Handbags

Colorful satchels for spring

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged satchels / spring 2012 / summer 2012 by

The spring 2012 runways in New York, Milan, Paris and London gave the fashion world two very distinct handbag styles for the warm weather season; the daytime clutch and classic satchel. The classic satchel was shown on the runway mainly with two top handles, although the single top handle satchel is just as timeless as the double. This iconic and classic handbag style has been at the forefront of fashion for the past several seasons, and for spring 2012, as well as fall 2012, the timeless silhouette is as hot as ever.

Since satchels are timeless, many Fashionistas happen to own at least one of this iconic handbag style. Since spring 2012 is all about color, the hottest way to wear a satchel this season is in a vibrant spring hue! There is no need to worry about the shelf life of a colorful satchel. Although black is back for fall 2012, designers are still showing vivid colors, and spring 2013 is forecast to be colorful too.

We assembled a few colorful and fabulous satchels from the current spring 2012 season which can easily take you through spring 2013 in the Polyvore set below. Hope you love it!

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Shopper totes for spring offer plenty of room and help you go green

 in Eco Chic / General Fashion / Handbags / Shopping / Trends  tagged casual style / spring 2012 / summer 2012 / totes by

One of the biggest classics, and now, one of the most needed handbags styles in a women’s wardrobe is the shopper tote. With cities such as San Francisco and San Jose banning plastic bags and forcing retailers to charge ten cents per paper bag, consumers are starting to stock up on bags to carry their purchases home from not only the supermarket, from the shopping mall too!

Of course many of us carry around reusable shopping bags from big box stores and supermarkets, but do we really want to carry these same bags at the shopping mall? One of the easiest ways to carry home purchases from the mall, without shelling out ten cents for a paper bag, is to carry a shopper tote. A shopper tote is roomy and can easily fit a pair of shoes, clutch and that new bikini for summer

There are so many choices when it comes to shopper totes for spring. You can choose an on-trend, bright and bold colored tote or go for something classic in black or brown. The most important factor when looking for a shopper tote is to find one that reflects your personal style and goes with the majority of the outfits you enjoy wearing to the mall in your closet.

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The daytime clutch for spring and summer 2012

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged clutches / spring 2012 / summer 2012 by

The daytime clutch became hot in spring of 2011 when it graced the runways in New York, London, Milan and Paris. As the year progressed, the trends hit the streets and by fall of 2011 Fashion-savvy women were spotted everywhere carrying medium-sized clutches in daytime fabrications. For the spring 2012 runway shows, the daytime clutch was dominant alongside the double handle satchel and showed the fashion world the trend would still be hot for 2012.

As spring 2012 arrives in stores, the daytime clutch is dominating the handbag department. Daytime clutches are being spotted in medium and small sizes in every fabrication imaginable. While the bulk of the handbags are made from leathers, there are also exotic skins, vegan faux leathers, cork and straw clutches for spring. The biggest trend among all fabrications is that are made in bright and bold colors, as well as being color blocked.

The easiest way to update one’s wardrobe this season is with a bright and bold daytime clutch. While a daytime clutch cannot hold everything and the kitchen sink, daytime versions of this formally evening-only style can easily carry a small wallet, smartphone, keys and lipstick. Look for bright colors such as orange, pink, yellow and cobalt blue. Some designers have even introduced neon shades of green, yellow, orange, pink and blue for the spring season; now that’s bright! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous

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