Purses

Ideas for Displaying Totes

Every gal should own at least one tote bag that is big enough to carry all her essentials. Perfect for work, college or a shopping trip, a cute tote bag is a must-have for any woman who likes to carry more than just her phone and cash. If your bag...

Can You Dress Down Suede Pumps?

Suede pumps are one of the most classic shoes for dressing up, but like any pump, you don't need to be donning your little black dress to wear them. Instead of playing dress-up for a night out, play dress-down. Your sexy suede pumps are the...

Seat-Belt Purse Tutorial

And you thought they were just for saving lives! The humble seat belt is making the scene as a fashion statement that’s both practical and creative. You want one, but you don’t happen to have extra cash at the moment. Time to channel...

List of Must Haves in a Purse

Remember Mary Poppins' purse, the huge carpetbag that had everything in it but the kitchen sink? If you’re like Mary and have to pull out everything just to find your keys, wallet, lipstick, etc., it could be time to downsize. Just because...

How to Get Scuff Marks Off a Purse

Whether patent leather or just plain old leather, you love the shiny look of your purse. But when it rubs against the floor, the wall or another slightly dirty surface, you can create scuffs that ruin your purse or at least make you turn it the...

The Difference Between Hobo & Saddlebag Purses

Hobo and saddlebag purses don't have the sexiest of names, but they are quite fabulous nonetheless. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to open a fashion magazine and not see some gorgeous celebrity or model toting one around. But if you're not up to...

DIY Ideas on How to Store Purses

A woman needs a variety of handbags for different occasions. Most women own at least one of each of the following: an everyday bag in black, taupe or other neutral colors; a tote bag for when you have a full day ahead and don't have the...

Does a Black Purse Go With a Camel Coat?

If you're trying to figure out if a black handbag works with your camel coat, the answer is "yes, of course." Your camel coat is considered a neutral and black is the ultimate neutral, pairing well with everything. Going for a neutral...

Should I Combine My Purse & Backpack?

For many women, a purse is like a second limb. It never leaves their side no matter what, but what if you've got a little more to carry than your purse can hold? Sometimes a backpack is absolutely necessary, but carrying a purse with your backpack...

Purse Designs That Will Go With Blue Camouflage

Blue camouflage clothing says "I'm an outdoorsy girl, but I've still got style!" When everyone else around you is sporting plain blue jeans or muted brown camo, your blues will set you apart from the crowd. Pack your...

What Is the History of Caro-Nan Purses?

During the 1960s and 70s, the Caro-Nan purse was a wardrobe staple for fashionable Southern women. Now, the next generation of ladies has helped create a new demand for these hand-painted wooden baskets. Those who love the retro style of these...

The Best Black Purse

Let's face it. If you don't have at least a couple of black purses in your wardrobe, you're going to be at a loss one day when you're trying to put together a chic outfit. Whether you're heading out for a casual brunch with friends, have a movie...

How to Find Lunch Box Purses

Forget the thermos, and step out in style with a vintage lunch box purse. The term "lunch box" has been applied to a number of purses since the 1940s. It generally refers to a box-shaped purse with a short, inflexible handle at the top. Most...

How to Make a Purse From One Continuous Zipper

Like everything about men's clothing, men's pants are designed to be simple yet functional, with pockets that easily carry change. For women, fashion is never that easy. Pockets are not guaranteed in women's clothing, which means that women are...

How to Change the Look of a Purse With a Snap-On

Creating a huge collection of chic accessories might seem like a dream, but it sure isn't sensible for every stylista. Both budget and space limitations as well as concerns about overconsumption can put a damper on a diva's fashion fancies,...

Ideas for Quilted Purse Handles

Not your grandma's accessory, quilted purses have become so trendy that they might open their own fashion line. Done by every designer from Michael Kors to Marc Jacob, quilted purses are adorably fun in the summertime and cozily chic in the...

Vintage Purse Styles

Forget hats, belts and baubles -- the purse is fashion's ultimate accessory. The right bag can instantly dress up an uninspired outfit, and nothing adds charm, wit or sophistication like the perfect little vintage purse. Vintage bags are a mixed...

When to Wear a Cream Purse?

When can you wear a cream purse? Well, it depends on the purse. Long ago are the days when style mavens proclaimed wearing shades of white were inappropriate during cold months. High fashion designers like Stella McCartney send cream outfits and...

How to Prevent a Designer Purse From Sagging

Whether on your booty or in your bag, sagging is no one’s friend. Purses tend to sag from poor construction and loose stitching, but even the best designer bag in your closet isn’t safe. A drooping purse is no reason to get bent out of...

How to Look for Western Purses That Look Like Saddles

Thought you'd need to rustle up a "Farm and Fleet" catalog or tack and bridle magazine to find a cool saddlebag purse? Think again. These fashion-forward handbags are big news---some are so cool, they're red carpet worthy. From high-profile...

What Purse Color Can You Wear With Everything?

Just as the LBD is the go-to garment for so many occasions, your fall-back purse color for all seasons should be basic black. From ultra-casual to formal, you can find a black purse to fit the occasion. Black goes with every other color and can...

How to Bead a Purse

The trick to transforming an okay outfit into a stunning style often relies on accessories. However, not all of your style extras may come chic enough to carry a look. Purses, while often presented in artful color arrays, may be plainer than you...

Charm Ideas for a Purse's Belt Loop

A belt loop on your purse ups the functionality factor when you want to go hands-free with your daily baggage, but that little loop also opens up a world of customizable fashion. Slipping charms onto the belt loop lets you switch up your purse's...

What to Put in Your Purse for the Weekend

If you are going away for the weekend, you want to be sure that you have everything you need. Don't get caught in a jam, and have to send your mom an S.O.S. for money -- or worse, hit up a random doctor because you forgot your meds. You will want...

Instructions for Capri Sun Purses

Upcycling, the process of taking throwaway materials and turning them into something completely new and useful, is a fantastic way to help out the environment. In fashion terms, it can mean converting old jeans into a skirt or transforming an...

How to Prevent the Curling of a Leather Purse Strap

When you fall in love with a purse, you want it to last. Most leather purses will stay with you for a long time, but anything you carry around regularly is going to eventually show a little wear and tear if you don't protect it. Curling at the...

Is Tan a Good Summer Color for a Purse?

The best kind of tan to get in the summer is the kind on your face, legs and arms, natch. But on days when you're not lying out at the beach, you do need to think about clothing and accessories. Tan is a wonderful summer neutral to pair with your...

What Is a Baguette Purse?

Fashion items can have some of the funniest names. A "baguette" purse, named for the French bread loaf of the same moniker, is probably an accessory you've seen around a lot, maybe even own, but don't know by its official title. This classic bag...

The History of Prada Purses

Prada is the holy grail of handbags, but it wasn't always this way. Difficult as it is to imagine, there was a time before Prada. Though now one of the top names in fashion, Prada faltered briefly in the mid 1900s in spite of a strong start. New...

How to Sell a Coach Purse

Remember the day you fell for that Coach purse? You put your financial life on hold to pay for it, but the relationship went south. Throw it out? No way. It's worth too much. Instead, find a new home for your once-beloved Coach purse. One woman's...

What Outfits Could I Wear With a Bright Yellow Purse?

Bright yellow is the color of sunshine and shine you will carrying around a purse in this hue. Yellow goes with several other colors, but if you don't know what they are (or at least compare and contrast in your mirror), you may end up looking...