I was sitting at lunch with three friends on Saturday (just before the Tim Gunn Fashion Show at Valley Fair Mall) when the topic turned to handbags. One of my friends is tall and two are petite so the conversation turned to how height determines the best handbag. And once again, the word “proportion” popped up.
The bottom line is that your handbag must be in proportion to your height or it will look like luggage. Its that important. Do you really want to generate the impression that you are living out of your handbag? Probably not. On the other hand, the smaller a handbag is, the more it looks like an evening bag. This could impact how seriously people take you, particularly in a business setting.
For most everyone, but particularly someone who is petite, I love the Bonnie from one of my favorites, Hobo International. It is available in a variety of colors, roomy enough to carry what you need, has pockets to keep you organized, but has a little purse look and feel to it. And it does not overwhelm the carrier!
Endless.com pretty much nails it in their description. “From the moment you lay your eyes on the Bonnie shoulder bag from Hobo International, you’ll adore it, but this little treasure is even more than it appears to be. It’s made of beautifully textured leather with subtle topstitching, and the clasped frame closure combined with the slouchiness of the pleated body/handles gives it an is-it-vintage?-is-it-modern? allure. Inside, though, is a vast oasis of gadget-sorting pockets and pretty paisley.”
Of course, after the Fashion Show, it was off for a little handbag shopping at Nordstrom!
Click here to learn more about the Bonnie from Hobo International at endless.com
I received an email from a friend yesterday who was shopping for a relative for Christmas. She wanted to find a good everyday handbag and her price limit was $50. So I asked a couple of questions. First, what is her overall size and stature. The recipient is small and petite. So that rules out any of the oversized models that are so popular this season. Also, the relative is expecting a baby. That immediately sent me to the Ellie Crossbody Bag from LeSportsac. She will need both of her hands to be free and the ability to remain organized. Lightweight is also important.
Logo-free luxury handbags are a great investment. While I am not in favor of dressing like you slept in your clothes and making it all balance with the “It” bag that equals a month of paychecks, a smart, durable high quality handbag will last for years, looks great no matter what the current dress size and will uplevel any outfit.
When shopping for the investment handbag, avoid splashy labels, trendy details or patterns and coloring that limits the handbags usefulness. Find a bag that has the right size and design to go through your day to day. Be sure that the seams and the zippers and linings are of high quality and are practical. No one wants to be slave to a clever little catch that looked so cool at the store!
The stand-out feature of Cole Haan’s Genevieve collection is the leather. Hand-woven from gorgeous, vegetable-tanned Italian leather, these pieces add a timeless yet modern sense of chic to business wear and dressy casuals. This hobo manages to exude both an easy air and perfect polish.
Not only is this bag timeless and beautiful, but its size and organization make it a Go-To for every day of the week! Well worth the investment!
Click here to learn more about the Genevieve Hobo Handbag at endless.com
I am one of those people who just can’t walk past a clearance rack. While clearance rack shopping is not how I recommend building a wardrobe, it is a great way to pick up treasures to enhance the staples that are already in your closet. With that in mind, I have revamped the shopping page at GlamourByLBD. Just click on the Glamourous Shopping Shoe for clearance and closeout specials from my beloved advertisers. You will find limited quantities, sizes and colors of great closet extras all at 30% off or more. And one more thing: unlike the clearance rack that is jammed full of stuff, this site will only have 15 items or less at the time. Just enough for a quick peek.
Handbags. Boots. Jeans. Coats. Little Black Dresses.
Check back frequently as this page will change 3-4 times each week. And since its clearance and closeout, once its gone, its gone forever.
What are you waiting for? Click immediately!
Have you seen the Eco-Friendly Handbags this season? With all the new fabrics and many of the top designers jumping on board, the next question may become, “What’s your wallet?”
No longer is this a boring and utilitarian category. For example, this handbag from Nahui Ollin is handmade from recycled candy wrappers. Every bag is unique! It has a candy wrapper lining and wipes clean with a damp cloth. Others are made from such products as recycled license plates, sailcloth, bamboo, and non PVC and recyclable environmentally friendly plastics. Click here to see the full collection of eco bags at eBags.
Even the organic hemp handbags are beautiful colors and are offset with environmentally friendly hardware. And for the economically responsible, these handbags are considerably less expensive than their non eco-friendly counterparts!
Chocolate bar, anyone?
