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Mansur Gavriel in stock December 2015

December 8, 2015 in General Fashion / Handbags / Shopping tagged bucket bag / fall 2015 / Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / holidays 2015 / mansur gavriel / saddle bags / satchels / shoulder bags / totes / winter 2016 by Bay Area Fashionista

From top, Mansur Gavriel in stock right now: Mansur Gavriel cross body bag / Mansur Gavriel bucket bag / Mansur Gavriel lady bag

Mansur Gavriel in stock December 2015! Did I really just say that? Yes, yes I did! This is not a dream. There are several Mansur Gavriel handbags to choose from both in stock, and available for pre-order, right now in December 2015. This means it is possible to purchase a Mansur Gavriel handbag as a holiday gift, Christmas Gift, or for yourself! Love this!

It is always so difficult to find a Mansur Gavriel bag in stock when you want one. It seems like every time the iconic bucket bag, hot new Lady Bag, or coveted cross body bag are in stock, they disappear before you can blink! Not this time! There is a huge re-stock just in time for Christmas and the holiday gift season. So whichever style you covet, or someone on your holiday gift list covets, it may very well be available for purchase right now! Now how’s that for the perfect holiday gift idea!

The Mansur Gavriel bucket bag in stock right now is the ultimate IT bag. Not only has it been on the IT list for a couple of years now, Mansur Gavriel’s highly coveted drawstring bucket is becoming an icon; entering into the world of must-have classic handbags. If you do not have a fabulous bucket bag by Mansur Gavriel, now if the time to invest in one!

I have the large bucket bag by Mansur Gavriel in both black, and white. I love them so much! I find myself wearing the black one several times per week. I wear the white bag mostly in the spring, and summer months. The bucket bag fits so much! I usually carry my kids iPads, a wallet, sunglasses case, iPhone; and I can even stuff a blanket scarf in there! Talk about carrying everything and the kitchen sink!

I also own the small bucket bag in cammello. I love to carry it when I I don’t need to carry around so many things. It fits a novel, wallet, iPad mini, and more. I highly recommend owning at least one large, or one small, bucket bag. They are must haves!

Mansur Gavriel’s Lady Bag, which is available for pre-order right now, is also a new must-have. It is a great bag for the office, or more structured looks. It also works well with casual outfits. I love mine!

The cross body bag by Mansur Gavriel is also in stock for December 2015. I own two; one in red, and one in cammello. It is lightweight, easy to carry, matches everything, and fits perfectly into the saddle bag trend which is so hot on the runways right now. This too, is a must-have!

Can you believe I said Mansur Gavriel in stock December 2015 right now, on this very day? I did! Yay! Below is a shopping widget filled with Mansur Gavriel handbags which are either in stock right now, or available for pre-order. You can also find Mansur Gavriel in stock right now here, and here.

I hope you find the Mansur Gavriel handbags of your dreams for the holiday gift giving season! Happy girl happy bag! 😉

Mansur Gavriel in stock December 2015

Handbag gift ideas for the holidays 2015

November 20, 2015 in General Fashion / Handbags tagged Holiday Gift Guide 2015 / holiday gift ideas / satchels / shoulder bags by Bay Area Fashionista

Handbag gifts for the holidays from top left: pale pink clutch (under $400) / black shoulder bag (current IT bag) / off-white shoulder bag (current IT bag) / fuchsia cross body bag (luxury under $1000 other colors avl too) / blue mini satchel (IT bag under $700) / fringe cross body bag (I own this in black and love it! Under $200, more colors avl) / beige satchel (classic IT bag) / lavender satchel ( popular handbag of-the-moment under $400)

One of my favorite gifts to receive, are handbags! Therefore, I thought I should create the perfect handbag gift guide for the holidays. Don’t you want to give, or receive, a handbag for Christmas? Of course you do!

There are so many fabulous IT bags on the market, in varying price ranges, that the perfect handbag gift for your BFF, fashionable friend, or relative, is out there. I assembled all the top luxury, moderately priced, and under $200 handbags which are popular, or have some IT status, into this article.

When shopping this handbag gift guide for the holidays, think about the person you are shopping for. Does she prefer classic bags, or current IT bags? Which price range would you like buy her a gift from? Here is a breakdown of some fabulous handbags for each category:

Luxury IT bags. Does she love to have the most luxurious, and fabulous, bag-of-the-moment? These are the IT bags making a splash on the street, on the arms of celebrities, and style stars everywhere. These IT bags are priced above $1000 and can be found in the scroll bar below.

Classic handbags: Does she love a purse she can wear season after season? Does she prefer moderate to luxury priced bags? You want to find handbags which are highly sought after, season after season. This is the shopping scroll bar for her:

On trend handbags: Does she love having the hottest trend from the runway? You want to look for boho-chic fringe, pale pink, and geometric shapes. These are the bags for her:

Handbags make great gifts for the holidays since they always fit, and can be worn in any weather. She will love receiving a handbag this holiday season! Why not give yourself one too! I know I plan too!!! Happy holidays, and stay fabulous 😉

Chloe Hudson review

October 22, 2015 in Handbags tagged chloe / handbag reviews / shoulder bags by Bay Area Fashionista

Pictured: Chloe Hudson in tan, medium size. Outfit details from top photo can be found here.

The Chloe Hudson is arguably fall 2015’s hottest IT bag. Over the past few seasons, Chloe has designed a series of fabulous handbags which have instantly shot up to cool status. In these handbags status as cool, many have been elevated to IT bag status; and for fall 2015, Chloe has done it again.

First we had the classic Chloe Marcie, then we had the chic Chloe Drew, then Chloe gave us the retro styled Chloe Faye in not one, but two amazing sizes, then, for fall 2015, Chloe has given us the Hudson. The Hudson is everything, everyone wants in a handbag for fall.

The Chloe Hudson has earned it’s current IT bag status by offering high fashion on a handbag which can be worn effortlessly, everyday. Chloe designed several versions of the Chloe Hudson, and will be reinventing the style every season. Love that!

The 1970s are huge decade of influence for the fall 2015 season, and the Chloe Hudson delivers on the trend. On my version of the Chloe Hudson, there is a medium sized tassel in the center of the front flap closure of the handbag, which offers a playful take on a ’70’s trend. The stitching around the edges of the flap closure offer a bohemian vibe, while the small studs around the edges of the bag offer just a tiny bit of edgy-cool. Oh yes, this bag has it all where style is concerned.

The interior of the Chloe Hudson offers three compartments which are perfect for organizing one’s purse essentials. The outer pocket offers enough room for a smart phone, notepad, or anything small you need to access quickly. I use it solely for my phone so I can quickly grab it when I need it.

The main interior compartment is luxuriously roomy. It offers enough room for a paperback book in addition to a wallet, keys, lipstick, sunglasses, and more! As you can see in the photos above, there is a lot of room to spare. The inner interior pocket is slim, and ideal for holding theater tickets, papers, a passport, or anything important.

I love everything about the Chloe Hudson. It is made from a sturdy calf leather which lends itself well to everyday wear. The flap closure gives the shoulder bag a saddle bag style, which is the hottest handbag silhouette of the moment. I love the 1970s vibe of the bag, and the construction is beautiful.

Sometimes IT bags are on the dressier side, and look out of place when paired with casual clothing and denim. The Chloe Hudson is the perfect answer to this problem. This beautiful handbag looks at home with jeans, and anything casual! It looks out of place with dressy attire, or anything too structured. This is the ultimate, casual IT bag. Love it!

The Chloe Hudson is flying off of store shelves for the fall 2015 season, and Chloe is already beginning to stock it in new colors, and variations, for resort 2016; proving the Chloe Hudson will have longevity as we move into 2016, and beyond!

I rate the Chloe Hudson, five out of five stars!

I found a few fabulous versions of the Chloe Hudson in mini, small, and medium sizes; and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love this bag as much as I do! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

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