Trend: Caramel and Cream

Jul 07, 2011 by mel

I am LOVING this look of caramel colored bags and cream clothing from Fabulous K.

caramel and cream is summer sweet!

How would you put a similar outfit together, using one of our handbags?

I would definitely choose the Brittany Caribbean Tote that I used in yesterday’s style post.

Hello, Brittany!

The look: summer’s maxi dress trend

Jul 06, 2011 by mel

With accessories, you need to dress according to the outfit you wear — and this includes adding a purse to your ensemble. So, what do you pair with the season’s hottest outfit trend: the maxi? Simple, chic and classic jewelry — or even avoid individual pieces altogether to opt for a handbag as your statement accessory.

With bright, colorful floral prints (as seen below), a classic tote or messenger bag will take you between afternoon errands to late-nights with margaritas on your favorite patio. Stay away from busy patterns or slouchy hobos that will otherwise over-power your patterned dress and overwhelm that “easy” look of summer.

Flower Power!

Match with Brittany Caribbean Summer Tote (which comes in an amazing seven colors):

Essential Summer Tote!

Since maxi dresses tend to stray away from solid colors (most women cannot carry that ensemble off without accessorizing for the season properly), here’s another breezy example — the ECI Jersey Maxi Dress from Nordstrom.

70s Revival!

Similarly patterned — albeit not as bright — this airy ankle-length dress doesn’t need much in the way of accents. Keep your style simple by pairing with a quilted shoulder bag. Both colors of the Debra and Melissa flap shoulder bags pair well with the scheme of this busy, but chic outfit, keeping it dressy.

As Blue as the Summer Skies!

Now, for more casual affairs, some still enjoy the luxury of a chain-strap quilted handbag, but others prefer something with more room — summer adventures can take you anywhere, you know. Again, a simple, colored tote would work great here as well.

What handbags or accessories do you pair with your maxi dresses?