October 10, 2014 marks the second straight year celebrating the accessory that millions of women (and some men) can't leave home without. PurseBlog.com created the genius marketing gimmick unofficial holiday but it has taken flight as retailers like Bloomingdale's will be celebrating.
When you think about it, the handbag is worth celebrating. It's a wonderful expression of personal style yet incredibly functional. What else can hold your makeup, work essentials, money, cell phone, wet wipes and more while adding the finishing touch to any wardrobe?
I'm a believer in investing in handbags because they can truly last a lifetime and be passed down through generations. I love my grandmother's bags and can't wait to share them with my daughter, along with some of my own collectible pieces.
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There are certain handbags every women needs in her wardrobe, what I like to call The Essentials. I couldn't live without my Gucci Swing Leather Tote or Sophie Hulme Tote. They're both outstanding bags for work and errands. While my Bottega Veneta Clutch is something that will remain stylish forever.
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While The Essentials are important, The Icons are revered. From the white glove treatment, literally and figuratively, people give the Hermès Birkin to the lasting timelessness of the Chanel 2.55, these bags become a part of their owner. Not as something that defines them but as an heirloom that remains in a family for generations.
Attending a Thursday night affair at MetLife Stadium to watch the
Giants? Then you would see the entire Fall handbag line from Chanel,
Louis Vuitton, Celine and more.
No more, my fancy NFL-loving friends! (of which there are many, btw).
The league has instituted a new policy limiting the size of handbags
and purses you can bring into ANY NFL stadium in effort make the games a
safer experience. When going to a Cowboys game in Arlington, you can bring a clutch purse that is 5.5" "tall" by 8.5" "wide". TIP: Use a folded piece of copy paper as a guide. You can also bring a clear plastic tote bag or 1-gallon resealable bag. Ugh. The
Cowboys website offers a good infographic explaining what can be brought into AT&T Stadium. The league has
an extensive FAQ page on its site, as well.
Rue La La's Christian Louboutin sale Thursday morning ignited a shopping bug across the sample sale world. Not that I need another pair of red-soled beauties but any time these are discounted, it is worth inspection. Most of the shoes in this sale were a sellout almost immediately.
I rarely buy shoes at full retail price and neither should you. You can almost always get a great pair on sale. I even found a pair of the uber-popular flaming Prada lovelies at the designer outlet in San Marcos for a few hundred dollars. For more on my new favorite Texas store, read my previous review here.
While I'm all for scoring designer merch on the cheap, I don't recommend buying shoes secondhand, unless they are brand spanking new. You never know what kind of foot funk the previous owner had.
Perfect for giving your Sig O a swift kick
But when you find new shoes at the secondhand shops, go for it. When I came across these gorgeous, never-worn Louboutins on Fashionphile, I had to share.
Full red-sole!
These are as ridiculous, fabulous and as "out there" as they come. I think they are the perfect shoe for a prim and proper sheath dress. What a way to add an unexpected surprise to an outfit. They're "New Without Tags," size 39.5 and cost a steep $1195.
Anns Fabulous Finds wrap bracelet
I'm also loving this Hermes Rouge H Rivale wrap bracelet. It's a great way to get that Hermes Collier de Chien look for less. Those bracelets typically start around $1000 and go way north of that. This one from Ann's Fabulous Finds is $500.
