Arm Candy – Haute Handbags for 2014
The one thing a woman can’t live without – a handbag. For 2014, we’re seeing serious upgrades to every purse under the sun, from our everyday bag to our look-at-me nighttime clutch. And with a total of 5 mega-trend styles popping up on the catwalks, your arm candy has been given the ultimate designer treatment.
Daytime is the New Black – Fashion Myth – Clutches are only for nighttime. Fashion Fact – Our once loved date night standby is getting a makeover, as oversized clutches will be our new daytime holdall. Yep, that even includes the office.
Proenza Schouler Ayers Stamped Large Lunch Bag, $965.00, available at LustreLife.
Game Changers – Sporty luxe accessories are still going strong, but hit the refresh button this spring by opting for textured leather rucksacks, cut-out satchels and high performance duffels.
Marni Perforated Leather Backpack, $1,758.00, available at LustreLife.
Fringe with Benefits – Céline, Gucci, Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler. Just a few of the designers set out to prove that tasseled details and elongated fringe work were the only way to revive a basic bag.
Stella McCartney Fallabella Fringe Tote, $1,765.00, available at LustreLife.
Know When to Fold ‘Em – Soft rolled clutches, satchels and shoppers all had one common theme – handheld is the only way to go.
Burberry Folded Clutch, $1,250.00, available at LustreLife.
Floral Explosion – Florals for spring is not exactly shocking, but on our purses? Yes, we’ll take the crossover, especially when it comes in artsy prints, botanical patterns and 3-D appliques.
Brahmin Vivian Satchel, $345.00, available at LustreLife.
*Images courtesy of Pinterest.
