Follow the Top Handle Bag Trend with $40 Purse from Aldo

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Here’s a bag trend that’s perfect for adding a feminine touch to your work outfits or everyday attires- boxy, top-handle bags.

We found three top handle bags from Aldo that looks chic enough to be carried from day to night.

The bags all have the same silhouette and tassels on the flap, but they come in different colors and textures. The first bag is the ideal work bag because of the versatility of the color.

Aldo Cyphert Bag

It is made of synthetic leather. It has a flat bottom, a flap, and a top handle. The flat has tassels hanging from gold tone hardware. The bag closes with a magnetic lock.

This is the kind of bag that doesn’t just work as a trend, it’s a bag that transcends seasons and trends.

The bag can also be carried like a crossbody bag with the removable strap:

Aldo Cyphert

The two other bags from Aldo have the same shape but they are considered different models because of the materials.

Aldo Brisbois

The Brisbois is also made of synthetic leather but it has soft shearling along the trim. It is $ 13 inches wide at the bottom, 12 inches wide in the middle and 12 inches wide at the top. It is 9 1/2 inches high. This bag is slightly bigger than the Cyphert.

Aldo Opdyke

The Opdyke has the same size as the Cyphert but it has a faux fur on the flap.

The bags are not exactly $40 as we put on the title, they are $ 40.50 from 6PM. Aldo bags are also available in Zappos.

Amy Adams Travels with Gucci Tote with Tassel

Friday, January 20, 2012

Amy Adams arrived at the Vancouver International Airport last January 3 with a pristine white bag. The woman is brave. White bags are very hard to maintain. They look incredible, but we honestly prefer to travel with our black or brown totes (if we don’t have a lot of stuff to bring, we use a small satchel).

Amy’s bag is very easy to ID since the bag has interlocking Gs in front. A little bit of googling led us to Far Fetch where the bag is being sold for $ 1,454.

Gucci Soho Tote

The bag is made of leather with an interior zip pocket and two top handles. The bag has a tassel accent that you can put on the handle or on the hook at the side of the bag. Here’s how the bag looks when carried by a model:

Gucci Soho Tote as Carried by Model

The bag is also available in Neiman Marcus.

Gucci Soho Tote in Neiman Marcus

Now that we’ve had a good look at the bag, we’re really loving it. We really like how simple it its. There is elegance in simplicity. We also love how roomy it it.

For those who are scared of scuffs and dirt, you can get the bag in black.

Gucci Soho Tote in Black

We even dig the Far Fetch‘s styling of the product. That’s it, we’re going to get this bag! (I’m taking the credit card out of storage where it’s been since after Christmas. LOL).

Jessica Alba Goes Grocery Shopping with Leather Shopper Bag

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Jessica Alba dresses nicely for the most random activities in her life. The actress went grocery shopping with her family earlier this month and she wore a great pair of boots and carried a nice leather bag to the store.

Jessica’s bag does not have fringe all over it, but it does have very long zipper pulls that also serve as the bag’s accent.

The following Alexander McQueen Shopper bags from Zappos have the same shape as Jessica’s bag. They also have long zipper pulls which we’d be happy to consider as fringe detailing just so we can feature them here on the blog. LOL.

The first bag is a simpler version of Jessica’s bag.

 

Alexander McQueen Folk Small Shopper

The bag is now on sale for $ 1,077.99 . It is a relatively small shopper bag that is made of leather.

Here are the bag’s dimension:

  • Bottom Width: 13 in
  • Middle Width: 14 in
  • Top Width: 15 1⁄2 in
  • Depth: 5 1⁄4 in
  • Height: 9 1⁄2 in

The bag has two top handles and an attachable long strap so you can carry it without using your hands.

The next bag is the same bag but with stud detailing.

Alexander McQueen Folk Shopper with Studs

Despite the additional stud detailing, this bag is now cheaper than the plain shopper bag. It is already heavily discounted and is available in Zappos for 1,022.99. This bag is slightly smaller than the first one.

  • Bottom Width: 13 in
  • Middle Width: 13 1⁄2 in
  • Top Width: 13 1⁄2 in
  • Depth: 5 in
  • Height: 9 1⁄2 in

Both bags have external zipper pockets.