What is in Her Bag?

How cute IS this whole package?

Above and below we are looking at the contents

of  'a happy go lucky Southern Belle' who runs the 

awesome(!) blog called 

"Pink Preppy Lilly Lover". 

It is via a recent blog roll thanks to 

Ashley of A Hasty Life.

Literally, I cannot say enough about 

the cohesive look: contents ~ meet concept.

Talk about walking walk and talking the talk.

Hello!

1)  Lilly Pulitzer "It All Started with a Juice Stand" Coin Pouch

2)  Lilly Pulitzer by LeSportsac Mini-Umbrella

3) Kate Spade Day Planner with Lifeguard Press Lilly Pulitzer Pen

4)  Getting a headstart on my Valentines!  Swarovski crystal pen, Cupcake notecards viaMolly Lou Gifts

5)  The lifelines!  Blackberry Curve, iPod Touch, Canon SD1400 IS digital camera

6)  Pink Coach Small Wallet (perfect for travel - just enough for ID, cash and credit cards)

7)  Lilly Pulitzer playing cards and score pad (never know when you might be able to squeeze in a game of gin rummy!  Great for long plane rides too.)

Still Life, Real Life...Livin Life

xo

Black Style

This bag is chic...and it's very expensive.

It is a style which is iconic and yet always new.

For most of us this type of bag is hardly an everyday

carryall but still it is always nice to have the ladylike

options in our rotation. 

Fitting right in with Victoria Beckham's usual 'simple-but-still-edgy' fashion sense this Hexagonal Chain Crocodile Bag leans on clean lines and contrasting textures to create timeless, high-class appeal. Matte black crocodile leather gets a typical rectangular fold-over flap treatment, but with concertina-style sides for added interest and a shiny goldtone hexagonal chain shoulder strap. Inside it's lined in very structured beige leather and, like a large wallet, is divided into three compartments with several pockets and a removable zippered pouch.Luxist

Let The Novelties Begin

What is it about novelty handbags?

I don't know, it must be the frivolity of Spring.
Oh, I have had my share.

These by Rebeca Ray Designs 

are classic...pretty, sweet and...(a little) dorky.

Rebecca Ray specializes in handmade couture handbags and fashion accessories inspired by her love of dogs and horses, as well as old-fashioned art and antiques. Her designs vary from colorful ruffled totes like the ones shown here to sophisticated leather satchels, belts, jewelry, and accessories, as well as printed home decor items like pillows and placemats. Many of the bags include removable vintage brooches (if you look closely you can see them above), a choice of over 400 antique images, and are completely hand-sewn by the Amish near Chagrin Falls, Ohio where Rebecca Ray Designs is based.
"The Reilly" on the right and "The Katie" on the left they're essentially boxy little tote/purse hybrids with funky, artistic fabric patterns, pretty ruffles, authentic equestrian hardware, and protective feet on the bottom -- plus of course the antique brooch embellishments and option of vintage images and I mentioned earlier. $545-575.

via Luxist
xo

Handbag + Skirt = Convienient

This would end my quest for a fanny pack...

now, if only it was black.

. Buy through Net-a-Porter for $1895.

A Dose Of Sunshine

Today is too beautiful (sunny & 70 ) not to 

think about how fantastic and refreshing 

the bright colors of Spring will be

this year- whether teamed with the 

neutrals like black, white, navy or camel

or mix and matched like brights.

Washington Mews Maryanne Bag

Kate Spade $425

Head In The Sand Melinda

Kate Spade $ 425

Head In The Sand Quinn

Kate Spade $395

 XO

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What is in Her Bag?

Jessica Quirk of 

whatiwore.tumlr.com
I love Jessica and her grass roots ambition.
From college to blogging and soon to come,
her own book on dressing, shopping and 'random situations'...
The What I Wore Book
Now, let's see what's in her bag:

Take away....
Love your work and work at what you love.

xo

Black Squared

We don't need words to do the math.

xo

For The Love Of Winter-White

As much as I enjoy black, I really do love 

the look of a white handbag- yes, even in winter.

Just like I love the look and feel of white jeans in the ~off season,

(you watch ELLEN, right?)

so goes it for the white bag. For me,

if nothing else, it's like, thumbs up to you

winter-take that. 

Crisp white bags (leather, no fabric, please)

are a great juxt a position to gloomy gray days.

Think about it, if all it took was a white handbag

to lift a gray day... then so be it!

Chloe

Miu Miu

Coach

xo

You Can Never Have Too Many Basics...

There's a new way to look at basics... like

black handbags and shoes, black pants and turtlenecks,

white shirts, camel anything.. actually that goes for 

black and white too, but what about leopard?

It has always been in and out, and in recent seasons

has become a new basic go to as well- for good reason.

When pared with simple, clean looks,

read: black, white camel, brown, red,

it (one leopard accent at a time please) is 

the perfect accessory to elevate

and add an edge and still maintain an elegant form. 

Who doesn't want an edge?

Mine above, is a faux fur and I love it-

it's a satchel with handles and a shoulder strap-a great combination.

The best part? It's roomy enough to carry

when I'm roaming the streets all day for inspiration 

or even daily errands.

On a similar but different note...

so many choices at all levels

and most times, the fun is in the journey of the hunt!

YSL Leopard-Print Nylon Bowler

Neiman Marcus $1245

Jerome Dreyfuss Twee Mini $860

Nine West 'Plain Jane' (I swear) Satchel

On Sale

No, you cannot have too many basics.

xo

Seeing Is Believing

Simple shoulder tote or ...coat?

BOTH!

Love this. You know how cumbersumb

it can be carrying around a coat
when shopping, whether your hands are full or not.
Max Mara has a genius solution:

 The Cube, a reversible, convertible, collapsible Siberian goose-down puffer. Should the destination require no more than a bathing suit, the jacket folds up into its own little zippered tote. Or for cold-climate options, the Cube can be restyled with interchangeable hood trims and cuffs (in fabrics like linen and suede) or shortened with the help of hidden buttons. While the winter collection stuck to city-friendly black, the spring line, in stores now, comes in four styles and eight slope-worthy colors, from pink to orange. Prices range from $750 for a vest to $4,350 for a fur-lined coat; extra cuffs and trimmings are $175 to $475. At MaxMara
via Tmagazine