Accessories
Handbags, the Shape of What’s to Come!
Handbags have saturated the fashion accessory scene for quite a while. There are numerous sizes, shapes and colors of bags to choose from. Designers must come up with something new every season to get noticed. This season they are focused on geometric forms such as circles, triangles, rectangles and squares and unusual shapes. These new shapes look especially stylish with classic style clothing since they can make a fashion statement.
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The Pop-Up Shop on Madison Avenue, Art & Fashion Meet
Backpack with van Gogh Image from a Wheat Field Painting Pop-up shop is one of the latest retail trends that means a temporary retail space that sells things that have a limited demand, are trendy or seasonal. They are almost always set up in high traffic areas. The pop-up shop on Madison Avenue is offering…
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The NEW “It Bag”!
The New “It Bag” is a smaller or a downsized signature brand bag that holds your essentials. What do you actually have to carry in a bag but your keys, credit cards, lipstick, eyeglasses and cell / smart phone. A smaller or downsized bag makes fashion sense when you realize the fashion pendulum always swings in the opposite direction and the oversized, gigantic bags have had a long run.
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The Scarf Bar
The Scarf Bar at Burberry is a way for all to customize a status symbol. “Iconic cashmere scarves for women, made in Scotland. Available in two weights, a variety of colours, checks and seasonal prints or monogram it to make it yours.”
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The Inside Bag by Prada
In July a new “must have” bag from Prada, The Inside Bag, will arrive in stores such as Neiman Marcus. Prada has high hopes that it will be a coveted bag by the fashion forward divas. The bag is a rectangular leather box shape with a pair of straps and a sturdy zipper. It will be available in many colors. The Inside Bag has another bag inside in a contrasting color with a zipper.
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Handbag Classics
Every major couturier / designer from the 1920s has created handbag classics to go with their outfits. Handbags have been inspired by real women—notably Grace Kelly, the Kelly bag and the Hermès Birkin Bag named after the actress Jane Birkin.
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Limited Edition Handbags
If you are looking for something to set yourself apart, why not a limited edition handbag? Anne Sylvain creates high end limited-edition handbags that are made-to-order. Handbag styles are produced in limited quantity and numbered inside to identify their authenticity.
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The Fabulous Headpiece – One of a Kind Style
The fashion statement is the fabulous headpiece. We typically see them at weddings or costume parties and have definitely seen Lady Gaga sport some wildly delicious headwear, but what about the everyday glam queen that just wants a little edge in her look? You know not too much but not too little. A headpiece can transform not only your outfit but your outlook as well.
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Packs and Sneaks
Two of the hottest accessory trends are packs and sneaks. This Fall Nike, Adidas, New Balance, and Reebok (to name a few) have been stylishly ordained “chic” along with their partners in crime the backpack. Why you might ask? I’d like to say it is based on pure function and simplicity but of course it isn’t. Long gone are the days where running shoes are simply for just that- running! Ha Haaa!
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Finishing Touches: Belts
No matter what time of the year belts are a popular accessory and are a way to define your waistline. You can belt a suit, coat, or dress for a new and /or put together look. Belts with interesting buckles are another way to add some style to your clothing. They are a way to give a basic outfit like a LBD (little black dress) different personalities or an updated look. For example a snakeskin, leopard print or a metallic belt can give your LBD three different looks.
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