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I have a crush on an $800 Coach handbag

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:40:04 +0000

I have shared this before, but my first ever handbag was a Coach bag. From that day forward I was hooked on bags and it clearly changed my life going forward, as I get to talk about the accessories I love every day. While many designers have come in and out of my collection, Coach will always have a special place in my heart. Over the past few years, Coach has churned out higher quality and priced items season after season. The true Coachies (a name given to Coach bag lovers by our loyal Coach PurseForum members) have grown with the brand and found the collections that they love most.

For $800, brands like Alexander Wang and Louis Vuitton can be purchased, but right now I am crushing on the Coach Pinnacle Leather Allie.

The leather is sure to be richly textured and the smooth and pebbled combination will give a nice tonal effect. The reason this shoulder bag stands out so much is because of its custom buckles, exotic framing detail, and the leather belting. The bag is quite spacious, 18″ x 7″ x 15″ and has a nice shoulder drop of 11.5″. I see this bag working well for the young professional to the empty-nest mother.

I really like how elegant this bag looks, perfect for those who love the brand but are not looking for a monogrammed bag. But my question comes in about the price. I am not one for sticker-shock but I do realize that $800 is high when many people think about Coach. Is this something that you appreciate as they continue to expand or does it turn you off from the brand? Buy through Bloomingdale’s for $798.

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Slouchy? Structured? Be&D can go either way

admin — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:20:07 +0000

Be&D Kitty Studded Satchel, $1350. Be&D Gia Satchel, $975. Both via Bloomingdale’s.

What struck me the most about seeing the Be&D Studded Kitty Satchel and Be&D Gia Satchel in quick succession was how different the two bags were for being released by the same independent brand in the same season. The Kitty satchel is big and soft, almost like a really luxe weekender, while the Gia is all corners and angles and sharp edges, done up in a comparatively petite size.

But there are some details that connect the two together, most notable the gold pushlocks that will always remind me of Marc Jacobs, no matter how many other designers use them. The tendency to use neutral leathers is also a very Be&D trait, and although it doesn’t satisfy my lust for bright accessories, it does make for a very useful handbag.

My natural tendency is to gravitate toward the Kitty satchel because of its slouch (and because it’s black), but I could see the Gia being a great work bag for a woman who wants to carry and accessory with a bit of personality in a conservative workplace. But still, the Kitty’s apparently inclusion of a crossbody strap is winning me over. Which bag do you prefer? Buy through Bloomingdales for $1350 and $975, respectively.

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Fill in the Blank: The CC Skye Town and Country Satchel is…

admin — Tue, 03 May 2011 06:40:04 +0000

It’s time for another game of Fill in the Blank, ladies! You all know the drill by now: We pick a bag with a strong aesthetic point of view, you tell us exactly what words come to mind when you see it, good or bad. Today’s subject of discussion? The CC Skye Town and Country Satchel. Tell us what you think, and if you like it, you can grab it on sale at Bloomingdale’s for $525.

Fill in the Blank: The CC Skye Town and Country Satchel is… is a post from: Cheap Online Shopping