The A-Z of Designer Handbags: B

Hey everyone!  Today it's time to announce letter "B" of designer handbags:

 

BALENCIAGA

Balenciaga is a French fashion brand founded by Cristobal Balenciaga, a Spanish designer.  The brand has a reputation of "uncompromising standards" (Wikipedia).  Balenciaga handbags are made with undeniable quality and are sure to last for YEARS - making them totally worth the investment!

 

MY TOP 5

"Le Dix" Zip Cartable in Caramel - $2,250

"Classic First" in Bleu Dragee - $1,395

"Classic Day" in Powder Pink - $1,145

"Mini Papier A4 Zip Around" in Rouge Cerise - $1,345

"Papier Elaphe A4" in Vert Amande - $3,450

 

 

Official Balenciaga Website: www.balenciaga.com

The website contains all of these handbags + clothing and other designer accessories.

 

Balenciaga is also available at Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Neiman Marcus.

 

SPOTTED ON THE STREET

Kim Kardashian carrying a Classic Balenciaga Handbag.

Pippa Middleton also joins in the trend.

 

Their quality is unbeatable.  They have plenty of room for ALL of your necessities.  The celebrities rave about them daily.  So get yourself a Balenciaga handbag!

 

 

As always, thanks for reading!

XOXO Merry Carol



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Make a Statement!

This spring, make a statement in this hot jewelry trend: STATEMENT NECKLACES!

Statement Necklaces can be silver or gold, light or heavy, large or small, cheap or expensive, basically, WHATEVER YOU WANT THEM TO BE!

This trendy jewelry allows fashionistas like you to make your own UNIQUE statement.

For Bargain Statement Jewelry, try Forever 21:

"Boho Medallion Necklace" - only $7.80!

Forever  21 has TONS of jewelry - all for great prices that you can afford!

For High-End, Designer Jewelry, try Saks Fifth Avenue:

"A Peace Treaty" Collar Necklace - $785

For Designer Jewelry at HUGH discounted prices, try Saks Avenue Off Fifth:

"Viktor Bib Necklace" - $155.99 - Normally $370!

So beat those late-winter blues by going to the store and starting to make YOUR statement!

Happy Valentine's Day <3

XOXO

Merry Carol

Hot this Spring: PASTELS

Pastel shoes are a must-have this spring.  All the designer brands are coming out with their own unique lines of shoes with a pastel flavor.

Jimmy Choo "Abel" Patent Leather Pumps in Grapefruit

Valentino "Rockstud Flats" in Ballerina

Saint Laurent "Classic Tribute Sandal" in Sky Blue

Fendi "Crayons Ballerina" in Ecstasy Pink

Givenchy "Leather Crisscross Sandals" in Lavender

Jimmy Choo "Perfume Wedge Sandals" in Key Lime

So go get yourself some pastel shoes and strut down the street this spring!  If you want designer, I'd suggest Saks Fifth Avenue or Neiman Marcus and for bargain/cheaper I'd suggest Zappos or JustFab.

Keep shoppin'

XO Merry Carol

GREAT BARGAIN SHOE WEBSITE: JustFab.com!

Want fabulous shoes of every color and style for less? Go to JustFab!
EVERYTHING (and yes, I mean everything) is only $39.95 - an amazing bargain for the great shoes, handbags, and other accessories that they sell!

When you first go to the website, you'll get to take a survey and based on that survey, JustFab will create a custom set of recommendations tailored for YOU!  NGL, I loved almost all of the suggestions!  Also, when you sign up, you get 1 day of 50% prices on shoes!  That means only $19.95 for all of the great choices! 

Here's a preview of some of their top styles:

 

"Blake" Combat Boots

 

"Birdie" Heels

 

"Hattie" Pumps

As you can see, JustFab has about every kind of shoe you could want - for any occasion.  So go check it out today!

Thanks for reading :)

XO Merry Carol

 

 

The A-Z of Designer Handbags: A

So one of the great topics to be following on this blog is going to be "The A-Z of Designer Handbags" and today marks post #1! So the "A" is...

ALEXANDER WANG

Alexander was raised in San Francisco, California and attended the Parsons School of Design.  After graduating college, he decided to pursue his dream of creating and designing his own fashion label.  That dream soon became a reality as Alexander Wang has become one of the most respected designer handbag brands in the world.

MY TOP 5:

"Prisma Skeletal Backpack" in Sesame - $1,095 (100% cowhide)

"Small Lia" in Peppermint - $795 (100% Cowhide) - so cute and chic

"Rockie" in Peroxide with Iridescent Hardware - $875

"Diego" in Pebbled Black with Rosegold - $925

"Pelican Sling" in Curacao with Matte Black - $850

Check out and Purchase these and other super-chic styles at: www.alexanderwang.com

In case you want more, Alexander Wang also makes both men's and women's clothing and shoes! (but this is my purse section, so I won't show those here)

Thanks for reading and remember: Keep on Shoppin!

XO Merry Carol

An Overview...

Hey!  Welcome to "Bags, Boots, and Bangles," a blog for all things fashion.  I'll be including both the most high-end and best bargain brands for you to see and hopefully buy!  The blog is exactly what the name implies:

• Shoes
• Purses
• Jewelry

If you have any suggestions for anything I should post/sections I should add to my blog, feel free to email me at merrycarolmusic@gmail.com!

Subscribe to emails using the bar on the side, and enjoy your personal online shopping advice!

Thanks,

XO Merry Carol