Do you have a nude coloured bag? Yesterday, Kori featured the Jimmy Choo Sky Patent Hobo. And while it’s a total eye catcher (hello, it’s Jimmy Choo!), it’s not exactly in everyone’s price range. I found a cute alternative that won’t be so hard on the wallet…

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The Andrew Marc Ballerina Alecia Hobo is a soft and supple leather hobo. The rich grained leather hobo features a braided shoulder strap and cool gunmetal hardware. Other details include pleating and two front zip pockets. It measures a roomy 15.5″W x 12.5″H x 6″D and the colour is quite lovely. This bag would look great with your summer outfits and compliment for you fall and winter ones, too.  If you’re not fond of the Nude shade, it’s also available in another versatile colour, Charcoal. Pick it up at Bloomingdales for $395

What’s 4th of July without the beautiful shade of crimson red! If you didn’t like the white handbags or the blue handbags, maybe these will pique your interest! A gorgeous red handbag is  just what you need to make your Independence Day outfit stand out in style.

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Versace Patent Leather Shopper ($3705)

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Tory Burch Bombe T Crinkled Leather Tote ($495)

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Chloe Victoria Leather Tote ($1295)

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Valentino Lacca Fleur Coated Canvas Satchel ($1495)

Aren’t they fantastic?  Picture any one of these beauties with a monochromatic ensemble and you’ll look as if you’ve stepped off the run way. Best of all, any of these bags would look amazing for the fall and winter seasons, too!

Inspired by the upcoming 4th of July holiday festivities, I showed you a lovely selection of white handbags to work into your ensembles. Today, we will delve into the beautiful blue handbags available right now at Bergdorf Goodman…

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Fendi Medium Classic Baguette ($1010)

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Chloe Heloise Braided Hobo ($1595)

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Gucci Icon Bit Medium Shoulder Bag ($1390)

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Aidan Bowler ($398)

Just like your favourite pair of jeans, these pretty blue bags will go with just about any outfit and occasion. I don’t know about you but I don’t see a lot of blue handbags when I’m out and about and that’s unfortunate because blue is such a pretty shade. Do you have a blue bag? Which one of the above would you pick?

Celebrate Independence Day by treating yourself to a new handbag in the colours of red, white and blue!  If you don’t already have a bag in these three colours you’re in luck because for the next three days I’ll be showing you an assortment of bags in the shades of red, white and blue. The fact that these three colours are all primary shades, they’ll go with just about any outfit and occasion depending on the style of bag you choose.

Let’s begin with the cool and crisp white handbags!  Here are just some of the ones I spotted while browsing the Saks Fifth Avenue website…

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Dior Soft Woven Medium Shopper ($2100)

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Gucci Jockey Large Hobo ($1750)

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Tory Burch Slim Leather Tote ($550)

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Lil Riz Leather Hobo ($428)

Which one would you pick? Although I love Marc Jacobs, I think I’d get more bang for my buck with the Dior tote!

Guess what loves? Bloomingdales is celebrating the 4th of July with a sale! Now, who doesn’t love a sale? Especially a sale on their summer selections which include handbags! When you shop online, you can save up to 40% off select merchandise. The sale starts today July 1st through July 5th, this is a great excuse to get yourself a pretty summer handbag, with no guilt!

Bloomingdales July 4th Sale!

I checked out the handbags on sale and there are pieces from Marc Jacobs, Juicy Couture, Tory Burch, Rebecca Minkoff and many more fabulous designers! Here’s what I would pick up if I were you…

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Marc Jacobs Posh Turnlocok Big Slice Wristlet (on sale for $173, regular $248; available in Indigo or Lemon)

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Rebecca Minkoff Beverly Croc Embossed Morning After Mini (on sale for $409.05; regular $585)

When you think of Fall do you picture the colourful leaves in shades of greens, reds, golds and orange? These colours are synonymous with the season and while you can rock your black, red or brown handbags with your outfits and look quite smashing, you have another alternative! Why not punch up your ensembles a bit with an orange handbag? Orange isn’t exactly a staple handbag colour in many handbag collections, but it really should be!

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This MICHAEL Michael Kors Wainscott Large Satchel is a lovely shade of orange. It’s not too bright nor too dark.  It’s also a good size, 14 1/2″W x 9″H x 5 1/2″D, to hold just about anything you need for a day at work, running errands or shopping. The leather has a wonderful pebbled texture and the gold hardware complements the orange quite nicely. You won’t have any trouble storing away your essentials with the two front pockets, interior zip, wall and cellphone pockets either.  Love it? You can pick up the MICHAEL Michael Kors Wainscott Large Satchel at Nordstrom for $398

Infuse a cool pop of colour to your summer and fall wardrobe with this gorgeous turquoise bag by Treesje! I spotted this bag when Luna Boston posted a photo of it on their Twitter profile. It’s definitely an eye catcher!

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The Treesje Turner Satchel is a leather bag that measures 16″w x 11″h x 6″d. It’s a versatile bag that can be worn on your shoulder or cross-body with the detachable strap. This would make a wonderful every day bag if you’re the type of gal who loves big bags (I know I am!).

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The Turner Satchel is accented with gold hardware and stud details. On the inside you’ll find champagne coloured bengaline fabric lining, two panel pockets, a zip pocket and a keyfob to attach your keys to so you don’t have to dig for them when you’re in a hurry.  Super cute, right? Pick it up at Luna Boston online for $595. Oh and if the turquoise shade isn’t you, it’s also available in work-with-everything Grey.

Attention fashionistas and especially my fellow handbag aficionados, Bergdorf Goodman is having a Designer Sale and you can get an extra 25% to 50% off on original prices! Who doesn’t love a sale?

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You can get up to 70% off on accessories and ready-t0-wear. I spotted this Valentino Histoire Framed Tote for $1605, originally $2395! Pretty great deal right there. Or if you want to get yourself a Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Remy Bag it’s only $349, originally $498! Why not treat yourself to a new bag, you deserve it!

I have lamented in the past about the lack of sophisticated independent accessories lines. But over and over again, I am finding that those lines actually do exist, like GogoVivi, a designer in Portland, OR, that makes high quality leather goods in small batches. I love the designer’s clean, simple lines, and attention to craftsmanship.

The pared down design of this A-line bag allows the material of the bag to shine through. The distressed chocolate brown leather is soft, supple, but also durable. The thick shoulder strap allows the bag to be carried all day in comfort, without digging into your skin, and the size is neither too small nor too large, but just right for carrying the basics. Available for $108 from GogoVivi.

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If you want to give someone you love a designer bag but don’t want to spend too much money, I highly suggest checking out the Marc by Marc Jacobs accessories line. This line is geared towards those fashionistas who love designer goods but don’t want to dish out a lot of cash for it.

You will get the same luxe quality as found in the regular Marc Jacobs line but the styles are a lot more, hip, playful, fun and of course, wallet friendly.  Here are a couple very cute shoulder bags from the line that are sure to make someone you love very happy!

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Croc of Q - Linda Clutch ($248)
A liquid-shine finish illuminates the crocodile print on an oversized clutch lined with vibrant, global-inspired fabric. The removable strap converts the style into a shoulder bag for added convenience.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Fleet Flap Bag ($348)
A long zip pocket crosses the flap on a supersoft leather bag branded by the signature cursive logo. The bottom is distinctively styled with a zip pocket, adding an unexpected yet convenient touch.

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Convertible Clutch ($348)
Utility-inspired logo brands the flap of an oversized clutch fashioned from rich, supple leather and detailed with a vibrant print lining. A removable shoulder strap converts the style into a shoulder bag for added versatility.

Every fashionista needs versatile shoulder bags like the ones above! These will take her from day to evening in no time. The colours are trendy but classic too. Pick them up at Nordstrom stores and online.