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Backpacks for fall 2014

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Fall 2014 is fast approaching and one of the continuing trends in handbags is the backpack. Like the early to mid-1990’s, backpacks have taken over as the urban-cool alternative to the handbag. Fashionistas on the streets are being spotted in both medium and small versions of the backpack in various shades of black, blue, pink, brown and more!

Backpacks for fall 2014 are an easy, hands-free alternative to a handbag. While cross body bags are a staple for a fuss-free, small, hands-free handbag, the backpack is the current staple for a fuss-free, roomy, hands-free handbag. Backpacks are being shown in several styles for fall 2014 including single strap versions, convertible versions, drawstring versions and of course, traditional silhouettes.

The backpack was shown on the runways for fall 2014 in New York, Paris, Milan and London as the urban-cool alternative to a handbag for casual looks. The street took to the trend when it reemerged on the runways in 2012 and has gained momentum as the preferred casual carry-all of the moment. 

There are backpacks on the market for fall 2014 in several fabrications including vegan leather, nylon, canvas, leather and exotic skins. I found a few fabulous backpacks for the fall 2014 season around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! What are your thoughts on the 1990’s backpack trend returning? 

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Mini satchels for fall 2014

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The mini satchel has been a hot handbag style both on the runway and on the street over the past few seasons. For fall 2014, the mini satchel is showing no sign of slowing down as one of the most important handbag styles of the season. For fall 2014, mini satchels are being shown in fall’s dark color palette as well as classic red and cobalt blue. In addition to flat colors, metallic hues are also hot for the autumn season.

Mini satchels are an easy handbag style to wear. Although they are small in size and big on style, mini satchels have proved to be functional too! Mini satchels, although small in appearance to the naked eye, are actually quite roomy. The boxy nature of mini satchels allows for a larger interior space than seen on other mini bag styles. This allows wearers to carry a wallet, glasses case, phone and other essentials comfortably inside of their handbag. What better way to “downsize!”

The other amazing quality mini satchels carry is their versatility. Mini satchels can be worn with casual attire or work attire; as long as carrying around a laptop is not required 😉 Mini satchels in dark colors or dark metallic hues can also be carried as an alternate to an evening bag for evening events; excluding formal and gala events of course.

I found a few fabulous mini satchels for the fall 2014 season around the web and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them! Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉

Clutches for fall 2014

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Clutches are a classic handbag style which seems to enjoy popularity every few seasons as more than just an evening bag. Over the past year, daytime clutches have been pushed to the back-burner as other small handbag styles such as the cross body bag and the mini satchel have rose to fame. Although the clutch has not been front and center, it has remained an important small handbag style; and a classic alternative to the trendy mini satchel.

The clutch is back for fall 2014; and while the mini satchel and cross body bag continue to be hot handbag styles on the runway and on the street, the clutch is gaining momentum and proving to be more important for fall 2014 than it has been in the past two seasons. Clutches for fall 2014 are being shown mainly in medium, small and mini sizes. Daytime clutches are streamlined without a lot of excessive details making them clean, classic and easy to wear.

Aside from clean lines, the only details we are seeing in daytime clutches for fall 2014 are fringe details, color blocking and understated grommets or studs. The majority of the clutch styles out there for fall 2014 are simple and sans logos. In order to make a simple clutch interesting, designers have opted to add luxury hardware closures or silhouettes which push traditional, geometric boundaries.

For fall 2014, look for soft clutches which blur the lines between a rectangle and a soft roll of fabric. Also look for interesting clasps and hardware closures which add a luxurious touch to an otherwise simple handbag. Structured and traditional clutch silhouettes are also important for fall 2014. Look for rectangles which transcend trends.

Clutches for fall 2014 are being shown mainly in neutral hues, metallics, and seasonal autumn color such as burgundy, hunter green and on-trend fuchsia.

I found a few fabulous clutches around the web for fall 2014 and assembled them into the shopping widget below. I hope you love them!

Also, be sure to check out Jill Milan’s collection of luxurious, handmade-in-Italy clutches which are classic, yet on trend for the current season. Don’t forget to check out their sale clutches too! Use code BAY to save 10% off your purchase at JillMilan.com.

Happy shopping, and stay fabulous 😉