Speaking of Totes

  Here are a few new entries for fun summer totes.

Vera Bradley, no- 

fun, yes!

 Jessica Kagan Cushman WTF tote

Toss tassle tote at endless

Toss Paris-lock tote at endless

Handbag + Colander...

Just in from Lubber : your new summer bag!

This bag is in serious need of a celebrity owner

don't you think?

xo

A Walk on the Wild Side

DIY Alert

A Walk on the Wild Side Bag

Gather materials and plug in your glue gun.

Measure 3 Row Jumbo Stud strips by laying them on the bottom of the bag. Make sure they line up with the seams on either side.

Begin cutting the stud strips to fit the bottom of your bag.

For the rest of the instructions jump to New York Design Shop,

a fun website with ALL kinds of DIY projects.

ps crafting can be fun...

cheers!

It's Fun to be Green

From The Bag Snog

Don't take yourself too seriously. What's the fun of life if you can't enjoy a fun and happy Marni bag? A bag like this is perfect for those days when the weight of world is about to crush you but it doesn't because you are uplifted when you look at your bag. The cool strange shape, the patent leather in vibrant green and the black bar frame (straps pull through it) make this bag intriguing and ultimately chic! And of course there is the signature natural leather strap that rounds out the bag for that bit of sophistication (but never too much!) 

This is a perfect example-that fashion can be high or low

and when you don't take it too seriously, 

effortless chic, will come naturally.

Cluthes- Something to Hold Onto

Garance Dore/ All the Pretty Birds

Freedom + chic... that's what clutches represent to me.

No straps or handles, no non- necessities

pure efficiency, clean. Seen on the streets (above)

and everywhere in between...,

plus, some vintage pieces for your consideration here on 

Refinery 29

xo

purseprojects@gmail.com

In Defense of a Chic Bag

 

This is a chic bag, so is this...

Yes, all the same designer ( at the least implied), a different style 

or two

and A LOT of poetic license, but chic.right?

via miroslavastyle, Tommy Ton

Tommy Ton's Visit

 

 Tommy Ton was lucky enough to have been invited

by Anna Della Russo to her 2 apartments in Milan but he went away 

with something more than just pictures.

Memories and shared passions, make for a very rich life.

This beautiful specimen has obviously become

more personal with age, bella!

Please, for a treat to yourself, take a gander at

Jak & Jil and view, a real passion for fashion.

xo

purseprojects@gmail.com

I Heart this Invitation

 

This the invitation to the Bvlgari  grand opening for their new store @

200 Stockton Street on Tuesday March 2nd. 

It is such a pretty drawing, 

I had to share, plus it it is sitting on top of my 

sequined/ velvet evening shopper bag.

It is a gorgeous store and a fun opening.

Check out the details at 944 .

xo

I Heart This

Kristen Dunst sporting a heart shaped mini bag... 

 and fanny pack... I love spring

via Stumbleupon
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purseprojectphotos@gmail.com 

Easy on the Streets

 

via The Sartorialist

You know, there is something about 

an over the shoulder bag  like this,

that makes for very enjoyable walking.

It's all about hands free, go on, try it!

Love the look, mixing camel, brown and black.

Shop til you Drop

I saw this photo on 21arrondissement
from the streets of Seattle
and in all honesty, I don't even care if it's a set up-
It makes a great statement!
but I do want to know, what's inside the handbag?
Any guesses?

Colorful Creatures

Isn't this a great bag from Vercace? 

I love the color composition

and the angle of the photo,

this is from Tamu MCPHERSON

at All the Pretty Birds 

she has a fabulous eye and a great perspective!

Hidden Treasures

"Well clearly, there are some issues here regarding 

un-filed receipts and business cards. But for the most part... not horrible.

A couple of years ago,

I made a pact to 'compartmentalize'  my handbags- to make it easier 

to find/corral things-contact case/make up/Rx/sunglasses/cash/wallet.

This, theoretically, makes it easier to switch between bags on any

given day. This particular bag, is one large over the shoulder pouch

and it is very handy when trolling the streets for interesting subjects-

however

it' is also very easy to toss/drop/stash and lose things inside,

hence, the lose band-aid, shoe pad, papers etc etc.
Even though it's quite large, because it is soft and slouchy it is very
non intrusive and can handle the stashing of a hidden purchase ...or two".
WHAT'S IN YOUR BAG?
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