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May 23rd, 2012 | 
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle Tote Bag in Taupe
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Too Hot to Handle Tote Bag is a classic Marc by Marc Jacobs bag which is reintroduced each season in different colours. This season’s version is taupe and made from grained leather. It features chunky golden hardware and has two top grab handles and a separate removable and adjustable cross body strap.
The bag has a top zip fastening and there is an embellished rectangular brand plaque on the front of the bag. Inside, it is lined in a signature print satin fabric and there are two slip pockets and a single leather trimmed zip fastening pocket.
There are feet on the base of the bag to protect it from scratches.
Measurements: 30cm / 11.7″ x 20cm / 7.8″ x 12cm / 4.7″; all measurements are approximate.
Material: leather
Compact and sleek, this ladylike style has proved itself to be a classic which will stand the test of time. The taupe colouring of this season’s version will team with both pastels and neon brights, and this bag is a perfect daily use handbag for both your on and off duty wardrobe.
UK based, worldwide delivery.
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Marc by Marc Jacobs Lil Ukita Classic Q Bags in Yellow (Rain), Pink (Blossom) or Taupe (Hazel) for Spring Summer 2012
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Lil Ukita bag is a small bag, available for the new season in a range of bright and neutral colours to team with seasonal trends. The bag has a single, hobo style top handle and a detachable cross body strap, so you can carry it however you choose. There is a silver tone Marc by Marc Jacobs workwear plaque on the front of the bag.
The leather from which the bag is made is lightly textured, and pleated to the base to give a pouch effect. This bag is a flap over style with a magnetic fastening. Inside, it is lined in logo print material and there is a zip pocket, a mobile phone pocket and a slip pocket.
Measurements: 27cm / 10.6″ x 30cm / 11.8″ x 11cm /4.3″. All measurements are approximate.
Material: leather
Style note: The Lil Ukita from the Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q range is an essential bag for a girl’s wardrobe. I love the yellow and pink colours because they are so unusual and would really brighten up the dreariest of grey summers – with the yellow bag (Marc by Marc Jacobs ironically call the colour “rain”), it would be like carrying your own sunshine around with you.
- Click here to buy the pink, taupe or yellow from JulesB
- Click here to buy the bag in black from my-wardrobe.com
UK based, worldwide delivery available.
Marc by Marc Jacobs Karlie Classic Q Leather Bag in Pink (blossom), Yellow (rain), Taupe (hazel) or Black
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Karlie Leather Clutch, from the Classic Q collection, is a mini cross body / clutch bag which is reintroduced every season in different colours. The chain handle is detachable and has a textured leather shoulder rest, and the flap over has a concealed magnetic fastening.
The new season bags available from JulesB have very interesting sounding colours – “blossom”, which is the pink one, “rain”, which is the yellow one (I can’t work out why rain is yellow!) and “hazel”, which is taupe. All these versions of the bag have silver metal hardware throughout.
There is another version of the bag in black, available from Van Mildert, which has gold hardware thoughout.
Inside, the bag has a black and white printed lining and there is a large pocket plus 6 credit card slots.
Measurements: 25cm / 9.8″ x 15cm / 5.9″ x 4 cm / 1.6″; all measurements are approximate.
Material: Leather
Style note: This is a lovely bag made from beautifully soft textured leather, with a slouchy, pouchy look caused by gathering to the base. Perfect for smart day and evening occasions, you can even manage without a separate purse thanks to the built in credit card slots. The pink and yellow are bang on trend for this season’s neons; the taupe is neutral enough to team with anything and black – well, black is always on trend, isn’t it, girls?
- Click here for more info and to buy the pink, taupe or yellow Karlie with silver hardware from JulesB
- Click here for more info and to buy the black Karlie with gold hardware from Van Mildert
UK based, worldwide delivery.
D&G Lily Twist Bag in Taupe with Coloured Zips 2012
This D&G collection for 2012 is the final D&G collection ever, so this could be your last chance to own the enviable Lily Twist Bag. This version for 2012, the D&G Lily Twist Bag in Taupe with Coloured Zips, has three zip fastening compartments with a different coloured zip – one orange, one green and one pink. The zip pulls are branded D&G.
This bag is a shoulder bag / handbag with two rolled leather handles and a separate cross body strap, and has gold hardware throughout including the D&G brand logo on the front of the bag. The bag is made from taupe leather.
Inside, the bag is fully lined and there is a zip fastening pocket in the central compartment. It comes with a dustbag for safe storage.
Measurements: 32cm / 12.6″ x 22cm / 9.5″ x 17cm / 6.7″; all measurements are approximate.
Material: 100% leather
Style note: The D&G Lily Twist bag is the bag of choice for many celebrities and has previously been seen carried by Pixie Lott, Selena Gomez and Claudia Schiffer. This new version, the last that D&G will ever make, has quirky differently coloured zips that make it particularly appealing.
UK based, worldwide delivery is available
Chloe Paraty Tote Bags for 2012 in Black, Grey, Nude, Taupe or Brown Calfskin Leather
This Chloe Paraty Bag in a beautiful and iconic design by Chloe; one that is reintroduced each season, sometimes in different colours or textures of leather, but always with the same iconic, trapezoid shape.
Key features of the bag include the goldtone eyelet detail and chunky tubular piping on both the front and the back of the bag.
The bag is available in different sizes - small, medium and large – and this season’s colours are a mouthwatering black, grey, taupe, nude and brown.
Made from soft calfskin leather, the Paraty features
chunky gold-tone hardware throughout and has a fabric lining. The bag has a top zip fastening, two grab handles for carrying it in your hand and a
shoulder strap for popping it over your shoulder instead.
Measurements:
Small Paraty: 22cm x 30cm x 13cm
Medium Paraty: 37cm x 25cm x 20cm
Large Paraty: 39cm x 50cm x 20cm
All measurements are approximate.
Material: 100% calfskin leather
This Chloé bag is the definition of “investment purchase” when it comes to handbag that you’re going to love, which will never go out of style. It is a bag to be loved, treasured and enjoyed for a lot longer than a single season, or even ten seasons, and will garner envious glances from your friends. All of this year’s colours are neutral, so the bag will team well with anything in your wardrobe.
UK based, Selfridges deliver to the UK only, Harrods deliver worldwide.
Sara Berman Cici Stud Cross Body Bag in Acid Wash, Bubble Brown or Mustard
Was £389, now from £77.80
The Sara Berman Cici Stud Cross Body Bag is made from soft sheepskin leather and embellished with gold-tone studs to the corners.
The bag can be styled and worn in three different ways, as demonstrated in the photo above, and whichever way you wear the bag, all the zipped compartments are accessible. The bag has three compartments, a main compartment with separate zip fastening compartments within it.
Options include using the two top handles to carry the bag like a shopper;alternatively, you you can fold over the two compartments back on themselves, or fold one compartment over the other for two different cross body bag options.
All the metalwork on the bag is coloured gold. The main compartment of the bag has two concealed magnetic fastenings and the side compartments have zips.
Inside, the bag is lined in signature Sara Berman leopard print fabric and there is an internal zip pocket and two slip pockets.
Material: sheep’s leather
Measurements: 40cm / 15.6″ x 35cm /13.8″ x 16cm / 6.3″ (all measurements are approximate)
Style note: This bag is amazingly versatile and really beautiful quality. You can wear it in so many different ways it really is a case of one bag fits all. The multisized studs are a key look this season and characteristic of many Sara Berman designs.
UK based, free UK and EU delivery, free UK returns, worldwide delivery is available
3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel in Taupe or Navy
The 3.1 Phillip Lim Pashli Satchel is a satchel which is available in taupe or navy, and made from grained leather which has two structured top handles made from rolled leather. The bag has a flap over which fastens with a gold tone push lock fastening. In addition, there are two panels at the front which can be expanded by opening the zips.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in satin and there is a a zip fastening pocket inside the bag.
Material: leather
Measurements: 37cm / 14.6″ x 30cm / 11.8″ x 11cm / 4.3″; (all measurements are approximate)
Style note: Taupe is a great colour for a bag, nice and neutral so it goes with everything, yet not too dark. Navy is also a sort after colour for a handbag, and often hard to find. This new satchel from 3.1 Phillip Lim is as practical as it is beautiful, with its useful zipped panel expansion and gorgeous grained leather exterior. City girls will love this bag for both work and play.
Click here for more info and to buy
UK based, international delivery available.
LK Bennett Busby Bag in Red, Taupe or Black
The LK Bennett Busby Tote Bag is a patent leather shoulder tote bag available in three colour ways – dark red, light taupe and black. The bag is stylish yet spacious. It has three compartments – the two outer ones have concealed magnetic stud fastenings and the central one has a double zip fastening. The central compartment also have a further zip fastening pocket inside, and all of the interior of the bag is lined in satin.
Also inside the bag, there is a gold coloured metal LK Bennett engraved brand plaque is mounted on an embossed leather label.
Material: Leather
Dimensions: 40.5cm / 15.9″ x 28cm / 11.0″ x 20.5cm / 8.1″ (all measurements are approximate)
Style note: The Busby bag is a charming yet practical bag, and a definite plus to have in your accessories closet. The three compartments help you keep everything organised, and the double zip central pocket allows for slightly larger items. Complete the look with either the high heeled Sledge Patent Shoe or the lower heeled Sabira Patent Shoe.
UK based, worldwide delivery
Mulberry Carter Double Handle Bag in Black Snake or Bird’s Nest (Taupe) Croc
The Mulberry Carter Double Handle Bag is a boxy shaped bag available in black snake print embossed leather or bird’s nest croc textured nappa leather. The bag has a single main compartment with a double zip top fastening. The inside of the bag is lined in brushed leather and there is a zip pocket and a slip pocket inside, together with the Mulberry tree branded metal fob. There is also an external slip pocket on the front of the bag which features the Carter double twist lock metalwork.
The bag has a twisted double chain and leather shoulder strap.
All the metal hardware on the bag is soft gold in colour.
Measurements: 23cm / 9″ x 33cm / 13″ x 12cm /4.7″; handle drop 22 cm / 8.7″; (all measurements are approximate).
Style note: This is the latest bag from Mulberry (at the time of writing) and it is made from soft leather for a luxurious feel. The bag is marriage between modern and vintage styling and will add a polished look to any outfit. It bag can be worn over your shoulder, in the crook of the elbow or carried in the hand.
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(UK based, UK delivery only)
LK Bennett Ellie Bag
The LK Bennett Ellie Bag is available in four colour ways – grey ostrich print leather, tomato red ostrich print leather, taupe crocodile print leather and bordeaux red leather. The bag has a single top handle and a structured shape with gold tone metal hardware throughout. It is a flap over style with a clasp fastening at the front.
Inside, the bag is fully lined in canvas and there is a zip fastening pocket, underneath which a metal LK Bennett gold tone brand plaque is mounted on a leather label.
Material: Leather
Dimensions: 31.5cm / 12.4″ x 20cm / 7.9″ x 18.5cm / 7.2″
Style note: This is a neat and smart handbag with a touch of the exotic about it. The bag has a structured outline which is on trend for the new season. Team the tomato red and bordeaux red Ellie with LK Bennett’s Cheyne leopard print sandal; team the taupe Ellie with LK Bennett’s Cadogan Kitten Heels in taupe and team the mid grey ostrich print bag with the LK Bennett black ponyskin and leather Bank shoe.
UK based, worldwide delivery
