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Designer Spotlight: Elise Hope

Elise Hope, a luxury handbag line, shows us that being fashionable while staying economical is easy! Each handbag has clean, and classy details with exquisite quality perfect for the everyday woman. It’s very rare to come across contemporary and on-trend handbags that won’t break the bank! Each handbag is made from faux leather and are all animal free and vegan friendly. Elise Hope features handbags in high-end boutiques around the United States in cities like Atlanta, Los Angeles, New Orleans, New York, and Miami!

Mad Men Inspired Bags

Are you a Betty, Peggy or Joan? In anticipation of the season 4 premiere of the hit AMC series Mad Men, we've decided to take a look at the fashion and try to see which bags of today would be worn by the leading ladies. There is nothing quite like the fashion of the early 60s; men looking dapper in suits with skinny ties and women in form fitting, curve hugging dresses. There was something so glamorous about that time and the handbag fashion was no exception. This was the era of the iconic 'it' bags.

Hot Handbag Trend: The Satchel

The latest handbag trend that I've been seeing a lot of is the satchel. This great trend will take you straight from Spring to Fall and be the perfect accessory to have in your wardrobe for years to come. This classic ladylike shape is timeless and a must have! I personally love that this shape is coming back into style. Sling this bag over your shoulder to instantly look like a classy sophisticated woman!

Take A Look at Effie's Heart

Inspired by antique catalogs, art history, nature and vintage clothing, Effie's heart has a hold on handbag enthusiasts. Designer, Kimo has a created a line of classic handbags as well as clothing and other accesories that are sure to keep your heart yearning for more. She shares with us her inspiration for her divine handbag collection.

Amykathryn: Classic and Ladylike

Karina Smirnoff, Pink and Hilary Duff are just a few of Amy Halls star studded clientel of her fashionable handbag line Amykathryn. Classic and Ladylike thrives on each design as Amy brings a whole other level of sensibility to Hollywood. Her mastered craft manifested from her love and passion for Africa, where she traveled when she was younger and found it her mission to create an animal-friendly, faux-leather, chic, affordable yet fabulous handbag. And, well she did!

Classic Handbags vs Trendy Handbags

We all want to keep up with what’s “hot” right now. With all the style websites and celebrity sightings, it makes it pretty easy to do. Or does it? By the time that handbag has made its way up on Nicole Richie’s or Jessica Simpson’s celebrity style fashion page it has already been worn around the block a few times and certainly already has replicas out left and right.

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