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Our Ultimate Spring Bag Guide!

Hannah Weil — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 10:40:53 PDT

We're trading Winter's heavier hardware for Spring's lighter fare - bags and all. We watched bags in every hue, print, silhouette, and style make their way down the Spring '12 runways, and now we're translating those styles to our own wardrobes with a closer look at all the options. From the oversize clutch to the sportier colorblocked styes, we zeroed in on this season's biggest bag trends - just consider this your Spring bag field guide. Whether you're ready to make a serious investment or just looking for a little fun, we promise there's something in here for everyone. Just click through to find your It bag for Spring.

80 Hot Handbags From NYFW: You May Want All of Them

Brittney Stephens — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 06:00:56 PST

Handbags: we all need them, we all love them - and this past week on the Fall 2012 runways, we were given scores of new ones to drool over. Designers like Michael Kors, Elie Tahari, and BCBG Max Azria played to the season's cozy fur obsession, while Diane von Furstenberg won our hearts with her cheeky, colorful clutches, and Proenza Schouler and Alexander Wang introduced styles we have to have. We're sure you'll feel the same as we do - so we've rounded up 80 of the hottest bags from New York Fashion Week to get you excited for the Fall season.

15 Statement Bags to Jazz Up Your Winter Wardrobe

Marisa Tom — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:23:27 PST

Winter dressing calls for chunky sweaters, lots of layers, and super-functional boots. But don't let your personal style get lost amongst the cold. We think a bold arm-candy statement is a seriously simple way to spruce up your cold-weather attire. Try a playful Marni PVC purse, a subtly sexy exotic-print Victoria Horning satchel, a neon-infused DVF duffel, or a snakeskin-detailed Zara tote on for size. These accessories are standalone pieces that defy dreary skies and chilly temps, so click through to see our editors' picks and shop your favorites.

Source: Telva Magazine

Bag Swap: Inject Coziness With a Shearling or Fur Bag

Chi Diem Chau — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:30:54 PDT

If you're looking for fur and shearling in small doses, we suggest you try out this season trend on a handbag or clutch. Bag swaps are the easiest way to update a look, and the best part? These shearling and fur bags can easily go several ways: pair them with leather leggings, booties, and a sweater for a cool day look; dress it up with a minidress for an evening ensemble; or follow Karolina Kurkova's lead, shown here on the Michael Kors Fall 2011 runway, and go for silky pants and an oversize knit for ultimate luxury. The result will inevitably feel cozy, but totally cool. Peruse the slideshow to see our top 10 picks and why we love them. Don't forget, a little can go a long way.

10 Sleek Foldover Clutches For Fall

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:00:56 PDT

Clutches used to be more of an evening thing, but we love the idea of wearing them during the day as well. When we don't feel like lugging around our gigantic bags, we're leaning toward a more polished touch via foldover clutches. Thanks to oversized silhouettes and casual chic design, foldover clutches can easily hold all of your essentials and maybe even an extra lip gloss or two. Click the slideshow to see and shop our top 10 picks - like this amazingly luxe red Lanvin clutch - for the Fall season and why we love them in the slideshow.

Shop the Best Weekend Bags

Chi Diem Chau — Sat, 15 Oct 2011 05:00:11 PDT

When you feel like getting away for the weekend, the last thing you want to do is worry about what to pack your outfits in. That's why we compiled all of the best weekend bags for you to get now, so next time you plan on fleeing the city, you don't have to fret about what bag to bring. Fall and Winter getaways require a sturdier bag, something durable, water-resistant, yet chic. Our mix includes a variety of styles and prices ranging from this fun pink leopard print duffel from Mulberry to investment-worthy finds from Coach. Click the slideshow to shop more cute weekend bags for your next fun getaway.

How Well Do You Know Your Hot Celebrity Handbags?

Hannah Weil — Wed, 12 Oct 2011 14:24:35 PDT

From covetable carryalls to luxe duffles and totes, the lineup of 2011 It bags looks pretty juicy - and especially lust-worthy on the arms of our favorite celebrities. We've spotted fashion fixtures like Sienna Miller, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Ashley Olsen toting the goods, and now we're testing your handbag IQ. Do you know the designers behind these celebs' hot handbags?

Question 1 of 9

Sienna toted a duffle bag by which British label?

Trendspotting: The Duffle

Hannah Weil — Thu, 06 Oct 2011 04:00:21 PDT

If you're looking to invest in a worthy Fall accessory, look no further than the duffle bag. As this trio of style-setting blondes proves, the arm candy exudes both fashion and function - and we love when those worlds collide in one lust-worthy creation. Kirsten Dunst and Kate Moss each opt for luxe, leather versions from Louis Vuitton, in their own respectively sophisticated hues, while Sienna Miller selects a covetable carryall from Burberry Prorsum's 2012 Resort. Each signals a polished finish for day-to-day basics, and seems particularly perfect in rich leather and deep colors for Fall. To channel the same classic-cum-cool style with your own luxe duffle, just shop our editor's picks.

Get Your Vintage Fix - J.W. Hulme (Virtually) Auctions Off Its Archives

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 09:15:13 PDT

If you're not familiar with J.W. Hulme, let us give you a quick history lesson. The brand has been around since 1905, making tents for the war and then later designing bags for sporting hunters. Fast-forward to present time and J.W. Hulme is still going strong, but now designing quality bags and accessories for the 9 to 5 warrior. We love its sturdy, timeless bags, so you can imagine our excitement when we found out the brand just launched an auction site today - bids are currently between $126 to $420 - selling rare and vintage pieces from its archives. The current stock, which will be replenished for the next couple of weeks, includes a bevy of women and men's bags ranging from buttery soft brown leather totes to cross-body saddle bags. The perfect Fall gift for yourself, or maybe a deserving boyfriend? Check out more pieces from the collection in the slideshow, and then start shopping. May the highest bidder win!

Celebrity Bag Trend Has Serious Fringe Benefits

Hannah Weil — Fri, 19 Aug 2011 12:58:29 PDT

These masters of boho cool prove that all you really need to carry the look is a fabulous, fringed bag. Echoing the fringed looks we saw coming down the runway at Matthew Williamson's Spring '11 show or Isabel Marant's Fall '11 collection, the fringed satchel makes getting the style that much easier. Just throw it over your shoulder, à la Halle Berry, Rachel Zoe, or Kristin Cavallari, or carry it on a crossbody, as Olivia Wilde does. However you choose to wear it - even on a clutch - the resulting look is effortlessly boheme, carefree, and utterly cool for Summer right into Fall. Shop our editors' picks below to get the look.