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Mon Mode purse hooks: finally a purse hook that works!

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Jewelry  tagged fall 2012 / handbag accessories / mon mode / reviews by

How many times have you purchased a purse hook only to have it break while holding your fabulous, brand new Valentino handbag? <<Hugs>> Unfortunately, we have been there.

Thankfully there is an amazing new handbag hook in town! The extremely strong yet sleek handbag hook from Mon Mode is nothing short of amazing! This heavy purse hook can handle the heaviest handbag you can think of. Not only is it strong, this beautiful purse hook also has a discreet mirror on it! Finally, no more leaving the dinner table with lettuce stuck in your teeth! Love that!

Mon Mode was gracious enough to send us a beautiful, lavender and grey snakeskin purse hook to test out, and we have to say, we are hooked! This durable hook was able to handle a large tote bag filled with purse essentials and a digital SLR camera! We thought the handbag and hook would fall off the table for sure; but we were wrong. Thankfully!

Mon Mode purse hooks are easy to use and fold neatly into a small jewelry pouch. The hooks come in a variety of beautiful colors and patterns to suit every Fashionista’s taste. The Mon Mode purse hook featured in these photos is priced at $75 and can be found online at MonModeGetHooked.com. The entire collection starts at $50.

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Pictured: c/o Mon Mode purse hook in lavender and grey snakeskin.
Handbag: Chanel “Puzzle Pieces” tote in black patent leather (past season)
Photo Setting: Santana Row

Photo credits: Cathy/Bay Area Fashionista 2012©

Dome bags for fall 2012

 in Handbags / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / satchels / totes / winter 2013 by

The satchel is a classic and iconic handbag style; but for fall 2012 there is a particular type of satchel which has taken the runway, and the street, by storm. The dome bag is huge this fall season and has proven to be a favorite of Fashionista’s on the street. This curved corner style satchel offers the roominess of a tote and the structured, vintage appeal of a classic satchel with modern intrigue.

The dome satchel or “Dome Bag” was dominant on Burberry, Louis Vuitton, Yves Saint Laurent, Tory Burch and Alexander Wang’s runways. While many of these design houses carry dome bags as part of their classic collections, the style for fall 2012 has taken on additional seasonal colors and store buyers have filled the shelves with as many dome bags as they could get their hands on; oh yes, this is the current “classic” handbag.

Unlike regular satchels, totes and shoulder bags which are part of the fall 2012 collections, dome bags are being shown in smooth fabrications without a lot of texture or blocking. Dome bags have been released in classic shades such as black, grey, brown and ivory; but it is the seasonal colors which are hit this fall season.

The dome bag is hot this fall in shades of red, burgundy, navy, gold, orange, green and mustard. Most dome bags are medium to large in size and can easily be used in lieu of a briefcase or as a carry-on bag for traveling. Since dome bags are classic, this is a great season to invest in one which you can love for season’s to come. When shopping for a dome bag, look for colors which are long lasting such as navy, burgundy and red. Of course, you can never go wrong with shades of brown or classic black!

We found a few fabulous dome bags and assembled them into this article. Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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Shopper totes for fall 2012; ditch the disposable shopping bag

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged fall 2012 / totes / winter 2013 by

Shopper totes for fall 2012 are offering a fresh take on a classic handbag style for running daily errands, going to the office and shopping at the mall. Gone are the days of the solid colored basic tote or the logo embellished tote which reflects the price of the handbag rather than any sort of fashion-sense or personal style.

Practical yet fabulous shopper totes for fall 2012 are being shown in seasonal trends including color blocking, textures, mixed fabrications, rocker-chic studs, leopard print, in prints and with embellishments. The fall 2012 shopper tote is also being shown in a medium to large size; perfect for carrying home a few pairs of shoes, some jewelry, a new top and more after a day of shopping.

Shopper totes are also versatile. This classic handbag style can easily be worn to the office too. A shopper tote can carry an extra pair of shoes, an iPad or small laptop and a clutch for use during a lunch break or for going out on the town after work.

The silhouette for fall 2012’s shopper tote is being shown in both east/west and north/south. Most shopper totes for fall feature an open top with one clasp or snap; making it easy to fill up with purchases. J

Shopper totes are an essential handbag style for every Fashionista; even non-fashion conscious men and women. Gone are the days of carrying around a paper or plastic disposable shopping bag after making a purchase at the store; food, clothing or otherwise. Shopper totes are better for the environment and can also free up your hands from carrying multiple disposable shopping bags. Of course, sometimes your purchase is too big to fit in the shopper tote and that is OK; the system is not perfect J

We found a few fabulous shopper totes around the web and assembled them into the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it! Happy shopping and stay fabulous 

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