I know that we are seeing a lot of grey and purple for fall, but my favorite of the fall fashion color is definitely wine (or cranberry). These dark reds are so luxe. From soft cashmere sweaters to glossy patent pumps, wine is a fabulous color for fall clothes.
The Tory Burch ‘Nico’ suede satchel is simply gorgeous. Shiny patent leather tonal trim accents this rich suede bag. This bag features a zip top closure, goldtone hardware and several interior pockets.
Its medium size (13 1/2 inches wide) is perfect for everyday. The only thing that makes me hesitant about this bag …read more

Metallic handbags are fun for evening.  Silver clutches and gold wristlets in glossy leather are cool for parties and events. However, metallics can also work for daytime if you pick the right colors. For fall, bronze is a hot choice in handbags. Look for bronze bags for day that aren’t overly shiny. This one from Yves Saint Laurent is just perfect.
The YSL Roady Metallic Tote is a Neiman Marcus exclusive. It features tobacco (bronze) metallic calf leather accented with silvertone hardware and tonal piping. Inside this large bag, you’ll find a black satin lining and plenty of room. At 15 …read more

Back in the day, you might have thought of Coach as offering very nice handbags but a little bit plain. But have you seen some of their latest pieces? Right now Coach has a bunch of beautiful, colorful totes that are available at Nordstrom. For bold solids to fun prints, you are sure to find a Coach tote that you love. Here are a few of my personal favorites.
Coach Poppy Glam Tote
This roomy tote bag comes in fabulous fabrics. Here we see in their Signature Pop Art graphic with metallic leather trim. It’s priced at just under $200.
If you like …read more

Betsey Johnson’s Betseyville line offers colorful shoes, handbags and other items in fantastic prints. This gingham-print nylon tote is a fabulous choice from the collection. Featuring a floral design over pink and white gingham, this bag definitely is girly.
The “Betsey’s Sweetheart” tote is accented with heart button details and gold trim. It’s certainly a “busy” looking bag but it’s adorable nonetheless. It’s perfect for summertime because it’s big enough to carry everything you need.
This hobo shaped tote is 17 inches wide and 12 inches tall. It has a zippered pocket both inside and out. This Betseyville Tote is available right …read more

Straw bags are popular in the summertime, but this one is a little bit different. This straw basket tote from Anya Hindmarch is dressed up with yellow patent leather. The combination makes this bag suitable for summer shopping trips, weekend getaways or an afternoon date.
This woven tote bag is 17 inches wide and 13 inches high, so it’s roomy enough to carry all your essentials. It has an open top (no closure) for easy convenience. This bright bag is a fabulous choice to carry when you are wearing a colorful summer sundress.
You can get this Anya Hindmarch tote right now …read more

Only three days are left in the month of March. That means only three more March Madness giveaways remain. Today, we are giving away this absolutely fabulous floral tote bag by Juicy Couture.
Featuring a pretty pink print and sweet resin charms, the Juicy Couture ‘Pammy’ Tote is perfect for springtime. This extra large bag is perfect for days of shopping. It’s big enough to hold a magazine, water bottle, makeup bag, cell phone… even a light sweater.
To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment on this post and tell us what you love about spring. Your comment will automatically enter …read more

Every once in a while I see a handbag that just screams, “Buy me!” This bright yellow bag from MICHAEL Michael Kors definitely is yelling at me today.

Featuring dual braided handles and a drawstring top, the yellow leather tote is a hot choice for springtime. As you probably know, yellow is definitely the “it” color right now. And this bag would add punch of color to any outfit.
This large bag is roomy enough to hold everything you need, but not big enough to weigh you down. This shoulder tote is available right now at Nordstrom for just under $500. …read more

If you are looking for a handbag that just screams springtime, this tote from Juicy Couture is it. This yellow tote bag features a white daisy print and large bumble bee charm.
The velour bag offers a roomy lined interior and a drawstring top. Inside you will find several pockets and a heart-shaped mirror.
You can get this tote bag right now at Nordstrom for $228. It looks perfect for a day of outdoor shopping or lunch with the girls.
Are you looking for more hot choices in spring bags? Check out Banging Bags and Her Accessories, where Star and Chloe turn …read more

Thanks to everyone who entered the “Make Love Not Trash” tote bag giveaway.
The winner of the Essential Market Tote is Trish, who commented:
I’ve been green for over 20 years with recycling all bottle, cans, plastic and newspapers and composting all my coffee grounds and vegetable peelings. It’s really very easy.
The two runner-up winners of the Promo Tote are Connie, who commented:
My tip that I don’t think a lot of people already use is to consider buying cloth napkins instead of paper napkins. Everyone already does laundry and cloth napkins add a touch of elegance to dinner.
and Stacy, who commented:
I use …read more

Former fashion model Martha Lee has created a new accessory collection of reusable totes. The MAKE LOVE NOT TRASH totes are the perfect for the fashion forward recycler. They come in eight styles from the basic tote to the over the shoulder messenger bag.
These affordable bags are not only good for the environment, a portion of sales goes to a great cause. Lee’s mother, Vicki, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Seeing her mother suffering, Lee wanted to do something proactive. Therefore, a portion of each sale of the Make Love Not Trash totes goes to the Alzheimer Association.
Make Love …read more