Hand Carry ’60s Style with the Pan Am Bag

04 - 10 - 12

Posted by Karla Manlangit • '60s, Carry-all, Christina Ricci, Frame, Holdall, Modcloth, Polyester, PVC, Shopper, Shoulder Strap, Top Handle, Tote, Travelling Bag, Zipper Closure

If you think we’re a little too obsessed with period dramas here, that’s because, aside from past sensibilities, we can’t get enough of the fashion style. Pan Am may not be the best one out there but it battles Mad Men with its awesome ’60s fashion.

Christina Ricci as Maggie Ryan in ABC’s period drama, Pan Am

Set in the commercial jet age, Pan Am features the lives of pilots and stewardesses of the Pan American World Airways during their operation in the early 1960s. It has featured celebrities like Mike Vogel, Ashley Greene, and of course, Christina Ricci.

The Day Flew By Bag, $68.99

We found a Pan Am carry-all bag at (not surprisingly) Mod Cloth. This polyester bag features the blue and white Pan Am logo on the front, even a tiny Pan Am tag! Its body is white, but its zipper-lined opening and rolled handles are colored in the Pan Am blue.

We love the lining too! Fit to carry all your daily essentials, the inside lining is also blue scattered with the Pan Am logos and cute silhouettes of figures pulling suitcases, and of course, there are also airplanes.

Make this bag your hand carry purse, school bag, even shopping bag and channel the glamorous flight attendants of the ’60s! Shop now at Mod Cloth, where they now feature international shipping. Bon voyage!

Mad About Mod: A Bag for the New Mad Wife Megan Draper

04 - 07 - 12

Posted by Karla Manlangit • Carry-all, Color Block, Faux Leather, Jessica Pare, Modcloth, Patchwork, School Bag, Shoulder, Shoulder Strap, Skunkfunk, Structured, Tote, Two Tone, Vegan Leather

Everybody’s back on the mod wagon, ever since Megan Draper (Jessica Pare) serenaded Don Draper (Jon Hamm) with Gillian Hills’ Zou Bisou Bisou. We hope Don Draper’s ready for his tres chic ’60s wife.

The gorgeous Jessica Pare plays Megan Draper, Don’s new wife in the new season of Mad Men

We imagine Megan won’t be sporting any of Betty Francis’ (January Jones) demure purses. Instead, she’d probably tote around something more alluring like this magenta and teal handbag by Skunkfunk.

State of the Art School Bag, $119.99, Skunkfunk

We found this deco-inspired bag on Mod Cloth. It utilizes vegan faux leather which corresponds with the Basque-based brand’s ethical practices in fashion. And we know how de rigueur environmental consciousness is these days. Its striking color combination is classically mod in that it is brave, bold, an absolutely nothing like the past dreary decade.

The magenta and teal color combo demonstrates bold mod style

The State of the Art School Bag is stylish as well as functional with its large, lined interior

Enjoy this handbag with either a mod ensemble of your choice or today’s trendy outfits. It may be quite the eye-catcher but it is a design that will mesh well with the fashion of today.

Use the State of the Art School Bag with anything from jeans to mini mod dresses

To find more vintage-inspired bags and purses, check out Mod Cloth today!

Dooney & Bourke’s Tassel Shopper Bags Bring You Vintage Americana

03 - 27 - 12

Posted by Karla Manlangit • Adjustable Strap, Bucket, Bucket, Carry-all, Cotton, Crossbody, Dooney & Bourke, Holdall, Leather, Leather Handle, Long Strap, Nordstrom, Removable Strap, Shopper, Striped, Tassels, Top Handle, Tote, Zipper Closure

Spring is a great season for light and airy fashion, pastel colors, even that romantic twinge of vintage Americana. And with summer creeping in right after it, you’d want to accessorize with items that can go from cool to warm style.

We are loving Dooney and Bourke’s striped shopper bags, available on Nordstrom. These cotton and leather purses make great everyday bags this season, not to mention what a great shout-out they are to ’40s-’50s fashion!

Tassel Shopper (Navy), $238

The Tassel Shopper is striking, featuring crisp stripes on its cotton body. Red-edged leather tassels trim this large bag which you can tote around with its double top handles.

Tassel Shopper (Sunflower), $238

It has a gorgeous red interior which matches the red of the leather trim. It features wall and cell phone pockets, and a key clip. You can also wear it as a cross body bag with its optional adjustable body strap.

Interior of the Tassel Shopper

Cross Body Alternative: Tassel Shopper (Fuschia), $238

It comes in another version, the Tassel O Ring Shopper. It also sports the same striped design on a cotton body and leather straps. The main difference are the o-rings that secure its top handle straps. The red-edged leather tassels are featured on the sides of the bag itself. Like the Tassel Shopper, it comes with a red-interior and zip closure.

Tassel O Ring Shopper (Green), $238

Want this dose of vintage Americana? Check out the Dooney and Bourke striped tasseled shoppers at Nordstrom!

2 Rachel Zoe Handbags for Everyday Style

03 - 13 - 12

Posted by Karla Manlangit • Adjustable Strap, Boxy, Canvas, Carry-all, Chain Strap, Cotton Canvas, Croc Embossed Leather, Fabric, Gold Tone Hardware, Leather, Leather Handle, Metal tab closure, Metallic Hardware, Nordstrom, Pebbled leather, Rachel Zoe, Removable Strap, Satchel, Shoulder, Shoulder Strap, Structured, Top Handle, Tote, Zipper Closure

Nobody knows vintage style better than Rachel Zoe. After putting together outfits for celebrities to wear on the biggest events in and out of Hollywood, Rachel Zoe has put together her own brand that feature a combination of her retro style with modern chic.

Bags are one of the items featured in her collection and we found two handbags that are decidedly vintage for today’s ladies with impeccable taste for classic fashion. Here are two major finds from Nordstrom!

1) Zoe Mini Tote, $475

Shop for bags that will go with any style or mood you’ll be in! This two-toned leather mini tote is the perfect example of versatility. It features black pebbled trim on the edges of a white canvas-and-leather body and is embellished with gold tone hardware. An adjustable shoulder strap also gives you twice as many options on how to use it today.

2) Kate Ladybug Satchel, $450

Put an exotic fringe on your everyday wear with this croc-embossed leather satchel. This glossy brown handbag will be the ultimate go-to bag for anything from the board room to Sunday brunch. It conveniently features a top handle and an adjustable chain strap in a gorgeous gold tone.

Check out these luxurious vintage-inspired bags from Rachel Zoe on Nordstrom!

Our Top 5 Art Deco Inspired Picks

03 - 11 - 12

Posted by Helen • Anya Hindmarch, Boxy, Brands, Clutch, Cole Haan, Color Block, Flap, House of Harlow 1960, Kate Spade, Leather, Melie Bianco, Nordstrom, Patent Leather, Purse, Saks Fifth Avenue, School Tote, Shoulder, Straw, Tote

Glamorous geometric patterns had always been the trademark of 1930s Art Deco bags, and lately had been making a comeback appearance, both in retail shops and their online counterparts. Only this time – instead of combinations of muted colors such as red, white, and black -the new Art Deco inspired purses, bags and clutches are infused with hyper brights and neons. Others are a play in texture, natural fiber interspersed with patent leather and the like.

We’re loving the new Art Deco inspired purses that designers are churning out lately and we know you’ll love them too, so here’s our top 5 picks: