Not all saddle bags are bad…just the pesky ones around hip or thigh areas. The handbag version of saddle bags are most desirable, however. Especially when it comes to Spring ’13 fashion trends. Now don’t expect your saddle bag to hold too much, you have to be fairly organized in order to get everything you need stored away. Yet, if [...]

A few years ago I acquired my first Thursday Friday tote which I still carry to the gym to this day. My canvas “Birkin” is in keeping with my gym where women actually carry the real deal for a gym bag. I wish I was joking. However, this version (that pokes fun of the obsession with expensive luxury bags) is [...]

A few weeks ago I tailed a woman getting off the subway at my stop with this bag in black leather! I made sure to get up as close as I could without getting caught to check and see if it was really Tom Ford. It was. I wanted to grab it. Right then and there I decided I wanted [...]

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen walk the perimeter of their West Village Elizabeth and James showroom admiring their latest endeavor. The brand’s first handbag collection has been in the works for about 18 months according to the duo. The line includes satchels, shoppers, messenger bags, backpacks, hobo bags, cross-body bags, clutches, pouches, and wallets. “We’ve always wanted to do handbags, but [...]

I’ve always loved snakeskin and treated it like a sophisticated neutral. It can be dressed up or down and goes with any color scheme. So naturally when I came across this Tory Burch bag, I immediately fell in love. Its gorgeous grey-blue color makes it interesting and keeps it looking fresh, yet the classic shape ensures it will be used [...]

You don’t need four years of medical school or even a stethoscope to carry one off on of the hottest trends of the season. That’s right, the doctor bag is fairly utilitarian. Then again, when was the last time you actually saw a real doctor carry a doctor bag anyway? That’s why they are now favored by the fashionably chic. [...]

Every day I walk my son to school I pass by this amazing little gem of a boutique and in the window I recently spotted the above pictured tote and I was intrigued. Truth be told I have been DYING to ditch my diaper bag in favor of a light tote that looks a little more fashion forward, yet is [...]

Last spring it was all about neon brights and this spring it’s about brights, period! Yep, grab the boldest color you can stand and throw it over your shoulder or grasp it in your hand because the bold & bright handbag is the accessory for Spring 2013. It’s an easy way to perk up any outfit and bring a little [...]

With New Year’s Eve only a few days away, it’s time to finalize your outfit for the big night. Why not ring in the new year with style, carrying an elegant gold clutch? It would be a good start to making 2013 your most fashionable year yet! Henri Bendel Lauren Merkin Eve Clutch, $90 This clutch will match anything and [...]

  Yesterday, WWD reported that handbags are catching up with shoes and to that I say….duh! While footwear might still drive the accessories category with respect to innovation when it comes to retail (sales),  handbags are picking up steam. Footwear might still drive the accessories category with respect to innovation, but in terms of retail, handbags are regaining momentum. Brands are [...]