13 Designer Handbags That Won't Suck For Spring

It's a new season so that means a new excuse to blow your hard-earned monies on material things. I've had some recent lifestyle changes happen the last 9 months and now able to live a bit more like a human for New York's standards.

So, of course, I've been recently infected with a shopping bug, slowly building and planning out my spring/summer 2013 wardrobe. Also, figured I should look into investing in a statement piece - and since I'm not a big jewelry wearer (love necklaces those, but being in front of a computer all day makes it hard to wear cocktail rings and chunky bracelets), next best option is a designer handbag.

I don't know about you, but I definitely need a handbag that can keep up with my "be prepared for anything" lifestyle (a.k.a. packing your life in your handbag). Hence, I tend to favor the larger set and not anything too delicate. So, I present to you 13 handbags that won't suck for spring, in no particular order. Boooooooooom.

1. 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel in Shark Leather

Shark embossed cow leather? Hell yes, please.

$895 @ 3.1 Phillip Lim

2. Givenchy Quilted Medium Lucrezia Duffel 

Instant sophistication for only 3 months rent!

$2300 @ Barneys New York

3.  Alexander McQueen Large Heroine Bag

Great big ass bag to rock from day to night.

$3095 @ Luis Avia Roma

4.  Proenza Schouler Medium Printed Leather PS1 Satchel

It's like taking a little bit of Philly/Brooklyn wrapped up in a expensive frame everywhere I go.

$2375 @ SSENSE

5. Prada Pyramid Frame Bag 

It's like a vintage handbag but not.

$2950 @ Bergdorf Goodman

6. Junya Watanbe Comme Des Garcons Studded Bag

What all tote bags will look like in the future.

$1213.21 @ Farfetch

7. Jil Sander Notte Bag

Not for drug dealers.

$1456 @ LN-CC

8.  3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Medium Satchel in Oxblood

Obsessed? Yes, yes I am.

$895 @ Barneys New York

9. Marc Jacobs XL Single Shoulder Bag

It's like Chanel but not.

$1122.19 @ Farfetch

10. Proenza Schouler Large Leather PS1 Satchel

What can I say? I'm a sucker for black and blue. I blame Miike Snow.

$2995 @ Barneys New York

11. Chloe Elise Shoulder Bag

Probably the only Chloe bag I like right now.

$1695 @ SSENSE

12. Moschino Bucket Bag 

I'm pretty sure this exact bag was in Troop Beverly Hills.

$895 @ Net-A-Porter

13. Saint Laurent Leather Shopping Bag

So classic. So likely to get dirty.

$2350 @ Net-A-Porter

This Year's Spring/Summer Collection: What To Expect?

Spring and summer is traditionally a time of renewal with lengthening days and the welcome burgeoning warmth as the sun returns, a chance for people to remake themselves into the person they want to be, and this year is no different. The fabulous thing about this Spring/ Summer season is that there is a marvellous abundance of choice, ensuring that even the most uniquely styled individual can fully express themselves while staying bang on trend.

The Spring/ Summer fashion shows are long finished and buyers now know what we will all be wearing in a couple of months, as they eagerly await the arrival of the new stock that is intended to set the bar for fashion this spring. Some of the buyers for stores and magazines have begun to drop hints as to what we can expect to see hitting the shelves at any time from now.
Almost anything goes this season, with a heavy emphasis on textures: textured brocade or crinkle fabrics, intricate embroidery-work, beads, tassels and bows are all featured heavily. Even swimwear displays adornment, with cunning twists, pleats, bows and ribbons adding extra dimension to bikinis and maillots alike.

Metallics feature too, adding a sexy edge to well-fitted garments, while animal prints flaunt a hint of inner animal passions. Metallics can be glittery and ostentatious or they can shine with a subtle rich gleam, depending on tastes and preferences. The animal prints are available in authentic shades, or funky fun unrealistic colours; bright purple leopard print is sure to be a big hit with animal lovers who love the intricately detailed patterns, but eschew the real thing, preferring it to be seen only on the animal.

Bright geometric patterns are loud and proud this season, oversize hounds-tooth and check patterns in vivid clashing colours, to make a statement and draw the eye to the wearer. For those without quite enough confidence to carry off the very bright colours, pastel alternatives are also available, sweetly pretty colours and shades certain to delight everyone.

Whatever your personal style preferences, you are sure to be able to find the perfect wardrobes with Tesco, outfits for every occasion and event, all up to date and fashionable, yet styled to your own unique tastes.

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Alejandro Ingelmo "Made in Maine" Collection: The Ultimate in Yacht Rock Footwear

NYC-based shoe designer Alejandro Ingelmo released his latest collection called "Made in Maine." The unisex collection features penny loafers and boat shoes with a New Wave edge thanks to fluo colors in shiny-ass materials. The colors these shoes come in are totally sick. What else is sick? The platforms on these babies.

What isn't sick is the price tag that comes along with them. Shoe styles in this collection range from $475 to $800. But if that's totally fine for you or Daddy's wallet, then head over to Barneys NY, Neiman Marcus and Harvey Nichols soonish. For those that live in NYC, you can head over to the Alejandro Ingelmo store in SoHo, where they'll be stocked this week. If you don't live in the UK or in the US, you can also get a pair (or pairs) from Alejandro's website. 

See all of my favorite women's styles from the collection down below:

Azealia Banks Stars in JOYRICH's Spring 2013 Fashion Film. Sort Of.

Los Angeles RTW clothing label JOYRICH just dropped their brand new fashion film for the spring/summer 2013 collection. 

The short film is soundtracked by Twitter-beefin' Azealia Banks with her "Van Vogue" jam. The song is dope and the clothes ain't bad either. 

As usual for anything pumped out of the JOYRICH factory, I want ERRYTHANG from this collection.

Hollur at your girl with the lame Photoshop skills!

Moschino S/S '13 Campaign: 60s Revival Anti-Vomit

Ok, so I'm not a big fan of this whole space-age-mod-revival trend that hit the catwalks this past Spring/Summer 2013 season (loved it back in Spring 2003 and Spring 1966, of course) -- I'm looking at you Marc Jacobs, Louis Vuitton (I mean, obvi), Prada and PPQ.

Oh, and Moschino also is on that list too - hence this post. Except there's something about the lo-fi-ness about this spring/summer 2013 campaign that gives the clothes/looks a natural vintage aura that doesn't make me want to vomit my soul out.

Maybe I'm just a sucker for Juergen Teller's photography?

Maybe I'm a sucker for the backdrop city of Milan?

Maybe I'm a sucker for models Hanne Gaby Odiele and Juliana Schurig?

Whatever.

Raf Simons' First Dior Campaign is a Post Post Modernism Wet Dream

Under the creative direction of Creative Director Raf Simons, the house of Dior lined up photog Willy Vanderperre to shoot the Spring/Summer 2013 campaign. The model line-up includes Daria Strokous, Anna Martynova, Daiane Conterato and Marie Piovesan aka some Eastern Euro 12 year olds I've never heard of before.

The shoot is giving me post post modernism surrealism. Pinteresttubmblrgooglesnapchathashtagtwitterfacebookinstagram that to find out what I mean.

PS those sunglasses in the photo above are sick, as in super baller, in my honest opinion.

[via DesignScene.net]

Karl Lagerfeld Shoots CHANEL Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign

King Kaiser Karl Lagerfeld shot CHANEL's Spring/Summer 2013 campaign, featuring supermodel Stella Tennant alongside 16 year-old models Ondria Hardin and Yumi Lambert.

The mini hula hoop bag whose grand scale sister made a sensation at this season's runway show in Paris back in September also makes a cameo in the campaign. Not be out-done, the equally buzzed about lego bag also makes an appearance, and more than once actually.

The campaign images are giving me some Prada-slash-Wes-Anderson realness. Et vous?

[via DesignScene.net]

NYFW Flashback: Ex-J.Crewee Marissa Webb Debuts New Line

Marissa Webb is a womenswear RTW designer that debuted her first solo collection this past September in NYC during New York Fashion Week. For the Spring/Summer 2013 season, Webb went for the current trend of sophisticated separates. 

Or in other words, clothing you can wear to the office (maybe), or duds you can wear when you go out with your chums, or when you have to go out to a snooty fashion event and you want to wear an outfit that screams cool and stylish but without trying to hard and looking like a douche. 

If you're a fan of J. Crew, then you're probably already familiar with Ms. Webb. The Korean-born, American raised designer left the preppy powerhouse this past summer to pursue her own clothing line, previously holding onto various titles such as Head of Womenswear and Accessories Design.

But all you really need to know is that her clothes are safe enough to wear in NYC but cool enough that you won't feel like a total drab.

Her line will be carried at the following joints, as expected: Barneys, Steven Alan and Les Internets.