so, since i'm on the hunt for a chance to take advantage of the popularity of this gorgeous new shade, i thought i'd bring you all along for the ride. some of my favorites:
marc jacobs' new blue stam bag is probably trying to replicate the crazy popularity of the petrol stam from last year. this one is, however, a very bright, electric blue - i still love it, but for now, will just be admiring from afar. yours for $1,350 at eluxury.
another designer that's hopped on the bright-blue-bandwagon is jimmy choo, who just released his gorgeous "mahala" bag in an electric shade of blue. fortunately for us, it's already sold out (about 2 weeks after its release). if you can find one, it'll set you back $1,895...but at least we can admire from afar.
rebecca minkoff's "morning after" bag has gotten a lot of press since its release last spring. but this royal blue/basketweave combo is, in my humble opinion, the finest color combination in which it's available. so unique, but i can see it being used in so many different ways! i think it would be a surprisingly neutral addition to any bag wardrobe. retail is $580, and i've yet to see it on sale, even though it debuted last fall. (well, unless you count the fact that it was on sale at anthropologie for $99 once upon a time....i'm still irritated that i missed that.) however, you can get 25% off right now at rebecca minkoff using code "dailycandy".
for those of us who aren't ready to blow nearly $2,000 on the latest trend, there are a few options in the "slightly more affordable" category.
hayden-harnett, a brand that's been getting all kinds of great press lately, has several bags in a gorgeous "cobalt" shade. my favorites are the lorca demi-flap , above (don't worry, the tassel is optional) for $288, and the havana hobo at $398.
lauren merkin is also producing a gorgeous "marine" shade...i like it best in the eve clutch or the plum hobo. $180 for the clutch, and $450 for the hobo, both available at the designer's website.and if these prices are still a little too steep for you to embrace the blues, i'd expect your friendly neighborhood trend outlet (urban outfitters, forever 21, etc) to pop something out much more wallet-friendly by march. :)
