For the bottom heavy gal, a shorter strapped bag works best by drawing attention up and away from the areas you would rather not accentuate, as opposed to a bag with longer straps that grazes the hip. You don’t want a bag that will draw attention down towards your hips and thighs, so keeping it higher up and throwing in a splash of color will keep the eyes off of your “problem area.” The Michael Kors Jet Set Small Box Satchel is the perfect example of a bag that would work beautifully with a pear shaped body type.
An apple shaped or top heavy body would be most complimented by a handbag that hangs lower down. You want the bag to accentuate your hips rather than your upper body as well as lengthen and whittle your waist. This can be done beautifully with a white Italian leather pouch bag by Charm and Luck, or a quirky and fun carryall with longer straps like the polka dotted cutie by Tocca. A small clutch also works well for this body type as it can be carried at waist or hip level, once again drawing away from your chest and helping your body look more proportionate. And with the latest trend being carrying your clutch as your everyday bag, this may be the easiest and best way to fix your figure.
While boy shaped or narrow body types can get away with pretty much any size and shape of bag, bright colors and geometric patterns work well to add some definition to an otherwise curveless shape. Hip skimming bags can add some oomph to small hips and a cute flirty handbag can define narrow shoulders when worn on the arm.
Adding the right handbag for your body type to your wardrobe is another simple and effective way to flatter your figure. With so many sizes and shapes of bags available, there is no excuse for carrying a bag that overwhelms your frame, highlights any problem areas, or makes you look disproportionate. After all, you wouldn’t want to wear jeans that didn’t make your bum look fantastic, right? So, why carry a bag that doesn’t fit you fabulously?
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Article by Morayma Makay from AssociatedContent.com
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The Nahui Ollin Ritual is truly a unique tote handmade from over 1500 individual candy wrappers. |
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Check out the nautical grommets, black rope line, and recycled sailcloth in the Ella Vickers Vineyard Small Shoulder Tote. |
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Can you believe this stylish tote is made from hemp? The Helen E. Riegle Petal Hemp Bag is both feminine and functional. |
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I couldn’t pass up these cheery colors that remind me of sunny days and fun times. The Littlearth Spring Dots FenderFlair is made from two license plates and a recycled rubber strap and features hundreds of Swarovski Crystals. |
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If you are going to Europe |
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Wear a Convertible Bag! So you can wear in cross -body and as a satchel! |
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If you are going to Australia |
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Wear a deep rich leather handbag, that is easy to travel with! Remember it’s Winter there! |
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If you are going on A Cruise |
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Wear a Bright small handbag! Or use a white handbag! No need to carry everything around with you, you are on the same boat. |
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Wear a Straw Handbag! Be light and free! |
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Monica Botkier’s highly anticipated handbag collection for Target will be in stores starting Sunday July 20th. Her collection combines her sexy, glamourous style with prices that you will love! There will be 17 pieces in stores starting at $19.99 for wristlets and clutches. How long will you be seeing these? Target says that they will be in stores and online until September 15th of this year. While Botkier says that there are no carryover styles from her own collections, she does say that everything for Target is unique. She has used PVC materials with great texture and hardware. Here’s a sneak peak: |
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Check Out Betseyville Handbags, for deals with retro style!
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Yellow has to be one of the most ignored colors when it comes to handbags. Look around and you are bound to see purses of all shapes and sizes in every shade of black, brown, tan, cream, navy blue and even red - but yellow always seems to be missing in action.
Is it because yellow is a color most women are too afraid to incorporate into their wardrobes? Is it too bold? Too seasonal? Well, the good news is that yellow doesn’t have to be either too daring or too seasonal, and it most definitely should be a part of every gal’s purse collection.
Let’s not forget that yellow actually comes in a seemingly endless array of shades including (but not limited to) ochre, gold, lemon, sunflower, and the list goes on. There is bound to be a shade of this delicious and buttery color to fit everyone’s style and personality.
And yellow doesn’t have to be relegated to being used only in spring and summer. Sure, when the sun is out you want to carry a bag that looks just as warm and inviting as that glowing orb in the sky, but why not carry a yellow bag in the fall, too? A warmer shade of yellow, like ochre, looks fantastic with autumnal colors like browns, deep reds, and oranges. What about the winter, you ask? Well, you don’t have to let your yellow handbag hibernate during the long cold months. What’s better for lifting your spirits and reminding you of the summer’s sunshine than a delicious little lemon yellow tote? Maybe a trip to the Bahamas, but most of us don’t have that luxury!
Yellow handbags can be both fun and bold, but not so bold that they can only be carried on special occasions or with a limited amount of clothing styles. A gold toned clutch or a sunflower hobo looks great with everything from a little black dress to a simple T-shirt and jeans. You can find purses in these amazing shades in leather or canvas, rattan and even see through plastic. It doesn’t matter who you are, you can look great and make a brilliant fashion statement toting a bag that’s as cheery as a ray of sunlight.
And if an all yellow bag is just too daunting for those of us with a little more conservative taste, start slow. A bag with a subtle yellow pattern is a good way to begin. Try a little yellow. After all the color is associated with too many great things, not to give it a try! Buttered popcorn, sunshine, gold jewelry, yellow roses, banana daiquiris….need I say more?
Article by Morayma Makay from AssociatedContent.com
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These little handbags have lights in them, so you can find your way through your handbag!<
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