Stella McCartney's talent for taking simple elements and endowing them with vast amounts of chic is evident in this new 'Colette' clutch bag, which is made from black plexiglass with gold-toned globes and faux-suede accents. ]]>Stella McCartney's talent for taking simple elements and endowing them with vast amounts of chic is evident in this new 'Colette' clutch bag, which is made from black plexiglass with gold-toned globes and faux-suede accents. ]]>
Freida Pinto was spotted carrying one of our most-wanted tote bags earlier this week: the timeless classic Ralph Lauren Tiffin tote. Freida has the black version, which we've not seen on sale anywhere, so she's clearly in-the-know when it comes to eminently covetable Lauren bags! We love this bag because it's the ultimate in laid-back, quality chic, and its unbranded plainness is very now. However it's also got a sense of fun about it, with its cute over-sized lock detailing and fob. An investment piece to treasure forever - if you can afford to "invest"!
Freida Pinto was spotted carrying one of our most-wanted tote bags earlier this week: the timeless classic Ralph Lauren Tiffin tote. Freida has the black version, which we've not seen on sale anywhere, so she's clearly in-the-know when it comes to eminently covetable Lauren bags! We love this bag because it's the ultimate in laid-back, quality chic, and its unbranded plainness is very now. However it's also got a sense of fun about it, with its cute over-sized lock detailing and fob. An investment piece to treasure forever - if you can afford to "invest"!
If you've got a bit of spare time today we would be massively grateful of your views prior to our forthcoming site re-launch. We want to ensure that the new look Bag Lady meets all your requirement (and more) as handbag and accessory lovers, and we need your input to get it absolutely right. ]]>If you've got a bit of spare time today we would be massively grateful of your views prior to our forthcoming site re-launch. We want to ensure that the new look Bag Lady meets all your requirement (and more) as handbag and accessory lovers, and we need your input to get it absolutely right. ]]>
The Trilby is one of our favourite masculine-chic headwear styles]]>The Trilby is one of our favourite masculine-chic headwear styles]]>
Just check out this little guy! Feathers are big business in accessories at the moment, but if you can't stretch to River Island's other piece of plumed arm candy (that being the bag we all lusted over at Fashion Week) these miniature semi-naturalistic bird bags are a fun alternative. ]]>Just check out this little guy! Feathers are big business in accessories at the moment, but if you can't stretch to River Island's other piece of plumed arm candy (that being the bag we all lusted over at Fashion Week) these miniature semi-naturalistic bird bags are a fun alternative. ]]>
We've all heard of the designer rental services that allow you to hire a luxury dress or accessory you could never afford to buy outright, and handbags are becoming an increasingly popular item to hire.
These services make sense on a number of levels: it avoids the folly of spending a fortune on an item you'll wear for just one special occasion, and allows us to elevate our style to a level that's way beyond our usual reach. But the prices can still be extortionate, you run the risk of being fined for staining or damaging the goods, and there is always the risk of being mocked for impersonating those who can really afford the designer swag.
What do you think: would you rent a designer handbag for a limited time? ]]>We've all heard of the designer rental services that allow you to hire a luxury dress or accessory you could never afford to buy outright, and handbags are becoming an increasingly popular item to hire.
These services make sense on a number of levels: it avoids the folly of spending a fortune on an item you'll wear for just one special occasion, and allows us to elevate our style to a level that's way beyond our usual reach. But the prices can still be extortionate, you run the risk of being fined for staining or damaging the goods, and there is always the risk of being mocked for impersonating those who can really afford the designer swag.
What do you think: would you rent a designer handbag for a limited time? ]]>
Toronto Fashion Week has just wrapped up, and we've seen some exciting new pieces from its home-grown designers - particularly in the accessories section of the shows! The mad handbags pictured above are by Cydelic by Choryin; the label of designer Choryin Choi, and a newcomer to The Bag Lady. But if these imaginative pieces are anything to go by, we can imagine we'll be keeping a close eye on what Choryn does next!
Choryin uses feathers, beading and what looks very much like randomly-sourced foliage to decorate his bags, which are slightly animal-shaped and remind us a little bit of armadillos. They are the perfect accompaniment to his futuristic garments, and his models' sci-fi styling shown here on the Toronto runway.
[Images: GETTY]
Toronto Fashion Week has just wrapped up, and we've seen some exciting new pieces from its home-grown designers - particularly in the accessories section of the shows! The mad handbags pictured above are by Cydelic by Choryin; the label of designer Choryin Choi, and a newcomer to The Bag Lady. But if these imaginative pieces are anything to go by, we can imagine we'll be keeping a close eye on what Choryn does next!
Choryin uses feathers, beading and what looks very much like randomly-sourced foliage to decorate his bags, which are slightly animal-shaped and remind us a little bit of armadillos. They are the perfect accompaniment to his futuristic garments, and his models' sci-fi styling shown here on the Toronto runway.
[Images: GETTY]
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TV presenter Laura Whitmore opted for a leopard luxe look when she rocked up at the Q Awards last night, and her arm candy of choice was from Boden. ]]>TV presenter Laura Whitmore opted for a leopard luxe look when she rocked up at the Q Awards last night, and her arm candy of choice was from Boden. ]]>
One exciting design collaboration we've had to keep a lid on for a while here at The Bag Lady is the new range from Radley and the V&A Museum; famous for its iconic patterns and prints. Radley has now brought out a series of bags and accessories made up in their own re-workings of the prints, and the results are beautiful - definitely more striking when seen in real life. 
One of the bags from the 'Champagne Bubbles' collection with a swatch of the re-worked print
One exciting design collaboration we've had to keep a lid on for a while here at The Bag Lady is the new range from Radley and the V&A Museum; famous for its iconic patterns and prints. Radley has now brought out a series of bags and accessories made up in their own re-workings of the prints, and the results are beautiful - definitely more striking when seen in real life. One of the bags from the 'Champagne Bubbles' collection with a swatch of the re-worked print
Topshop is doing a good line in decorative laptop cases at the moment, which is great news for anyone who doesn't want to pay more for the sleeve than for the gadget itself - or resort to a computer-shop standard carrier! ]]>Topshop is doing a good line in decorative laptop cases at the moment, which is great news for anyone who doesn't want to pay more for the sleeve than for the gadget itself - or resort to a computer-shop standard carrier! ]]>
A bit of an announcement...Things have been busier than ever behind the scenes here at The Bag Lady lately, and we can now reveal that there are big changes afoot: our parent company Aigua Media is about to give all of its sites a dramatic makeover, and we plan to mark the occasion in suitably glamorous style.
Having worked our socks off to get the launch under way, the team here at Aigua is looking forward to letting our hair down for one night only at an exclusive venue in Central London. That night is Wednesday 2nd November, and we'd like one reader to take on the task of covering the event for us: in other words acting as our official guest blogger for the night - taking advantage of our hospitality for the night while mingling with our VIP guests.
This is a fabulous opportunity for anyone who wants to make it big in the dynamic world of fashion blogging, and in return we'll offer you exclusive coverage of our industry event. No other bloggers are being invited (not even those who've crossed the boundary into full-on media stardom), so you'll be the only one to get the scoop.
Enter the competition here!
A bit of an announcement...Things have been busier than ever behind the scenes here at The Bag Lady lately, and we can now reveal that there are big changes afoot: our parent company Aigua Media is about to give all of its sites a dramatic makeover, and we plan to mark the occasion in suitably glamorous style.
Having worked our socks off to get the launch under way, the team here at Aigua is looking forward to letting our hair down for one night only at an exclusive venue in Central London. That night is Wednesday 2nd November, and we'd like one reader to take on the task of covering the event for us: in other words acting as our official guest blogger for the night - taking advantage of our hospitality for the night while mingling with our VIP guests.
This is a fabulous opportunity for anyone who wants to make it big in the dynamic world of fashion blogging, and in return we'll offer you exclusive coverage of our industry event. No other bloggers are being invited (not even those who've crossed the boundary into full-on media stardom), so you'll be the only one to get the scoop.
Enter the competition here!
If I spotted this little trinket on someone's finger, I'd assume they'd got their folksy little Twitter bird ring from a local craft fair, or perhaps even knocked it up at home. It certainly wouldn't enter my mind that they could have spent a grand and a half on it, or that it was made from 18-karat gold.But all of that would be true, as the premium accessory has been fashioned from seriously heavyweight materials by Solonge Azagury; a designer we generally admire. There is definitely room for quirky jewellery out there, but this one just doesn't hit the spot - and all the gold in the world isn't going to change our minds!
£1,540 at Net-a-Porter
]]>If I spotted this little trinket on someone's finger, I'd assume they'd got their folksy little Twitter bird ring from a local craft fair, or perhaps even knocked it up at home. It certainly wouldn't enter my mind that they could have spent a grand and a half on it, or that it was made from 18-karat gold.But all of that would be true, as the premium accessory has been fashioned from seriously heavyweight materials by Solonge Azagury; a designer we generally admire. There is definitely room for quirky jewellery out there, but this one just doesn't hit the spot - and all the gold in the world isn't going to change our minds!
£1,540 at Net-a-Porter
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Ray Ban Clubmasters and traditional aviator styles continue to be a massive hit, echoing our obsession with all-things retro when it comes to glasses frames and shades. Now is a great time to pick up sunglasses at good prices (because the sun is about to disappear behind a cloud and not come back ever again, right?) and we've just spotted a huge Ray Ban sale over at Brandalley.
]]>Ray Ban Clubmasters and traditional aviator styles continue to be a massive hit, echoing our obsession with all-things retro when it comes to glasses frames and shades. Now is a great time to pick up sunglasses at good prices (because the sun is about to disappear behind a cloud and not come back ever again, right?) and we've just spotted a huge Ray Ban sale over at Brandalley.
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This gorgeous navajo-inspired clutch gave us serious palpitations when it dropped in our inbox earlier this afternoon. And we were even more taken a back when we learned it was from snuggly winter boot favourite, Ugg.]]>This gorgeous navajo-inspired clutch gave us serious palpitations when it dropped in our inbox earlier this afternoon. And we were even more taken a back when we learned it was from snuggly winter boot favourite, Ugg.]]>
H&M's annual designer collaborations are a great way to pick up limited edition high-end accessories without the hefty price tag.]]>H&M's annual designer collaborations are a great way to pick up limited edition high-end accessories without the hefty price tag.]]>
Zara has long been our go-to for fabulous bags. Many a lunch hour has been whiled away discussing the roominess of their clutches. Or the unrivaled beauty of the Plaited Shopper (Olivia Palermo is often papped with hers)]]>Zara has long been our go-to for fabulous bags. Many a lunch hour has been whiled away discussing the roominess of their clutches. Or the unrivaled beauty of the Plaited Shopper (Olivia Palermo is often papped with hers)]]>
Nicole Richie could leave the house dressed in a binbag and this week's Shoewawa ugly shoe and we'd still swoon. ]]>Nicole Richie could leave the house dressed in a binbag and this week's Shoewawa ugly shoe and we'd still swoon. ]]>
More dalmation spots are appearing on the high street (and we're happy to report that no actual dogs were harmed in the making of these pieces). This cute heart-shaped purse featuring Cruella De Vil's favourite pattern is available now at Accessorize, and we'd love to see this teamed with some clashing prints in a crazy Jessie J-style get-up!
]]>More dalmation spots are appearing on the high street (and we're happy to report that no actual dogs were harmed in the making of these pieces). This cute heart-shaped purse featuring Cruella De Vil's favourite pattern is available now at Accessorize, and we'd love to see this teamed with some clashing prints in a crazy Jessie J-style get-up!
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We cater to a wide range of tastes here at The Bag Lady, and like to think that we have an appreciation of all the styles we feature, but we have to admit that Paul's Boutique is a bit of an anomaly. Always a hugely popular search term, it's a range that people are looking for - but do you share the enthusiasm we're seeing?
Perhaps it's to do with being over 17...or perhaps it's more a question of taste (and let's face it, there is not a lot of it demonstrated in this bubblegum pink Barbie bag!). Either way, we don't entirely get it. What do you think about the loud and proud range of clothes, bags and accessories?
Help us out by letting us know your opinion below!
We cater to a wide range of tastes here at The Bag Lady, and like to think that we have an appreciation of all the styles we feature, but we have to admit that Paul's Boutique is a bit of an anomaly. Always a hugely popular search term, it's a range that people are looking for - but do you share the enthusiasm we're seeing?
Perhaps it's to do with being over 17...or perhaps it's more a question of taste (and let's face it, there is not a lot of it demonstrated in this bubblegum pink Barbie bag!). Either way, we don't entirely get it. What do you think about the loud and proud range of clothes, bags and accessories?
Help us out by letting us know your opinion below!
ASOS have a lunchtime treat for anyone in the market for a new handbag or purse today: they're slashing all items in either category by 10%, which can also be applied as an additional 10% on existing sale items. Tempting eh? ]]>ASOS have a lunchtime treat for anyone in the market for a new handbag or purse today: they're slashing all items in either category by 10%, which can also be applied as an additional 10% on existing sale items. Tempting eh? ]]>
Mulberry's range of accessories for Apple is still one of the loveliest out there, and today we're drooling over their simple cerise pink sleeve for the iPad.]]>Mulberry's range of accessories for Apple is still one of the loveliest out there, and today we're drooling over their simple cerise pink sleeve for the iPad.]]>
The YSL Muse is one of our all time wishlist regulars, and its simplicity is where this bag's real strength lies. This chic update of the bag in black and white leather is a smart move from YSL, and we love the cartoon-like visible stitching. ]]>The YSL Muse is one of our all time wishlist regulars, and its simplicity is where this bag's real strength lies. This chic update of the bag in black and white leather is a smart move from YSL, and we love the cartoon-like visible stitching. ]]>
Tulisa has become a bit of an accessories queen of late, rocking up on X-Factor covered in some serious bling. Pandora have been on our radar a lot recently thanks to their desirable and increasingly trend-driven trinkets, and we think the pieces she wore from the brand on screen this week added a lovely sparkle to her dark metal-toned dress. The jewellery she wore was all from Pandora's autumn/winter collection, and included the Oxidised Silver 14ct god and diamond star ring (£199), sterling silver wave hoop earrings (£90), Gold and silver charm bracelet (£275) and gold and leather watch £330. All are great examples of how you can wear gold and silver together and not only get away with it but look great, too. At least Tulisa certainly csn!
Tulisa has become a bit of an accessories queen of late, rocking up on X-Factor covered in some serious bling. Pandora have been on our radar a lot recently thanks to their desirable and increasingly trend-driven trinkets, and we think the pieces she wore from the brand on screen this week added a lovely sparkle to her dark metal-toned dress. The jewellery she wore was all from Pandora's autumn/winter collection, and included the Oxidised Silver 14ct god and diamond star ring (£199), sterling silver wave hoop earrings (£90), Gold and silver charm bracelet (£275) and gold and leather watch £330. All are great examples of how you can wear gold and silver together and not only get away with it but look great, too. At least Tulisa certainly csn!
Fun fur is everywhere, and for those who don't want to wear a real dog on their coat or bag, it's a great way to get pure cartoon kitsch into your look. Pick out a particularly un-natural colour, like this tomato-red box clutch from Topshop to get the best effects. This little bag would add a note of fun and frivolity to your winter outerwear look, and its boxy form makes it a great way to carry your work or going-out gear neatly around wherever you go.
And - of course - if you're planning on doing a Cruella De Vil look this Halloween, you can give the bag its first outing!
£32 at Topshop
]]>Fun fur is everywhere, and for those who don't want to wear a real dog on their coat or bag, it's a great way to get pure cartoon kitsch into your look. Pick out a particularly un-natural colour, like this tomato-red box clutch from Topshop to get the best effects. This little bag would add a note of fun and frivolity to your winter outerwear look, and its boxy form makes it a great way to carry your work or going-out gear neatly around wherever you go.
And - of course - if you're planning on doing a Cruella De Vil look this Halloween, you can give the bag its first outing!
£32 at Topshop
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Can you imagine being in a position to blow a cool thousand pounds (or not far off it) on a pair of spooky skull-shaped earrings? Someone out there clearly has the budget for it, as these exquisite earrings have just appeared on Net-a-Porter as part of a wider range by jewellery designer Ileana Makri.These are clearly no joke-shop skulls, as they have been beautifully fashioned from 18-karat rose gold with sizable diamonds making up the eyes.
The pendant skulls themselves are tiny, and sit close to the ears, but they'll make a big statement worn as part of a minimal, chic evening look.
£925 at Net-a-Porter
]]>Can you imagine being in a position to blow a cool thousand pounds (or not far off it) on a pair of spooky skull-shaped earrings? Someone out there clearly has the budget for it, as these exquisite earrings have just appeared on Net-a-Porter as part of a wider range by jewellery designer Ileana Makri.These are clearly no joke-shop skulls, as they have been beautifully fashioned from 18-karat rose gold with sizable diamonds making up the eyes.
The pendant skulls themselves are tiny, and sit close to the ears, but they'll make a big statement worn as part of a minimal, chic evening look.
£925 at Net-a-Porter
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If your accessories have a star involved somewhere, they're probably going to be on trend this season so you can be sure you're on the right tracks with this silver star clutch from Coast.]]>If your accessories have a star involved somewhere, they're probably going to be on trend this season so you can be sure you're on the right tracks with this silver star clutch from Coast.]]>
Give your clothes and accessories the personal touch with this gorgeously sparkly embroidered letter-set by Markus Lupfer! Each letter is beautifully made, with a black and grey-silver colour scheme. These letters look great sewn on to lapels, t-shirts, or bomber jackets for a particularly retro 80s look. Alternatively you could fix them to a canvas satchel or shopping tote to make your own unique bag.
At £15 a throw, you may want to stick to your basic initials rather than attempting to spell out your whole name, but we reckon that would be overkill anyway...
£15 at Net-a-Porter
]]>Give your clothes and accessories the personal touch with this gorgeously sparkly embroidered letter-set by Markus Lupfer! Each letter is beautifully made, with a black and grey-silver colour scheme. These letters look great sewn on to lapels, t-shirts, or bomber jackets for a particularly retro 80s look. Alternatively you could fix them to a canvas satchel or shopping tote to make your own unique bag.
At £15 a throw, you may want to stick to your basic initials rather than attempting to spell out your whole name, but we reckon that would be overkill anyway...
£15 at Net-a-Porter
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We're huge fans of Moda in Pelle's Jazzle shoes, either in taupe or black. So naturellement, we're crazy about the cute matching bag, too. The Jazzlebag is an egg-shaped clutch covered in shiny cryastal-effect studs with a shiny clasp and enough room for all your going-out essentials. Hard box clutches are still the celeb evening bag of choice, so you'll be channeling red carpet chic with one of these tucked under your arm. Definitely one to keep in your desk drawers for a subtle Friday night transformation!
We're huge fans of Moda in Pelle's Jazzle shoes, either in taupe or black. So naturellement, we're crazy about the cute matching bag, too. The Jazzlebag is an egg-shaped clutch covered in shiny cryastal-effect studs with a shiny clasp and enough room for all your going-out essentials. Hard box clutches are still the celeb evening bag of choice, so you'll be channeling red carpet chic with one of these tucked under your arm. Definitely one to keep in your desk drawers for a subtle Friday night transformation!
Halloween comes but once a year, so if the Goth look isn't entirely your thing, there's no need to spend above the odds to get spooky. Here are a few of our favourite dressup pieces we've gathered from the high street, with all you need for a howling Halloween: nothing here costs more than £10, so you can join in with the fun without giving your bank manager too much of a scare...Lace cat-ears: £4 at AccessorizeKeen to splash out on the occasion? Check out our premium spooky accessories here!
]]>Halloween comes but once a year, so if the Goth look isn't entirely your thing, there's no need to spend above the odds to get spooky. Here are a few of our favourite dressup pieces we've gathered from the high street, with all you need for a howling Halloween: nothing here costs more than £10, so you can join in with the fun without giving your bank manager too much of a scare...Lace cat-ears: £4 at AccessorizeKeen to splash out on the occasion? Check out our premium spooky accessories here!
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Accessorize have gone in for stars in a big way this season, but these aren't D&G's stars re-hashed: they're just a good old-fashioned night sky print that will be great for autumn/winter matching.
]]>Accessorize have gone in for stars in a big way this season, but these aren't D&G's stars re-hashed: they're just a good old-fashioned night sky print that will be great for autumn/winter matching.
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Model, actress and DJ Tolula Adeyemi was spotted wearing one of our newest favourite bags from Radley at the recent re-opening of London's flagship UniQlo store on Regent Street.
]]>Model, actress and DJ Tolula Adeyemi was spotted wearing one of our newest favourite bags from Radley at the recent re-opening of London's flagship UniQlo store on Regent Street.
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Our dream bag for the autumn has got to be Proenza Schouler's PS1 in this beautiful deep rate berry shade. ]]>Our dream bag for the autumn has got to be Proenza Schouler's PS1 in this beautiful deep rate berry shade. ]]>
We're still enjoying a mild autumn here in the UK, and there is no danger of us having to pull on super bulky thermal headwear just yet. Since 1920s style is in, this gives us all an excellent opportunity to smarten our outerwear look with prim and proper hats with just a touch of girly embellishment.
]]>We're still enjoying a mild autumn here in the UK, and there is no danger of us having to pull on super bulky thermal headwear just yet. Since 1920s style is in, this gives us all an excellent opportunity to smarten our outerwear look with prim and proper hats with just a touch of girly embellishment.
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