Designers Handbags

One of ArmCandyGirl’s favourite bloggers out there is the irrepressible Violent Acres, a brilliantly funny writer with a life story that rivals the most controversial of celebrity memoirs. Why do we love VA so much? Well, there are many reasons, the most important being that she is smart, savvy, sarcastic, and (we strongly suspect) hot as hell. So! Without further adieu, ArmCandyGirl would like to present the Perfect Purse for Violent Acres. We give you: The Damier Azur Berkeley from Louis Vuitton! Now why this purse, we hear you ask? Well for starters, it has exquisite craftsmenship. VA comes across as a lady who appreciates the finer things in life, so that’s quite important. Then there’s the fact that, despite it being a Louis Vuitton purse, it isn’t slathered in obnoxious LV signs - VA doesn’t care if you know she’s carrying a $1,500 purse because she doesn’t give a flying monkey what you think (a sentiment she has made patently clear thus far with her ‘no comments allowed’ policy). And then there’s the fact that the purse is just the right size for our heroine to tote around all day without getting too tired, but still large enough to use as a weapon (beware, mommy bloggers!). Finally, we think Violent Acres and the Damier Berkeley would be perfect for each other because, much like Violent Acres herself, this purse is oh-so sweet, classy and pretty in the edgiest of ways. Violent Acres + Louis Vuitton = a match made in fashion heaven!
SRP $1,420.00

Good old Gucci - just when we think the Fall collections might be a little too similar in style and appearance, along comes Gucci with its slightly odd creations, reminding us that there is always choice! This particular little offering is the Gucci Aviatrix Medium Boston, a lovely boston bag made with leather trim and sand GG fabric. The metal Gucci crest will delight the discerning purse collector, and the colours are wonderfully Holiday-appropriate. Perfect for a Christmas gift! SRP $1,790.00

This purse gives a lovely impression of two arms being held tight around it, nice and warm and snug. Called the Ali Shoulder Bag from Kooba, this is a gorgeous grained leather bag with silver metal hardware and the aforementioned leather band enclosure. Fit for a princess! Or at the very least, a purse connaisseur… SRP $645.00

The Speedy from Louis Vuitton is an old favorite, which is why this new play on a classic design is so very lovely. Called the Monogram Dentelle Speedy 30, this monogram canvas purse with caramel trim is a wonderful go-to bag for everyday use. Brass hardware and rolled leather handles finish off this comfy, roomy purse - and the icing on the cake is the gorgeous lurex embroidery, made of real lace for that extra touch of luxury. One for the Christmas list! SRP $1,420.00

This delightful little purse is the Quilted Little Stam Bag “The Kid” from Marc Jacobs - a beautiful grained metallic leather concoction with golden brass hardware. Remarkably comfy-looking, this chain-linked handle purse has one of those lovely old fashioned kiss-lock closures as well as a very discrete “Marc Jacobs” etched on the knob. Perfect for fall! SRP $1,195.00

This glitzy little purse from Fendi is just perfect for the party season. Called the B. Fendi Pleated Gold Shoulder Bag, this coated leather purse has a wonderfully retro look to it. The brushed metal hardware and pleats add to the metallic mirror-like style of this bag. A lovely Christmas gift! SRP $775.00

This beautifully radiant bag is the Lovely Luz from Marc Jacobs, a lovely soft grained leather purse with silver hardware and textile lining. White purses in wintertime are so very Winter Wonderland, and this bag is no exception - the creaminess of the leather over, say, suede, is perfect because it’s so much easier to clean if it’s rained on or gets mud-splattered (or, heaven forbid, red wine). We like! SRP $398.00

Wondering what to get your dad/brother/son/husband/boyfriend for Christmas? Look no further than the Taiga Alexander from Louis Vuitton. This gorgeously crafted suitcase/laptop bag/superexecutivepowercase is made of beautifully soft calf leather with silver hardware and leather trimming. As far as actual storage is concerned, it doesn’t get any better than this double-zipped glory of a bag - there are more than enough compartments for not just your laptop and laptop accessories, but papers, phones, whatever business-like things you could possibly imagine.
Business has never been this sexy!SRP $2,100.00

This ballsy little bag is the Sudie Convertible from Tanner Krolle, a grained leather purse with silver hardware. This is the perfect shoulder bag - because it cinches so tight, the purse feels wonderfully safe and secure under your arm. Rolled leather handles, suede lining and a magnetic closure make this a wonderful little bag!SRP $1,650.00

This peachy-looking purse is the Hildegard Hobo from Derek Lam, a lovely soft-grained leather purse with aged brass hardware and a removable strap.The Hildegard is highly practical as well as pretty - an expandable zip means that any time you need a little extra room, you can have it. Suede lining and the ram head link make this a gorgeous new purse for the Fall!SRP $1,800.00