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Emerging handbag trends winter 2024

 in General Fashion / Handbags / Trends  tagged hobos / investment dressing / satchels / shoulder bags / totes / winter 2024 by
emerging handbag trends winter 2024

Emerging handbag trends winter 2024 from top left: small tote / east/west satchel / soft top handle bag / soft satchel / soft tote / north/south tote /

Soft and slouchy wins the race! The winter season, and as we move into 2024, is giving us soft and slouchy handbags. While the anonymous handbag is still king, the appreciation for high quality leather, which melts in your hands, is all the rage.

This winter 2024 season, and as we move into 2024, look for soft and slouchy bags, as well as east/west satchels. Doctor bags, such as the Givenchy Antigona, are also relevant.

So, without further ado, here are the main, emerging handbag trends for the winter 2024 season.

Slouchy hobos: While not pictured above, the slouchy hobo is hotter than hot. Look for soft and squishy hobo bags you can hug.

Slouchy tote bag: Soft and slouchy totes can be any size from small to extra large. They just need to be squishy and huggable.

The north/south tote: The north/south tote is ideal in a soft leather, but structured versions work too.

The east/west satchel: This emerging trend is expected to pop in the new year. Why not hop on the trend early? Look for both structured and slouchy versions of the east/west satchel. Pro tip: Coach has one coming out in the spring if you want one that doesn’t break the bank.

Slouchy satchels: The Row Margaux is the hottest slouchy satchel in town, and it is usually sold out. If you can spare the cash, and find one in stock, you are gold. If not, look for any satchel with a slouch.

Trends which are staying put:

The anonymous handbag: logos are still out. Look for beautifully made handbags which are logo-less or have a small brand stamp you need to move up close to see.

Hobo bags: Structured or slouchy, anything goes. Hobos are going strong in the new year.

Structured satchels: While slouchy ones are hot, structured satchels are still important. Think Mulberry zipped Bayswater, Saint Laurent Sac du Jour, or Givenchy Antigona. Keep those classic satchels on repeat!

The classic shoulder bag: Beautiful shoulder bags, both structured and slouchy, which bear a high-quality clasp and are logo-less, are still hot. Look for shoulder bags by Savette, Mulberry, Toteme, Bottega Veneta, The Row, Ralph Lauren, Coach, and more.

That’s it! For the winter 2024 season, look for soft and slouchy, anonymous, high-quality handbags you can cherish for years and years.

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned for more winter coverage!

XOXO

Cathy

Holiday nail polish trends 2023

 in Beauty / Nail Polish / Trends  tagged chanel / chanel nail polish / dior / holidays 2023 by
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Holiday nail polish from top left: Chanel golden nail polish / Dior metallic nail polish / Dior holiday nail polish / Chanel sparkling black nail polish /

Three cheers for the nail polish trends of the holiday season 2023! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray! Hip hip, hooray!

It is so refreshing to not see red nail polish trending for the holiday season. That isn’t to say you can’t wear red, if you love red, go ahead and rock it this holiday season; you can even add a sparkling topcoat to make it festive. My point is that the nail polish trends this holiday season are not as obvious this year. It is fun to see something different.

If you love red, that is the obvious classic hue for the holiday season. You can wear red and offer a timeless vibe on your nails. If you are looking for something a little bit more avant-garde, or new, then the current non-classic trends are for you.

This holiday season metallic shades of nail polish, and variations on black nail polish, are all the rage. You can let your nails sparkle and compliment your jewelry with a metallic tone or adopt a vampy vibe with a shade of black. Love that!

If you work in a professional environment, I always recommend sticking to something understated such as a shade of pink or red. If you think you can push it, go for a metallic hue and stay away from black. Black nail polish is the most avant-garde choice. If you work in a creative environment, or a casual environment, you can rock black, metallic, or any nail polish color you are in the mood to wear.

My favorite versions of metallic nail polish, and shades of black, are from Dior and Chanel. They both add dimension to their black hues, and their metallic nail polish colors are fresh and unexpected. You cannot go wrong with one of their polishes this holiday season!

Shop holiday nail polish trends 2023 online:

What is your favorite color for the holiday 2023 season?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO
Cathy

Spring 2024 trends from the NYFW runways

 in General Fashion / Trends  tagged kevan hall / new york fashion week / nyfw ss24 / spring 2024 / summer 2024 by
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Photos c/o Kevan Hall PR, pictured: Kevan Hall Spring/summer 2024 New York Fashion Week, credit: Arun Nevander

The New York Fashion Week runways have come to an end, and they have left us with beautiful collections to covet for the spring 2024 season. This is definitely one of the most beautiful seasons yet!

The overall vibe of the spring 2024 collections at New York Fashion Week was retro, feminine, cheerful, and nostalgic. It was a return to dressing up, taking pride in your ensembles, and moving into a cheerful and colorful world. Dressing in all black and looking like a shadow is over, spring/summer 2024 is all about swinging into a rainbow of hues, florals, and happier days. Love!

There are too many trends to mention in this post from the NYFW spring 2024 runways, so let’s concentrate on the best ones and highlight what to look for in your closet, and place on your wish list. So, without further ado, here are the top trends from the NYFW spring 2024 runways!

Inspiration Era-1960s and 1970s: The spring 2024 vibe brings us back to the glory days of air travel and when the world was a bit more playful. Think go-go dancing vibes, miniskirts, scarves, colorful powersuits, tweed, bold prints, and happy colors. Bring out your vintage, this season is swinging back to groovier times with everything Brady Bunch.

Feminine Vibes: While blazers and suiting are still hot for spring 2024, the silhouettes have moved away from menswear inspiration and into a more tailored and feminine form of suiting. Think Jackie O in both her 1960s and 1970s eras.

Floral Details: Groundbreaking, right? I know. Well, florals for spring 2024 are slightly different this year as we saw them on chocker necklaces at Kate Spade, and in three-dimensional forms on handbags, accessories and clothing. Remember when Valentino had handbags which looked like one giant flower? It’s that vibe, but at more affordable price points and from several designers; it’s a trend, not a one-designer-wonder this time around.

Studio 54-again: So, this trend comes and goes, and it is back! Gold fabrics, handbags, footwear and more are hot for spring 2024, as well as anything metallic or shiny. When you go out on the town in spring and summer next year, dress in sparkling, long looks which would help you jump the Studio 54 line.

Go-Go Dancer: These 1960s mini skirts and dresses with fringe, sequins and anything that shakes, are hot for spring. If you like to shake shake shake, go for the go-go dancer look and leave the Studio 54 look for those who like to sit and stand at the club.

Investment Handbags: The anonymous handbag is still going strong. Logos were nowhere to be found on the spring runways, so look for high quality, timeless handbags to rock during the spring/summer 2024 seasons. This is the investment era, and I am loving it! Side note: handbags are still mini, small and medium.

Slouchy totes and hobos: Soft, slouchy and touchable handbags are continuing to be a hot style as we move into the new year. Look for small, medium and large slouchy hobo bags and totes. Buttery leather and suede are hotter than hot, and they make fabulous investments. This look also offers an effortless vibe, which is always welcome.

Doctor Bag: Classic doctor bags are back! If you have the Givenchy Antigona, you are golden! If not, stay tuned for fabulous doctor bags from Coach and Kate Spade to hit store shelves in the spring season. Almost every designer will have a doctor bag for you to choose from, but the Coach version for spring is currently my favorite. Love!

Retro Prints: Fun and geometric, retro prints are hot for spring. Kevan Hall showed us some beautiful retro prints, and they are perfect for the spring season. In addition to geometric prints, expect to see a lot of black and white polka dots for spring, as well as nautical inspired stripes.

Chanel Classic Flap Inspired Bags: Designers and brands have been inspired by the Chanel chain strap for decades, but it seems to be exploding for the spring season. According to my mother, this was a huge trend in the 1960s, so it seems natural that it would cycle back into style as we head into spring 2024, which is influenced by the 1960s and 1970s. If you have a classic Chanel bag, fabulous! Pull it out of storage and start wearing it to more than special events. If not, there are already several choices on the market, or you can wait for spring colors such as yellow and lilac to hit store shelves in the spring season. There will be a beautiful color and version of this trend in every price point when spring hits. So, sit tight, this timeless, investment style is exploding!

There you have it! Spring 2024 is giving us the best looks from the 1960s and 1970s. It is also a return to dressing up and moving away from loungewear and ultra casual styles. Expect pretty colors, bold prints, shiny fabrics, investment accessories, scarves, and overall pride in one’s look before leaving the house.

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy