Must Have Spring/Summer 2012 Luxury Handbags

Hello again fashionistas! We absolutely had to show you more of our luxury handbag picks from Spring/Summer 2012 fashion runways. We were super picky with our selections and chose the handbags that stood out from the rest and which handbags should be the target of every trend toting fashionista in the spring. So check it out below.



First up is this ultra glamorous clutch in the shape of a sea shell from CHANEL! We are head over heels for this tri-toned pearl encrusted luxury handbag. This fabulous mini clutch boasts an impressive built in handle grip and satin lining, landing it a strong position on our SS 2012 must have luxury handbags list.



The new “it” bag on the streets and on the arms of celebrities this season is from the CELINE collection. Given the momentum that the fashion house gained this season with their clothing and accessories, we had to include their multicolored envelop shoulder bag (pictured above) on our must have SS 2012 must have luxury handbags list. There’s no such thing as too much of a good thing, especially when it comes to handbags.



We love it when traditional fashion brands like LOUIS VUITTON switch it up and come out with new designs to covet. Making our SS 2012 must have luxury handbags list is the above pictured gold metallic leather peek-a-boo cage shopping bag tote. Now picture yourself strolling with this status handbag dangling from your arm at your local farmer’s market! Running errands just got a little more fashionable.



If you’re a fan of color like we are then you should be looking at the DIOR luxury handbag collection for a new spring accessory splurge. We are feeling this bright red belt strap handle bag tote with signature DIOR hardware. Add a new piece of shiny bright leather to your collection for a wardrobe upgrade next season. Dare to be different.



Color-blocking is one of those trends that will definitely crossover into next season, which is why we’ve selected the above TOMMY HILFIGER clutch to be added to our SS 2012 must have luxury handbags list. The yellow, navy blue, and rustic red-brown color combination is as all-American as the popular brand itself. We’re pretty sure the pricing will be high, but a little more reasonable then the rest.



Next on our must have list is MARC BY MARC JACOBS. This is another American brand that had a whole lot of fun with color. The luxury brand went in different direction incorporating neon colors in the spring collection. The boxy designs are also quite unique and preppy chic.



Last but not least on our list is LANVIN. Enough said. A must have for SS 2012!

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Reblog: Femme Fashionista Must Have: BCBG Max Azria Dresses

Our femme fashionista must have pick this month is BCBG Max Azria dresses. The famous bandage dress has been the “It” dress for the past few years. Everyone from Victoria Beckham to Ashley Simpson has been pictured wearing dresses from Max Azria. These dresses are for the fit and fabulous for sure and are better known as Hervé Léger by Max Azria. Make no mistake this super sexy dress will show off all of your curves. Below are some celebrities that wore the dress best.


Wearing her Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress to the launch of her perfume in Germany, Katy Perry wore one of the more classic designs. The warp dress crossed the singers’ famous bust elegantly and cinched her figure down to her knees. Perry is known for choosing outrageous outfits, but this look was toned down and perfect. We love the lavender.


Jessica Szohr wore her BCBG to a Hervé Léger by Max Azria Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last year. The former gossip girl looked stunningly fit in the black cut out and mesh form fitting dress. The daring sheer fabric on the mid section add another level of sex appeal to this otherwise simple dress.


Kim Kardashian wore this form fitting Hervé Léger by Max Azria to a Las Vegas opening. The super sexy dress is quite intricate with a nude underlay with black detailing on top. The knee length dress hugs her figure straight down to the knees. This dress from the spring 2011 collection was definitely made for Kim.


Katherine McPhee turned heads in her Hervé Léger by Max Azria nude bandage dress in New York. McPhee’s slender body looked great in the barely there dress. A+ for Katherine for looking super sexy post her American Idol days.


Britney Spears wore a Hervé Léger by Max Azria design to Wango Tango music concert last year. The super fit celebrity looked super sexy in the hot pink maze print strapless wrap dress. We really love how Britney has cleaned up in the past year and a half. We’re so team Britney.



We’re a fan of Brooklyn Decker in her pink Hervé Léger by Max Azria worn at the ESPY awards. The dress doesn’t fit the thin supermodel as tight as it does some of the other celebrities we’ve seen, but she is really filling out the top of the dress well. The tank dress look works for the beautiful blonde.

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Reblog: Femme Fashionista Must Have: BCBG Max Azria Dresses

Our femme fashionista must have pick this month is BCBG Max Azria dresses. The famous bandage dress has been the “It” dress for the past few years. Everyone from Victoria Beckham to Ashley Simpson has been pictured wearing dresses from Max Azria. These dresses are for the fit and fabulous for sure and are better known as Hervé Léger by Max Azria. Make no mistake this super sexy dress will show off all of your curves. Below are some celebrities that wore the dress best.


Wearing her Hervé Léger by Max Azria dress to the launch of her perfume in Germany, Katy Perry wore one of the more classic designs. The warp dress crossed the singers’ famous bust elegantly and cinched her figure down to her knees. Perry is known for choosing outrageous outfits, but this look was toned down and perfect. We love the lavender.


Jessica Szohr wore her BCBG to a Hervé Léger by Max Azria Spring 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week last year. The former gossip girl looked stunningly fit in the black cut out and mesh form fitting dress. The daring sheer fabric on the mid section add another level of sex appeal to this otherwise simple dress.


Kim Kardashian wore this form fitting Hervé Léger by Max Azria to a Las Vegas opening. The super sexy dress is quite intricate with a nude underlay with black detailing on top. The knee length dress hugs her figure straight down to the knees. This dress from the spring 2011 collection was definitely made for Kim.


Katherine McPhee turned heads in her Hervé Léger by Max Azria nude bandage dress in New York. McPhee’s slender body looked great in the barely there dress. A+ for Katherine for looking super sexy post her American Idol days.


Britney Spears wore a Hervé Léger by Max Azria design to Wango Tango music concert last year. The super fit celebrity looked super sexy in the hot pink maze print strapless wrap dress. We really love how Britney has cleaned up in the past year and a half. We’re so team Britney.



We’re a fan of Brooklyn Decker in her pink Hervé Léger by Max Azria worn at the ESPY awards. The dress doesn’t fit the thin supermodel as tight as it does some of the other celebrities we’ve seen, but she is really filling out the top of the dress well. The tank dress look works for the beautiful blonde.


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Reblog - Exclusive Look: WikiFashionista.com Street Style Video Contest Winner Zoe B. Shows Us Her Swag



Look whose winning fashionistas! Zoe B. is coming to you from Century City, CA where she’s giving you an inside exclusive look at the newest fashion goodies she’s added to her wardrobe. Zoe selected some stylish fashion accessories from, Handbag Heaven, Affordable Scarves, Sunglass Warehouse and Shiekh Shoes. Check out the video of Zoe rocking her grand prize winnings in the video. And, below is a review on the items Zoe B. chose from the sponsors of the WikiFashionista.com street style video contest as well. Don’t forget to keep checking back for new street style videos at wikifashionista.com, where we speak to real girls, wearing real fashion, in real-time.



Starting from head to toe, Zoe selected the SW Retro Style Black Sunglasses with smoked lenses from Sunglass Warehouse. This ultra cool website is where the smart fashionistas go to get the hottest luxury inspired sunglasses for less. Nothing burns more than to scratch, break or lose and expensive pair of shades. And let’s face it, we all have done it at one time or another, which is why owning luxury accessories, can leave you feeling more grief than chic. Zoe’s Ray-ban inspired sunglasses would cost her a lot more than the similar Retro shades she’s wearing in the video.



Zoe selected the Amanda Circle Scarf in Red, because that’s her favorite color. As seen in the video, the infinity scarf double loops casually around the neck creating a layered look. The thing that is so attractive about infinity scarves is its versatility. You can also wear it as a shrug, through the arms and around the neck. You can also wear it more Beverly Hills chic by lacing one end through the other around the neck. There’s really an infinite amount of possible ways to wear this piece.



Next, Zoe scored the Jamie Buckle Satchel from our friends at Handbag Heaven. Zoe is currently a working college student, so naturally she selected a handbag for a fashionista on the go that will accommodate her school necessities and transition nicely to a work setting. The Jamie Buckle Satchel has two front strap closures and turn lock claps to keep the contents of the bag secure. The two toned color block Tan/Olive handbag also has handy long shoulder strap, which gives a chic messenger bag look to it.



Last but certainly not least, Zoe went with the Fantasik High Heel Wedges in black courtesy of Shiekh Shoes. Judging by her video response, Zoe absolutely loves these ultra high platform wedges with color block heel. We love the edgy thick straps and sexy peep toe front. The Fantasik Wedges will add 5 ½ inches to your current height, so if you’re the kind of fashionista that loves to be super high like Zoe then Shiekh Shoes has what you’re looking for.
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Fashion News Report: SS 2012 Handbag Must Haves

Hello again fashionistas! We couldn’t wrap things up for fashion week without showing you a handful of the must have luxury handbag highlights from the 2012 runways. If you thought the spring collections were a treat, just keep reading to find out more about our favorite handbags that made their debut as well. Besides in the aftermath of fashion week some great things just naturally rise to the top. Once again, thanks for checking back with us for your latest fashion trends. Remember, we do it cause we love it!

Proenza Schouler



If you’re the type of girl who likes to look prim and proper while still maintaining a bit of edge and uniqueness to your style then these handbags are worth taking a look at. The Proenza Schouler SS 2012 luxury handbags fall into a category of unique shapes and sizes, they also come in colorful shades and intricately chic patterns. Probably most distinctive about the Schouler handbag collection are the unconventional chain link shoulder straps.

Victoria Beckham



The sweetheart of New York fashion week had to be Victoria Beckham and her new collection. Not only were the dresses fantastic, but her handbags left a lasting impression on our fashion taste buds. Beckham played with lots of bright color (as did most of the pros) and stuck with smooth leather fabrics (check out the shoulder bag and tote above). Coming on the cusp of her fall 2011 collection which everyone is currently sporting, it looks like we’ll be seeing a lot of the SS 2012 Victoria Beckham collection in the months to come.

Mark Jacobs



We can all look forward to a lot of fringe from the SS 2012 Mark Jacobs luxury handbags. The lemon clutch and black fine bristle tote (shown above) makes us want spring to get here sooner than later.

Mulberry



Our guilty pleasure this season has to be the SS 2012 Mulberry handbags. If you are from across the pond Mulberry is the “it” bag to have on your shoulder and the US is catching on quickly. We love the satchel totes in animal print and in soft brown leather with shiny metal accents.

Any one of these must have SS 2012 luxury handbags would be a fabulous addition to your handbag collection. Be the envy of all of your co-workers, friends and aspiring fashionistas who know anything about fashion. Which designer handbags do you like from New York fashion week. Let us know your thoughts at www.wikifashionista.com
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Tips To Shop Bags Online And Choose The Perfect One For You

Handbag or purse is one of the most essential items for most women, carrying their all day and nights necessities. A handbag or purse brings out a woman personality and the only thing that carries a woman’s intimate secrets. Toting a handbag or a purse saves women from having stuffed and bulky pockets, if they have pockets at all.

However, as convenient as a handbag is in helping us carry stuff around, what many women fail to realize is that a handbag or a purse is a fashion accessory. So, because it is a fashion accessory, it should work with the rest of the outfit. When you choose a purse or a handbag to go with your outfit, it's important to consider various features, to ensure you get the most out of both its functionality and style. Some women would go too far to get only the perfect handbags or purse and complete their accessories. Thus, one of the reasons to shop bags online! Because when you shop online you can browse as many bags as you can without any annoying sales lady that is always asking you if you are going to buy now. Plus your feet wont hurt hopping from one mall to another in search for the perfect bag.

Okay, So are you ready to shop bags online but still undecided on what bags to buy? Let us give you some tips.

First, you should pick one that should match the type of body that you have. You may not be aware of it, but when someone looks at you, the first thing about your outfit that this someone would be likely to notice is your handbag. Depending on what kind of handbag you are carrying, you may be drawing attention to the curves of your body that you may prefer to de-emphasize.

It is all about balance. Just like any piece of clothing or accessory that you have on you, your purse or handbag should make your figure appear balanced. It should hide what you may want to hide and emphasize what you may want to emphasize.

Choose a bag that is not too small nor too big for your height. Your bag accentuates the part of your body that it touches. If you carry a bag that is up your torso, it emphasizes the upper part of your body, particularly the chest. If you swing your bag to your hips, on-lookers will stare at your hips.

Going with the principle on size on choosing handbags, if you are short with only a slight figure, you should go for a handbag that is small and is something that you can hold close to your body. Never ever buy a big purse because you will drown in it. Holding a big purse if your body is small would make you look as if the purse is carrying you, and not the other way around.

If you are the tall and lanky type, with not much on you in terms of curves, your challenge is to create the illusion of having a curvy figure and to hide the straight leanness of your body. You can achieve this by wearing a purse that is medium-sized and with a long shoulder strap that will allow you to hold the purse close to your waist. Holding the purse against the waist will make you seem that you have a slender waist that gently slopes to your hips.

Now, if your hips are wide and heavy, the handbag you need is something that will draw the eyes away from your hips and lower body. The perfect handbag for you is something with a shoulder strap that will allow the handbag to hang just above your hips. In this way, anyone who looks at you will have his or her eyes drawn to your upper body, rather than to your hips.

Girls with top-heavy figures, on the other hand, would want to call attention away from their upper bodies. If your figure is top-heavy, the handbag that you need is something that has long straps, something that you can hold close to your hips. Remember to get a large purse to balance out your top-heavy body.

Never ever use a small handbag if you have a plus size figure. As we said above, toting a small purse will only call attention to your size. Always go for a wide handbag that will lend a balanced look to your figure.

Second, choose a handbag according to your lifestyle, not depending on the color of clothing that you have most in your closet. If your activities are too demanding that you require less clutter and fully functional divisions in a bag, choose a handbag that does not have lots of secret locks, zippers, and buttons. Take note also of the weight of your handbag. Ideally, you should carry a kilo of necessities, not more than two kilos of clutter.

A busy lifestyle requires a bag that is comfortable to carry and at the same time always secure. Aside from traditional synthetic leather bags, you can also try woven bags that are more eco- friendly like African handbags. They are durable, stretchable, and resistant to saltwater.

For professional women, they generally choose middle-and-high-grade bags with classic design and exquisite workmanship, which not only shows self-restraint and taste but also gives others a steady-going professional feeling.

If you are a common white collar or a little girl, you may just as well choose bag in Korea edition or those trendy and even a bit strange bags of medium grade for the sake of demonstrating the young vigor and sense of the times. Students can choose the lovely type, for the price is moderate, and the styles are suitable for simple students’ era.

Search for some styles in the internet and get ideas from magazines. It's better to shop only when you have something in mind. To shop bags online can save a lot of your time and a lot of money as this will prevent you from browsing everything in the store. Always remember that your purse or handbag is a fashion accessory. A lady should prepare several beautiful bags and chooses the one for use according to different times and requirements.
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Orla Kiely Bags Popular everywhere, love by every woman

One of the most fashionable accessories of a woman is a bag. They say that a bag reflects a woman personality as it carries all her necessities and their intimate secrets. Bags today come in different styles, designs, sizes and colors. Bags can be used for many great purposes or when going to an occasion. One among those famous designer bags that makes a woman class apart are the Orla Kiely Bags. But why do women love this Orla Kiely bags, and why these bags so popular everywhere?

Style: These bags bring you the most fashionable and updated styles in them, making you updated and the most stylish in town. Be it the classic tote bag, sling bag or the shoulder bag, they come in prints that will have no competition at all. These bags have won appreciation from all around the world for its fantastic collection and the stunning design it offers.

Quality: These bags are made from high quality materials which make them durable and long-lasting. Hence when you purchase these bags, you do not have to worry about it for years together. These handbags come with small or large stem with multi colored materials that make sure that it last till you need them to.

Features: A good bag always have sufficient features to serve its purpose. When you choose your bag from this brand make sure you get to know each and everything about it. Choose a bag with a lot of pockets and slots, so that you can stuff it with your essentials. Orla Kiely Bags come with designs for all occasions, hence you just need to worry about the occasion you attend. They have all the essential features that will make you love them.
The best part about this brand is that they have the affordable session and also the high range type. Hence for all those who are on a budget need not get disappointed at all. Orla Kiely bags are easily available online, as well as in their brand selected outlets.
Here are some reviewers had to say about them:

• The words 'wipe clean' don't usually carry associations of glamorous designer bags, but allow these to be the exception. Available in blue, brown and red, they're a mess free solution to make up storage, and also include brush holders to stop that squashed brush effect which is so common when you just throw your brushes in a loose bag. There is a small glitch in it though: the cost of pairing the words 'wipe clean' with 'designer'? 53.

• I fell in love with this purse after a friend wore it to work. It's a great size and a good casual bag. Spruces up a simple jeans and cardigan outfit, makes a good commuter purse and works fabulously with a casual wardrobe that's heavy on fall colors (olives, browns, golds, navy and other warm, earthy tones).

• This is my third Orla Kiely classic shoulder bag. I love this pattern and the laminate finish. This bag has a shinny glossy finish much like patent leather. At first the bag does feel a bit stiff but once you load it up with your wallet and other personal things it becomes a really comfortable bag. It is also deceiving how much you can fit into the bag. It looks petite but I can fit an umbrella, full size wallet, Jackie O sun glasses with case, a paperback book, cloth grocery bag, and I still have room for more. It is my everyday, run out the door, no fuss handbag.
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