Monthly Archives: April 2012

Guest post: Lust-have bag for a long weekend in Cannes

April 30, 2012
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Guest post: Lust-have bag for a long weekend in Cannes

Fiona Klonarides, Editor of The Beauty Shortlist chooses her lust-have bag for a long weekend in Cannes. I love this Marc Jacobs dome-shaped “Bowery” bag. It’s made from supple grain textured leather, featuring sleek tonal panels with gold toned details, it’s well structured, and the five little protective metal feet and two-way zip closure are...

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Valentino: The ultimate investment bag

April 29, 2012
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Valentino: The ultimate investment bag

As one of Milan’s most prestigious fashion houses, Valentino oozes all the beauty and charisma that have long been associated with Italian style. Their approach to grown-up glamour makes women look instantly feminine, with plenty of charming ruffles, bows and a sprinkle of eye-catching sparkle. ALL LIES IN THE PAST About to celebrate fifty...

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Street style: Top outfits spotted on Friday night in Wimbledon

April 28, 2012
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Street style: Top outfits spotted on Friday night in Wimbledon

  Check out these stylish bag combos. The top one is an extremely chic Dorothy Perkins offering, the other one is from Buba London. Wimbledon handbag carriers, watch out for our street photographers, you could be next

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Riki Rosetta Special Offer: 20%off just in time for pay day

April 26, 2012
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Riki Rosetta Special Offer: 20%off just in time for pay day

Our latest bag crush love affair is with New York handbag designer Riki Rosetta who’s designs are an eclectic mash up between vintage housewife and splashes of colour and texture. We have current bag love for the Snakeskin design. Very on-trend. Just in time for pay day, when you buy your delicious Riki Rosetta handbag or...

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Handbag #TwitterParty: And you’re invited

April 25, 2012
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Handbag #TwitterParty: And you’re invited

Date: Thursday 26th April Time: 7pm to 8pm EST. Venue: The virtual land of Twitter Dress code: Whatever outfit inspires your inner fashionista self Topics for discussion: What is the most money you have or would spend on your handbag? What do you never leave home without? If your handbag could talk, what would...

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News: Handbag brand Aubrey launches e-commerce website

April 23, 2012
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News: Handbag brand Aubrey launches e-commerce website

From the news: “Luxury handbag brand Aubrey has launched its own e-commerce website and Twitter account today. Launched for SS12 by handbag designer Isla Simpson, the brand’s collection features a neutral colour palette and various leathers, enhanced by snake trims, glossy patents and limited edition prints. The new collection also features signature enamel detailing...

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Vogue Festival 2012: Friday morning in a nutshell

April 21, 2012
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The best out of Friday morning in a nushell. Christopher Bailey, Burberry Christopher Bailey is deeply passionate about craftsmanship be it traditional, or developing new technologies in design such as fabric, glass, social media, and music. He is equally passionate about people working together – like glue. In order for something to work it needs people...

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Anya Hindmarch has been named the Veuve Clicquot businesswoman of the year

April 19, 2012
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Anya Hindmarch has been named the Veuve Clicquot businesswoman of the year

Congratulations to Anya Hindmarch named businesswoman of the year. As featured on the Drapers website: “The designer’s cotton shopping bag bearing the slogan ‘I’m not a plastic bag’ was praised by the judging panel for “her ability to inspire change by making it fashionable”. The bags, were launched in 2007, aimed at encouraging shoppers...

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Lulu Guiness, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Hello Kitty Harrods bag: This season’s cartoon trend

April 19, 2012
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Lulu Guiness, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Hello Kitty Harrods bag: This season’s cartoon trend

  Kapow …. Kaplunk The cartoon-trend is crash landing into our wardrobes this season. From cartoon clutches and bags to super-hero tees. Here’s our pick of cartoon inspired bags. This trend just needs a hint of an accessory rather than head to toe for fear of looking more looney-toon than trendy-toon. If you love...

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Michael Kors: The best travel bag

April 14, 2012
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Michael Kors: The best travel bag

It’s the weekend. We are heading out of the City in search of fresh air and chirping birds, the scent of pines, and relaxation. I do hope they have WiFi. We know what to pack, and where we are going. Now, to look as stylish as possible with this gorgeous weekend bag from Michael Kors in...

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