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Fab's Spring Handbag Guide! Colorful Satchels

FabSugar — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 15:45:44 -0700

The satchel is your handbag best friend. It's medium sized, ladylike and simple - I'm sure everyone has a favorite satchel sitting in her closet needing a dust off! If not, this Spring would be a good time to invest in one - especially a colorful one. Because this isn't an oversized tote it's a better colorful contender - there's less bag so it's not so in-your-face bright. And a satchel is what you get when you have to take the shoulder strap off a convertible bag. Here are a few lovelies.

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COACH Legacy Canvas Satchel, $698.

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Fab's Spring Handbag Guide! Convertible bags

FabSugar — Thu, 29 Mar 2007 14:02:22 -0700

When form meets function you have the convertible bag. These have been the celeb favorite lately. Remember Reese and her Lanvin? As well, Ashley Olsen's all about it. When worn as a satchel, the long strap hangs in a cool lackadaisical fashion; when worn as a shoulder bag, it looks travel ready. The convertible bag is even more convenient than the car, if you ask me. Here are some fab favorites.

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Prada Nappa Gaufré Convertible Satchel, $2,360.

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Fab's Spring Handbag Guide! Printed Canvas

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 14:04:44 -0700

Printed canvas bags provide some comic relief during this week's Spring Handbag Guide. I know we all love buttery leather, but color and prints are best done on canvas - it is many artist's favorite medium after all! Prints are bold and whimsical, providing an outfit a shot of fun. Now I heard all your comments about Target in yesterday's post on small shoulder bags and I totally feel you. I found a fun printed canvas bag via Target to share - enjoy!

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McQ Alexander McQueen Printed Tote, $823.

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Designer Spotlight: Joanna Louca

FabSugar — Wed, 28 Mar 2007 07:11:22 -0700

I discovered Joanna Louca on a trip to NYC last year. I was in a cool new boutique in the West Village that specialized in indie designers and one of her handbags caught my eye. It had a crafty appeal to it and looked like something one would find in Eastern Europe, like Istanbul or somewhere. Not quite Missoni, not quite Marni, something different and new - I was smitten.

Joanna Louca woven accessories are created entirely by hand on domestic handlooms with yarns of the highest caliber. The shapes of the bags are slightly vintage, and manage to be very polished. Joanna started her accessories in 2000; consisting of bags, belts and scarves, they are all produced at her weaving workshop and production unit in Cyprus and Italy. See, these are worldly treasures!

Joanna's designs are sold worldwide and in select boutiques. Though prices aren't shown on the website, I remember the one I fondled was in the $300 range and about the size of the one shown here.

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Fab's Spring Handbag Guide! Small Shoulder Bags

FabSugar — Tue, 27 Mar 2007 15:22:22 -0700

Hey ladies! Get funky with these small shoulder bags. This is actually one of my all time favorite styles! They are ladylike and urban wrapped into one; because of this you can dress it up or funk it down. I don't carry lots of stuff on a regular basis, especially on the weekends when I prefer to lighten my load, so if you don't need an over-sized tote, right this way please...

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Mulberry Brook metallic leather bag, $595.

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Fab's Spring Handbag Guide! Oversize Totes

FabSugar — Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:29:33 -0700

I hope you all found my Spring Shoe Guide last week helpful! It appears crispet was inspired because she put together a whole Spring/Summer Shoe Collection: Under $25. It is in the FRUGALOSITY! group - be sure to join in on the frugal fashion fun. Thanks crispet!

So, onto the other key accessory for life: handbags! All week long I am going to show you Fab's Spring Handbag Guide. I wonder what crispet will come up with at week's end...

Starting off with oversize totes, every woman should have one of these. While these are ideal for work and travel, one should be aware of the dangers of overloading one of these! With the buttery leather options these days it's hard to settle for just one. Well, here are three. Enjoy!

Bulga Large Multi Zip Bag in Satin Blue, $735.

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