Designers Handbags

I have just been over to the Coach website and seen their new signature stripe collection. The style has been incorporated into many of their fashion items such as bags, wallets, cosmetic cases, iPod cases and more.

The fabric comes in different colours - brown or blue being the most dominant and the signature stripe is the special addition to each item.

They have all different bag shapes including totes, shoulder bags, clutches, satchels, swingpacks, shoulder totes and small hobo’s. If you like the style and colour of the fabric then it is likely they will have a style for you. The brown tote with white stripe is my favourite design out of their bag collection. It costs $268 and is also available in a blue shade.

The blue satchel costs $358, the brown demi with turquoise stripe costs $158 and the reversible travel tote costs $398.

They even have iPod cases so you can really dress up your mp3 player and at the same time have bag and accessories matching. The iPod case costs $88 and is available on their website in the light brown design - perfect to match the tote.

See all the designs on the Coach Website.

After writing about Lily Allen’s gorgeous wedges I found the perfect beach bag to accompany them. It is 24.99 from River Island and is so scrummy I am thinking of ordering one right now.

The bag is made from black wicker material with black patent decoration and brass studs and buckles. It has plenty of room to fit all your necessities such as beach towel, sunglasses, sun tan lotion and your bottle of water and it is absolutely ideal for strutting around on the beach with your bright bikini and Nine West wedges!

Check out the River Island website for all their beach bags, also take a peek in their new arrivals section - they have some really stylish stuff for the summer.

Check out these awsome beach bags from Life & Style magazine, I love the Lily Pulitzer style in the bottom left corner - definitely one for a strut on the beach! When you are buying your beach bag have a quick think about the colour and styles of your favourite bikinis, after all you wouldn’t want a bag that doesn’t match your outfit.

This dress would be fab for a wedding, posh evening out or for an end of year prom. I like this style, it’s much more summery than standard prom dresses that reach your ankles and have layers and layers of material. It is much simpler but you could really dress it up to look the part. It is made from white material with a black embroidered floral design all over and has a black ribbon around the waist.

Royal Ascot week is just around the corner (starts 19th of June) so if you haven’t sorted out a dress yet this could be one to think about.

The clutch bag and shoes really compliment the dress and you could go one step further with a tiara and diamante necklace. The dress costs 50 and the bag 9, both are available on the Next website.

Posted Jun 25th 2007 5:03PM by Sandy Maple

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Despite the dark color, this is a happy looking tote. The bag is black canvas decorated with sparkly gold hearts and stars surrounding a large-printed LOVE. The other side of the bag has no embellishment and the leather handle has a subtle animal print, attached with gold-tone hardware. Are you feeling the love? $258.

Posted Jun 24th 2007 5:03PM by Sandy Maple

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At first glance, this bag appeared to me to be some sort of electronic device. Upon closer inspection, I realized what looked like headphones attached to the sides of the bag are actually zippered cargo pockets. And those are leather strips hanging from the handle, not wires. At any rate, it’s an unusual bag that features a woven body and contrasting hand strap. Made from Italian leather, the Priscilla bag features brass hardware and comes with a removable shoulder strap. $1128.70.

Posted Jun 23rd 2007 5:04PM by Sandy Maple

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The Sarah bag was designed to be colorful and versatile. Attach the leather shoulder strap for everyday use, use the chain strap for evening, or just connect the rings together for an entirely different look. Inside, the bag is lined in suede and has two slide pockets and two zippered pockets, one which serves as a divider. But wait, there’s more! The bag come with a detachable pouch that can be used to carry makeup or change. What looks like fur on the sides of the bag is actually lasered leather. I like the orange, but the Italian leather bag also comes in six other colors: chocolate brown, red, golden yellow, tan, blue-gray and black. $425.

Posted Jun 22nd 2007 5:02PM by Sandy Maple

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The ruby color of this bag might be better suited for next season, but that doesn’t detract from its beauty. The large logo medallion and silver-tone hardware look gorgeous against the deep red and the tonal leather trim has a bit of a metallic shine. It zips at the top and the interior features a black logo jacquard lining with a large zip pocket as well as a cell phone pocket. Why wait until autumn when you can have it now? $2,576.

Posted Jun 21st 2007 5:03PM by Sandy Maple

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Pockets are good, and this bag has plenty of them. Outside, there’s a hinged pocket at the top and a hidden zipper compartment under one of the front flaps. Inside are two patch-pockets as well as another large zipper pocket.

But you probably aren’t looking at the pockets, are you? Even the silver metallic leather cannot compete with the over-sized resin chain draped across the front of this bag. Resin, of course, is a fancy word for plastic. Fortunately, the chain is detachable. $725.

Posted Jun 20th 2007 5:04PM by Sandy Maple

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This is a good looking bag, but it kind of looks like a bathing suit, no? This leather bag is actually designed to incorporate two hidden pockets on the front, trimmed in contrasting piping. Inside, is another pocket. The sturdy looking handles are attached with gold tone rings and the white and gray color scheme will go with just about anything. $325.