Spring 2010 Handbag Preview

New Melie Bianco bags have just started arriving for 2010 with a fresh spring palette that is sure to get you excited about things to come! We love the softer tan and cream as well as the bolder red, green, pink and aqua. Metallic hues add balance to the group by being both earthy and glamorous at the same time.

When doing research about 2010's handbag trends, I noticed that this season, designers have run the gamut on color, detail and style, but overall shapes remain fairly classic. You'll see this with Melie Bianco's collection of hobos, totes, clutches and shoppers. These classic silhouettes provide the perfect canvas for adding color, tassels, woven designs, chains, rivets and much more!

Larger bags that offer both style and function are taking center stage, but don't underestimate the lingering allure of the clutch. Clutches are a great way to try out a bold print without investing a lot of cash or stepping too far out of your comfort zone. Big bags, like the one shown above, are perfect for stowing all of your gear for the those spring and summer trips while smaller clutches take you from day to evening with ease.

No matter what your style, Melie Bianco definitely has something for everyone with prices that can't be beaten!

Mad for Plaid- Tops & Blouses for Fall!

Plaid is back for Fall in a big way! I've seen plaid tops, tees, pants, skirts, shoes, handbags and accessories for fall in a variety of colors from bright blue to hot pink to neon yellow. This trend seems to have touched every corner of our wardrobes. Not since the mid 90's has plaid made such an impact on the younger, trendier demographic and it's about time! (Can you tell I like plaid?)

The great thing about this trend is that it is so simple to incorporate into your current closet, no matter what size you are or what your budget may be. For the smaller junior, I love the new Dollhouse Buffalo Check Tops which retail under $30! They have both long and short sleeve versions in blue, red and yellow. Pair them with a cami and a dark blue pair of jeans and you're set! Vintage Havana also has a collection of trendier plaid tops with unique details. For the more contemporary customer, Tulle has several beautiful plaid jackets in feminine colors and weaves and we will soon be receiving a few styles of jackets & coats from BB Dakota.

If you are more hesitant to wear plaid, you might consider a handbag or tote bag like the one from Fashion Express. You can also grab a plaid scarf or add a some style to your outfit with a pair of kicks in a funky buffalo check or tartan. In addition, you might consider a plaid bangle bracelet or acrylic earrings for just a touch of this look. Once you give it a try, you might just find yourself going back for bigger and bolder plaids!

Fall Handbag Preview from Melie Bianco

elie Bianco has a sophisticated fall line of handbags and totes that add style with a touch of whimsy to any outfit. Because Melie Bianco so effortlessly conveys an air of class while staying completely on trend, they are one of my favorite mid priced handbag lines. They are also featured frequently in key fashion magazines including People Style Watch, Lucky, Life & Styles and Seventeen.
This synthetic leather bag has a unique, square lucite handle in a tortoise pattern and a feminine ruffled edge. It's the perfect size for toting to work, the mall or when going out to dinner and it's luscious red wine color will make your friends green with envy.

We also love the Double Zipper Flat Tote that has been featured in People's Style Watch, Self and Woman's World magazines. At 18" tall and 15" wide, this mid sized handbag is the perfect size and shape to carry just about anywhere. Similar to a bowler, but updated with fun zippers and a shoulder strap, Melie Bianco's tote is totally on trend. Wear with denim or accessorize a suit with this sleek silhouette.

New fall styles are arriving weekly at The Denim Shop!

Melie Bianco Handbags Are Finally Here!

We've finally received a selection of Melie Bianco handbags and they have been selling phenomenally well already! They are chic and modern with trendy silhouettes to suite a variety of personalities. The bright colors are a fabulous way to liven up your wardrobe and give you a much trendier look. Melie Bianco has been featured in numerous magazines for their stylish looks and affordable prices. They offer a variety of shapes, colors and styles so you can collect a different bag for each day of the week!

The Perfect Accessory!

One of the hottest accessories this season is the flat clutch wallet like the one shown here from Fashion Express. This stylish wallet is less than an inch thick yet has a place for your cash, change, i.d., and credit cards.
Often our bags are so full of cosmetics, notepads, keys and all of our other essentials that trying to shove a bulky wallet into your bag can be a real struggle. Like an answer to a prayer, the slim silhouette of the clutch wallet slips easily into your bag, taking up almost no room at all. With its wide range of trendy colors and fabrics, the flat wallet is also a great accessory to carry alone when you don't want to tote a big bag. Because it has a price tag under $20, you can afford to have a stylish wallet for every day of the week. More styles and colors will be added soon.