Custom Design

We usually feature bags from Lockheart over on PurseBlog Savvy because of the brand’s very reasonable price points, but sometimes a mid-range bag impresses us so much that it richly deserves to make the jump to and be considered alongside much more expensive bags. The Lockheart Priscilla Fanfare Shoulder Bag is clearly one such occasion.

Lockheart is a master of intricate texture at a reasonable price, and the Priscilla Fanfare bag fits perfectly into the brand’s aesthetic. The use of black allows the pleated, ribbon-accented leather to do all the aesthetic work for the design, and the finished product looks very much like something Valentino would think up. The only difference is that the Valentino version, were it to exist, wouldn’t cost $345.

Not only is the bag reasonably priced for the amount of detailed leather work that went into it, but it’s really two bags in one. The shoulder strap comes off to reveal a perfectly detailed clutch for nighttime use, and at a little over twelve inches wide, the bag is the optimal size for use as either a day or evening option. Black bags can be boring, but this one is anything but. I’m guessing that most women could find a place for this purse in their closets, particularly at such a reasonable price. Buy through Neiman Marcus for $345.

Original post by Amanda Mull

One of the most highly anticipated handbag collaborations for Target was their partnership with Mulberry. Once it was first announced, every fashionista was anxiously awaiting a peek at the line. Luckily, Gilt Groupe partnered with Mulberry to sell some of the items before they hit Target stores. The bags sold out in a matter of minutes. The look is very reminiscent of the Mulberry bags we know and love with a price tag that almost everyone can attain. The bags will hit Target stores nationwide in October. Take a look at the first batch of Mulberry for Target below and share your thoughts with us!

Mulberry for Target Quilted Denim Large Satchel, $49.99 | Mulberry for Target Black Patent Satchel, $34.99

Mulberry for Target Quilted Denim Cross Body Mini, $14.99 | Mulberry for Target Patent Cross Body Bag, $29.99

Original post by Megs Mahoney Dusil

We have teamed up with BlueFly again to bring you our favorite picks at the exclusive PurseBlog Store on BlueFly! My choices include a wide range of bags from different designers, varying from under $100 to over $3,000. The best news is BlueFly is the place to go for fabulous bag deals. So make sure to hop over to BlueFly and see the bags I picked out for our very own store. Tell us your favorites below!

Shop the PurseBlog Store on BlueFly now!

Original post by Megs Mahoney Dusil

The opportunities to get authentic Chanel bags under retail are few and far between. Even more rare is markdowns up to 70% off retail price. Sounds too good to be true? In this case, it is not. Tomorrow, Thursday July 22nd, on Rue La La starting at 11 am EST the Madison Avenue Couture-Chanel Event will go live. During this, you will have the chance to score Chanel items for up to 70% off retail prices.

Don’t miss out, sign up for Rue La La here!

Original post by Megs Mahoney Dusil

I’ve you’ve been jonesing for a particular handbag that hasn’t gone on sale yet, you’re in luck – Bloomingdale’s is have one of their periodic Buy More, Save More sales!

That means that most of the items on their websites are on sale if you want them to be – a purchase of $250-$499 gets you 20% off, $500+ gets you 30%. If you’ve been thinking about treating yourself, now’s the time to do it.

ACCESS THE SALE HERE!

Original post by Amanda Mull

I know what you are all thinking: “Megs, you already bought this bag, didn’t like it, and returned it”. You will be right in thinking that. Call me crazy but this exact Alexander Wang Rocco Bag has been haunting me since the day I wanted it, the day I got it, and the day I returned it. It still is not the bag for me, but if you don’t mind the weight and the lack of shape of the bag, you may need to buy this Rocco before it sells out. Part of the Net-A-Porter end of season sale, the Alexander Wang Rocco with wavy stitch detailing is marked 30% down.

Alexander Wang hit big with his Rocco line of handbags and this was my favorite version I ever saw. It has a sporty feel while still retaining the allure of the original. Like I said earlier and in my original review, the lack of shape combined with the weight was not for me. But when I saw this bag hit the sale, I almost got this weird yearning. Alexander Wang, you have found a way to make a bag truly haunt me (and that is hard to do). So if you love the Rocco, this is a great version which is now marked down from $875 to $612 at NAP.

Original post by Megs Mahoney Dusil

About time for a major sale to hit the Internet backbones again!

Our favorite online fashion retailer Net-A-Porter *just* launched their official end-of-season sales event. Expect up to 50% off your favorite designer shoes, bags, clothing and accessories. Don’t hesitate, these events tend to sell out quicker than you can draw the credit card out of your wallet.

Good luck! And don’t forget to share with us what you scored in the comment section.

Original post by Vlad Dusil

Any other day this review would belong on PurseBlog Savvy, but today it is going right here. Why you ask? Because I love French Bulldogs. I love bulldogs in general (Vlad and I will own an English Bulldog sometime in the near future, they are our love). The little quirky Miss Marc looks all kinds of awkward on the nylon Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Packables Pouch surrounded by her French Bulldog friends.

I would use this pouch for makeup and toss it in my handbag. Then I would pull this pouch out, and explain to everyone around me my love of bulldogs. It would get to the point of being so annoying that only Amanda and Vlad would listen (they both love bulldogs too). So maybe, I should just buy this, and then while I blog all day I can stare at it myself and smile. Thereby keeping all of you out of my bulldog-loving-long-winded-speech-path. Dimensions are 5″W X 9″H X ¼”D and it is available in fuchsia and twig brown. Buy via Saks for $58.

Original post by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Who: Carlos Falchi

What: Leopard Totes

Where: Bloomingdale’s and Saks

When: Available now!

Why: These totes are cute, affordable, and lightweight. Carlos Falchi may be known for his exotic skin bags, but while these ultra suede leopard print totes are not exotic they pack an animalistic punch with the print. The small size is $185 while the medium size is $220. Colors available include black, chocolate, grey, rust, and purple.

Original post by Megs Mahoney Dusil

Today is an exciting day. Well, first of all, almost all Fridays are exciting to me. I don’t care if I have big weekend plans or no weekend plans, I absolutely love Fridays. Don’t you?

In addition to it being Friday, I’m really excited to share something great with you. Bluefly has added more than 3,000 styles to its online store! I started looking through this morning and before I knew it over an hour had gone by and I had waaaaaay too many items in my shopping cart. With this great news comes a great selection of what we all love here – HANDBAGS! We’ll be featuring some of our favorite picks, but in the mean time, go ahead, treat yourself to something fabulous. CLICK HERE to check out some of the new styles!

Original post by Shannon Mahoney