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Spring 2018 handbag trends: white handbags

January 8, 2018 in Handbags / Trends tagged spring 2018 by Bay Area Fashionista

spring 2018 handbag trends white handbags

off-white and white handbags spring 2018 from top left: shoulder bag with brass ring (hot IT bag-I own this in black and love it!) / tote with metal handle / Prada shoulder bag / white box shoulder bag / cross body circle bag (under $500!) / off-white mini tote bag / net covered handbag (hot IT bag-under $400) / Gucci lady bag ( I bought this one for spring!)

Spring is starting to hit store shelves, and we are beginning to get a glimpse of what buyers favored from the runways last September. White was a huge runway trend. The all-white look dominated so many collections in New York last fall. It was one of the big runway trends, and I am happy to see it hitting store shelves; and the streets!

Along with the white trend from the runways, comes the white handbag trend! White handbags are huge this spring 2018 season. This is one of the bigger trends in handbags for the upcoming warm weather season. Designers are showing both stark white, and off-white; so if bright, blinding white isn’t your thing, never fear, off-white is just as fabulous for spring!

White alone, does not make an IT bag for the spring 2018 season. In addition to white, you will need to watch for certain styles, and brands, to hit the spring 2018 IT bag jackpot. The hottest handbag styles for spring 2018 will include the continuation of the quilted shoulder bag, the cross body circle bag, small box bags, and that fabulous net covered bag shown above. It’s a huge IT bag by the way 😉

The upcoming handbag trends for spring 2018, which are gaining popularity, include the small lady bag-with a detachable shoulder strap, and the tote bag. Tote bags are making a comeback as more then just a beach bag, or diaper bag alternative. They are replacing large satchels for the office, and they are also being used as daily handbags. Any size tote is hot for spring! Just grab the size you need for your lifestyle, and you’re set! Love that!

There are thousands of fabulous white, and off-white handbags for spring 2018 on store shelves, as we speak. I carefully chose the hottest white, and off-white bags from around the web, and placed them in the collage above; as well as the shopping widget below. These bags offer the current IT silhouettes, from the current IT brands. You know me, I’m all about the IT bag!

If you are looking to be on trend this spring 2018, but want to make sure you buy more of an investment bag, rather then a trendy silhouette, stick to tote bags, lady bags, and quilted shoulder bags. You will love the longevity of your investment! I have an off-white quilted shoulder bag from over twelve years ago which is still relevant. Investment bags are key!

Spring 2018 handbag trends | shop white handbags:

Which style of white handbags for spring 2018 are your favorite? Do you prefer white, or off-white?

Thanks for stopping by!

XOXO

Cathy

Goodbye 2017 and hello to 2018

December 29, 2017 in General Fashion / Trends tagged 2017 year in review / happy new year by Bay Area Fashionista

floral sneakers / statement earrings (I have these in blue and love them!)

The end of 2017 is near! This means we can wave goodbye to the fashion trends we loathed, as well as might be a little sad to see go. At the same time, we can welcome in new trends from the runways, and the streets, for 2018! We may love some, and then, we may be skeptical of others; um is anyone else frightened of the fanny pack? Can it go the way of fetch? But I digress. . .

Goodbye 2017 trends

Greenery: Ah, green, where did you go? Like leaves fall off the trees in the autumn months, you disappeared with the start of the winter frost.

Bangles: Well, I loved this bangle trend, but it sure was fleeting! It didn’t even last through summer. Ah well, onto the next!

Ear crawlers, and multiple earring piercings: Like the 90’s, this trend is like, so over. Single pair moving forward ladies!

Loud Logos: We get it, It’s Gucci. We get it, it’s Louis Vuitton. And yes, we can see it’s Chanel. Now stop telling all the muggers what you’re wearing. 2017 is so over, and so are logos; return them to the swap meet.

Guitar Straps: Well, that was fast. This never really made it from the runway to the streets. Keep the strap your bag came with, it’s classic, chic, and not so fleeting.

Hello 2018 trends

Fanny packs: Kill me now.

Ultra-Violet: This is the most beautiful shade of purple! In 2018, you aren’t limited to just this shade of purple, light and dark purple will be your friends too. Love this hue!

Trench Coats: This classic, chic topper is back! Pull out that Burberry trench from storage, it’s hotter then hot in the new year.

Clutches: The daytime clutch is back! Please thank it for saving us from the fanny pack.

Small floral prints: Florals are so ground-breaking, AmIRight? For 2018 they are! Tight and small floral prints are all the rage in 2018. You can store your large floral prints, they are so last year.

Pencil skirts: Oh yes, this skirt from your old office suit in the 1990s is returning with a vengeance in 2018. Practice the walk ladies, and wiggle it, just a little bit. 😉 (please don’t laugh if I fall, my wiggle is out of practice! haha)

Dresses: This feminine staple is back. Simplicity is key in 2018. This is the continuing menswear trends’s yang, to it’s ying. Stock up on dresses-stat!

There you have it! The trends we are leaving behind, and a sample of the new trends we are looking forward to in 2018, well, excluding the fanny pack. For a laugh, check out this post from last year.

Which fashion trends are you excited to leave behind? Which ones are you looking forward to in the new year?

Happy New Year!

XOXO

Cathy

2017 in review: top ten favorite fashion trends

December 19, 2017 in Trends tagged 2017 year in review by Bay Area Fashionista

There were so many fabulous fashion trends in 2017! As you know, I love mixing current trends into my “California Casual meets glam” personal style. So, these ten fashion trends became near and dear to my heart throughout the year. I tried to integrate them into my personal style, and make them my own!