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Trendspotting: NYC's Bag Trends

Posted Jul 11th 2008 12:55PM by Najwa Moses
Filed under: Style Spotter

What fashionista doesn't love a great bag? I mean honestly, there is a bag for every occasion am I right? Kicking it with the girls, dining with the boy, the power lunch purse, the family reunion bag, the class reunion bag..bags hold more than our things..they are often an indicator to our social status and our mood.

Check out these great looks that I've seen on the scene in the past few weeks!

White bags are SUPER, SUPER, SUPER HOT right now, in fact white colored accessories in general from shoes to wristwatches...you definitely will want to get up on this trend!

Animal and tribal prints are another hot look for handbags this summer, whether it's in done in an over sized satchel or 80's inspired simple handbag, feel free to let your inner animal out to play! LOL.

Now gents, we actually have a man bag or MURSE for you....you've probably seen Pharrell rocking these over sized bags and I tell you no lie..this bag as quiet as it is kept is the hot new thing for men's accessories. But I'm going to keep it real, I don't think I could date a guy who would honestly carry a purse--especially one that was bigger than mine!!!! LOL!

Fannypacks anyone? Yup, they are back! But this time totally funked up or done in bright jewel colors..peep the styles below and either get some paint and D.I.Y. or head to the nearest American Apparel..I'm sure they will be able to hook you up!

Baubles and ruffles...oh my! Unique, unexpected embellishments are another hot trend that I've seen in the past few weeks. Peep the charms and the ruffles on the styles below--and both of the fashionistas rocking these pieces were the designers behind the bags! Very nice!!!!!!!

Until next time....keep it stylish!

--NAJWA MOSES

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1. These bags are very nice and probably carry a nice price tag. Everyone wants to have a pretty and unusual bag for those special ocassions, but one can go broke trying to have the latest BIG bag. I just wish these really sharp bags were more afforable...paying $300-$600 for purses is absolutely ridiculous!

Shelia at 7:59AM on Jul 13th 2008

2. You can actually find really nice bags in bright colors or great white bags that are not brand name and at great prices. I bought an amazing bag at K&G and I get compliments on it all the time. There are always great options to be fabulous on any budget.

Kay at 9:46AM on Jul 13th 2008

3. These bags are hideous! Are you kidding me? Whose carrying this trash?

Charden at 10:25AM on Jul 13th 2008

4. There are some great alternatives...my favorite...and yes, I am biased is www.flyjane.net!

Nikki Walker at 1:31PM on Jul 15th 2008

5. Those Bags were ugly.

Robin Montague at 12:19AM on Jul 20th 2008

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