Vanessa Hudgens’ JJ Winters Hornback Bag
Looks like Vanessa Hudgens has a favorite new purse: the JJ Winters Hornback Bag. Zac Efon’s fashionable other half has been seen out and about sporting the fall must-have several times. And can you blamer her? It’s got a great color and shape, and the studded sides add a little bit of edge without going overboard. If you’d like a bag like Vanessa’s, you can preorder one from Unusual Threads for $425.
Photo: People.com
Radley London Sayings Small Wristlet
If there is one thing I need at the end of a bulky, tote carrying filled summer, it’s definitely the switchover to something on the lighter side, like perhaps this Radley London Sayings Small Wristlet. With the end of summer, comes the end of needing to tote around extra flip flops, swimsuits, hats, and whatever else I may have tried to squeeze into my overstuffed beach bags this year. My aching shoulders will no doubt rejoice when I begin carrying something this small and simple around! Aside from its size, I very much appreciate this purse for its adorable personality, as it features not only the cutesy dog shaped logo hang tag and charming polka dot patterned lining, but also the old English saying ‘A stitch in time’ on its reverse, with sentiment directly related to the swirly stitch design on its front. This little treasure is available in pink, black and purple. Get yours at Radley London for $58.
Burberry Prorsum Callaway Pleated Leather Bag
Hello, gorgeous! Straight from the runway and into the hands of a lucky few, this Burberry Prorsum Callaway Pleated Bag is an amazing carryall guaranteed to turn heads all season long. It’s already a standout due to its large size, but the dramatic burgundy hue sets it apart even more. The pleating lends it quite a substantial, textured appearance and really makes it special – imagine this without the pleating and it would be just another oversized bag. Now to scrounge up a spare $1895! Available at Net-a-Porter.
Louis Vuitton Grimaud Travel Bag
What does one put in the Louis Vuitton Grimaud Travel Bag? I’m not entirely sure, but I’m willing to bet it’s something fancy. Yes, it looks bulky and is probably way too heavy when full. That’s ok, because we all know fashion doesn’t always have to be practical. The Grimaud is just so darn cool looking — and expensive. Available at Louis Vuitton for $1,850.
Nanette Lepore Metallic Lambskin Fringe Hobo
Hey, look, it’s more fringe! Aren’t you excited? Yeah, I know, but you should be, because this Nanette Lepore Metallic Lambskin Fringe Hobo has a new twist on fringe. No, really. Check it out! It’s fringe, but it’s not really fringe, because it’s all twisted up on the purse. Get it? The twisted fringe hobo is a new twist on fringe. Yep, that was pretty lame, but thankfully this gorgeous, roomy grey purse (which even comes with a twisted shoulder strap) isn’t. Available at Bloomingdales for $475.
Big Buddha Kaitlyn Faux Leather Satchel
Edgy bags are a dime a dozen, but few of them are actually, um, dime priced. Neither is this Big Buddha Kaitlyn Faux Leather Satchel, but it’s certainly a much more reasonable option in a sea of OTT costly bags that you may not love a year from now. This one, though, is so awesome that you just might. Made from animal-friendly, 100% vegan faux leather, Kaitlyn is a slouchy bag perfect for ushering in cool weather. It’s got all the right details for fall: sharp chain-link trim, a neutral-but-interesting color and a shape that renders it perfect for work and play alike. And all that for $90? You can’t go wrong. Available at Nordstrom.
Kyra Sedgwick’s Lucky Pink VBH Clutch
While there’s really no better accessory for a red carpet event than toting the hunky Kevin Bacon on your arm, Kyra Sedgwick also chose a simple and sweet Pink VBH Clutch. Armed with her hot clutch and man, Kyra rocked the red carpet at the 2010 Primetime Emmy Awards before going on to win Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama, after her fifth nomination for her role in TNT’s “The Closer.” It turns out her purse wasn’t just stunning, it was also a bit lucky! I love that Kyra’s look feels natural and true to who she is, she didn’t go over the top or terribly frilly. Her look, including her bag, is classy, age appropriate and perfectly polished! Looking for a sassy VBH Clutch of your own? Check out this gorgeous VBH Fuchsia Crocodile Manila Clutch Evening Bag for $2,394 at Portero. Congratulations on the win Kyra!
Photo from Aceshowbiz.com
Versace Leather and Suede Bag
If you’re a girl who loves her rings (and really, who doesn’t?), then this is the bag for you. The Versace Leather and Suede Bag mixes gorgeous purple tones with gold ring accents and black leather trim. This is a purse that is out there enough to give your outfits an edgy feel without making people ask themselves, “What was she THINKING?” And on the fashion spectrum, that’s probably right where you want to be. Available at Net-a-Porter for $2,950.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Dreamy Logo Linda Embossed Leather Clutch
Great deal alert! The (*deep breath*) Marc by Marc Jacobs Dreamy Logo Linda Embossed Leather Clutch is sure to delight loyal MJ fans who are seeking something fresh and cute for fall. This effortless bag is worth checking out; in addition to being a chic, casual clutch, it comes with an optional shoulder strap that transforms it into a great everyday carryall. Though it won’t hold an enormous load, it’s certainly large enough to stow your essentials in total style. It’s available in four colors, but as usual I’m pining for this cool blue. Available for $298 at Nordstrom.
Balenciaga’s rose gold hardware is even more beautiful in person than it is on the Internet
My Balenciaga fangirldom is by now common knowledge around these parts, and despite Megs’ ongoing inability to find her perfect Balenciaga bag, I just keep discovering things from the brand that I need in my closet with a fierce urgency. Funny how that works, eh?
The latest object of my lust is the Balenciaga Giant City with rose gold hardware, and although I’m late to the rose gold party, I hope that I still get bonus points for earnestness. I brushed off the rose gold color choice as too “niche” when I heard about it, but after encountering this very bag in person, I can ignore it no longer.
At first I assumed that rose gold hardware would clash with most of my jewelry and my general sense of style, since I mostly associate the metal with expensive, gaudy jewelry that is very much not my style. In typical Balenciaga fashion, though, the designers behind the hardware gave it a weathered, gritty appearance that transforms it into something that fits right into my wardrobe.
Only the front zipper has a bit of shine to it, and the contrast is an interesting before-and-after demonstration of what the studs and buckles used to look like. It might prove more difficult to match rose gold hardware with Balenciaga’s famous bright leathers, but the rose and black combination works just fine for me. Buy through Matches for $1551.
