Designers Handbags

Beauty sometimes comes at a nasty price, a heavy price, an uncomfortable price, an ‘I-need-physical-therapy’ price. This is what happens when fashion looks so good but hurts so bad. Take my mom for example. Her Gucci Horsebit Hobo was used for a week in NYC, lots of walking and toting later, her shoulder was hurt. The time when we decide that enough is enough, comfortable light weight bags are a must. Coach jumped the trend early, creating an entire line of ergonomically correct handbags, perfectly named the Coach Ergo Bags. So for the gals who want to keep their posture and look chic, check out some of the beauties Coach has created that are practical for our bodies!

A few of my favorites after the jump!

COACH ERGO VINTAGE LEATHER LARGE HOBO | $478

COACH ERGO SCARF PRINT HOBO | $328

COACH ERGO LEATHER LARGE TOTE | $428

Notice my posting today was all early in the morning? Well, I must admit, I spent the day shopping and laying by the pool. I hope many of you did the same, called in sick to work or something! The crystal blue sky has my mind thinking of summer and the beach which in turn has me thinking of a perfectly cute straw bag. They are out there and can look adorable if you find the right one. I am taking a liking to the Coach Novelty Stripe Large Straw Basket because the colorful leather stripes on the border are cute and eye catching. I’d carry this beauty right onto the beach, with my iPod, sunscreen, and surf board in the other arm. A straw background with leather, suede, patent leather, and metallic leather trim, set this straw bag apart. There is a cute and easy to access front pocket with a turnlock closure. This bag makes me smile. Dimensions are 16 1/2 (L) x 10 1/2 (H) x 6 (W). Bring on the summer via Coach for $398.

Sorry Coach, I am not laughing in your face… wait, wait, come to think of it, I am. Is this bag for real? The Coach Signature Stripe Shearling Tote is trying way too hard to intertwine winter style with leather, shearling, and signature C’s in this atrocity. Somewhat reminds me of the UGG Australia Patchwork Classic Boots which I ragged on, but hindsight it is a much better option than this shearling trim fug bag. There is a dog leash closure to sum up the extent of bad accessories placed on bad handbag. Don’t get me wrong, I am a huge fan of everyday Coach handbags. But this one is rotten. Measuring 14 (L) x 10 1/2 (H) x 4 1/4 (W), buy it for $358 too much via Coach.

I am a dog lover, a big dog lover (literally). I am not sure why, but small dogs are not for me. It could be because I am 5′10 or the fact that I do not want to step on my animal. Either way, dog carriers would never fit a dog that I will own. A dog carrier that screams ‘look at me, look at me’ is even less my style. The Coach Dog Carrier is no doubt made with designer love but is over-logofied. The side mesh window with buckle closure is exactly where I would hide if I were being carried in this contraption.

The signature jacquard fabric with metallic leather trim will take away from your pup in my opinion. Measurements are 17 (L) x 12 (H) x 9 1/4 (W). Buy it via Coach for $398.

October is Beast Cancer Awareness Month. Because breast cancer is near and dear to my heart, you will find many posts this month on how you can support Breast Cancer research. And easy way to do that is by doing what many of us do best: shop. If you purchase the Coach Pink Multi Charm Keyfob 20% of the proceeds from each keyfob sale will support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. This cute enamel charm can help a good cause. Buy it through Coach for $58.