Whimsical Handbags

On the recent runways, fabulous furs, bodacious beading, pretty patterns and wacky wildness prevailed – in the form of handbags!
Behold the beauties, pictured via style.com except where noted. First photo courtesy Fellow Fashionista Captivate Me.
3.1 Phillip Lim
Alberta Ferretti
Basso & Brooke
Betsey Johnson; this and next three via nymag.com

Diane von Furstenberg
DVF

DVF
Dolce & Gabbana
DooRi; this and next three via nymag.com
DooRi
Elie Tahari
Isaac Mizrahi
Halston
Loewe
Louis Vuitton
Louis Vuitton
Marc by Marc Jacobs, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs, via nymag.com
Marc Jacobs, via nymag.com
Matthew Williamson
Matthew Williamson, via nymag.com
Matthew Williamson, via nymag.com
Missoni
PPQ; this and next via nymag.com
Louise Gray

MAJE Jelica beaded bag, at net-a-porter.com
Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc tote, at shopbop.com.
Marc Jacobs Duffy Bag on Bag, at net-a-porter.com.
Hype bag at endless.com; pictured via cosmopolitan.com.
Marc Jacobs Robert Jennifer shoulder bag; this and next three at net-a-porter.com.

Marc Jacobs Safari pouchette.
Matthew Williamson box clutch
Roberto Cavalli leopard print box clutch
3.1 Phillip Lim Beryl clutch with beaded fringe, at lagarconne.com.
Lucky Brand pieced leather hobo, at victoriassecret.com.
Tory Burch stitched clutch, at toryburch.com.
Antik Batik Mugu Cabas handbag, at shopbop.com.
Chloé Sally jungle print structured handbag, at intermixonline.com.

Which one is your favorite, darling?

How do you feel about the patterned and textured handbag trend?

xoxox,
CC

Awesome Amalgamation

Proliferation, repetition and combination are the names of the game, darlings! More is more, as they say [poor Ludwig Mies van de Rohe would be rolling over in his grave if he knew how often his quip is butchered!].
Spring 2009 is the time to experiment with ruffles, embellishment, and multiple accessories in adventurous shades and shapes. First picture from teenvogue.com. Runway photos courtesy style.com.
Alexis Mabille Couture
Armani Privé Couture
Yumi Katsura courtesy Fellow Fashionista Yiqin of Qin at the Disco
Christian Dior Couture
Etro
Christian Lacroix Couture
Christian Lacroix Couture details
Viktor & Rolf
Topshop.com

Roksanda Ilincic creamy triple corsage-embellished gown; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com.
Roberto Cavalli black crystal-embellished dress
Miu Miu magenta zip-front bustier dress
Fendi twill bow jacket, at eLuxury.com.
Eun Jong embellished silk waistcoat, at net-a-porter.com.
Consider layering several necklaces!
Lanvin metal flower necklace; this and next 2 at net-a-porter.com
Tom Binns pearl and safety pin necklace – we can sooooo DIY this!
ACB sparkle fringe necklace. Don a whole pile of long chains this spring, darlings!
Matthew Williamson mosaic print bangle; this and next at net-a-porter.com.
Matthew Williamson Erin patchwork skirt.
So pile on the bangles, baubles, and bows, darlings; dabble in patterns and patchwork – anything goes! Amalgamation is tres chic, as demonstrated in this photo by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott for W.

xoxox,

CC