Tag: BAGS

I’ve got no love lost for Valentine’s Day. My husband and I don’t even celebrate it (after a now amusing years-long pattern of flowers and gifts getting lost and arriving a week late, we both agreed it was a waste of time, money and sanity.) Galentines Day time, though, is a holiday I can get behind. Plus, it’s Leslie Knope approved.

I believe in the power of women and I have been super lucky to see my girl gang grow like crazy over the past year, which means I my shopping list got a little out of control. But let’s be honest: it’s more fun to shop for bags, shoes and the perfect gift card than anything I would have found for my husband. I’ve had my presents locked down for a while, but if you want to get into the spirit here are a few little last-minute ideas I’m betting your friends will fall for.

KENZO eye-motif clutch, $152

ANYA HINDMARCH heart coin purse, $$110

Santi Oval Gem Clutch , $195

Alice + Olivia Regina Stacey Face Zip Card Case, $115

Fashion month is still in full swing, but now that we’ve had a minute to digest everything that New York Fashion Week threw at us it’s time to discuss the most important detail; the bags. Accessories played a huge role in some of my favorite shows this season because, as I think we can all agree, the bag is the best bit.

OSCAR DE LA RENTA

MARC JACOBS

THE ROW

My absolute favorites were updated takes on the classics (Oscar de la Renta, Marc Jacobs, and The Row did this beautifully,) but I’m also obsessing over some of the wilder offerings. Susan Alexandra’s beaded bags fulfilled all of my 90s kid dreams, while Michael Kors’ feathered bag and Staud’s white number were just plain fun.

SUSAN ALEXANDRA

MICHAEL KORS

STAUD

You’ve got to love a designer that can give you both classic and fun in the same runway – this year that developer was Gabriela Hearst. A super sleek green crocodile piece and her charming accordion bags were standouts.

GABRIELA HEARST

3.1 Philip Lim and Tory Burch round out my favorites of the season with texture to die for.

3.1 PHILLIP LIM

TORY BURCH

While we’re talking runway, Seis Marjan not only delivered the most glittering show of the week, but an equally sparkling collection to match.

SIES MARJAN

Bring it on, London, Milan and Paris.