Summer has officially begun! Do you have your perfect summer tote to use for the beach, picnics or weekend shopping trips? No? Well it’s not too late to pick one up. Check out these fun summer totes, they’re playful and promise to look very chic on your arm.
Marc Jacobs does it again with this fun and funky tote perfect for the summer and weekend activities. The Marc by Marc Jacobs Kaleidoscope Mouse Tote has a fun screen print mouse graphic on the cotton canvas. There are brass studs at the mouse eyes and a brass logo stud at the mouse’s …read more

A change in the seasons doesn’t only give fashionistas an excuse to buy new clothes. It also gives them an excuse to buy new handbags. Buying a summer handbag doesn’t mean you have to change who you are though. You can always buy a bag in a similar style to what you’ve been carrying, just change the colors up a bit to make a statement. 
Take for a example this Kooba Tracy Shoulder Bag. My mainstay stand by me purse is a khaki hobo bag that has just about had enough. Maybe I’ll pull it out again come October, but I …read more

Have you found your bright summer bag yet? If you’re still looking for a bold coloured bag to add to your collection, check out these colourful bags from Kooba and Botkier!
The Botkier Venice Satchel comes in this yummy yellow shade. If you’re the type of handbag fantatic that loves a bag that can stash all your stuff, this should be near the top of your list. It measures a roomy 17″w x 11″h x 4″d and has cool rockstar details like exposed zippers and long zipper pulls.  There’s even a detachable shoulder strap should you get tired of hand-carrying it. …read more

Are you coveting  a white bag for summer? There are so many gorgeous, crisp white bags this season it’s definitely hard to choose which one is the bag to get. Just to make it even hard on you, here are three more drool-worthy bags for your consideration (and admiration!).
Bottega Venetta Hobo ($2450)
Ok, it’s expensive but just look at the intricately woven Bianco (white) leather. It’s a total classic right off the bat. The gunmetal hardware is the perfect complement and it’s a roomy 15 1/2″H x 14″W x 7″D.
Longchamp Cosmos Leather Satchel ($900)
This pebble grain leather satchel is totally luxe …read more

Summer always makes me think of the beach and of course, the beautiful and expansive ocean. I’m blessed to be live very close to a private beach where the water is always this magnificent blue colour. This bag by Tory Burch reminds me of the ocean.
The Efram Resin Tile Hobo is from the Tory Burch 2009 Summer Collection and the colour, Seaport, is a fantastic cobalt blue.  The square resin tiles are topped with a logo insignia and looped together to create panels on either side of the bag.  Limited quantities of this bag is on pre-order …read more

Summer calls for brightly coloured and crisp white handbags.  As you may already know, Matt & Nat are the makers of luxury eco-friendly handbags and accessories that won’t leave you penniless. Here are a couple cool white bags from their Summer ‘o9 collection.
The Matt & Nat Tracy Marrow Hobo is a fabulous shoulder bag that encompasses everything a stylish every day handbag should have. It measures 12 1/2″H x 17″W x 8″D and is made out of vegan leather in white or black.  The interior lining is made of grey 100% recycled faux suede.  It features external magnetic pockets, and …read more

When you think of summer handbags, aside from the white and floral bags do you also think of the straw and/or raffia variety?  They just scream summer and lazy days at the beach, right?  What’s great is, this season, more and more of these particular handbags are looking refined and down right stylish.   Here are just some of the cute styles I’ve found around the net.

Cole Haan Genevieve Straw Small East/West Tote; $325

7 For All Mankind Alondra Satchel; $335

Tory Burch Jane Straw Tote; $450

Rafe New York Medium Straw & Patent Trim Shoulder Bag; $450

MICHAEL Michael Kors Panama Large Straw Shoulder …read more

Summer is almost here ladies and it’s time to break out those fabulous summer handbags. If you don’t have one or you’re searching for another to add to your collection, here’s a list of the summer handbag styles you should have.
White Handbag
White handbags are a summertime staple. The right white bag will take you from day to night. Choose one that is versatile, roomy and possibly leather as it will hold up longer and look good the more you use it. Add a pop of colour to the bag by tying a pretty scarf on the handle, instant glam!
Canvas or …read more