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My friend has this bag I covet. It's ivory leather, boho style, with a twisted handle — I love it (I want it). I always tell her to wear it so I can admire it. That's the good kind of fashion friend I am; I keep my distance. Perfect for travel, these sleek slouchy bags have that I-just-throw-my-fabulous-things -in-here-and-jetset look to them. See Mandy and her black Coach bag jetsetting away? Read more
Ever wonder how your favorite designers started? Fashion Week is almost upon us, so we're prepping with a study of some of the top American designers. By now, the Wang girl is totally iconic; it's hard to imagine the world without Alexander Wang's vision of the downtown, edgy-cool chick. While urban street style existed before 2007, Alex Wang took it and refined it into something so insanely chic Read more
Fab reader Vane Elliemae styles an Anthropologie maxi skirt with a J.Crew denim button-down for a flowing, urban cowgirl look. Nine West booties keep the skirt off the floor, and the slouchy Fendi spy bag is the perfect daytime companion. Chanel sunglasses, chunky bracelets, and a layered collar necklace boost the glam factor. Congrats to Vane Elliemae! Everyone else, submit your looks, and we Read more
This casual look from Reese Witherspoon has all the right ingredients for a crisp, Fall day: a cozy sweater and scarf in rich, autumnal tones; worn-in, slightly slouchy jeans; the perfect walking bootie; and a big, beautiful bag in caramel-hued leather. We love the play of hunter green and rust on top — we're a bit obsessed with cool color combos. Flip to the bottom half of her outfit, and the Read more
The bad news is Paris Fashion Week is over; the good news is it's time to take a look back at our favorite handbags from the Spring '12 shows. We saw seashell-shaped, coral-encrusted wristlets at Chanel and slouchy, boho-cool bags from Carven — plus, designers like Lanvin, Barbara Bui, and Chloé showed us that snakeskin is still in for the Spring season. Click through to see 50 fabulous bags Read more
Did Miranda Kerr read our rundown on what to pack to Paris Fashion Week? She was spotted in the City of Light wearing a leather miniskirt with a slouchy tee and chic accessories for a look that is equal parts edgy and laid-back. Coincidentally, her tee, shades, and bag echo our own picks for the essentials to looking chic during Paris Fashion Week. We adore her quintessential Parisian accessories Read more
On the heels of Milan Fashion Week comes our essential handbag hot list. And trust us, it's hot. We saw tons of covetable carryalls, from structured, ladylike satchels to slouchy pochettes with some car-covered clutches thrown in (thanks, Prada!). More than anything, Milan showed us the resurgence of teeny-tiny, chain-strap wristlets — big enough to hold all of your evening essentials, but Read more
Hello, color! J.Crew presented a Spring collection that satisfied our want for all things bright, shiny, and printed, delivered with the brand's signature eclectic prep styling. Even Beyoncé stopped by to take in the citrusy brights, stripes, and covetable accessories. There was a little bit of tomboy, via slouchy chinos, paired of course with sparkly jackets or something sexy like leopard. Read more
When you see Theyskens' Theory collection, you are reminded of the extraordinary fact that this is one of high fashion’s most romantic, deeply talented designers creating clothes for a contemporary American sportswear brand, which has become known for their well-fitting pants. It’s a most unlikely (and brilliant) collaboration. Olivier Theyskens plays that note between edgy and feminine like Read more
For Spring 2012, Vena Cava's design duo, Lisa Mayock and Sophie Buhai, deliver their signature cool, with nods to Spring brights, quirky cutouts, and sexy — but never overtly so — silky silhouettes. The team reworks its knack for creating slick silhouettes with eclectic details: dresses get a dose of colorblocking in bold orange, cream, and black, or a splash of soft abstract print; others, Read more
