Jessica Szohr escapes piranhas, caught by Lauren Merkin
It’s no secret that both celebrities and non-famous handbag lovers of the world adore Lauren Merkin. What’s not to love? Her adorable clutches are a hit with red carpet attire and work-appropriate pieces alike. We recently spotted our Gossip Girl favorite, Jessica Szohr, wearing Lauren Merkin at the premiere of Piranhas 3D (yes, that movie looks awesome). ,
Need to have now: Dan W’s woven snake clutch
The Handwoven Genuine Snake Clutch is, in a word, perfection. What makes this thing so ideal for the present moment is that at first glance, the weaving lends to a rakish summer feel, not unlike a raffia purse. However, upon closer inspection one sees how the snake skin is woven into strips and stitches, making for one utterly cool clutch.
Orla Kiely: Now for your pressure points
The bottle cheekily references Ms. Kiely’s iconic stem patterns and is topped with a stopper in typical Kiely bright orange. Spray it on your wrists and sling the Laminated Classic Shoulder Bag in the Large Stem print over your shoulder in an ode to everyone’s most desirable designer.
Elliott Lucca, for all your sartorial summer needs
Oh my, how we love this bag, in all it’s buttery soft, scrunched and woven leather glory. The pale bisque color offsets the exquisite details, allowing the features of the pouch and your outfit to shine. Can’t you just see yourself, wearing your favorite a-line sun-dress and big sunnies, swinging this baby at your side?
Flight status confirmed with Lodis
Slouchy patent leather is the perfect foil to a bag that packs serious carrying punch. You could fit all your weekend essentials, with enough room for a change of swimsuits, with room to spare for glossies and only-at-the-beach summer reads.
Coming up roses with Tylie Malibu
Braided leather on the handles, a tasseled zip front pocket, and the most beautiful shade of light pink make it one incredible four-season stunner. Wear it with your work suit, your weekend barbeque romper, your favorite vintage slip.
Show your stripes with Helena de Natalio
Geometric strips of leather mix it up with embossed python in this perfectly-sized clutch, roomy enough for all your essentials without too much heaviness.
Sing Out For Helena de Natalio This Concert Season
The sartorial challenges of live music are many: something breathable and comfortable must be worn for a full day of jamming under the hot sun. Comfortable shoes that can withstand a muddy field of revelers are a must. And of course, the purse. Free hands (for doing the robot, for instance) necessitate an over the shoulder style, while hydration and sun protection require something with space.
Your summer co-conspirator: the Amykathryn Dahlia Tote
This eco-friendly bag can be worn over the shoulder (when you need to look professional on the way to work), or messenger style (when you need your hands free to carry the cooler shore-side), and is just big enough to fit your summer essentials.
Why Lisa loves her job. Day 5
Every bag purchased gives a patient a “second chance” from the charity of medical mission work. “We’re able to give kids prosthetic limbs and hernia repairs, or little things like diabetes medication. Help they otherwise wouldn’t have been able to get, but for $20 can save their life,” Lisa says.
