Donna Karan Accessories for Spring Summer 2011

While the majority of designers consider a palette of amazingly bright and rich colors to be the main symbol of the new spring-summer 2011 season, the American designer Donna Karan has presented a collection of models, designed in refined and delicate natural colors: sand, light beige, white, and the color of warm milk.

Bright ensembles have been complemented by a “wood” palette of accessories. For this collection, the designer has selected a little darker colors, but at the same time they are amazingly beautiful. The collection of accessories is based on casual and evening bags of “wood” colors and thick-heeled sandals with a rather massive cork platform produced in rich chocolate and dark olive hues.

Blake Lively to ad Chanel Mademoiselle Handbag

Karl Lagerfeld has personally chosen a successful young actress Blake Lively
to advertise Mademoiselle handbags. The famous fashion designer was drawn by Blake’s young and fresh image, as well as her innate sense of style.

The star of the “Gossip Girl” series says she finds Lagerfeld’s choice so touching: “It is an honor for me to be chosen by Karl Lagerfeld and advertise the new models of Mademoiselle handbags”.

The Mademoiselle handbag changes with time, but the passion for noble materials remains a constant feature of this model. It is always made of exquisite leather – calfskin or sheepskin. In the case of fabric bags, jersey or satin are used. No less luxurious models are made of the skin of alligator or shagreen skin with a slight pearly hue.

As for the colors, red, pink, orange, black, and dark blue will be widely used this season. A golden or metallic sheepskin will be a luxurious variant. And, of course, each handbag is quilted in a unique way that is known only to Chanel, and the secret is still being kept since the days of Coco. A handle in the form of a chain and a pendant with the Chanel logo are obligatory details of the bag.

Blake Lively is famous among the designers. For example, a model of the shoes called «The Blake» for Blake Lively from Christian Louboutin appeared as a result of her friendship with Christian Louboutin.

Tracy Zych Stylish Team Spirit Handbags

New York-based handbag makers Tracy Zych rose due to mutual efforts of two committed sisters, Tracy and Ashley, who have been into fashion and handbags in particular almost since the cradle. Their latest inspiration found embodiment in the new Team Spirit collection which is a stylish cross of great designs and sporting colors.

The line started with bags for Miami, New York, Orlando, and Los Angeles, and there will be new teams added at the demand of most passionate team fans.

A fine example of the collection is the Katrina from the Miami line, with a bright emerald-colored lining and offering a choice of three color combinations, black, red and white, that goes for $350.

The Team Spirit is a cool way to show that you are your favorite team’s fan with a true fashionista distinction.

Choosing a Handbag for Every Figure

It turns out, that a well-chosen bag can help you hide flaws of your figure. When choosing a new bag, use one golden rule: the shape of the bag should be in contrast to your figure type, while its size has to match your body size.

Bags for short frame

Large and roomy bags make a great fit for short women. However, broad and very massive bags will make you look shorter. Such bag will make you look even smaller. Moreover, avoid handbags with long handles, since those will also visually shorten your frame.

Bags for bony and tall frame

Give preference to broad and round bags, and shapeless bags in which width exceeds the height. Avoid bags with short handles, since those will make you look even taller. Hobo bags, crescent-shaped bags with one handle, will also work for you.

Bags for big frame

Avoid medium-sized bags, rectangular or elongated bags. A tiny bag, for example a clutch or card holder, in hands of a large woman will simply visually enlarge her body. Do not carry backpacks either. If you like patterned bags, then go for small prints.

Handbags for big busts and large shoulders

Women with large breasts and large shoulders are advised not to wear bags with short handles. Bags that finish around the bust area will simply accentuate the size of your bust. Choose handbags with longer handles or clutches, which you will carry in your hands.

Bags for wide waists, big hips, and large stomachs

Go for bags that finish at the upper body, just under the arm, rather than around the waist area. Any bag that falls at the problem part of your body will simply make it look bigger. Avoid small bags, since your body will look even more massive with them. You can use medium and large bags. Large clutches will work as well.

Blake Lively Becomes The Face Of Chanel's Newest Handbag Line

‘Gossip Girl’ star Blake Lively has been confirmed as the official ambassador for Chanel’s new Mademoiselle Handbag line.

The 23-year old star will appear in a campaign photographed by Karl Lagerfeld. The ads are slated to break in April in magazines.

“She’s a kind of American dream girl,” said Lagerfeld, lauding Lively’s spontaneous nature, freshness and what he described as natural star quality. “I think she will become a great actress.”

“She’s full of life,” the designer added.

While talking about the shoot, Lagerfeld said, “it went like a dream; It was an easy job because everyone fell in love with her,”

For Blake this is like a dream come true. She said, “How did Cinderella feel when she slipped on the glass slipper? How did Snow White feel when she met her Prince Charming? It’s like a dream come true. I can say that I feel like the happiest, luckiest girl around.”

The bag will retail from about 1,500 to 2,500 euros, or about $2,000 to $3,300 at current exchange, with models in exotic skins topping out at 23,000 euros, or $30,600. The line features a wide range of colors, finishes and materials, including jersey cloth, satin, calfskin, lambskin, alligator and shagreen.

“Though I am the face of it, I will carry it like every girl,” Lively said of the bag. “I will always feel it’s more than just a purse. It’s a quilted case full of lipstick, love letters and the dreams and possibilities that I have always felt every time I see that beautiful ‘CC.’ ”

Most luxurious accessories from Louis Vuitton

The brand presented new accessorie as add-ons to the Spring-Summer 2011 collection from Louis Vuitton, which was introduced at the recent Fashion Week in Paris.The accessories perfectly match the collection’s style, which was created by Marc Jacobs. Inspired by the exotic luxury of the East, Jacobs created this Asian-theme collection for Louis Vuitton by adding miniature handbags made with expensive fabrics and materials.

One of the most successful accessories from Louis Vuitton are clutches with patent leather, which attract attention with the contrast combination of bright colors, evening bags made with fabric embroidered with exquisite patterns of multicolored sequins and beads, and sphere-shaped purses decorated with glittering crystals.

Isabelle Adjani bag from Lancel

Fall 2010 and winter 2011 at Lancel will feature the beautiful actress Isabelle Adjani. The practice of dedicating handbags to great women is turning into a tradition. That the previous design, which was inspired by the image of Brigitte Bardot, is still very popular with fashionistas.

Lancel, the French fashion house with 135 year-old history, always uses bright, rich, and sparkling colors in its designs in order to create genuine luxury. All Lancel’s heroines have something in common – perfect combination of natural coquetry and femininity, independence and inner freedom.

Isabelle Adjani commented on this masterpiece by saying: ” My entire life is inside this bag. My deepest secrets will be revealed as soon as someone else takes it into possession…”

Goodie Bag by Coccinelle

Rhythm of folds, mathematically calculated stitches and asymmetric draping emphasize the bulky form of Goodie Bag model from the Italian accessories brand Coccinelle. This season, Goodie Bag is presented in several variations: three practical shopping bag and luxurious clutch.

Shiny leather, soft suede, high-tech fabric – the latest version of Goodie Bag is made with the highest quality materials. The exquisite palette – indigo, purple, coffee and brandy color for the skin, and red and gray with splashes of platinum and silver for textiles.

Kitty Carry-about Accessories by Judith Leiber

Hello Kitty is a prominent feature on Judith Leiber’s new accessory set that is adorned with various multicolored crystals (Austrian and silver crystals among them).The items are the Red Bow Hobo Bag, worth $3,995, Pink Tulip ($2,995), silver-crystaled Retro Kitty ($2,595), a small purse mirror ($495) and a pink keychain ($295). All complete with bows and utterly cute!

FURLA Collection of Bags and Shoes for SS 2011

As we were beginning to try new products for this Fall/Winter 2010, a collection of Furla women’s accessories and footwear for Spring/Summer 2011 was presented in Milan during the Fashion Week. The creative director Giovanna Furlanetto is exploring possibilities of contrasting combinations in the new Furla collection.

Clean lines, clear shapes, attention to proportions and functionality – are the traditions of the Italian brand Furla. The palette of the Spring/Summer collection 2011 was borrowed by Furla from a tropical garden. Avocado, acai berry, passion fruit and mango are contrasted with the colours of desert and savannah – from white, as the core of a coconut, to various shades of brown.