I need a small bag. The last bag I had that was smaller than eight inches in height and a few inches deep was in seventh or eighth grade— that’s almost seven years ago. The only thing that could convince me to downsize was this gorgeous little clutch by Diane von Furstenberg.
The DVF ‘Peggy Foldover’ is perfectly bohemian. The tan color is wonderful for spring and the gold accents remind me of sunnier days to come.
I, however, am more likely to splurge on shoes than a bag, so I’ve found less expensive bags that remind me of the DVF clutch. Some of the bags have great gold touches while others simply have that boho flair.
Though a smaller bag is totally clutch (pun intended), I’m going to have to figure out what I can live without because I won’t be able to fit my entire life in the cool little bags.
Talk Back: When you carry a clutch, what do you put in your bag?
Yesterday, as I passed the same Payless store I always pass on my way home from my internship, I saw something slightly unexpected. Instead of wondering when I was going to see some Alice + Olivia or Christian Siriano behind the freshly cleaned glass, right up front for all of 8th Avenue to see was none other than Christian Siriano’s line of shoes and accessories for the budget friendly store.
When I first heard about the Christian Siriano for Payless collaboration, I was beyond stoked at the prospect of having the “Fierce” platforms he sent down the Fall 2009 runway available for wallet-friendly prices. I should have, then, realized the über-platforms I was lusting over would only be inspiration and the heel would be scaled down for the proletariat.
Needless to say, the Christian Siraino for Payless shoes aren’t as amazing as I dreamed, but still awesome enough to make me stumble a bit as I passed them while walking by the Payless store window.
In an attempt to save money and avoid the blistering hot subway tunnels, I like to walk from Grand Central Terminal to my internship every now and then, taking me directly through the heart of Times Sq. and a giant billboard directly above the big subway entrance on 42nd St. between Broadway and 7th Ave. Starting today through October 31st, 2009, this billboard will be covered in art from emerging artists like Michael Anderson and Josh Goldstein commissioned by none other than my favorite lifestyle store, Target.
When the billboard comes down, the flex vinyl will be turned in to edgy totes designed by Target’s latest GO International designer, Anna Sui.
The 1,600 limited edition, upcycled billboard bags officially go on sale today until supplies last for $29.99, and will be shipped to the cool cats who snapped them up in early-January.
I personally see no downside to getting one of these bags— except maybe the thousands of other bloodthirsty Target lovers— the totes are green because they’re upcycled, they’re a piece of art, they’re designed by Anna Sui, and they’re the right price (i.e. less than $50).
Target has hit the mark once again— pun totally intended!
For more information, visit www.target.com/billboardbag
The other day, Geri from Because I’m Addicted posted a picture of an Alexander Wang studded bad, that I could look at for the rest of my life, but undoubtedly, and unfortunately, will never own. However, tucked inside the post with the lust-worthy bag was a link to Park & Cube.
That little internet wormhole led to a DIY project to make your own Alexander Wang inspired bag. After procrastinating for a bit over the holiday weekend, and realizing sitting in a hospital room with my sick brother all day every day is intensely boring, I headed to Micheal’s to find studs so I could Wang-out an old fake leather bag I bought years ago.
The only studs in stock weren’t as large as I had hoped for, but I think overall, the my little project was a success.
It was super easy to add studs, all I did was push the studs into the fabric and used a butter knife to fold in the prongs as directed on the blog. I totally bought too many studs, so I offered to bedazzle my little brother’s hospital gown. Sadly, he declined.
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I know it’s not even summer, but Fall/Winter ‘09 collection hoopla will be upon us before we now it, yikes! Get ready for the madness. I preparing by lusting over this amazing studded Marc Jacobs bag aptly named the ‘Wrath Bag’.
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