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Finally! Some Handbags Without Studs!

admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 15:09:51 +0000

After weeks of celebrities being decked out with studs and more studs, there are no studs to be seen on any handbags, which is a relief. I was beginning to think that the 80s were making a lasting comeback, but at least there is a reprieve for the moment. Let’s hope that it lasts!

Filming has begun on the smash hit show Gossip Girl and starlet Blake Lively was seen in Paris! Sure, Gossip Girl and Paris will be good, but even better is Lively’s Fendi tote, which completes her entire look. The beige exterior, smart buckles and short straps perfectly highlight the simplicity of her lush green dress and floppy hat. Look for the ensemble on the next season of Gossip Girl.

Lively’s fellow Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester was also seen on set with a stud-free handbag, which is quite a relief. Meester was seen carrying a dark purple Lanvin Mini Pop Bag on her way to filming a scene for the show. Although the purple Lanvin doesn’t quite go with the pink dress, Meester looks good carrying the bag anyway. Her wardrobe could use some serious work however. Sorry Leighton!

And last, but certainly not least, the queen of pop Britney Spears, was seen out with an adorable Coach Julia Leather Small Bag. The Julia (which Ms. Spears had in a fuchsia berry type color) features a smooth leather exterior with long straps for carrying or slinging over the shoulder. Britney was wearing an orange tank top and what’s this? Studded shorts? And studded boots? Just when I thought I was free of this hair band chic, the studs sneak into the picture. I’m just going to focus on the cute western-style handbag.

There’s always hope for next week, I guess.

The Latest Trends for Python Handbags

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 14:58:27 +0000

This python handbag was worn by Carrie Bradshaw in the recent Sex and The City movie.

Python is a handbag trend that doesn’t really seem to die. Instead, fashionistas get various incarnations of it over time. First, they started out bold. As we saw last year, such a handbag was often made from the snake skin and dyed a bright color, such as purple or blue. Then, a few months ago, the trend became more restrained. Instead, the snakeskin body became white or black. And, now? It appears that brighter is still better.

Megan Fox, the actress best known for the Transformer movies, appeared recently with such a python clutch at a premier for Jonah Hex. But, just as critics and moviegoers didn’t care much for Hex, no one really cares about Megan Fox or her passé handbag. A hot girl can only get by so much on her looks, and Fox’s lack of talent – her performance was described as being mannequin-like for Hex by nearly every critic — shows. Her fashion sense falls in the same line. The bright red J. Lo-plunging neckline dress looks like she swiped it off a Las Vegas hooker, and the bag simply looks like an afterthought.

But, if you’re looking for a more interesting fashion statement, the most recent Sex and the City movie is a better reference point than Megan Fox’s style. A recent contest puts the snakeskin Adriana Castro bag up for grabs, and the bag is traditional Carrie Bradshaw style: two-tone bold colors on a snakeskin coin purse body. This bag will be the center point for any outfit and, although SATC2 was reviewed as well as Jonah Hex, at least the style is something to aspire to.

If you’re looking for ways to be bold with this look, Best Handbag Wholesale offers various python handbags made from soft reptile material. The bag keeps the pattern of the skin intact but adds a few extra shades.

Lady Gaga Adds Studs to Hermes Handbag

admin — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 12:48:34 +0000

Lady Gaga holds a handbag she studded herself. Photo from Purse Blog.

It’s one trend that’s been everywhere this past year: studded handbags. Of course, when we spot many of these handbags, the studs are added in an orderly fashion. As a result, one of these purses appears to have either a western or punk rock style. For the latter of these two, however, keeping the look orderly becomes somewhat of an oxymoron, especially as punk, or even the rocker chic look, is never about order and following the rules. But, how many celebrities actually have the gall to alter their own handbags?

Lady Gaga, apparently, does. This isn’t much of a surprise and, although we haven’t covered much about her fashion on this blog (unlike her outfits, she is rarely seen with an interesting handbag), she has recently made news in regards to a Hermes Birkin bag she was carrying. While several celebrities carry Birkin handbags for their tote-meets-hobo style, Lady Gaga altered hers with several studs added to the body of the bag. The studs, all attached to the black leather at random, give the bag a punk look and shows how studded leather should be done. In fact, compared to the solid black of Gaga’s outfit, the handbag ends up standing out.

Of course, this isn’t Lady Gaga’s first time altering a Hermes Birkin bag. A few months ago, she was photographed with another Hermes bag, only this time the bag had Japanese characters written on it by a Sharpie marker. While Lady Gaga can create her own style based on the trends of the moment, putting studs on your black leather handbag may end up being a painstaking process. Instead, find a studded leather handbag, such as this one from Best Handbag Wholesale, that meets your taste with one of the most popular styles of the moment.

Amanda Seyfried with Floral Handbag

admin — Tue, 08 Jun 2010 12:59:31 +0000

Amanda Seyfried is seen with a floral handbag. Photo from Bag That Style.

Floral handbags use one of the most popular prints at the moment, but flowers themselves, as an accessory, are also common on clothing, headbands, and jewelry. Shouldn’t handbags be next? Floral prints, for the past few months, have been everywhere. Some of them replicate a vintage style through details blossoms and cabbage roses, while others are abstract and bold. No matter your style – more on the conservative side or bold – there’s probably a flower print for you.

When it comes to handbags, actress Amanda Seyfried was seen with a floral Valentino handbag before her appearance on talk show Regis and Kelly. Seyfried often makes interesting choices with her style, and this handbag is no exception. The bag itself combines several floral trends seen the past year. Veering on the bright and bold side, the Valentino handbag is covered in three-dimensional flowers of various colors. In fact, the side of the bag facing the camera almost looks like three-dimensional flower print. Similarly, as adding a flower accessory to your outfit through a headband, jewelry, or pin is a trend that doesn’t appear to be going away any time soon, this handbag is covered with flowers of the same style.

When it comes to owning the latest styles of floral handbags, many of the designers are adding this pattern to their lines. But, as far as owning a floral handbag is concerned, going the designer inspired route is often beneficial for your wallet. Wholesale Handbags USA carries several floral purses at the moment, including those that use the same color combination as Amanda Seyfried’s handbag seen above. This floral handbag uses a black background for a pattern of yellow, pink, and blue flowers. If you’re looking for a brighter style, opt for a similar floral handbag with a white background.

Jessica Simpson with Leather Balloon Handbag

admin — Tue, 25 May 2010 12:39:04 +0000

Jessica Simpson is seen here with a black leather balloon handbag. Photo from Bag That Style.

First, there were bubble dresses, those shapeless pieces of clothing that started at the chest and went past the hips without shape. Their handbag equivalent could be considered the balloon purse, recently seen on Jessica Simpson and a few other celebrities. Shapelessness is in style – but only if you do it correctly. Shapelessness done incorrectly is often associated with a sweat suit or oversized clothing; in neither instance does the lack of definition flatter the body. But, once you juxtapose one shapeless item with one or more fitted – such as a bubble dress with leggings or a balloon purse with skinny jeans – the two pieces of clothing play off each other.

The balloon handbag carried by Jessica Simpson isn’t much different from a hobo handbag. The lack of shape is still present but, for carrying, a simple handle on top for the hand is added. Simpson’s Marni Balloon bag is made from solid black leather and, on the surface, blends in with her outfit too much. A touch of color or a brighter hue would make the bag appear more unique against the backdrop of her clothing. Nevertheless, the bag’s lack of shape compliments the fitted qualities of her leather jacket and skinny jeans and, on this aspect alone, does the bag work with the outfit.

If you can’t afford the type of bag Simpson’s seen carrying, no worries. At Best Handbag Wholesale, various western-style purses have a similar appearance. This Cowgirl West handbag, for example, has the short handle seen on Simpson’s balloon purse, only the bag portion is designed with more shape. Additionally, this and other bags with similar style from Best Handbag Wholesale all have rhinestone and stud embellishments that make the bag distinct from the outfit – even if you wear a black jacket and pants.

Western-Style Pink Clutch Seen on Fergie

admin — Thu, 20 May 2010 12:57:29 +0000

Fergie is seen here with a western style pink clutch. Photo from Purse Blog.

Western style has been making its way into mainstream fashion gradually. As you’ve seen in many of the posts on this blog, a few subtle western looks accent an ordinary leather handbag to give one a completely different character. Consider this going from “blah” to “interesting.” Some trends, such as studs, some nearly as large as conchos, have been decorating bags for almost a full year. Snakeskin and alligator skin are two other trends that hark back to western style. More recently, fringe has been a trend on various handbag styles, with a line surrounding the edge of the bag.

Black leather has been the material of choice for many of these western style handbags, but, recently, Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie was spotted with a fringed pink clutch that stands out against her dark outfit. This particular clutch, a Katherine Kwei Donna design, has pink fringe coming off the sides but, instead, the fringe is knotted at the bottom in a weave. While such a clutch stands out against Fergie’s ordinary outfit, it gives western style a softer and more feminine edge from what we’ve seen with a departure from black leather and studs.

If you’re looking for a similar clutch in your price range, check out Best Handbag Wholesale’s selection of western wallets. Many of these wallets, with a flat design, will add a dash of color to any outfit. In particular, many of these western wallets use a solid pink, purple, or metallic hue or, with recent products, a bright floral pattern. But, while the colors or patterns will make one of these wallets stand out against your outfit, they also offer a hint of western style. Many of these wallets are adorned with small and large rhinestones and western crosses to give an ordinary clutch a bit of a western edge.

All that Glitters is Gold: Celebrities with Gold Colored Handbags

admin — Tue, 11 May 2010 12:55:30 +0000

Khloe Kardashian is seen with a gold metallic handbag. Photo from Bag That Style.

Last year, one popular trend for handbags was gem and metallic tones. Handbags designed with this aspect in mind were often given amethyst or emerald green shades, no matter the material. In a sense, this trend has been updated by some recent handbag sightings on celebrities. In this case, two reality TV stars – Khloe Kardashian and Whitney Port – were seen sporting gold colored or studded handbags a few times during the past month. Is the boldness seen last year going in a brighter direction? If we take these recent handbag trends into account, then this looks like a possibility.

Khloe Kardashian is actually carrying a gold-color Louis Vuitton handbag that was in style about four or five years ago. Nevertheless, she probably realized that this particular style has come back again, and this purse, a Louis Vuitton Miroir Alma Bag, is in again. While both the dress and the bag are bright, the two solid colors work together in Kardashian’s look.

Whitney Port, on the other hand, is going for a different studded look with her handbag, a beige tote covered in gold, metallic studs. Against the matte shade, the studs pop out and elevate the bag from ordinary to trendy, particularly as silver studs on purses appear to be on the way out.

If you’re looking for a similar style for yourself, Best Handbag Wholesale has wallets with this style. One gold sequined wallet can be used to hold your basics and a cell phone when you go out, much like a clutch. No matter how you wear this sequined wallet, it will stand out from your outfit, particularly if you pair it with solid colors like Kardashian and Port do in their outfits. At the moment, silver is too cold, and gold metallic shades provide the warmth and glitter an outfit needs.

Crocodile Print Still a Popular Trend

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 12:56:35 +0000

Model Miranda Kerr is seen with a crocodile handbag. Photo from Bag That Style.

There’s more to crocodile print (or skin) than Hermes Birkin handbags. In fact, other designers are getting in on this trend and creating just as stylish crocodile print handbags. Recently, Madonna and model Miranda Kerr were seen with such handbags in black – both on separate occasions. Coming from brands like Balenciaga and Jimmy Choo, the print will inevitably be made from authentic skin, but both large handbags offer the same type of style. If you bought a reptile print handbag last season and still have it in your closet, it’s still probably still in style, as evidence of what these celebrities are carrying. But, make sure first, that the color’s neutral and not a bright purple or pink.

In the case of the handbag sported by Madonna, the material appears to be embossed crocodile skin all over the bag. With a tote bag style, this Jimmy Choo handbag has some studs on the side. Miranda Kerr’s crocodile handbag by Balenciaga, on the other hand, goes for a matte appearance but keeps the stud style. With a look similar to a handbag seen on Vanessa Hudgens a few weeks ago, this handbag keeps an even appearance of crocodile skin overall and places large silver studs at various points.

If you’re looking for the same type of style but more affordably priced, consider designer handbags. Best Handbag Wholesale has various crocodile handbags in black and other colors. These designer inspired bags retain the same type of style and texture as the big-name designer bags but only at a fraction of the cost. Additionally, many of these designer inspired handbags that use a reptile print, crocodile or snake, are made from leatherette or leather instead of the actual animal. If you’re looking for style but are concerned about the treatment of crocodiles, these handbags eliminate that aspect.

Textured Leather Handbags Are Latest Trend

admin — Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:01:13 +0000

Twilight Actress Ashley Greene with a textured leather handbag. Photo from Purse Page.

What’s so unique about a plain leather handbag? With the latest trends, not a thing. The handbag needs some embellishment but not enough that it turns into a big tacky mess. But, what if you want a solid color handbag? In this case, the latest trend to fit your tastes is a textured leather handbag, preferably in black. This can be done through several ways: leather that has been textured, such as through quilting, or through black colored studs. Stars, when out and about, are seen with both types of handbags. From quilted Chanel handbags to brands that use black-on-black, a textured handbag is still a solid color but has some character.

One style recently seen on Ghost Whisperer star Jennifer Love Hewitt is a black leather bag with large pyramid studs. This particular bag carried by Hewitt is somewhat eco-chic, being made out of old leather jackets, but the style itself gives an ordinary bag some dimension. Similarly, Twilight actress Ashley Greene was seen with a bubble-style purse by Dolce and Gabbana. The material has a texture almost like bubble wrap but isn’t meant for being squeezed. In both cases, the handbags are basic black but are given an all-around texture to seem more than two-dimensional.

A similar type of textured black handbag is reptile print, either real or printed on leather, such as these black crocodile handbags at Best Handbag Wholesale. The handbag, a solid black color, has a texture through the animal print used all over. As having an ordinary black handbag is no longer in fashion, adding some texture to your handbag is important. If reptile print isn’t your thing, another option is to add studs or rhinestones to a handbag – in silver or black – to give it some character.

Whitney Port Seen With Western Hobo Handbag

admin — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 17:53:32 +0000

Whitney Port is seen with a western style hobo handbag. Photo from Bag that Style.

What do you define as western style? Although western fashion is making a comeback, sometimes western style is confused with a rocker or punk chic. This is more often the case when considering fringe and studs on handbags. Both of these trends have appeared on handbags over the past year and are marketed both ways. A handbag with silver studs may be worn either with a leather jacket and ripped jeans or with cowboy boots and match the outfit in either case. The same is true for a leather handbag with fringe lining the edge.

One handbag open to such interpretation is a black leather hobo with fringe seen recently on Whitney Port of The City. Unfortunately, with Port’s dowdy outfit, the character of the handbag can’t be determined. Nevertheless, the bag itself is a solid leather hobo with fringe along the bottom and laced up sides. In this case, the bag is appropriate for either style, although the laced up sides do give it more of a punk rocker vibe.

Port isn’t the only celebrity to be seen with such a style. In 2009, Kate Moss and Reese Witherspoon were spotted with such fringed styles. In fact, both of these stars opted for a neutral look in black and white to make the bag stand out from the outfit.

Because having fringe on your handbag is considered a western style, retailers of western handbags and fashion will most likely carry such a bag. With designer styles treading into western territory, designer inspired bags, then, aim to imitate these designs. No matter if you’re looking for a fringed hobo handbag, such as that seen on Whitney Port, or a smaller fringed purse, western fashion and designer inspired retailers – both of which Best Handbag is – should offer affordable styles for this trend.