ideeli is holding another one of their strictly-limited designer sales – this time on Kate Spade accessories!
Like all of their sales, the Kate Spade sale has deep discounts on guaranteed-authentic designer products, but in very limited amounts.  Which means if you want to score your own lovely Kate Spade tote, you’d better hurry up!  Their last Kate Spade sale sold out in just a few hours…
Here are a few sneak peeks from the sale:

The two-tone leather tote “Bryant Park Nyssa” has engraved metal accents and is a roomy size at 14.5″H x 19″W x 5″D, Handle length: 8″ drop.
How about …read more

If you’re looking for a new handbag for fall, something in rich colors, made with real leather and featuring some great details – then you’re definitely going to want to check out ideeli’s latest sale!
For the next day and a half (or until it sells out) ideeli is selling a limited selection of Bill Blass handbags, with some of the bags deeply discounted by more that 50% percent.
ideeli is an invitation-only site, so if you’re not a member, just use the code “gleam” and you’re in
So what kind of luscious bags do they have on sale?  Well, …read more

Are you looking for a high-impact bag?
You might want to check out these bold and funky totes and purses from Tokyo Made!
They’re made in Tokyo, by designers MACBAG and Colorcult – with an interesting twist.  The body of the purses are made from handmade African fabric.  You can’t get much more multi-cultural than that…

This is the “Lattice Tote” by Colorcult.  It’s made using handmade Nigerian wax printed fabric (the design is made by layering different colors of dye over top of the fabric – the dye can’t penetrate the wax, which allows for intricate designs to be created).  It’s finished …read more

We’re all familiar with handbag accents like studs, fringes, embroidery and quilted materials, right?
Of course – they’re used in lots of different kinds of handbag lines these days.
There’s a new kind of purse embellishment that’s been popping up lately though…
Animals have been showing up as decorative accents in a few brands of handbags.  Of course, Marc Jacobs created the adorable mouse shoes, but dogs and lambs have been making their presence known as well.

Marc Jacobs had to follow the mouse shoes with a cat of course!  This cotton tote from Marc by Marc Jacobs features a charming cat on the …read more

Purse designers are always on the lookout for ways to make their purses more interesting, trendier and of course, the new hot thing!
Pleats are showing up as an interesting detail in quite a few different accessory collections.  They can be formed by sewing them into the leather or fabric, or just when the bag straps are adjusted a certain way.  Some designers are putting little pleats all over the purse, or just a couple of big ones to make a statement.
And some purses have pleats that really, seriously should have been reconsidered (link may be somewhat NSFW).
Luckily, the good pleats …read more

I’m still a big fan of oilslick-look patent leather.  Yes, it’s definitely a departure from the standard patent, but I love the unique finish and how it changes under the light.
Gucci has been making some lovely purses with oilslick patent lately, of course – featuring their signature horse bit:

The medium shoulder bag features a permanent handle and removable & adjustable shoulder strap.

The medium tote is perfect if you want a simpler bag, but don’t need a shoulder strap.
images: Neiman Marcus

Blue Q is the source for all kinds of weird and wonderful goodies.  Everything from novelty gum to stickers, fun accessories to eco-friendly bags.
These totes are made using recycled pop bottles and grain sacks – and you’d never guess their origins from their funky style!  As well, Blue Q donates 1% of their profits from these bags to the Nature Conservancy.
It’s a win-win situation – you can support a good cause, keep plastic out the landfills and carry a stylish shopper.

“Miso Pretty“

“Happy Camper“

“Crazy Collage“

images: Blue Q

I’m been thinking about taking a vacation. And a vacation would not be complete without a new bag to put all my new vacation goodies or the things I’ll be carrying around from site to site to site in. I think I’ve found the perfect bag, a Betsey Johnson Showgirl Tote. Now, it’s just a matter of where I’m going to buy it and what color I’m going to get it in. If you’re looking for a great new tote to stash some stuff in, I recommend you take a look at this one as well.
This tote measures 16 inches …read more

Today is Canada Day, when Canadians celebrate our country’s birthday.
I thought it would be fun to share some red and white (the colors on the Canadian flag) accessory picks.  After all, there are lots of ways to be patriotic – you don’t need to wear a pair of flag shoes
Red & white striped bangle bracelet by Betsey Johnson.
Patent leather “Naomi” low heel peep-toes by RSVP.
Striped cotton tote by Sinem Inugur.
“Coco” necklace, made with a red lucite heart and white faceted opalite beads by Cloverbelle.

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