Reese Witherspoon Lauches Draper James

 

I haven't posted anything about purses (my other love) in a long time.  But when I heard actress Reese Whiterspoon has launched her own line of apparel including bags I just had to check it out.

And let me tell you...

I was shocked!!

Golden 2015 Pocketbooks

Can you believe the year is almost over?  

2015 is only weeks away!  Weeks not months!

It's time to make those New Years Eve Party plans and figure out what the heck to wear.  My honey and I are going out to celebrate our first New Years together and I am going to treat myself to a new (yes another) purse.  I love purses what can I say.

This year no matter what I am going to wear (it will be comfy) I will have a gold clutch in my hand.  I love clutches because they are small and are perfect for everything and everywhere.  But I don't own a gold one at all.  I think 2015 will be my year of adding a touch of gold to my outfits.  There is something just chic and stylist when you see a women in jeans and a  t-shirt rocking a metallic purse.  So 2015 it will be me.  

Here are four cute ones I ran across I think are perfect for New Years and all my jeans after.

I Love This! Box Clutches

This time of the year is all about awards and red carpets.  Most of the fabulous gowns (and the not so fabulous ones) have been accompanied with a clutch.  Not just any clutch.  It seems like the new in thing is the Box Clutch! 
So ladies, remember to leave those big ol' bags at home when showing off a gown or an after five evening dress.  You don't need all those...things...anyways.  Just grab a box clutch big enough for your cell, keys (the houuse and car), debit card, cash and lipstick.  Everything else can wait in the car for you.  Here are a few box clutches from Polyvore.com

Image from Justjared.com

Lupita Nyong’o at the 2014 NAACP Image Awards on Saturday evening (February 22) in Pasadena, CA. Lupita is wearing a Givenchy gown, shoes and box clutch with H. Stern jewelry.  Congratulations Lupita on your win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture in 12 Years A Slave.

How to Rock Radiant Orchid

If you missed it, the Gods of Color at Pantone have announced the new it color for 2014. Yes there is a color for the new year. Last year was all about Emerald Green and this year it is Radiant Orchid. Think of this bold color as purple with a hint of red. Just a touch but not to much.  

I love color and unlike most people I don't have one favorite over another.  I love them all equally for different reasons.  But I understand that most people shy away from color and are like deers in headlights when it comes to putting colors together.  Here is a complete non-professional opinion on adding Radiant Orchid to your wardrobe.   Disclaimer time.  I am not a professional stylist I just like to pick, mix and match and I did not deffer to anyone about this. 
Ok??   Ok!

In my humble opinion you don't want to wear this color from head to toe because you might run the risk of looking like one of the following...

Halloween Pocketbooks

I love Halloween!  For basically two reasons, one the dress up and the candy!  That sounds like a perfectly good reason to celebrate to me!  Hehehehe!   This year I am having a hard time settling on a costume.  I think I might be a witch like I always do but completely go over board with it this year.  This is still a maybe.  *thinking*

Last year I posted a few post about purses and Halloween.  And this year I am going to do the same.  As I was jumping around the world wide web I ran across a few over the top and hot mess pocketbooks that would make great additions to your costumes.  Conversation pieces in a whole new light.  LOL!  Bags that NO ONE will have!  EVER!

First.... from last year

Pocketbooks for Your Costume 

Scary Pocketbooks

I Love This! Green

Add a little color to your wardrobe with a green pocketbook.

I realized last night, I did a post about the color of the year on book covers, but not purses.  So here are a few Emerald green purses, all under $50.00.

All images are from Polyvore.com

I Love This! Khloe's Bag

I am not a big celebrity watcher. I don't mind staring at their purses and wondering if I can find it at TJMaxx.

I ran across this Polyvore page created by amber-nicki-rose  and I fell in love with Khloe Kardashian's purse. That is the perfect fall bag for all my stuff. I think I could fit my ipad in there and have room for a paperback book.  Purses like this are great for holiday travel too!  Bottle of TSA approved Mountain Spring Water...check.  Book to read...check.  Snacks...check!  That bag can hold it all!

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I Love This! Timestitcher

$20.00 from Timestitcher at Etsy.com

 Like I mentioned awhile ago, Etsy one of my newest favorite places to do some purse window shopping.  While I still love the big name designer bags, I will always have a need to have a purse that is one of a kind and a conversation piece.  I love having one thing with my outfit that stands out.  

Today, I was window shopping over at Etsy and I ran across my newest favorite shop.  

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Pocketbooks Of Summer

I was planning on posting this in June but I fell off into the lazy blogger state.  Now that summer is almost over, I thought I should get this posted up now.  So bear with me!

Every time I think of summer I think of the beach, flip flops, sundress and of course big bags for the day time and small ones for the night.  The big bag has all you need for the beach and the small one has all you need for the night club, dinner and movies.  Did I just plan out your summer?  Oops!  Well here are 7 purses that I think scream summer.  Click the image to go the site and shop on ladies.

I Love This! Michael Kors

There are sooo many reasons to love Michael Kors.  So many!  Not just because of this Large Studded Tote but what about all the great stuff of his at my favorite store TJMaxx.  There you can find so many great purses, shoes, dresses and other items by Michael Kors and you can afford them.  Love That!  Really do!  I am not sure if I will find this bag at TJMaxx anytime soon.  But if and when I do...you know...that I know...I will blog about it!  LOL!

Look at the other one for all the silver lovers out there.

I Love This! Kinies

Lately I have been looking for a way to carry all my stuff and not have anything in my hands or on my shoulder.  I like the idea of a fanny pack but...come on...who really wants to be seen with a fanny pack.  Of course I stopped by Etsy.com and window shopped.  Ever since I downloaded the app that is all I do.  I think it's worse than Pintrest.  No about the same!  LOL!  I ran across this shop Kinies and I think I have to have one.  Look how cute that looks.  It doesn't even look like a fanny pack.  I love this!

Finally Winners

Finally! I am announcing the winners from my June B-day Giveaway!  Yes i am so sorry for being a complete slacker and not taking care of this before.  I promise I will be on top of it more. 

Thank you so much to each and everyone one of you who stopped by, entered and left comments.  And thank you all for sharing in my "41st don't look a day older than 31" b-day. 

Now on to the winners...

Sign Up: Coach Messenger Bag Giveaway

 

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I Love This! Kate Spade

When purses and books and fun mix into one, I quickly fall head over heels in love.  I mean how can you not?  Kate Spade has this funky style that makes fashion fun.  I know, I know, I know that Kate Spade is not cheap but look at what she has done to the simple pocketbook.  

O Kate!  How I love you?  Let me count the ways!

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I Love This: TopShop Satchel

There is something so formal business cute about the bag that I just love.  When I lived in Japan all the school children has navy blue school bags just like these.  I wanted one so bad but it would have been strange (I think) walking about with a kids school bag.  Like I stole it or something. 

Neon is Backkkkk!!!

Neon belts, neon socks, neon tops, neon dresses, neon jeans.  Nope I am not talk about the trends of 1980's at all!  Ladies, neon is BAACCKKKK!!

And now I see it everywhere!

Even on pocketbooks.  Check out these few neon creations for your stuff.

Spring Fling Is Here!

Kate Spade Wild Flower Tote

 Guess what today is?  The first day of Spring!! 

You know what that means.  No more cold!  Yeah!  I love summer and we are just one season away from crazy hot weather.  YEAH!  

I don't consider myself a fashionista at all!  But one thing I do love about spring are the new spring fashions and colors.  After winters dark colors and heavy fabrics, Spring comes along with all this color and FLOWERS.

What girl doesn't like flowers?  Spring, flowers, and purses.  Right!

Several designer handbag companies are in the same mindset this Spring.  Here are a few (crazy expensive) purses from some top name designers.

Introducing Spring 2013...