We have all been spoiled the last few years with the big bags that have been so in style. Guys like to give us a hard time over our huge purses! But its so nice to have the space...you can literally have everything in a big purse making you ALWAYS prepared...well that is if you can find anything...you know how purses can be! :)
SO anyway, it looks like the new MUST HAVE trend in purses is small and structured....say bye to your big slouchy hobo bags and hello to clutch bags and structured handbags. Cringe-worthy...I know!?
Is the word "pocketbook" coming to mind? ewww right?...mom purses...or maybe grandma was the one calling her purse a pocketbook!? Whatever the case may be, with Spring's fresh approach to elegant, retro inspired, ladylike styles...(think MAD MEN!)...we suddenly should look at these pocketbooks with a whole new set of eyes and give them a chance!
Structured handbags were all over the runways last Fall and this Spring!! Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Burberry, and Dior were just a few many designers showing off their vintage inspired handbags. They have even been spotted on celebs like Sienna Miller, Rachel Bilson, and Leighton Meester! These girls are just a few of the style icons that are doing this look and looking ultra fabulous!
What is so great about this trend? Structured handbags have a totally vintage feeling...if your a vintage girl...this is your que! But for the more edgy fashionista, lots of designers are bringing the structured bag back...but with a twist! Think bright colors, chains, pretty liners, fringe, and lots of pockets!! No matter what your personal style or your budget there are a lot of options with in this trend.
These are some of our favorite designer bags from Marc Jacobs to LV...just so you have a point of reference next time your purse shopping this season!
So the problem with this trend? How does a girl go from her huge over sized bags to these little structured bags? Basically, how do you go from being able to carry everything you wanted and more in your purse to being able to basically carrying nothing?...
SO anyway, it looks like the new MUST HAVE trend in purses is small and structured....say bye to your big slouchy hobo bags and hello to clutch bags and structured handbags. Cringe-worthy...I know!?
Is the word "pocketbook" coming to mind? ewww right?...mom purses...or maybe grandma was the one calling her purse a pocketbook!? Whatever the case may be, with Spring's fresh approach to elegant, retro inspired, ladylike styles...(think MAD MEN!)...we suddenly should look at these pocketbooks with a whole new set of eyes and give them a chance!
Structured handbags were all over the runways last Fall and this Spring!! Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Burberry, and Dior were just a few many designers showing off their vintage inspired handbags. They have even been spotted on celebs like Sienna Miller, Rachel Bilson, and Leighton Meester! These girls are just a few of the style icons that are doing this look and looking ultra fabulous!
What is so great about this trend? Structured handbags have a totally vintage feeling...if your a vintage girl...this is your que! But for the more edgy fashionista, lots of designers are bringing the structured bag back...but with a twist! Think bright colors, chains, pretty liners, fringe, and lots of pockets!! No matter what your personal style or your budget there are a lot of options with in this trend.
These are some of our favorite designer bags from Marc Jacobs to LV...just so you have a point of reference next time your purse shopping this season!
So the problem with this trend? How does a girl go from her huge over sized bags to these little structured bags? Basically, how do you go from being able to carry everything you wanted and more in your purse to being able to basically carrying nothing?...
Never fear, South Moon Under is here! Our buyers are always ahead of the trends and have kept this very dilemma in mind! Us girls love having beauty products in our purses. Lip glosses, nail polishes, make up, brushes, hair ties, tissues, personal hygiene products, deodorant, chap-stick, lotions, tweezers, heck even a little sewing kit...on top of all that sometimes we need pens, and check books, a wallet, THE LIST IS ENDLESS!
To solve you beauty product dilemma, check this mini emergency kit out we are carrying at South Moon Under. Its compact, cute, and includes everything a girl could need...nail polish, remover, sewing kit, deodorant, adhesive, bandages, pain reliever, stain stick, hair ties, earring backs, mints...basically EVERYTHING!! Who wouldn't want this kit? And it is only a couple inches big!
Now that we can fit our whole bathroom in our trendy structured purses we need some make up. South Moon Under loves Stila make up. This travel pack comes in many different colors and styles...It includes 4 eye-shadows and a cream blush! Options and 2 products in one small compact case? PERFECTO!
The only thing missing is lip gloss and chap-stick and you can find a variety of these products from Rosebud to tinted glosses at South Moon Under. A few days ago our intern blogged about our favorite Stila glosses and duos...check Wednesdays post for more info.
Now that we can see that maybe smaller bags aren't so bad after all! Time to shop and update your purse selection with a new structured bag! Clutches are even structured this season and with Valentines Day right around the corner...We are sure to be pulling out our clutches for dates...fill your clutch up with this great finds from South Moon Under and be the ultra prepared fashionista you've always been!
XOXO
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