Top 5 Brights Gone Bad: Neon Fright
The bright color conundrum: I’m all for adding brightness to the fall palette – sometimes brights look better in the colder months because they’re unexpected – but not at the expense of my retinas burning off. Just like with colorblocked bags, there is a fine line between spunky-fun and freaky-scary. Solid brights on clean matte … Continue reading “Top 5 Brights Gone Bad: Neon Fright”
Marc Jacobs:The Large Single polka-dot leather bag: Don’t judge a bag by it’s spots.
Feeling saucy this season? The Marc Jacobs Large Single polka-dot leather bag has just what you need to spice things up as the weather changes. The short handle with the detachable chain strap makes this an easy bag to carry for a day in the office or a night on the town. It’s large enough … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs:The Large Single polka-dot leather bag: Don’t judge a bag by it’s spots.”
Marc by Marc Jacobs Small Pocket Tote Bag: Don’t Be Out of Pocket
Pockets are popping up all over our totes. Not that that’s anything new, but what is fresh is the volume of these little pouches – their pockets have pockets of their own! This Marc by Marc Jacobs bag is similar to the MM6 x Opening Ceremony detachable-pocket tote, but with a younger, more playful personality, … Continue reading “Marc by Marc Jacobs Small Pocket Tote Bag: Don’t Be Out of Pocket”
Marc by Marc Jacobs “Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo” Straw Satchel: Bianca Dreams in Blanca
“Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo?” Uh, make that, “Kelly Dreams of Monte Carlo!” I love me a good square tote, and not only is Marc by Marc Jacobs‘ satchel fabulously shaped, it has major function in mind. First, the creamy white is easy and not at all intimidating in finely woven straw (which won’t show … Continue reading “Marc by Marc Jacobs “Bianca Dreams of Monte Carlo” Straw Satchel: Bianca Dreams in Blanca”
Marc Jacobs Delray Pailette-embellished Leather Bag: Chic and Sweet
Even if you are sick of the Stam, there is enough difference here to freshen your outlook. That is, if the pink hasn’t already done so! The Delray has a more basic rounded shape (versus the slight trapezoid of the Stam), which lends itself to the over-abundance of big pailettes. I love the girlie appeal … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs Delray Pailette-embellished Leather Bag: Chic and Sweet”
Marc by Marc Jacobs “Continental” Chain Wallet: Got the Blues for Raffia
Wary to fork over serious cash for a super-seasonal raffia bag? So was I once I took note of Miu Miu‘s nearly $1,500 woven satchel. Instead, consider Marc by Marc Jacobs braided raffia wallet. Indigo blue is an unexpected shade for the most summery of materials and offers a more formal finish. With purse-worthy hardware … Continue reading “Marc by Marc Jacobs “Continental” Chain Wallet: Got the Blues for Raffia”