I’ve talked about resort collection handbags here and most of them have been pretty tame in colour and material. Never really veering towards too loud or obnoxious. However, Prada has decided to go to the other side of the spectrum with these two bright and colourful handbags from their resort collection. It begs the question, “What were they thinking?”
As you can see, the Prada Saffiano Fori Shoulder Bag ($1295) and the Saffiano Fori Boston Bag (pre-order, $1650) are bright. Neon bright, even. I do respect the design aspect of these bags. It has a South Beach, Miami feel to it …read more

If you’re thinking about picking up a new handbag but don’t want to spend a lot or if you’re looking for a cute handbag for younger members of your family, definitely consider the following bags. Not only are these handbags under $200 but they’re quite stylish to boot!
Cole Haan Ruby Leather and Canvas Reversible Tote ($198) – Like getting two bags in one, this tote will take you from the office to weekends and everything in between.
Juicy Couture Downtown It Girl Gotta Leather Shoulder Bag ($198) – A stylish shoulder bag for the fashionista in training.
Juicy Couture Non Stop Juicy …read more

Sure we all want handbags that are functional and versatile to take us from the office to the weekend. But sometimes, one wants a handbag (or two) that is just pretty and feminine. Cue in Lanvin!
Lanvin handbags are a fun and functional mix of chains, ribbons and leather. While with some handbags with that combination can end up looking tacky (some Juicy Couture bags come to mind…), Lanvin knows how to keep things balanced.
The gorgeous and lady like Lanvin Happy Shoulder Bag ($1695) reminds me of the Chanel flap bags but with a twist. The twist is the black velvet …read more

I love chic clutches and I came across a gorgeous Yves Saint Laurent clutch whilst browsing through the Net-A-Porter website today. If you’re looking for a leather clutch that is sophisticated, chic with a little bit of a rocker edge, this clutch is definitely a contender!
The Yves Saint Laurent Nappa Leather Clutch ($1495) is all sorts of fabulous-ness. With the colour grey and hardware being the top key trends to look out for this season, YSL has done a wonderful job of incorporating the two trends with this clutch.   If you’re familiar with Yves Saint Laurent bags, you’ll know the …read more

The Salvatore Ferragamo brand is well known for their well-made and stylish shoes but one should take a closer look at their amazing selection of handbags. Add a dash of drama to your daytime ensembles or evening outfits with these fabulously feminine Salvatore Ferragamo shoulder bags!
The Mini Vara Capra ($1550) and Mini Vara Capra Small ($1490) are shoulder bags with the added sweetness and drama of a grosgrain bow on the chain and leather straps. The bags are both made out of leather but the pleating detail gives it the look of satin-y fabric.  Both bags are accented with nickel …read more

Let’s take a little break from the “great black handbag search” (yes, I’m calling it that!) and look at all the other pretty colours of the rainbow. How about this grey-blue leather Gucci hobo? Cute, yes?
The Gucci Charlotte Hobo looks divine in this unexpected colour. The classic hobo shape is perfect if you’re looking for a bag that not only will hold everything but will sit comfortably on your shoulder. This Gucci hobo is sized perfectly at 15″W x 10″H x 5″D and the single handle is adjustable for a perfect fit.  The hardware is a light gold and the …read more

The gorgeous colour of this Kooba tote reminds me of melted caramel. The patent leather is sumptuous, scrumptious and looks absolutely buttery smooth!
The Kooba ‘Blake’ Shoulder Tote is shown here in a beautiful brown colour. The Blake Shoulder Tote is a generously sized tote measuring at,  Definitely a great bag to use for work or even travel.  15″h x 21″w x 1″d with a 10″ drop. It’ll will hold pretty much everything and then some!Also available in Black at Kooba or Nordstrom for $645.

If you are looking for a blue designer handbag, you will find a variety of hot choices right now. Here are a few of my personal favorites that are available right now at net-a-porter.com.
Chloé Oversized Leather Tote – $1,790
This big, bold bag will brighten up any outfit. It’s a great bag for the weekend or anytime you want to make a statement.

Marc Jacobs Blake Classic Bag – $1,195
This baby blue bag from Marc Jacobs features glossy patent leather and plenty of room. This color is subtle enough that it can be worn with just about anything.

Mulberry Milton Hobo Bag – …read more