Fontem Handbags Combine the Love of the Written Word with Bespoke Leather Creations Designer and Founder of Fontem handbags Maayan Hotam (center) creates handcrafted handbags with a heartfelt message or quote inscribed inside, in her Southern California studio.Images: … [Read more...] about It’s Written in the Bag
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Ariane Gold Knows What Women Want
Handbags that Go from Work to Play It’s nice to come across a handbag designer that has your best interest in mind. Who wants another clunky handbag that’s uncomfortable to hold and feels like you're carrying a ton of bricks? Not me. Apparently, I’m not … [Read more...] about Ariane Gold Knows What Women Want
Basket Case
A Straw Bag to Take to the Beach, Bar and Beyond Nothing says summer like a straw bag. In fact, I’m a little obsessed with them, and always have been— even beyond the desired season to carry them. So, when I first laid my eyes on this round Galapagos bag by Guadalupe Design, I … [Read more...] about Basket Case
This Bag is Gold
I've struck gold with this bag but thankfully it's a lot lighter. Do you “weigh” handbags before you buy them? If you walk around stores picking up handbags to see how heavy they are, looking for the lightest one—you’re not alone. Gone are the days that I'd dish … [Read more...] about This Bag is Gold
Retro Chic – Pacific Coast Magazine
There’s a 1970s revival taking place and this updated insta-ready version is just as potent for today, as it was when writer Tom Wolfe dubbed it the “Me Decade” on the cover of New York magazine in 1976. This time around, you’re not confined to being just a Biba babe or a disco … [Read more...] about Retro Chic – Pacific Coast Magazine