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Hot Metallic Resort Handbags

FabSugar — Fri, 10 Nov 2006 09:28:30 PST

The ship has sailed on 2007 Resort wear and accessories, and it looks like metallics are on board once again. But these handsome new handbags aren't just at home on holiday; the bronze, golds, and other rich tones are sure to make a glittering statement this holiday season. Here are some of my favorite new bags.

The Gucci Peggy Large Shoulder Bag is made from copper python with copper leather trim. The roomy style has an exquisite tassel detail as well as a sturdy braided double shoulder strap. Buy it here for $2,990.

This Fendi Canvas/Metallic B Bag is made from canvas and calfskin with bold metallic accents and top-stitching. The brass logo is chic and understated, and the chain accent add a chic edge. Buy it here for $1,000.

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read more The Jimmy Choo Woven Calf Over-sized Clutch has a really cool detachable chain strap. Made from woven calfskin, this gorgeous work of art has a fabulous buckle in the center with both a zipper and a flap closure. Buy it here for $1,450.

Here Are All of Prada's Drool-Worthy Spring 2012 Shoes and Accessories

Fashionista — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:24:43 PST

We're excited to bring you the best fashion finds, shopping stories, and style news from one of our favorite sites, Fashionista. Today they're giving us a peek at Prada's Spring 2012 collection:

As soon as those '50s hotrod stilettos and colorful boxy leather handbags hit Prada's spring 2012 runway you could fairly see the wait lists forming, visualize them getting scuffed in the gravel of the Tuileries and photographed by every street style blogger. Even the generally unamused Cathy Horyn was tickled by them, and suggested wearing the "purely silly" heels on your next Match.com date. She praised the collection for its "machismo" against a sea of tired '20s frocks.

So here are all of Prada's delightfully quirky, insanely awesome, spring shoes and accessories, up close and personal. It's nice to appreciate the details–the brake lights and flames leaping off of the metal stiletto heels or the clutches with fender clasps–even if it's from your computer screen and not your own closet. These oughta give those now ubiquitous Miu Miu glitter booties a run for their money.

Click over to Fashionista for a look at the whole Spring lineup of shoes and accessories.

Valentino Spring 2012

Hannah Weil — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 15:39:03 PDT

Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli honed in on Valentino's signature dreamy elegance for Spring 2012 with a parade of delicately embroidered and embellished lace gowns and dresses. The aesthetic was perfectly in tune with the house - the kind of beautifully femme gowns we'll anxiously await to spot on the red carpet. Then, a few surprises: models in slick Spring leather - some with chiffon detailing - and relaxed, minimalist strapless dresses in blush pinks and daffodil yellows that spoke perfectly to Spring, and were a refreshing change from the signature black, blush, and Valentino red. It's a collection that walks the line between the girlish and the womanly, glamorous and accessible. Even the footwear walks that line with beautiful metallic, flat thong sandals, and flat espadrilles covered in - what else? - lace.

Trends: Feminine dressing, red, embroidery, florals, metallics, sheer, lace, and leather.

Colors: Black, white, red, nude, soft pink, yellow, and blue.

Key Look: A black lace deep-v maxi that would look just as at home on the red carpet as it would out to dinner; a statement red, floor-length gown we're dying to see on the red carpet.

Accessories: Chain-strap handbags, red heels, slim leather belts, gold drop earrings, flat strappy sandals, and flat lace espadrilles.

Who Would Wear It: Feminine red-carpet darlings like Keira Knightley, Olivia Palermo, and Anne Hathaway.

Cynthia Rowley Spring 2012

Hannah Weil — Sat, 10 Sep 2011 08:57:18 PDT

With gold embellishments and garden-party-inspired prints, Cynthia Rowley's set the tone for a beautifully femme and still entirely modern Spring 2012. Models hit the mirrored, metallic runway in a contrast of botanical prints on slim-fit pants and waist-cinching jackets and blazers, while LBDs and knits got a dose of the same gold accents that Rowley echoed again and again on shoes, soccer-inspired patchwork bags, and even gilded shorts. Rowley delivered a collection that manages to be equal parts sophisticate and cool girl - statement pieces in all-over florals that get a chicer edge thanks to sharp tailoring and a perfect palette.

Trends: Contrast stitching, head-to-toe print, botanicals and florals, laser-cut detailing.
Colors: White, black, red, gold, florals.
Key Piece: White botanical print blazer and slim-fit black floral print pants.
Accessories: Gold and white heels, mirrored shades, quilted soccer handbags.
Who Would Wear It: Polished, feminine girls who still like to take risks; Olivia Palermo and Leighton Meester.

Rebecca Taylor Spring 2012

Hannah Weil — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 16:52:27 PDT

We count on Rebecca Taylor to deliver femininity in the coolest way possible; for Spring 2012 she did exactly that. Injecting doses of whimsy, like sequined details on slouchy silhouettes that meld both our girlier impulses with our desire to appear effortlessly dressed. The girls hit the runway first in a sequence of brights - all shine, florals, and sky-blue splashes of watercolor print on flowy dresses and little skirts; then, she met the easy and breezy sentiments with moodier tones - midnight blues, blacks, and darker metallics. Check out all the looks, and watch our interview with the designer herself!

Trends: Sequins, cutouts, florals, slouchy, flowy silhouettes, laser-cut detailing.
Colors: Moody blues, gray, citrus yellow, white, sky-blue watercolor prints, florals.
Key Piece: Neon citrus laser-cut crop top and floral print shorts; slouchy sequined pants.
Accessories: Pearl necklaces worn crossbody style, metallic blue and orange sandals, structured pink and metallic handbags.
Who Would Wear It: Girlie girls who still crave the cool factor; Whitney Port.

Rebecca Minkoff Expands With Sunglasses, Jewelry, and More

Chi Diem Chau — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 09:27:10 PDT

There's more reason to love Rebecca Minkoff now that the designer, who currently helms a handbag, clothing, and footwear line, will be adding sunglasses, jewelry, and scarves to her growing fashion empire. The new lines, which will make their debut during New York Fashion Week, will range from $50 to $350 for her jewelry collection and $125 to $250 for sunglasses. So what should you expect to see?

For eyewear, Minkoff experimented with different colors and embellishments. "If I’m going to do this, I don’t want it to look like anything else,” said Minkoff, referring to the studded sunnies, seen above. "They are downtown with a definite point of view.” The 75-piece jewelry line is said to appeal to the “girl next door” and the “fashion girl," with pieces like studded earrings and perforated metal necklaces. “I love mixed hardware," said Minkoff. "There’s a lot of the two-tone effect, so she doesn’t have to worry about mixing and matching." Are you excited about these new Minkoff collections?

2011 Autumn London Fashion Week: Mulberry

Laura Street — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 09:09:43 PST

Mulberry transformed Claridges into the English countryside this morning for the Autumn '11 show. The collection stayed true to the great outdoors with traditional heritage fabrics and ladylike ensembles. There were plenty of pleated midi length skirts in a range of eye popping colours including green. Since it was Mulberry, all eyes were on the accessories which included the new Polly pushlock which is sure to be the brands next it-bag. A lot of the bags had top handles and gold hardware adding to the ladylike feel of the ensembles, although they were still quite bulky. The show attracted a celebrity audience including Kirsten Dunst and Gemma Arterton.

Trends: Heritage, midi length, pleats, mixed textures.
Colours: Khaki, metallic, green, lilac, dark blue.
Key Looks: Long, pleated metallic dress.
Accessories: Top handle handbags with gold hardware, skinny belts, knee-high socks.
Who Would Wear It: Feminine girls who aren't afraid of colour and like tradition!

Photos by Chris Moore Courtesy of Mulberry