10Nov

The Best Top Handle Bags For Day Wear

I came to the conclusion that I must have been a visiting doctor in one of my previous lives due to my preference for bags that come with the option of a top handle, even the backpack I take to the gym I hold it from its top handle. Whenever I’m planning on buying a bag, there are a few things I look for including, the main long handle, organizing compartment, zipper sealed pockets, and small open pockets to keep things as credit cards or random business cards from acquaintances… My wallet ends up weighing too much, so I seldom use it. This roundup of top handle bags include some of the already popular ones and others newcomers to the party, some with full price tickets, while others pre-owned.

a roundup of top handle bags via belle vivir

31Mar

Chic 9 Bags under 500

You may have noticed how bigger size bags have taken the back seat in the fashion world lately. The current trend in bags is a smaller, slicker bag that has a night time appearance although it’s used during the day as well. I’m coveting all bags designed by Delvaux lately, mainly the Madame mini which is extremely similar to the Sophie Hulme mini envelope bag. Sophi’s is a lot more affordable. Therefore I most likely will end up with the affordable one. Enjoy!

Chic bags under 500 from top to bottom, left to right: Elizabeth and James, Sophie Hulme Mini Envelope Bag, Sophie Hulme, Rebecca Minkoff, Michael Kors, DVF, Boticca, Milliner, Flynn.

06Mar

Fashion Latest Trend: Fringe Bag

Celine Laser Cut Fringe Clutch Bag

The latest in Fashion bag is the Fringe bag, in case you were wondering. It is the must-have fashion item for Spring 2014. It’s already seen in the streets by many fashion addicts. Fringe bags are a bit Bohemian, a bit young and cool. Enjoy!

Gucci Fringe shoulder bag, Stella Mccartney Falabella shoulder bag, Rebecca Minkoff Fringe Clutch, Moschino Holly Fringes Bag, Miu Miu, Valentino, Maison Martin Margiela.

For more affordable options go here.

05Aug

The New Mini Bags You Should Know And A Roundup

Luxury fashion houses offer mini bag versions of their iconic bags to those women who prefer comfortable and smaller bags during leisure days. I for instance covet small bags that I can use as cross body ones on the weekends. Comfort, you know…? Now, although because of the size of these bags, we may find a few less expensive ones than their older sisters, it’s all about the brand! They may as well, in some cases cost even more due to intrinsic details. The best part of it all however is that the days when one needed an extra stroller to help carry a bag, which sometimes and only sometimes could be extremely heavy and could take a toll on our backs, are put on hold at the moment. The fashion world is either more forgiving with our bodies or it’s fashion circulation time. The other best part about these chic smaller bags is that thanks to their size it’s easier to find really beautiful ones of good quality at great price. If you have extra bucks lying around here are very small options on how to spend it, I mean how to invest it. Keep scrolling to get to know the new mini bags that fashionistas are using.

mini bags, new mini bags via belle vivir blog

Givenchy small nightingale bag

24Jul

Fall 2013 it bag: The Handheld bag

With Fall 2013 fashion style making a return to the more lady-like dressy look, so did the bags, it seems that the new it bags will be more serious and business looking this year. The handheld bag. Enjoy!

Alexander Mcqueen, Miu MIu, Burberry, Lanvin, Emilio Pucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Mulberry and Marc Jacobs

27Jun

Style inspiration: Clutch during the day

And this is what I meant when I said yesterday that clutches are very much used during the day now. Not sure if having one of your arms always occupied is a comfortable thing to do, but stylish it is! And only for a short while that’s all we need. Enjoy!