Gisele Bundchen shops with an Alexander Wang Bag

Gisele Bundchen was recently identified leaving lunch at Nello in nyc to embark on a little shopping spree. She’s carrying an Alexander Wang Diego Leopard bucket Bag, which was produced several years back as well as is completely sold out. Gisele is a friend of the brand as well as has walked in Wang’s runway shows before (despite the fact that she rarely deigns to walk during NYFW), so it makes sense that she managed to get her hands on one. You can still find a plain black version of the Diego (which I would not think of as plain in any other context) at Bergdorf Goodman for $875.

Gisele is a supermodel who pops up on our radar a lot less frequently than Alessandra Ambrosio or Miranda Kerr, but that’s because she lives a a lot more low-key (though no less luxurious) celebrity lifestyle. Nonetheless, it’s hard to speculate about a celeb’s bag-buying, designer-loving routines when they manage to strategically avoid the paps like Gisele does. We did catch her back in February at LAX with a chic, black Balenciaga Tube carry Bag, though.

Kate Spade draws on the colors as well as textures of Mexico City for Its Pre-Fall 2017 Bags

right here in new York, we’re just beginning to cruise into the worst phase of the season’s chilly weather, as well as that’s the nicest time of year to see some color. around now, the city turns into a sea of black wool or nylon coats, as well as remains that way until at least March, so the Mexico City-inspired reds as well as pinks of Kate Spade‘s Pre-Fall 2017 bags were precisely what I wanted to lay my eyes on this morning.

The Mexican aesthetic flourishes of this collection aren’t difficult to spot, however there’s at least one other influence that jumped out at me: Kate Spade is introducing a style that looks a heck of a great deal like the now-discontinued Dior Bar Bag. While it’s a little too similar for my tastes, it is a great-looking bag that Dior has chosen to retire, as well as this much less costly version will certainly discover a great deal of thrilled owners who never knew about the Dior version to begin with.

Check out the neo-Bar Bag as well as all the others from the bright, contemporary collection below.

[Photos through vogue Runway]

Lauren Merkin Bailey Saddle Bag

Boo, I’m bored. I’ve sat checking out this handbag intermittently all day, and the a lot more I look at it, the a lot more depressed it makes me. It’s making the walls close in on me.

I started out liking the Lauren Merkin Bailey Saddle Bag, but it has somehow managed to take me prisoner with it’s overwhelming blah-ness. Ms. Merkin makes a lot of great, functional bags, but I think this one is a miss.

The color is just so depressing. In Craig Ferguson’s stand-up act, he says that in his homeland of Scotland, “damp” is considered a legit color. I never understood exactly what he was getting at until I saw this bag. It’s the color of damp. It’s in Sadville, which resides somewhere between grey and beige.

And the huge suede inset isn’t helping – it just makes it look a lot more depressing and kind of dirty. I started off the day liking this bag, I really did. I don’t know what happened. but somewhere, things went off the rails and checking out it now makes me want to close the blinds and take a nap. get through ShopBop for $395.

Whoopsie

earlier today I reported about HH’s introduce celebration for their W06 collection. Silly me didn’t recognize that it was a press event only. So please disregard what you checked out about it, you’ll have to just checked out about their new line on the PB. Not that that’s a poor thing at all. ?

Heidi Klum with Givenchy Nightingale

Givenchy Nightingale

Ok, I know, I know, my celebrity postings have been excessive lately. but all of my favorite ladies (some not so favorite) are carrying around the hottest handbags! It is hard to pass it up. now this bag I think you will all enjoy, even if it is not in this color combination. The Givenchy Nightingale has been a fan favorite of stars like Ashley Olsen and a favorite of handbag lovers world broad for its sleek and clean appeal. There is something utterly ideal about this bag. What is even much more perfect, is the stunning Heidi Klum carrying it. even much more ideal you ask? Heidi Klum carrying it while being a terrific mother to her three children, Leni, Henry and Johan. and even much more ideal than that… her body. I had to take it that step farther because when I saw her strut down the Victoria secret runway merely 6 weeks after giving birth I got green with envy. and now I am green with envy over her green Givenchy Nightingale! This handbag is filling all the best categories. It is the ideal punch of color that spring is calling for, it is the ideal everyday bag, and it has that casual elegant feel. This version sports a slightly wrinkled patent leather with a zip top closure, double top handles, and a removable take on strap. The inside is lined in fabric and has a side pocket and two organizational pockets. dimensions are 13″ x 14″ x 6″. 5″. I loved this bag before, and now I have a small case of obsession with it. If I had not just purchased the Rebecca Minkoff red wine Nikki (ordered!!), Louis Vuitton grasp (waiting for me!), and Louis Vuitton Watercolor fast (waiting for it to arrive), then I would many certainly opt for it. but I have to show some restraint. Anyhow, my trip to nyc next week may have me leaving with a few other handbags, you never know ? purchase through Barneys for $1395.

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The 10 finest Bags to begin Your designer purse Collection ideal now

everybody has to begin somewhere. That’s doubly true when it pertains to the addictive world of designer accessories; for each shopper, there’s at least one gateway medication that brought them here. Not everyone’s discovered that all-important very first bag, though. Naturally, we have some suggestions.

A very first bag indicates different things to different people. A successful, career-minded lady in her 40s may want to upgrade her wardrobe with something seriously extravagant to let everybody understand she’s arrived, while a lady in her 20s may be trying to find something that makes her feel grown as well as expert without breaking a meager, early occupation bank account. as well as that’s before you even get to personal style considerations!

Below, we’ve chosen ten bags that we believe you must consider, if you’re seeking to take your very first plunge into the designer (and we’re utilizing that term loosely here; in this context, it covers both premier as well as contemporary bags) purse pool. come on in, the water’s fine.

Alexander Wang little Emile Satchel
$945 by means of Shopbop
The Emile is the best combination between a discreet, wear-to-work bag as well as Wang’s signature cool-girl style, this is the best option.

Balenciaga gigantic tiny City Bag
$1,395 by means of Barneys
Balenciaga’s moto bags are a full-fledged traditional at this point, as well as the miniaturized City Bag is the best method to get the look in a fresh (and somewhat less expensive) way.

Chanel traditional Flap Bag
$4,900 by means of Chanel
Most people begin their collections with a contemporary bag or something from the lower end of a premier designer’s cost range, however if you want to dive directly into the deep end, far be it from us to encourage you against it. (In fact, we’ll encourage you toward a Chanel flap bag–they’re true classics as well as hold their value well, in situation you choose bags aren’t really your thing at some point.)

Coach Jumbo central Satchel
$495 by means of Coach
American women have been discovering their method into purses with instructor for decades; the brand supplied an introduction for both Megs as well as me when we were still in high school. Today’s instructor is much better than ever, with lots of bags like the one below, which feel young without looking as well stylish or inexpensive.

Givenchy tiny Pandora Bag
$1,150 by means of Barneys
If you want to avoid contemporary choices as well as opt for something from one of the greatest premier purse brands on the planet, this bit bag is a terrific option. It’s appealing as well as incredibly functional; why else would it be cherished by stars as well as actresses who can pay for whatever bags they want?

Gucci Soho Disco Bag
$980 by means of Gucci
For a premier designer under $1,000, you won’t do any type of much better than this bit bag–it holds method a lot more than you’d think, as well as it’s one of Megs’ preferred go-tos in her large, diverse collection.

Kate Spade Cedar street little Hayden Satchel
$298 by means of Shopbop
For younger buyers or those with a a lot more girlish sense of personal style, nearly any type of of Kate Spade’s bright, cleanly tailored leather choices would be a excellent collection-starter.

Loeffler Randall medium Rider Bag
$475 by means of Shopbop
If you’re trying to find a great bag that won’t promptly checked out as “designer” in a judgmental work environment (or if that’s just not your look), we can’t state sufficient in favor of one of Loeffler Randall’s marquee bags in a neutral leather.

Louis Vuitton Alma BB Bag
$1,590 by means of Louis Vuitton
A great deal of women look to Vuitton for their very first bag–after all, it is the world’s greatest purse brand. While LV monogram may be the most oft-made choice, we’d like to steer you toward a traditional in Epi leather; it’s not all that much a lot more costly as well as far a lot more subtle.

Rebecca Minkoff Monroe Tote
$245 by means of Rebecca Minkoff
If your budget plan is tight as well as you requirement a bag that’ll work both inside a conventional office as well as on the weekends, this new carry from RM is the method to go.

All things Chicago

This weekend was really a distinct experience for me.  I have never worked a festival until this past weekend at the City Made Fest in Andersonville.  let me tell you, the amount of work that goes into being a local vendor and preparing for it can be quite overwhelming.  A bit nerve racking even to know exactly what you ought to bring to showcase all of your hard work.

The day before City Made, Brynn and I had went over our check list to make sure we had everything.  Each handbag from every collection to the tents and small fixtures that went on the tables, was a lot to remember.  At times, I was confusing myself on what was what that we needed to bring.  I think the hardest part about getting everything to and from the event was actually loading up the car.  I was getting nervous that everything wouldn’t fit!  But, year after year that Brynn has been doing this show, she has somehow made it all fit.  and we did!

I left early to head downtown the next morning to meet Brynn at the fest and I was hoping that on a Saturday traffic wouldn’t be too bad.  Oh young boy was I wrong!  thank goodness Brynn was able to rapidly unload everything before I got there.  Being my first festival, I had no clue what to do or how to put the tent up.  Brynn walked me through step-by-step on setting up the tables and putting the handbags on the displays.  After a few trial and errors, I started to get the hang of it.  It was just hitting 12 o’clock and we were ready to go!

The people were eager to come and see all the local businesses, vendors and designers from all over Chicago. Sunday morning we got a little added perk and Brynn was interviewed briefly on WGN by Maggie Carlo. We weren’t sure if anybody was up at 7:45am on a Sunday watching, but they were! A woman even drove up from the South side of Chicago to purchase a bag she saw on TV. another knew exactly the one she wanted because it was featured. The power of TV really is a stunning thing.

I have been to a few fests before but none of them were comparable to the City Made fest.  It’s small but is the best celebration of all the local companies supporting one another, everything from the food to the beer, and the musicians to the artisans.

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Local Chicago Stylist

one of the most sought after tasks in fashion right now is being a Stylist.  Why? since it’s a quite remarkable job.  however it’s one of the most competitive tasks in fashion too.  It takes a excellent interest to detail, staying on top of patterns as well as truly understanding your customer.  There are many markets that a Stylist can discover work in including styling designs as well as celebrities, whether that’s for a fashion show, picture shoot, or event.  Or even sometimes that I was able to experience earlier in the week, being a personal Stylist for clients that are looking for a personal shopper, somebody who can assist with their wardrobe as well as put attire together.

One of the advantages of being an intern for Brynn is being able to work with regional Stylists. earlier in the day, Brynn as well as I looked over Lora’s (Shopping woman XOXO) previous orders to see what bags her clients absolutely like as well as are always looking for from Brynn.

Walking into Lora’s location near Uptown in the city, was a truly unique experience for me to see exactly how she takes so much time as well as commitment into setting up her showroom for her customers.  It truly appeared like you were stepping into your own closet, which to me is precisely exactly how somebody should feel when they are working with a Stylist.

After soaking in the scenery of her place, Brynn as well as Lora went over each purse style including the Nikki, the Pamela, as well as her signature bag the Lauren, to make sure that each bag was precisely what Lora’s clients are looking for.  a few of Lora’s clients are available in particularly looking for the latest styles as well as purses that Brynn has for that season or whats currently trending.

So, being a Stylist does have its benefits.  You get to shop all the time, be your own boss, work with all kind of regional businesses, as well as have each work day be different from the next.  But, I believe the very best takeaway I had from this experience as well as seeing Lora’s stylish showroom, was exactly how personable you have to be as well as always staying present with trends.  At the end of the day, its about producing that special experience for the client as well as truly making them feel as well as look their best!

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Sex as well as the City 2: SJP with Christian Louboutin

They’re baaaacccckkk! That is right, Sex as well as the City 2 began filming today in NYC. The paparazzi were there together with fans hoping to area the fashionable cast as well as get a glimpse into the movie. Sarah Jessica Parker’s character, Carrie Bradshaw, popped into the streets of nyc in Christian Louboutin accessories. She brought the Christian Louboutin Sylvia big Softy Calf Hobo Bag with Hand Wrapped leather Handle, $1,795, as well as used the Christian Louboutin Gino Yellow as well as Black round Toe T-Strap Shoes, $865. purchase Christian Louboutin via web A Porter.

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