The Material Boy #467

Below: New bag family from Mulberry! Meet the Taylor satchels... a mix of classic and modern updates, suited for the grown up Mulberry girl:-)

Below: Love the structured shape and shoulder strap options... and of course size of the Taylor Oversized satchels. Boys can carry it too!

Below: As seen on the model...Taylor Oversized Satchel is fabulous!

Below: The regular size Taylor Satchel is perfect for any city girl:-)

Below: The Taylor Mini Satchel (left) is so cute!

Mulberry Taylor Satchel

From the prefall 2011 collection comes a new family of bags from Mulberry. Meet the Taylor family! These handsome Taylor satchels is designed to capture the spirit of modern heritage intrinsic to Mulberry. With a structured shape, classic style embellished with classic Mulberry oval metal plaque and updated with modern sensibility... it's a bag for the sophisticated Mulberry girl! Take it to the office, take it downtown... the versatile design fits anywhere, anytime:-)

There are 3 sizes to choose from for the Taylor satchels, with a variety of colours and materials. The Taylor Mini Satchel (priced at £525), measuring 26cm(w) x 15cm(h) x 12cm(d) is a cute petite companion for fuss free days with no extra baggage to worry about. The Taylor Satchel (£850) with a very handy dimension of 27cm(h) x 43cm(w) x 12cm(d) is the most suited size for ladies. Small enough to be non-cumbersome but roomy still to hold a good amount, easily taking you from office to off duty chic:-)

My favourite size of all, however, is for Taylor Oversized Satchel (£950) having a hefty 44cm(w) and a good height of 29cm. Perfect size for the boys, in my opinion, if any Y chromosome fashion fan dares to take this bag for a spin. In my opinion, the fuss free design and structured shape makes for a smart and stylish 'briefcase' look. Executive without being stuffy.

As for colours, it's without a doubt, bright cabbage (green) that catches my eye instantly. What a refreshing and stunning hue for bags:-) Of course, if you have more budget, that Mole Grey Ostrich skin version is TDF (£3750) with a colour that will stay timeless:-)

Available now at www.mulberry.com. I am already looking forward to Fall Winter 2011 when more exciting bag designs from Mulberry will make their debut!

Source: Mulberry

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #165

Below: Boys are 'licensed' for the furry tails+clutch look for Fall Winter 2011... Costume National's Fall Winter 2011 Mens Collection affirms it!

Below: First spotted on Céline's Prefall 2011 collection, the furry tail on clutch look was love at first sight. Now I want to adopt the look even more!

Furry Tail Accessory On Clutches: Costume National Fall Winter 2011 Mens Collection

After seeing Céline's Prefall 2011 collection, featuring lots of furry tail accessory attached to clutches... I immediately dive into the look. I am temporarily using my Gucci Raccoon Tail as a stand-in. I want a bigger and longer one:-) And come Fall 2011, I am definitely making them a must buy. But is the look too feminine? Need affirmation for the boys to adopt the look? Look no further, Italian brand, Costume National's Fall Winter 2011 Mens Collection features a look with exactly the same styling. Needless to say, this just made me want the 'accessory+clutch' look even more. Boys are 'licensed' for the look now:-P

Source: Céline, Costume National

My MANy Bags Trendspotting #149

Below: Anyone for furry 'bag friends'? Céline's Pre-Fall 2011 collection sees abundance of these furry bag charms hooked onto those delectable bags and clutches... I am already wishlisting it, have you?

Below: A touch of winter luxe on any bags, even small clutches! Me like!

Below: Céline's neutral shades in Black or whites are perfect to accent the colours in her pre-fall 2011 collection. Fur goes so well with tweeds, plaids and wools...

Below: I am definitely getting one to hook on to the clutches come next Fall Winter 2011...

A Tale Of The Furry Tails...

Over the past few seasons I have noticed the rise of the 'furry tail' bag charms in fashion. Often than not, they become highly coveted 'pets'... a cuddly companion to accompany your beloved arm candies. These 'touch-inducing' bag accessory can be traced all the way back to Fall Winter 2007 (all thanks to Gucci's Frida Giannini) as a smaller version endearingly hooked onto the bags at Gucci's Fall Winter 2007 mens collection. What a touch of winter luxe that sends me all the way to Paris to hunt one down for myself.

Below: I first notice our 'furry friends' debuting in Gucci's Fall Winter 2007 mens collection... smaller in size and in shades of brown to mimick the 'tails' of the racoon...

Fast forward to Spring Summer 2010, the full glory of these furry tails exploded into fashion stardom (not to mention collector's frenzy) with Louis Vuitton's multi-coloured and 'bank account' draining versions, bigger and better! I hear many were disappointed as these LV furry tails were some of the hardest to track down then. Demand was overwhelming despite their astronomical price tags.

Below: Louis Vuitton took these little 'furry cuties' to fashion stardom in Spring Summer 2010, multiplying them in size, splashing them in hot pinks and greens! Everyone wants them!

If anyone misses out on these charming furries, Fret not...

There is light at the end of the 'fashion tunnel'... Our furry tail friends are back with another 'season of vengeance'. Thanks to Phoebe Philo who proposes these furry bag charms as a key accessory for her Céline Pre-fall 2011 collection. A must-have in the collection that is seen on every look, fashionably attached to Céline's delectable clutches and bags. Call it a new level of minimalist luxe. I adore her black and white pared down interpretations.

I am signing up for one right this moment... anyone else joining me?:-P Winter 2011 please come fast!!!

Source: Style, Céline