From the WhoWhatWear newsletter today....
To start things off, we shall first examine the bright bag du jour for Jessica Alba. Ms. Alba switched up her traditionally neutral-colored totes for a slouchy ultra-violet purse that provides a pop to an otherwise simple outfit. Shes currently carrying the
Midday Midnight Saint-Germain Crazy bag by French cult-handbag designer Gerard Darel ($720). As Darel's wares are difficult to track down here in the States, we'd also like to point out a few other options. The grape tone of the Dior
Babe Small Shopping Bag ($2290) is lovely (its the same shape as Mary Kates
bright bag), as is
Pradas
Nappa Stripes Small Hobo in Dark Lavender ($1495). Also, take a look at the Sabina
Leather Convertible Bag for a subtle version of the style ($245).
Moving on to the blue hues, Rachel Bilson was just spotted with Chloes Anoushka Shoulder Bag in Aquafresh on her arm ($1560). Check the
Chloe website for colors and availability. Staying in the blue family, we also like the sprightly turquoise of Miu Mius
Small Shoulder Bag ($760) as well as the darker color of Mulberrys
Roxanne Tote ($770). Lesa Wallace also makes a budget-friendly bright blue bag; try the
Kaila Bag in Turquoise ($218).
Now, we shall return to the aforementioned Mandy Moore, who warmed up the gray ensemble she wore to the Peter Som show with a
Coach Alligator Ergo Hobo in Coral Red ($8000). The one-of-a-kind bag was made just for her and, sadly, cannot be special ordered. However, the folks at Coach do have lots of other ways to satisfy your style cravings, like the
Ergo Patent Leather Large Hobo ($458). While a swell-looking red bag is hard to come by, we did find two truly awesome options in orange. Check out the sweet shape of Be and Ds
Perry Mini Satchel in Orange ($695) and dont miss Banana Republics
Flatiron Embossed Shoulder Satchel in Persimmon ($228).
Our last look comes courtesy of Leven Rambin and the lemon yellow Rebecca Minkoff
Nikki Hobo ($600) she carried during New York Fashion Week. The young actress paired her bright bag with equally bold dresses for an insouciant and fresh look. While there are
many taxicab-colored bags around, right now were fond of Zac Posens
Bo Mixed Leather Bag in Honey ($1195) as well as the classic shape and canary shade of the Marc by Marc Jacobs
Posh Turnlock Dot Bag in Sun ($498).
