Handbags

Shopper totes for fall 2012; ditch the disposable shopping bag

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / totes / winter 2013 by

Shopper totes for fall 2012 are offering a fresh take on a classic handbag style for running daily errands, going to the office and shopping at the mall. Gone are the days of the solid colored basic tote or the logo embellished tote which reflects the price of the handbag rather than any sort of fashion-sense or personal style.

Practical yet fabulous shopper totes for fall 2012 are being shown in seasonal trends including color blocking, textures, mixed fabrications, rocker-chic studs, leopard print, in prints and with embellishments. The fall 2012 shopper tote is also being shown in a medium to large size; perfect for carrying home a few pairs of shoes, some jewelry, a new top and more after a day of shopping.

Shopper totes are also versatile. This classic handbag style can easily be worn to the office too. A shopper tote can carry an extra pair of shoes, an iPad or small laptop and a clutch for use during a lunch break or for going out on the town after work.

The silhouette for fall 2012’s shopper tote is being shown in both east/west and north/south. Most shopper totes for fall feature an open top with one clasp or snap; making it easy to fill up with purchases. J

Shopper totes are an essential handbag style for every Fashionista; even non-fashion conscious men and women. Gone are the days of carrying around a paper or plastic disposable shopping bag after making a purchase at the store; food, clothing or otherwise. Shopper totes are better for the environment and can also free up your hands from carrying multiple disposable shopping bags. Of course, sometimes your purchase is too big to fit in the shopper tote and that is OK; the system is not perfect J

We found a few fabulous shopper totes around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Envelope clutches for fall 2012

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged clutches / fall 2012 / winter 2013 by

Envelope clutches have been a huge handbag trend over the past year. The envelope style clutch in particular has been gaining popularity both on the runway and on the street. This classic handbag style has taken on a modern and fresh look for the fall 2012 season.

For fall 2012 the envelope clutch is free of detachable shoulder straps and offers an ever-so-slightly-slouchy silhouette. The slouchiness of envelope clutches for the fall 2012 season offers a fine line between fall 2011’s ultra-soft and slouchy silhouettes and fall 2010’s structured, classic frames. The envelope clutch for fall 2012 is right in between the two styles and offers more versatility than one over the other.

Fall 2012’s envelope clutches can easily breeze from day into night; as well as from casual dress to dinner attire. Envelope clutches for fall are being shown in every fabrication imaginable including leather, exotic skins, nylon, faux leather and vegan fabrics.

The color palette is vast and offers something for everyone. Envelope clutches for fall are being shown in every color of the season including classic autumn hues such as mustard, orange, red, chocolate brown and black as well as on-trend shades of purple, fuchsia, Tangerine, cobalt and green.

The envelope clutch is a great investment handbag since the silhouette is classic and the lines are clean. Envelope clutches will not dominate an outfit and can easily blend into the background while complimenting an ensemble.

If the envelope clutch is a trend you just want to test out, then this is one trend to look for in the handbag departments at Target and affordable stores. If you LOVE clutches and know this is a style and trend you plan to rock daily this fall season, as well as into the future, then look for a high quality investment handbag from Lanvin, Balenciaga and Givenchy. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Black satchels for fall 2012

 in Color Trends / General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged classic style / fall 2012 / runway trends / satchels / vintage styles / winter 2013 by

The black satchel is one of the most classic handbag styles in existence. This iconic handbag silhouette is in almost every Fashionista’s closet, and if it is not, it very well should be!
With fall’s vintage inspired looks and darker color palette, the black satchel has become a favorite handbag choice. The black satchel is being paired with old-world styles, vintage inspired frocks and as a neutral accessory for color blocked ensembles and fall’s vivid prints.

The black satchel is so iconic, it is a handbag worth investing in; even if you think you may not wear it a lot during this upcoming fall season. Even if a black satchel is only pulled out from your closet a handful of times during a season, it will continue to be a classic and easy handbag to wear season after season; without ever looking dated or off-trend. Love that!

Black satchels for fall are being found in both trendy styles and classic, clean silhouettes. The black satchel can be found in smooth, timeless fabrications such as leather, faux-leather, vegan fabrications, exotic skins and nylon. The smooth and clean satchel styles for fall 2012 are generally found in structured handbag silhouettes and are perfect for dressy occasions, a ladies luncheon and the office.

One of the big handbag trends for the fall 2012 season is texture. So it is only natural that the black satchel has found its’ place in the multi-dimensional handbag world. Black satchels are being found for fall in mixed fabrications which offer a 3D effect as well as texture and interest; making the timeless handbag style front and center instead of fading into the background as a necessary accessory to carry.

With the rocker-chic look still in full force as we head into fall 2012, black satchels are also being encrusted with studs. These edgy versions of an iconic classic allow daring Fashionista’s to rock the classic and sleek black satchel trend without giving up their edgy personal style. Fabulous!

You can’t go wrong with a black satchel for fall. This is one trend which may already be in your closet from a past season, and if not, now is the time to invest in the perfect black satchel; not only for fall, but for a lifetime. Happy investment handbag bag shopping, and stay fabulous 

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