Tuesday, December 27, 2011

3.1 Phillip Lim Seymour Zipper Leather Tote

I have always felt a disconnect between Michael Kor’s sleek sporty ready to wear and his bags. Yes, different design teams but hello, call a meeting!! Apparently, they have because this clean and pure structured shoulder bag/clutch is what I have been waiting for. The little tab and the silver push lock closure is all is needed for a sophisticated feel that can be worn with his goddess like draped dresses. And sporty enough for the lounge-y maxi dress with tee shirt and belt (I’m insanely in love with that look!!). Remove the strap and you have a clutch that is wonderfully refreshing for your entire summer wardrobe. Michael Kors is one of my favorite shows of the week, I am hoping and praying we see more bags in this vein. Get it at Saks Fifth Avenue for a Frugal Snob buy of $395.

I know this kinda sorta looks like Anya Hindmarch but the details make it so much edgier. That little pocket is so cute but the distressed hardware is what gives the bag that slight edge. A tall tote is great for laptops and magazines but you can’t find the small things, so that pocket is essential to making this bag usable (there are also 2 interior pockets). The zippers are mostly for aesthetics rather than function but it breaks up the mass of the bag so it isn’t one big blah. I love the way the straps go partial way down and how all the elements are staggered in perfect proportion from each other. I’m way over analyzing but your eyes are trained to find balance and when looking at this bag, they are happy! At Saks Fifth Avenue for $725.

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