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If you're the type who dislikes the never-ending trend of carrying your small dog around like an accessory, you're in good company. Many of us are of the mindset that a dog is a dog, no matter what the size, and carrying it around with you all day not only prevents it from being a dog, it also just seems...

Back in 2013, Women's Wear Daily predicted that Roman-inspired marble print would rise from the ashes and enjoy a second coming in the fashion world. Soon thereafter, marble print began appearing in everything from furniture to accessories and clothing lines, and leading the charge was Spanish design house Balenciaga. Although the marble print craze never caught on to the degree...

If the Chanel 2.55 bag is not the most iconic bag in the history of handbags, it is certainly in the top three. Look at any magazine editor's list of “must-haves”, and you will likely see the Chanel 2.55 on the list. The quilted leather, turn-lock closure, and chain strap are all original Chanel design elements that have literally launched...

Even if you're not someone who follows fashion, it would be hard not to notice how the trends that have been emerging these past few fashion cycles have been heavily influenced by the styles of the 60s and 70s. Flare leg jeans, high-waisted trousers, and bell-sleeved tunics can all be spotted in the stores at this very moment in time...

Whether you're planning a mid-winter break or just heading to the local mall for a day of shopping, nothing casts a pall over an event or holiday quite like getting one's purse (or the contents of one's purse) stolen. While we know that every once in a while circumstances just get the better of us, there are a few simple...

The ever-evolving nature of fashion is both its best and its most vulnerable feature. One season, we just can't get enough of a certain item, while the next we're ridiculing it for being unspeakably passé. The world of handbag design is just as susceptible to this kind of trend-driven fickleness as any other part of the fashion industry, and while...

As any good fashionista will tell you, it takes a little (or a lot) of effort to look completely effortless, and a seemingly innocuous accessory such as a handbag can make all the difference. Feel completely out of your depth when you have to attend a fancy event and can’t seem to find a handbag that works? Don’t panic. These...

2014 was an exceptional year for handbags. At Fashion week, everything from the tiniest of mini bags to oversized fashion editor-sized totes, just about every style under the sun was spotted on the arms of the fashion cognoscenti. However, this year, the fashion world gave us something that we haven't seen in such abundance since the graphic, technicolor designs of...

The ever-changing face of what's trendy in the fashion world has morphed once again, this time taking the form of a fresh new crop of handbags for spring 2015. It's true that the past few fashion cycles have seen a lot of different handbag styles come and go. Pouches, cross-body bags, buckets, trapezoidal totes, and fold over clutches (among others...

When you've decided to invest some serious cash in a designer handbag, keeping your investment clean will undoubtedly be one of your top priorities. While there is really no substitute for taking your handbag to a reputable cleaner who deals in high-end handbags, it is not always feasible to do so every time you acquire a small smudge, pen mark...