Designers Handbags

Yes, we all know the Silverado. Today I am not mentioning this beauty as if you don’t know about it, but to tell you that the Gold is actually quite a bold and beautiful color and it fits in perfectly with my metallic need of the day. Those of you who are yearning for a trendy metallic bag don’t even think of not considering the Chloe Metallic Gold Silverado Satchel. As dull as it may be, I am going to list the features of this bag (because for many of us it will be old news). The bag shows off “metallic gold pebble-grain leather, whipstitched trim, antiqued golden hardware and studs, shoulder straps, zip top with extended snap tab, side snap-flap pockets, snap tabs on base of bag, canvas lining, inside pocket, and measures 7 1/5″H x 15 1/5″W x 6″D”. (taken directly from BG). I really like this specific gold color, but I haven’t seen it in person so I’m not quite sure what it will look like. Any of you know?

Is anyone done with hearing about Chloe? My guess would be that some people are, but I sure am not. I can’t fall out of love with my Paddy- it is my baby. I wear that bag and my arm feels so privileged! Vlad even loves it; heck my dad even loves it! So if you like the Paddy but want a little bit of a different style Chloe keeps on inventing for you. The Chloe Large Paddington Hobo looks like that familiar Paddington, feels like that familiar Paddington, sports the lock of that familiar Paddington, it nearly is that familiar Paddington… but a little different. This hobo is made of ivory leather with brown edging and beautiful golden hardware and studs. The hobo, unlike its ever popular prom queen sister, only sports one shoulder strap. The hobo style closes up with a zip top and the coveted and ever signature padlock and extended tab. The paddy hobo measures 10 4/5″H x 14 2/5″W x 7 2/5″D.

Most of us are quite accustomed to two main styles over at Chloe. But little Miss Thang is all about having us get to know her other designs a bit better. Let me introduce you to the beautiful Chloe Ascot Tote. This vivacious green tote bag is made from dark green pebble-grain leather and adds a little more color with teal trim. The big green is taking off the handbag world and shines in the sun with its golden hardware and studs. The focal point of this tote are the top and bottom tabs connected with the shackle clasp which adds a new dimension to the tote. I’m a fan of green and a big fan of teal, but I’m a little on the line with the combination of these two colors in this bag. Either way, I find the bag different and alluring.

I think I blinked and then this bag was gone. I kept meaning to post about it, but eLux has not re-stocked! What do you all think of the bag? This is the fun and crazy Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Faridah Bag. What I can tell you is that Little Miss Marc looks how I feel right about now. This bag would be perfectly fun for a day of errands or a day where you too feel like Little Miss Marc. What are your thoughts?

Metallic is not out. Seems to me like it won’t be out for a while (seeing that Gucci used it all over the runway for fall/winter). Today is the day of Mr. Marc for all of us; sit back, relax, and enjoy his beautiful bags. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Soft Metallic Leather Fran Bag is glamorous and can be worn dressy or casual. There is something about the soft bronze metallic leather that gives off a perfect amount of glimmer and gold. This tote is flat but still has room for storage with its zipped front pocket and large front pocket. Carry this bronze beauty with topstitched leather shoulder straps with a 9.5″ drop. Closing with a brass pull for the zip top, this bag opens up to show off an inside pocket and floral twill lining. Measuring 15″ (at base) x 13″ x 2″

By the looks of the new fabrics coming out, it is evident that fall/winter 2005 is on its way. It seems like only yesterday I was looking forward to summer. Well summer is here and almost over (my 2 month vacation is reaching its half way point- dang). But the new handbags are making their way out- which we have all noticed- and it has me quite excited. Realizing that I haven’t featured enough evening bags, I wanted to find a fun one for the upcoming season. I got it! The Kate Spade Olivia Velvet and Gold Evening Bag intertwines a bright and bold color of summer with a fabric of fall/winter - velvet. I consider this bag quite bold for Kate Spade (although the designer has been making more statements lately than the older more plain bags). Made of pink gathered velvet and gold hardware, this bag is sure to brighten up any outfit. There is also a gold chain which you could opt not to use and simply carry the bag as a clutch or you could use it as a strap. The inside of the bag contains a small pocket and is lined in a taupe colored satin.

Anyone remember the song, “I don’t want to grow up, I’ma Toys’ R Us kid!” That song was my personal song for quite some time. I never wanted to be ‘old’. Gasp, it happened. Without me even knowing, I went through school and life and now I’m a grown-up. Somehow I’m not surprised that I didn’t dodge growing up. But with age came a job and a new look. A new look means new clothes and bags! I love being a grown-up (only for those shallow reasons really). Kate Spade has designed a new ‘grown-up’ bag that I have fallen in love with. The Kate Spade Glazed Calfskin Tote is a rich chocolate brown glazed calfskin tote with ring top handles. The bag is also has white topstitching, a stamped logo, and golden keepers. I don’t think I would carry this bag everyday (sometimes there are too many things that need to be carried thus I need the use of shoulder straps), but this would sure make an impression in the board room. Think of the scenes in the movies where the boss lady goes into the board room for an urgent meeting, throws her briefcase down on the table, lets out a loud sigh, places both hands on the table, looks at the room and says, “So where do we stand?”. My story may be far off, but just pretend it made sense, and just picture the lady carrying this Kate Spade tote. It works, doesn’t it?

Sometimes handbag designers seem to walk the ultra-thin line between beautiful perfection and extraordinary ugliness. Often this line is crossed just by the color options that a shopper can choose between. The Kate Spade Yoko Canvas Tote supports this statement in its entirety.
While the pictured natural tote looks stunning, featuring pretty whimsical line drawings by writer and illustrator Maira Kalman on the front and back, its close sibling in black with teal handles just ain’t cuttin it. Hideous! Fortunately, the pink handles harmonize very well with the beige’ish canvas of the natural color. The tote’s 14″ wide, 13″ high and 5″ deep; its straps are 22 inches in length.

The atrocity that Paris put together makes my eyes hurt but Nicky looks alright. The sisters play nice and go for a nice shop together at Kitson. What do you think of her Black and White Stripe Balenciaga? This picture is too good to pass up. Caption it!!