NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2006
Fall Handbags: Power Of The Purse
Update Your Look With New One, Not Whole New Wardrobe
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Play CBS Video Video Fashionable Fall Handbags Updating your fall look doesn't mean getting a new wardrobe. A new handbag is a great way to make a change without a lot of effort. Style expert Rachel Zalis shares some trendy bags with Julie Chen.
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Julie Chen, left, with style expert Rachel Zalis and lots of pocketbooks on The Early Show Tuesday. (CBS/The Early Show)
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Special Report Beauty and Fashion Tips Get expert advice and the latest on trends, to help you look your best
Glam rock is back, and designers such as Gucci and Versace sent their models down the runways in sexy chic looks with leather, leggings, high heels, heavy boots and lots of metal.
The must-have bag for fall isn't for the faint of heart: grommets, chains and chunky metals with be the chicest compliment to fall's must-have '80s leggings look, a la Sienna Miller!
The best bags to go with this tough girl sex appeal reflect the heavy metal time with chains and chunky hardware.
Like the clothes, the bags still keep a certain femininity by using fabrics such as patent leather.
The inspiration bags: Jimmy Choo keeya black studded bag, $2,500; miu miu clutch, $695.
Other bags: Rampage, $79; Gap, $134, www.gap.com; Coach legacy bag, $798; Target black studded bag, $26.99, www.target.com.
SILVER
This is one trend that's still going strong. It's for the girl who likes to shine!
Metallic was in full force on the runways of designers such as Oscar de la Renta and Dolce.
Silver is the perfect pairing with the darker shades of fall. It goes with everything.
Silver reflects the glamorous mood of fashion this fall and will be the one accessory that will take you through winter festivities.
The inspiration bags: Chloe, about $1,600); Louis Vuitton silver speedy, $1,150, www.louisvuitton.com; lauren merkin clutches, starting at $200, www.shopbop.com.
Other bags include ones at Spiegel, $80; JC Penny, $58; Old Navy, $32.50.
FRAME BAGS
Bags with structured shapes (sans zippers) are making a comeback.
Evocative of the ladylike '50s, these structured bags are the chicest compliment to all of the day dresses on the fall runways, including Diane von Furstenberg and Carolina Herrera.
The bags are reminiscent of a bygone era of sophisticated style, in which women like our grannies dressed for day, but modernized since the days granny carried these bags. They are now refashioned with a mix of materials and detailing.
These bags will also dress up the jeans and sweater looks for fall.
Inspiration bags: Marc Jacobs quilted cord "Maggie," $2,150, Zac Posen, Lockheart, $595.
Other bags: J.Crew, $55; JC Penny faux croc, $40; It girl plaid shoulder bag, $350; black frame bag from Targe Isaac for Target, $19.99.
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