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Your New Spring Clutch: The Mar Y Sol Lola

Friday, March 19th, 2010 at 12:00 am  

We know woven is hot this spring, and so is the use of native materials like straw and raffia on shoes and bags. From Chanel’s straw-like, barn-inspired brushed tweed bags, to Bottega Veneta’s raffia made wedge sandals, it’s plain to see woven native accessories are one of the must-buy items of the season.

Chanel Coco Country Handbag (s2010)

Bottega Veneta Paille Raffia Wedge (s2010)

This being said, why not go with the flow and purchase a woven piece for yourself, even if you might not exactly be a fan of such native made pieces?

A good one to try for starters is the Mar Y Sol Lola Sequin Clutch:

Mar Y Sol Lola Sequin Clutch, US$85

It is small enough so you won’t feel overwhelmed with the bag’s native feel, and it is beaded with sequins to brighten up the plain straw appearance of the clutch and give it a more glamorous twist. In fact, this clutch is just the perfect item to bring if you’re off to a beach party or a beach date.

Priced at an accessible US$85, this Lola Sequin Clutch from Mar Y Sol is quite an affordable designer piece to buy.

You may purchase the  Mar Y Sol Lola Sequin Clutch at  Shopbop.com

City Meets Country in the Stuart Weitzman Biarritz

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010 at 9:21 pm  

Have you ever seen a posh looking native bag? Chances are your answer would be a ‘no’. But here’s one from Stuart Weitzman. It’s called the Biarritz and it is a unique combination of soft patent leather and woven raffia. Interesting blend, don’t you think?

Front view, quarter view, and side view of the Stuart Weitzman Biarritz

The unusual marriage of the two materials and the bag’s classic design make it appealing and versatile to wear. Whether you’re in the city or the country, this bag will easily blend in. You can even wear it all through out the season.

Strange but beautiful combination of patent leather and woven raffia

The Stuart Weitzman Biarritz is shaped like a bucket tote, so it is deep enough to store your essentials, but at the same time, it is small enough to carry around anywhere without being too bulky.

Classic interior of the Biarritz

The bottom of the bag has base protectors (feet), so you don’t have to worry about the black patent material getting ruined when you set the bag down.

Metal base protectors to keep the luxurious patent leather bottom from getting ruined

And as a finishing touch, Stuart Weitzman used light gold hardware marked with his initials, adding more class to the already expensive looking Biarritz.

Light gold hardware trimming marked with the designer’s initials

Are your hands now itching to get hold of a Biarritz? Well, you’re in luck! Because if you buy it at Zappos.com, it will only cost you US$320. That’s more than a 50% cut from its original price of US$650. You have to hurry though, because stocks are limited.