyday travels, this Calvin Klein’s hobo is made from rich, full-grained leather, subtle logo detailing and inside space is enough for all your daily necessities. Color also available in timber brown.
Be sophisticated and classy while carrying your everyday essentials with this Khaki signature shoulder bag from Coach. Features a stain and water resistant signature monogrammed CC jacquard fabric, top zip closure with leather pull opens to an interior leather plaque fabric lining with roomy compartment and multifunctional pockets. Back exterior zip pocket is made of black fabric lining, two front pockets with twisting lock flap closure and its single handle with dog leash–style bolt snap strap features an adjustable belt and a brass tone buckle.
A casual-chic look with a classy twist, this satchel bag is a perfect combination between camel-colored suede leather and a classy silver buckle clasp for a country feel. Features expandable shape compartment, chocolate brown leather strap and magnetic snap closure. Signature dust bag included. Made in Italy.
This baguette-style wallet’s from Chloe, exquisite cross-hatch design and painted metallic finish, will add a posh and chic detail to your look while carrying your essentials, while the braiding and whipstitched trim lends refinement. Its magnetic snap closure makes accessing your basics a cinch.
This Firenze Collection large tote by Caterina is lightweight, perfect for laptop with its padded file/laptop compartment and easy access organizer, its signature lining has plenty of rooms for files, documents and your accessories. Handcrafted from the finest croco-embossed leather from Italy, it also features nickel hardware, adjustable shoulder straps and zippered inside back pocket.
It’s time to tuck in your fall/winter handbags and bring out the bright ones. Here’s a perfect candidate for World’s Most Colorful Handbag.
Just take a look at how cheerful and fun this is, it sort of reminds me of a piñata or of the cheery background page of a scrapbook. Shopbop (dot com) claims this is the ultimate resort bag, what do you ladies think? I can’t really argue with that statement as I can see why they would refer to it as that.
This bag is composed of woven dyed sea grass and colorful crochet raffia overlaps the grassy texture. My favorite feature found on the Ile Ste. Marie Tote would have to be the double squared wooden handles although they do look really uncomfortable.
This earthy bag would make a great companion to your trip to the beach and would look great with any summer dress this season.
More features include a straw interior, a patch pocket, and a button closure to keep your essentials private from its open top. This imported summer bag measures 11” x 17” x 8” and currently retails for $85.
Shop more creative Mad Imports accessories via: shopbop
Side Note: As seen in Oprah’s O Magazine + Cottage Living, check out the pink version at worldofgood.com
The Chat: Mad Imports
Help me out here. Is this a hit or a miss? Usually I would ask that towards the end of my rant, but it is at the forefront of my mind. I came across the Emilio Pucci Frame Bag and I’ve done nothing but go back and forth between love it and hate it. It’s a fairly simple bag when you think about it. A simple silhouette adorned with multicolored silk. Here’s one of my many questions, what could you fit inside of it? Your key(s) and ID perhaps a credit card. Other than that not much else.
Then I move onto the colors. They are ok. Nothing too out there. I guess that can be good or bad. Good in the sense that you can wear it with a lot of outfits, bad in the sense that it doesn’t really add a whole lot of “WOW”. Do you agree? I do like the detachable bangle wristlet. I think it is cute and I am sure it will receive much more use than the bag itself. So tell me, am I missing something here? Buy through Saks for $995.
The Spring has been a very busy time for us here at Purse Blog. And as we are lucky enough to work with fabulous designers and brands, there is one thing that I continue to notice; it is a busy time for them as well. Come to think of it, I can’t really pin-point a lull when it comes to fashion. Designers are always working on upcoming seasons, promoting current seasons and trying to stay innovative.
Today I have the pleasure of introducing you to the lovely and gracious Jackie Cawthra of Belen Echandia. Commonly referred to as BE, this brand has a huge following over at the Purse Forum. It comes as no surprise since Jackie is as involved in her line and her supporters as just about any designer I’ve met. Jackie’s constant attention to detail, dedication to her brand, and most admirable, dedication and attention to her supporters has made the brand what it is today. As you read through the interview, I am sure you will see what I mean.
Before you get started, one amazing teaser: starting tomorrow, you can help us design a one-of-a-kind Belen Echandia handbag. That’s right we’re teaming up with Belen Echandia to bring you an exclusive Purse Blog/Purse Forum handbag! AMAZING!!!
Click here to read the interview!
