Handbags

Drawstring bags for spring and summer 2014

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It is no secret that drawstring bucket bags are the “IT” handbag style of 2014. They started to become hot last year, which you can read more about here. For spring and summer 2014, more designers and brands have released drawstring handbag styles than we saw on the market last year; this means we have a plethora of choices in a range of colors, sizes and prices! Love that!

There are so many variations of the drawstring bag for spring and summer 2014; there is literally a style for everyone! Drawstring bags are being shown in mini versions as well as traditional medium sizes, backpacks, sling-bags and large totes. There are structured versions by designers such as Louis Vuitton which work well with office attire and sophisticated ensembles. There are also more casual versions such as ones by Vince and Mansur Gavriel-who started it all!

That’s right! The ultimate “IT” bag to own this season is the moderately priced version by Mansur Gavriel. The Mansur Gavriel drawstring bag started the trend and is the hardest drawstring handbag to get your hands on! Yours truly ordered one last fall and I have yet to receive it!

Fortunately, you don’t have to suffer in line for a Mansur Gavriel drawstring handbag; there are plenty other ones on store shelves right now! I found a few fabulous drawstring handbags in varying price points around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. Of course, if you are like me and you NEED the Mansur Gavriel version, you can get in line here. Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

C Wonder Santana Row shopping party

 in Events / General Fashion / Handbags / Jewelry / Shoes / Shopping  tagged c wonder / holiday gift ideas / home / santana row / spring 2014 by

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On Thursday, April 3, 2014 I hosted a shopping party at the C Wonder store at Santana Row. C Wonder provided lemonade and treats as well as a festive atmosphere which helped make the party a success. It was so much fun being able to meet readers and bloggers I have met virtually on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. I feel like I have so many new friends!!

The C Wonder store was stocked with fabulous clothing and accessories for the spring season. There were sale items which were 40%-50% off and all of the full-price merchandise in the store was 20% off for the party! Loved that! Everyone made amazing purchases with the discounts including spring sweaters, home decor, jewelry, tech gear and more!

Thank you to everyone who came out for the party and I look forward to seeing you again! Thank you to everyone who supported the event virtually through social media. Without you, there would not be a Cheap Luxury Handbags Store blogzine! Thank you!!!

If you are local to the San Francisco Bay Area, make sure you stop into the Santana Row C Wonder store. They have a large selection of gift items which would be perfect for Mother’s Day! If you do not live in the Bay Area, please check out their website for great spring merchandise and an array of gift items! C Wonder can be found at cwonder.com.

Photos:

1) Beautiful spring home decor. I am in love with the blue pillow!

2) Perfect spring drivers for spring. I love the colors!

3) This sweater and handbag are to-die-for!

4) Monogram gift ideas!

5) Lemonade and sweet treats! Yum!

6) Rita, Lauren and Joji shopping and having fun at the event.

7) A sneak peek at summer merchandise which has not hit the sales floor yet. Exclusive to the party and 20% off for the event!

8) I need these shoes in my life! (they are on sale!)

9) A skirt and handbag I am eyeing. Everyone on Facebook loved them too!

10) A fabulous necklace!

11) Stacking bracelets from left: one, two, three

12) New local blogger friends who shopped and had fun at the event! From left: me, Simply Sumptuous, FashionCHICsta, Looks I Love and Simply Sumptuous.

My favorites from C Wonder:

 

Spring 2014 trends: fringe

 in Handbags / Shoes / Trends  tagged runway trends / spring 2014 / street style trends by

One of the hottest emerging trends for spring 2014 is fringe! Fringe has been popping in and out of fashion over the past few years without ever catching on out on the street. For spring 2014, fringe has caught on, and Fashionistas everywhere are being spotted carrying a fringe trimmed handbag or walking in shoes laced with fringe.

Stella McCartney’s popular “Falabella” handbag has been trimmed in all-over fringe while Valentino has introduced a new collection, possibly one to replace the RockStud collection, which is trimmed in fringe. In addition to Stella McCartney and Valentino, designers and brands around the globe have added a little bit of fringe to their accessories this spring 2014 season.

While fringe is mainly being spotted on accessories, there are a few clothing items out there with fringe. Although clothing has been spotted with fringe, this trend is really hot in the handbag and shoe department for spring 2014; especially handbags. In order to incorporate the fringe trend into your spring 2014 wardrobe, look for either an everyday handbag or pair of shoes in a neutral color. This way the piece will go with almost anything; and you can wear fringe all season long! Who knows, fringe could be the new studs! 😉

I found a few fabulous fringe pieces around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉