trend spotting: handbag edition

if you're like i am, you notice when a person has a great bag.

the days of vomiting logos all over a purse are over. 

by now, we all know what it means to see "c", "lv" or "h" all over a purse.

the best luxuries are often understated classics,

and i've spotted a few eye-catching trends.

it is no secret that i am an avid kardashian fan,

and i always notice their bags.

it seemed that for season after season, 

each sister could not sport enough of the hermes birkin bag.

lately, however, i keep seeing everyone on the show with a celine. 

the structure of the bag is very memorable.

upon further research, i noticed other brands are capturing a similar look. 

check it out:

ladies and gentlemen,

reed krakoff. 

when i heard that his accessories won best accessories award 

at the cfda ceremonies this year, 

i decided to check it out.

so chic. 

meet kate.

spade, that is. 

this bag achieves that same luxurious look of celine and krakoff

without a price tag in the thousands.

now now, isn't this much better than a pattern of "c's"?

yes, friends, a coach bag. 

the theme to watch: bags with the expandable look of the celine. 

i'll keep an eye out for the trend to see if i can find any that retail

for less than $400 and report back soon.