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Clutchspiration
The clutch bag is a definite must-have in every girl’s wardrobe. The adored fashion accessory has been exhibited on runways for countless seasons and paired with on-trend outfits, by the most quintessential designers and stylists of our time. The ‘finger purse’, as it was previously referred to, originated in the 1930’s and since then, the clutch has taken on many shapes, sizes, fabrics and finishes, as the design is constantly adapted to contemporary fashion. ‘The rise of the clutch’, as some fashion blogs may refer to, has come as no surprise. Even though the accessory has always been present,...
Think Pink in Support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Take a look at your handbag collection… 90% of them are probably black. I’m not here to judge, because my collection is in need of a splash of colour as well. As we are rapidly approaching the summer season, we should be peeling away the dark knits and bulky fabrics and embrace colour again in our wardrobes. We are also in the midst of October, which is the month dedicated to honouring brave women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. In doing so, the colour pink has become a fashion staple this month, creating awareness for the cause....
The Backpack Makes a Come Back!
The backpack makes its glorious return! I’ll be honest, I love handbags as much as the next girl, but my shoulder really needs a break. Women, will manage to pack everything and anything into an oversized tote, in order to have convenient access to all of our daily goodies, but after just two hours of hauling our handbag around a mall, which probably weighs just as much as a baby elephant, we seep into instant regret. Backpacks on the other hand, have an even weight distribution, allowing you to carry more, for longer. 2017 backpacks are far trendier than...
International Handbag Day 2017
The 10th of October is a day that urges all handbag lovers to unite and celebrated the unofficial holiday, which is devoted to handbags, purses, totes and everything in between. National Handbag Day originates from the PurseBlog.com, where it was started in 2013. In just five years, the newly ordained day of handbag observation has come a long way, with #NationalHandbagDay making an impressive impact on various social media platforms yearly. Back in the day, “purses” were more commonly used and had only one main purpose... to hold loose coins. When the early 1900’s came around, the term, “handbag”...