Living Large: The Leather Satchel For Turning Heads
By: ask bill
Submitted: 2010-05-26 09:10:20 | Word Count: 532
Sometimes it just isn't about subtle style or simple basics. Sometimes we like a little arm candy to carry around ' and we don't mean men! For those occasions when bright and brilliant is a necessary fashion statement, we say go bold with your leather satchel!
A woman's leather satchel doesn't have to be brown, black, basic or boring. If you already have the perfect go-anywhere leather satchel tucked away in your closet, then it's time to get some sass to go along with the rest of your class. Start drawing some attention with fringes, bright colors, shiny hardware, or unique embossing. If you're looking for practical, think again. This guide to leather satchels is for the bold of heart who already have the basics down.
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Oh Behave!
Be & D bedazzles our senses with their 'New Studded Trim' leather satchel. Yes, it might be black, moss, or even terracotta, but the bling on this bag is certainly enough to brag about! The soft crinkled texture is adorned with circular and slightly pointed metal studs cascading down from the handle on both sides. Your edgy side will shine through the notable high class design of this bag ' especially if you're wearing pointed black boots, layered necklace chains, and an off-the-shoulder t-shirt that makes a statement. Just don't be surprised if the crowds part for you as you walk on by.
All Tied Up
Valentino leaves us nearly breathless with his '360 Nappa Leather Satchel.' For starters, the fuchsia color is positively ravishing and would be quite stunning against a little black dress. But it does not end there! The nonchalance of a looped bow at the center of the smooth and dramatic silhouette creates striking elegance that is truly unparalleled in the rest of the leather satchel world. Just be sure to do this bag justice. It simply cannot go just anywhere. 360 deserves only the finest of occasions, white glove service, crystal glassware, and passed hors d'oeuvres.
Forward March
March, prance or saunter your way about town with Marciano's 'Chain Strap Satchel.' A patchwork of fine pink, purple and brown leather bursts from a central hexagonal metal buckle and the entire slouching leather satchel is pulled together by chain linked straps at each end.' This leather satchel has the bling, the bright colors, the hardware, and the software to make it a killer carry-all for any catwalk. If pink and purple aren't your bag, you can still have flirtatious fun with this embellished purse in beautiful all black or sultry taupe.
Clearly, there's a lot more fun to be had with your standard leather satchel than the name suggests.' Of course there is always a time and a place for the classic and traditional styling'but why settle when you can have all the bells and whistles in this beautiful style of handbag!
Fringes have even found their way onto the tops and side of the leather satchel, and designers are no longer shying away from brilliant, bright, and sometimes downright bubblegum palettes.' So this season ' and every season ' we say throw the shy away and get adventurous with an ensemble of embellishments for you leather satchel!
