The Hottest New Bag Trends For The Fall & Winter Season

Posted on October 24, 2016 by Trends & Tribulations

As the seasons change, so does fashion. This fall and winter season, mini backpacks and bucket bags are the perfect transitional carry-all bag. Every designer has some sort of backpack they are debuting this season, from Fendi to Versace to Chanel. In all shapes, sizes, and colors, it is easy to find one (or ten) you’ll love. Of course, clutches and shoulder bags are the timeless counterparts, if a classic bag is more your style.

Check out the top picks below.

Mansur Gavriel Mini Mini Bucket Bag, $345, via Moda Operandi

Mansur Gavriel Mini Bucket Bag, $345, via Moda Operandi

MOSCHINO ‘Fashion Kills’ Printed Backpack, $850, via Shopbop

Saint Laurent Monogramme quilted leather shoulder bag, $1,990, via Net-a-Porter

Dolce & Gabbana ‘Sicily’ backpack, $2,595.00, via FarFetch

Olympia Le-Tan x Keith Haring book clutch, $1,651.66, via FarFetch

Versace Palazzo Medusa chain trim backpack, $1,804.97, via FarFetch

Prada Bibliothèque watersnake-paneled leather tote, $3,580, via Net-a-Porter

Balenciaga Traveller textured-leather backpack, $1,885, via Net-a-Porter

What do you think of these bags? Are you into bucket bags or backpack-inspired bags? Share your favorites in the comments section below!

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What’s Trending: The Top 10 Most Wanted Fur Pieces

Posted on January 12, 2015 by Trends & Tribulations

Whether you like the real thing or the faux version, fur is everywhere this season, from keyrings to dyed coats to the rabbit fur handles on Olympia Le-Tan’s top hat bag. Here are the top 10 picks of the most unique fur pieces you’ll want to splurge on this season.

Bonus: Some are discounted up to 50% off!

Shrimps Pink Faux Fur Dulcie Coat, $945

Charlotte Simone
Lilac Mongolian Fur Bon Bon Clutch, $250

Tanya Taylor Yellow Mongolian Lamb Fur Collar, $595

Ainea Caramel Spot Faux Fur Coat, $585

Olympia Le-Tan Candy Pink Velvet Top Hat Bag, ~~$1,135~~ Now $454

Dlux Winter White Fox Fur Snood, $1,140

3.1 Phillip Lim Black Fur Ryder Shoulder Bag, $1,250

Wunderkind Orange Check Fur Blanket Coat, ~~$3,525~~ Now $1,762

Charlotte Simone Black Natural Fur Hood Scarf, $255

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Shrimps Powder Blue Lenny Keyring, $80

Which is your favorite? Are you a fan of real fur, or do you prefer faux?

The Top Nine Must-Have Bags of The Season

Posted on December 15, 2014 by Trends & Tribulations

From Olympia Le-Tan’s creative book clutches of the tongue-in-cheek variety to Dolce & Gabbana’s intricate beauties, this season’s bags are more elaborate than ever before. Check out these top picks of unique handbags that are guaranteed to make you stand out this winter.

Orla Kiely Tabitha Bag, $278

Fendi Mini 2Jours Bag, $2,200

Stella McCartney
Mini 3-Chain Shaggy Faux Deer Falabella, $1,495

Olympia Le-Tan
Chalk Box Hand Embroidered Shoulder Bag, $1,177

Oscar De La Renta Beige Sequin Clutch, $1,695

Anya Hindmarch
Victory Ebury Maxi textured-leather tote, $2,250

Sarah’s Bag Vroom embellished velvet clutch, $549

Charlotte Olympia
Whisper embroidered crepe de chine clutch, $747

Dolce & Gabbana Embellished Brocade Dolce Bag, $6,995

Which of these are your favorites?

Fashion Inspiration: Anastasiya Shpagina

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Trends & Tribulations

The real-life anime doll Anastasiya Shpagina is not exactly a fashion icon, yet her style runs rampant somewhere between “Flower Child meets School Girl meets Kawaii”, which is a pretty unique and admirable combination. Channel your inner princess with Anastasiya Shpagina’s signature style.

Lace Bow Top by Oasis, Green Cardigan by TopShop, Plaid Skirt by Olympia Le-Tan, Mary Jane Platforms by Marni, Dotted Knee-High Socks by Brooks Brothers.

If you want more inspiration, see more photos of Anastasiya Shpagina below. Continue reading →