Top of the bill Bag from Alexander McQueen

Dream Ticket: A Peppered Pony Tote That Plucks At Our Heartstrings

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We don't often commit to big-ticket purchases on impulse. But when you find the one, it's really way too hard to settle for less. In this case, it's the Alexander McQueen tote that stole mine hearts (and possibly a whole chunk of our bank accounts). This is not just any carryall that we'll stuff full of newspapers, our iPad, and an afternoon snack. This is a prime example of a big investment piece for decades of serious style. The De-manta tote may be fairly simple in shape, but we fell hard for the drama in the details—the classic black-and-white pony print, and the folded flaps that hug a short top-handle, and a wide, exposed-zipper opening are all mega-charming. Paychecks will come and go, but prized handbag like this will rotate in our wardrobe forever.

Alexander McQueen Peppered Pony De-Manta Tote, $2,595, available at Alexander McQueen. Read More

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Bags for Fall 2011: The battle between Big versus Small Designs

Fashion Face-Off: the game

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Try as they might, bag ladies who love their stuff won't ever be able to get through the day with just a little ole mini bag. Concurrently, the light-loaders among us won't ever feel comfortable lugging around anything larger than a satchel. The big-versus-small debate is one that hinges on personality; hoarders versus editors, collectors versus trimmers, maximalists versus minimalists. And this fall, the battle is heating up more than ever, with styles of every size tempting devotees of both sides to defect. And you know, what you carry says loads about who you are and your style! We took the liberty of matching up some similar-looking bags of both varieties to help you figure out which side you're really on. So, tell us—would you rather go big and beautiful or stay small and chic?

 

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New trend: a Leather plastic bag to shop around

Plastic Bodega Bags, Done Up As Real, Leather Handbags

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Yes! Bags, my favourite accessory next to shoes of course. But never the less quit important. The bag is the perfect item to spice up your outfit, give it a special twist, or make your statement. Not only is a bag useful to carry around stuff, (especially with a well designed interior to keep order). They are a representation from you.... who you are. Warm fuzzy or super organized and tidy and everything in between. It says in all cases what you are... a bag loving person.

For today posts, the new trends in bags, showing you a alternative for the plastic bag in a classy way. The opposite trends for Fall Big and Small bags and as show-stopper a super bag from Alexander McQueen a absolute favourite. Enjoy

Plastic bodega bags are a ubiquitous presence in everyday life: Stashed under your kitchen sink, littering your car and bedroom, and artfully flying in the breeze. Lots of eco-minded folks have made good on reducing this plastic by creating reusable, bring-with-you bags, to much acclaim. But Cast of Vices are the first with this wonderful and stylish way to carry your groceries. The came up with the Leather totes, dead-ringers for corner-store plastic bags.

The lambskin carry-alls are hand-embossed.  It’s a significant upgrade from the pollutant plastic bag and have a prisetag around $200 (€145) (American Rag) Pricey, yes, but these luxe leather bags are probably the coolest way to “do your part”. And I'm shore we will see more and fashionable ways to replace the plastic bag, according the Big Bag for Fall fashion. Big plus..they are ready to carry anything! Read More