Tuesday, September 2, 2008

Blue Bag Bliss and TAG!

Yes, CC adores cerulean (See yesterday’s “Catch a Wave” post for more evidence . . . )
Today’s focus: bright azure handbags for fall.

Be sure to check out “Project Self”, today's tag, too!

Runway inspiration: Roberto Cavalli, via Italian Vogue
Note that royal is paired with an animal print - genius!
Botkier always seems to have the best selection of blue bags:
Botkier Sasha mini leather duffle bag, at neimanmarcus.com
Your azure accessories need not be leather! This Botkier Stevie convertible satchel is super sassy in nylon.

At shopbop.com.
And the price is definitely right on this American Apparel vinyl laptop bag, at just $34.
How ‘bout a blue clutch? The Lelya patent snakeskin fold wallet at left doubles as a slim purse! And the Tory Burch resin clutch below is so sleek! Both at shopbop.com.

Libertas Lola cobalt snakeskin clutch.

Go to ravinstyle.com.
Valentino Noued D'Amour satin bow evening bag, available at Saks Fifth Avenue
The formula for fall on the runways? (See Valentino, e.g.): black and blue!

3.1 Phillip Lim Toni carryall. Visit standardstyle.com
Another oversize stunner: Christian Louboutin Fred leather trim canvas duffle bag, at saks.com
Tracy Zych cobalt Myrtis bag, at chickdowntown.com.
Mazzini leather shoulder bag via style.it
Why so blue, S?
Well, at least your bag looks happy!

Btw – how freakin’ awesome was the GG premiere last night? OMFG!!


Photo at left via cwtv.com.
Get the Gossip Girl look with this Marc B star quilted chain shoulder bag, on sale for $46 at asos.com!

Project Self
I have been tagged by the lovely and über-stylish
Marta with a really inspiring self-reflection exercise.
Now the rules .....
State 8 things you like about yourself, 3 things you dislike, and 5 things that you have previously disliked but have learned to love. You (the tagged blogger) must state something you love about both the person tagging you as well as the individual you tag. Post a picture that displays at least one of the things you love or dislike about yourself.
One thing I really love about Marta (pictured at right) is her warmth and openness. She is truly inquisitive about the world and her approach to new people and knowledge is genuine. Of course, she is also an amazing beauty with a keen eye for fashion and sassy sense of style!
8 things CC likes about CC:
- my creativity
- I can work/live pretty much anywhere, from Atlanta to NYC to Salamanca. In fact, CC is contemplating a teaching gig in South Korea . . .

Photos: Top, the Michael C. Carlos Museum on the campus of Emory University - CC thought architecture scholar Marta would appreciate the reference, as the building (where CC once worked in Exhibition Design) was designed by postmodern master Michael Graves! Bottom, a South Korean hydrofoil
- that I can run 10 miles at a stretch
- I love to learn new things
- my dedication; when I put my mind to something, I can usually accomplish it.
- my long legs (no, that's not CC at right, but those Anlo Kate jeans are exactly CC's style! At singer22.com).
- I am super organized!
- my sense of style


3 things CC dislikes about CC:
- my ginormous feet
- unpredictable moods
- my inability to commit to one career


5 things CC previously disliked but has learned to love:
- my height; I am 5’ 10” and I still rock my stilettos, with absolutely no pity for the Tom Cruise-statured males whom I am unwittingly emasculating . . .
- I have a very rich fantasy life. Always hoping or wishing or looking for(ward to) something, like maybe a trip to Mykononos [pictured at left via nytimes.com]
- I’m a tad rigid; rather than think of myself as anal retentive, I try to appreciate my desire for order.
- my hair; I have colored it to within an inch of its life – both ultra dark and way too light, but now it’s fairly
close to “natural” (i.e. dark blonde). I also recently experimented with bangs – the photo at left was taken about 6 months ago . . .
- I wear my heart on my sleeve, which means I can be hurt easily, but it also allows me to love more deeply and empathize better.
I am tagging the fabulous
Marian of THE HOUSE OF STYLE. She is an incredibly genial woman with impeccable style. What impresses me about Marian (pictured at right) is her attentive and insightful remarks to her fellow fashionistas. Though she has a full life and a demanding career as a stylist, she takes time and care in both her posts and comments. She is sociable, fashionable and devoted: all qualities that CC admires!
Thanks to all my fellow fashionistas for their loyalty, encouragement, and fabulous fashion sense!!

57 comments:

Anonymous said...

Fresh blue, I must say. It's cool, as long as it's matched well.

Katarina Kühl ~ PencilFashion said...

my favourite is definately the bow bag, just adorable and cool!

WendyB said...

The Cavalli is THE most perfect shade of blue.

Cupcakes and Cashmere said...

i love the cream colored bag with just accents of blue!

Alison Purple said...

Fabulous! I love your blog!

Tricia said...

some of those blues are incredible!

Hunters Glory said...

Love the bang look as you know so I think you look great in the pic!

Of course you can use the pic on my blog.

CC feel free to use anything I post. I admire your work and it is a compliment for you to even ask!
;)

Sharon S said...

Hi couture carrie-lovely to put a face to these wonderful posts!! I love the very 1st bag best-such a gorgeous rich colour!!

BuzzBuzzO said...

I enjoy everything. I also enjoy how you refer to yourself in the third person. Its funny. LOVE DIAS BLOG!
xoxo
buzzbuzzo

K.Line said...

What a great meme, CC. You've got some fantastic qualities. And I think being 5 10 and having insanely long legs is high on the list :-) (Spoken as a "petite" person!) I particularly like that you can live and work anywhere. Very self-sufficient!

Lisa said...

I think the one Serena is carrying is Chanel. And yes, definitely agree with you--the season opener was amazing!

Hmm the ASOS bag isn't bad.

MISS GLITZY said...

Blue is definitely this season's color. Love your selection.

leeselooks said...

LOVE the reflection of self... you possess such eloquence. beauty & grace.

thanks for sharing.

Kira Aderne said...

More fantastic blue!

a kiss!!!

la petite fashionista said...

wow LOVE this color for handbags.. it evokes images of the mediterranean sea :)

i've been meaning to add you to my favorite blog links for a long time, jut wanted you to know you've been added!

xoxo

Elizabeth said...

What a lot of fun this post was. More blue, and lots about you. I think we have some things in common.

Mrs.French said...

this blue makes my heart skip a beat!

..... said...

i'd love Carrie if u could add some guy item in your posts !! it's always awesome for girls but what about us !!?

Dropsofglamour said...

Ugh!I don't dislike my height(6ft1)but i must admit, it can be annoying. The other day a guy looked at my feet and said "Jeez...how big are your feet?". I could have slapped him, lol!

Anonymous said...

i love this colour,so hot and stylish! your blog is lovely, visit mine if you want, at http://www.bohoglam.blogspot.com

Marian said...

Darling Carrie,Thank you for tagging me sweetie!I feel so honoured. I have just posted my project self tag and had a ball doing so. It is very self reflective,no? Do check it out when time permits.
Sweetie thanks for sharing on your likes & dislikes. You are truly a passionate and fabu person. Keep doing you dear,you may now know but you are inspiring the unknown as you go along.It struck me through your answers that we have quite a bit a like!
Wow for this shade of blue,I just might forego my fave color purple!
Carrie I truely admire how thorough you are. You left no stone unturned with this blue bag feature. You gave great examples of a blue bag for every occasion.From the casual to the dressy.
Botkier make some decadent bags! I have just fallen in lust with the Sasha one for day and Tory Burch resin clutch for some glamour. How decadent and sleek is it!?
Have a lovely day CC!
hearts and kisses,
Marian

Style Realist said...

cobalt blue is definitely one of my favorite colors in fashion and i love those bags! (and note i mean COLOR because gray and and black are basically my color palette lol).

Anonymous said...

Wow I love all these blue bags - I need all these blue bags! What a fantastic post :D

Anastacia said...

I rather like shocking blue, although i don't think i could manage an item of clothing but it look's great as a bag. My YSL ring has a bright blue stone that brightens up any outfit.

Sienna said...

I have to say, I'm not into the blue thing, but on a Chanel 2.55? maybe!!

La Clocharde said...

Yay!! A "blue" post!!!!

It's so bautiful, and it reminds me of Greece indeed (I also want to go to Mykonos)
.
Oh, and you look fab in that pic. Your actual hair colour is lovely and you look so pretty and natural :).

Thanks for your comments and visiting the blog.

Lissa said...

Oh that blue--how beautiful.

AusAnna said...

I love the American Apparel laptop bag. Its a must buy now for me.
I havent watched GG yet, you just reminded me. soooo excited. hahaha
love love.x

Anjeanette said...

Loving all of the "blue" posts! There I sooo many great bags here, I don't even know where to start. Even the American Apparel one is hot!

Anonymous said...

i love the american apparel bag! i can see using it to school. i still haven't found a good school bag. all the ones i already have just don't seem right.

and gossip girl premiere was awesome! ugh. serena's blue bag is awesome! nice picture! where did you get that picture from btw?

Aliena said...

I've just fallen in love with that shade of blue.. have you lived in Salamanca? It's a beautiful city and also, now I know why you Spanish is so good!

oui fashionista said...

thanks i love your blog would you like to link up? this post reminded me of the scene in the devil wears pradaa! when they are choosing belts and andy laughs!

Kickingcouture said...

Thanks for the comment! i love red tights and will be buying a pair soon! Want to link up?

♥ Marta ♥ said...

You are such a sweetheart... thank you for doing this tag, it is always wonderful to know more about people behind their blogs ... :) As for the blue bags,I love it...:)

Songy said...

I was just reading the originating post for the Project Self tag I thought that was really the most constructive and positive tag of all! Brilliant.

Serious about going to South Korea?
That could easily be the most interesting shopping destination. I love going to Seoul for shopping.

Breakaway said...

Hi,
Love your take on the 'Blue'.Great idea! i'm going out shopping tomorrow and get me an electric blue -a bag or a pair of shoes.

Hanne said...

Beautiful bags, I love blue! It's so fresh:)

ashleigh said...

fabulous answers - i'm loving project self it's such a great idea.

and you've just brought back my electric blue obsession!

and i live in australia so we don't get g.g.. but darn. i can't wait to see it!

dee said...

Balenciaga had the most stunning blue bags last season...this color gets me every time.

Fashion_Girl22 said...

Love the blue bags! there is a certain Chanel bag that I've had my eyes on for some time. Love the Valentino. <3

Mónica said...

I love Blair swimming suit! it was perfect! and blue handbags make the difference. I don't have any, yet...

S (formerly of Modern-Guilt) said...

CC I love how you completed the Project Self thing, what a great read and it's wonderful to know a bit more about you. Plus you are so stunning!!!

Ella Gregory said...

I really love that shade of blue that American Apparel has used. It looks brighter than all the others.

Penny said...

oooh i love this colour, i will definitely have to invest in a blue bag!

Syed said...

Looove these bags, the first one is lovely and the bow bag is AMAZING!! Annnd love the project self answers, be proud of your height :)

LCL said...

blue bags, what a great idea
I love the bow bag and can't wait for more Gossip Girl!
so glad Serena and Dan are back together

lara said...

I didn't knew that blue bags can look so cool :) but they give a simple outfit something really special!

LEESH said...

i must say i love the botkier bag the best. it's beaaaautiful in blue!
xx

Jasmine said...

I love this blue "electrique" !

Blonde hair, Blue jeans said...

love all of the clutches!

Myriam said...

Gossip girl was soo good!! I want to see episode 2, now!!

Seeker said...

Great bags.

Sooooo nice to know more about you lovely girl, with such a pretty face. Thanks for sharing all.

And I must check Marian of THE HOUSE OF STYLE, because I don't know that blog.

xoxo

Crave said...

Such a powerful and strong color! I love it! Great for all seasons as well!

Bangs are smoking! A touch of mystery yet still a bit innocent...I think they work!

Anonymous said...

great post....and i love your bangs! they look great!!!

Renate said...

I love that colour :-D

Little Bow Prep said...

Cerulean is awesome. I have loved cerulean ever since I picked out that crayon from my Crayola box!

The Roberto Cavalli looks so classy and chic!

Anittah Patrick said...

I heart blue bags and so funny ... I'm also 5'10" with ginormous feet (size 12) and my goal is to run ten miles at once (have only tried up to seven ...). I think I'd probably have the same likes / dislikes as you!!!

love the blog :)