Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Patent Pending . . .

Bags galore, darlings! Think shiny, in rich chocolate and candy hues.
At left: Diane von Furstenberg
At right: Matthew Williamson
Runway pics via style.com except where otherwise noted.
Emilio Pucci

Shiny and chic is great for fall or spring, so stock up, ladies! There’s a patent bag in nearly every color, size and price range!


From runway to "real" way; Gossip Girl sets the tone . . .
What to buy?
One shoulder bag, one clutch!
Jil Sander leather one-handle tote, via style.com.
Look for Less: patent buckle tote, $38 at lulu-nyc.com.
Beth Springer Hybrid vibrant violet bag. Visit bethspringer.com.
Patent leather tote in black and honey brown at gap.com for $50.
Tory Burch rose patent tote. Visit bergdorfgoodman.com.
Versace deep purple patent tote. Go to Nordstrom.com.
Foley + Corinna patent trim Jet Setter Jr., at revolveclothing.com.
Marc Jacobs patent Classic Christy handbag in pale pink, via style.com. Remember that pastels work for autumn, darlings!
Botkier patent Sasha mini duffel. Visit shopbop.com.
Anya Hindmarch Flavie indigo tote, at net-a-porter.com.
If you're feeling adventruous, go ombré!
L.A.M.B. green ombré patent Manchester tote, at shopbop.com.
Jessica Simpson Tenjune small ombré satchel. Go to jessicasimpsoncollection.com to buy.
Fendi Mini Mama shoulder bag, at net-a-porter.com. Could this be the next "baguette"?
Missoni patent leather frame clutch, pictured courtesy style.com (runway, too!) and available at Missoni boutiques.
Be & D black patent clutch with stud detailing, on sale at net-a-porter.com.
Andarei yellow Capri clutch, at revolveclothing.com.
Felix Rey PVC Ida cosmetics case; $58.00 at shopbop.com.
D&G purple envelope clutch, at D&G boutiques; picture via elle.com.
Marc by Marc Jacobs patent coin purse, at standardstyle.com
How to wear it: Rebecca Minkoff Market tote and Kors trench in lipstick red, at chickdowntown.com.

Shine on, darlings!

34 comments:

carolina @ patagonia gifts said...

Oh darling! Bags are my great weakness! I LOVE patent leather. Great picks dear! xo

Siljesfashion said...

Patent is cool. It gives a certain edge to an outfit. Great post as always!

Katarina Kühl ~ PencilFashion said...

i'm glad you've posted another drawing of mine :)

and again, a very inspiring post!

WendyB said...

I love the turquoise!

S (formerly of Modern-Guilt) said...

love, love, love the patent Prada ombre...

Anonymous said...

Hey CC,

we have added you to our blogroll. The circle is complete. The universe is in unison.

Thank you for the support,

Cas

molly said...

love that bright purple bag!

Myriam said...

Adoore all these patent bags!

Lisa said...

LOVE the LAMB green ombre bag!

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

what fun options! i'm all about black patent leather...even if it's cheap, it manages to look spiffy and sharp!

Anonymous said...

I love my L.A.M.B bags... ohh that Fendi clutch is to die for... I'm a bag girl x

Marian said...

Ahh the beauty of slick shiny patent.I remember with affection my first pair of patent leather shoes as a child.they had this rich deep wide purple velvet bow in front of them.Ive been in love with patent since then!
muah!
Marian

Unknown said...

oh i have a love/hate relationship with patent.. sometimes i love.. sometimes i don't

Charmaine Li said...

i need to buy both too! thanks for the pictures.. those are great ideas!!

Anonymous said...

God I love Patent! Especially the L.A.M.B tote - it's just perfection.

Angela said...

ooohhhh, i adore patent. i want a valentino nuage in black patent. : )

Dru!!! said...

thanks for the comment last week on wewearthings! If i can incorporate nerdy s.c. references into every update, I totally would

Miranda said...

i'm not a huge fan of patent
only in small increments ;)

Rina said...

What a beautiful selection of bags! an absolutely weakness for me too!

miss vintage love said...

Oh wow, that Diane von Furstenberg dress is AMAZING!

Songy said...

I didn't tell you. I have a speical folder saving some of my fave from all your posts. Missoni clutch went straight in there.

kokostiletto said...

i love patent bags!!! i have black betsey johnson one and i live in it! and it's so easy to clean!

Fifi Flowers said...

LOVE the patent bags! I had a GREAT one with white with black Paris motifs and red bling rhinestones and red handles... and someone stole it... UGH... I soooooo wish I coud find another one... very SAD!

Unknown said...

shiny shiny shiny. a big patent bag is a bit much for me ...I'll take a bright clutch though :)

Laura in Paris said...

Those bags look great, but I need compartments in mine. I had one and gave it to a friend very quickly, it took me ages to find things: metro pass when I am in a hurry, cell phone when it's ringing, diary when I need to make an appointment, purse when I need to pay fro the baguette and there is a line .. how do you do?

Elle symptomatique said...

oulala!! the pucci one is freaking gorgeous!! how bright!!!!!! <3

Make Do Style said...

Love the Anya Hindmarch one!

Anonymous said...

Patent bags are really nice, I have a shoulder patent bag in red color, it's really special. Kisses

Sara said...

Nice bags!!

Da Fashionista said...

yum. the ombre.

Carolina Lange said...

Amazing bags! I want them all!!!

Seeker said...

I love bags, but I always end to wear the same for many time, because I just can't be changing all the time. It's not pratical for me.

xoxo

leeselooks said...

ah cc!
i wish he stella's were mine.

they are more on the obsession side than the ordered!!!
argh.

serious restraint ;)

the jumper is stella too.
i am in total looooooooooooove.

how do you post all of these amazing clothes without caving?

have a beautiful day.

x.

Guapóloga said...

The shiny look is a must this season, I have two with that look and I use them all day long!