Tag: Handbags

02Aug

This Bag Will Make You Look Old Money Expensive For Less

As I have mentioned before many accessory companies think they are Hermes as their prices are way too pretentious.  I think I came up with the solution for that, we all want to look stylish but without being fooled.  So until we have the extra cash to spend on a Kelly, the answer is to go au naturel or maybe just classic boho.  You see, these straw or wicker bags don’t just send a feeling of forever summer, but they are also super feminine, and they are highly Instagrammable.

straw bags, jane birkin with wicker bag and baby

Straw bags are as classic as a bag can be and lately, they have been elevated in style, from unusual shapes to the use of appliques, wicker bags are the alternative to looking stylish and yes, classic as well.

wicker bag

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01Feb

The Latest Bags That Will Upgrade Your Closet: Get Curvy

Nowadays you don’t have to spend top dollars for a good quality beautiful bag.  The dynamic of the handbag business has changed forever.  Many newer brands have come out with beautiful modern designs of exceptional quality and craftsmanship without the high price tag.  Or at least that is at the humble beginnings of a brand; later after they are in business for a few years, everybody starts feeling they are Hermes and the prices get a bit too much.  For now, these are the latest styles in handbags that will for sure upgrade your closet and the prices are still very reasonable.

Wandler Mia leather bag

Roomy enough to stash all of your day-to-day essentials, this purse is held in place with a slender clip fastening at the top, and the straps can be adjusted to your desired length.

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19Oct

The New Handbags That Will Upgrade Your Outfit This Season

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Handbags can be expensive, I know.  Since a big chunk of our salaries gets allocated to purchasing purses and handbags, no one can blame us if we decide not to get on the trend wagon.  Don’t despair yet.  The great thing nowadays is that there are so many great options of handbags from all price points that it’s easier than ever to find purses of good quality which are also in trend.  Then we can invest the more significant money on classic bags that will never go out of style, but for now, we’ll focus on the purse trends this Fall.

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Street Style Photograph via @Scandinavianfashions

All in all, we aren’t really trendy if after evaluating Fall’s best fashion trends, we fail to do the same with the accessories that will spruce up those outfits.  We got our everyday ankle boots covered; now it’s the time for our purse collection to get equal treatment.  This season is offering up bags in unusual shapes, in many different materials from chunky chain handles, lucite and fringes.  The belt bag is still a must for the fashion lady who prefers hand free bags.  A pretty saddle with fringe is always fun and comes with an excellent price tag.

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Photo via @thestylestalkercom

Left Chloe mini crossbody bag, a similar while more affordable option here.

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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

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21Jul

Chic Summer Essential: The Wicker Bag

Yes, this is another post about wicker bags… I just realized that even when I had posted about the “it”bag of the season sporadically, I had yet to do a roundup of this chic summer wicker bag.  As I made a reference in this post, I added one of these charming bags to my collection to bring with me to our trip to Provence, which we’ve been enjoying for the past six days and I’ve been using my cute wicker bag almost daily.  We started in Saint Tropez where we spent four days and had a great time.  We’ve been visiting Provence for the past three years and it never gets old.  It’s always exiting and inspiring to visit.  Right now we are at Uzes for the first time, enjoying this charming little town for the past two days.  Tomorrow we’ll be visiting Villenueve-les-Avignon fleamarket to see what we can find for our new home and from there we’ll be on our way to Gordes where we are spending next wek.  I know that being in such a special place as Provence where every season is to be enjoyed to the fullest, a simple summer bag is what I will wear and enjoy the most.  Regardless of where your summer takes you or keeps you, a wicker bag will undoubtedly add that chic summer essential touch to any outfit…

 chic summer wicker bag belle vivir

 

chic summer wicker bag lust for life via belle vivir

 

 

From left to right, top to bottom Glossy Black wicker bag   for either day or evening; a seagrass carryall   but still chic for summer;  White tasseled basket bag    Rose bag.      Chanel wicker basket bag;  Romina wicker cross body bag     Avignon Wicker bag;    Prada.   Isla Satchel wicker bag.

 

 top images via Pinterest and @lustforlife

 

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26Jun

Clutch it: A Clutch Roundup

Clutch Roundup via belle vivir blog

1- Livia Luxe oversized clutch, 2- Alexander Mcqueen embroidery clutch, 3- Graphic clutch, 4-Jimmy Choo 5- Diane von Furstenberg, 6- Tonya Hawkes, 7- Lanvin, 8- Valentino, 9- Givenchy

As small as an evening clutch could be, a fair amount of a woman’s taste could be appreciated by taking a look at the kind she is carrying.  I usually used to think of daily bags more than evening ones.  That could be because I don’t use to go out at nights much as of lately;  you know those things called… kids?  Good thing they are not confined only to evening anymore, wearing one during the day seems to be the chic norm now.  I’ve been having a crush on the Givenchy envelope clutch for a little while now but I kept waiting or hoping for its price to come down.  Until I finally found one online in London at LN-CC for almost half the price as in the US, not even mentioning the price in Brazil.  Brazil’s price craziness is without comparison!  Enjoy this Clutch Roundup.
Budget Conscious Clutch
Clutch Roundup via belle vivir blog

1- Asymmetric clutch, 2- Mina cage clutch, 3- Black polka dot, 4- Nude and grey, 5- Metalic clutch, 6- Harlow leather envelope, 7- viva, 8- snakeskin clutch.

 

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