Which bag is most like your man?

Kari and I often think about wacky ways accessories affect our lives while sitting in our work cubicles in the newsroom. Yesterday, we couldn't resist a fun, new game we came up with. If your boyfriend, fiance or husband was a handbag, which one would he be?

My husband, Greg henry (pictured below) would definitely be a Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Mon Monogram; $1,100 with vertical stripes because he's classic, dependable, easy to hold and locked into what matters to him. He's a man of tradition and the fact that this bag offers your personal initials as part of the logo adds to the style and sophistication of this piece.















If your man was a bag, which bag would he be??????? Tweet us at

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-Joanie Cox-Henry

New year, new bag...

We're now almost into the second month of 2013 and there are dozens of spectacular new styles to drool over this spring. Here are my top 3 picks so far for the new year.



1. Cole Haan Crosby Colorblock Tote Bag; $298 at Neimanmarcus.com. I love the fine craftsmanship of this bag and the ease of carrying it multiple ways. I like to fantasize about swinging it over my shoulder for a day of yachting, a picnic in Cape Cod or carrying it from day to night for mojitos on Lincoln Road. 

2. Prada Saffiano Bicolor Tote bag; $1,890 on Neimanmarcus.com. I love this bag because it reminds me of a cool, refreshing glacier or ice cream on a hot day. The color-blocking is fun yet done in a less trendy way. And once again, the multiple ways to carry the bag via top handles or shoulder strap make it multiple bags in one. This is a trend we're seeing now--most likely because women spending this much on a bag need to get their money's worth and be able to have a handbag that's multifunctional at the end of the day. 

3. Gucci Bright Bit Patent Leather Shoulder Bag in teal; $890 at Neimanmarcus.com. This practical and classic shoulder bag is a tribute to the bag Gucci always did well. It's clean, it's in a crisp color and it will be a collector's piece in decades to come for its structure and smooth lines. I love this bag for all the right reasons.

 

-Joanie Cox-Henry 

Gifts for the stylish techie

Every once in a while at Kari Bagshaw, we branch off into accessory territory. There's nothing cuter than a designer iPhone case, iPad cover or Kindle carrier. Here are our some tech-conscious gifts for the fashionista who likes to stay plugged into the latest trends.


Tory Burch iPhone case Logo Lattice; $50 at Neimanmarcus.com.

Glitterball iPad Sleeve; $80 at Katespade.com.




Knock On Wood iPhone 4 Case; $40 at Katespade.com.





Dooney & Bourke iPhone Case, Retro DB; $38 at Macys.com.





Poppy embroidered signature universal sleeve; $88 at Coach.com.






Michael Kors Plastic Logo iPhone 4 Cover; $38 at Michaelkors.com.



-Joanie Cox 

Bags that Rock! The perfect purses to take to a concert

I love going to concerts but I don't love schlepping a huge purse or having to hold something in my hands all night especially if I want to sip a cocktail or snap photos during the show. This Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Natasha Crossbody Flap Bag from Nordstrom is the perfect purse to take to a show. It costs $368 and the classic red color is striking and can add pop to any outfit.

Coach's Legacy Leather Penny Shoulder Purse is another ideal option to take to a show. It's $198 and a bag that's a great investment because it will never go out style. 

-Joanie Cox 

Pop the clutch! Here are the top five cutest clutches

With the holidays just around the corner, you will have plenty of holiday parties and cocktail soirees to attend and who wants to drag their ginormous everyday bag around at night? Check out these five cool clutches that are chic any day of the week and will leave you feeling free to grab that second round of drinks before you have to return home to finish the laundry.






Burberry Clutch Adeline Foldover; $425





Tory Burch Clutch Bombe East West; $195


Kate Spade New York Clutch Large Jocelyn; $298





Kirna Zabete For Target Patent Envelope Clutch; $29.99

Louis Vuitton's Petillante Clutch; $1,660

-Joanie Cox

It's the ultimate bag-uette!

Kate Spade's handbags are as addicting as bread. You can never have just one piece! Take a look at
Kate Spade's French Patisserie Bon Shopper. This $148 tote bag is available on Katespade.com and is the carry-all answer to fashion-loving carb cravers every where. I LOVE this bag and would truly enjoy toting around a nice loaf of French bread Lancome style!

-Joanie Cox

Fantasy bag of the week: Gucci's USA GG Flag Collection Duffle Bag

There's nothing more iconic in the Gucci collection than Gucci's Boston bag. Now it's available in two patriotic prints paying homage to America and Italy's flags. Priced at $1,090, this form of patriotism doesn't come cheap, but it just may be the coolest flag bag ever designed. As a bonus, 25 percent of the retail price of these bags will be donated to UNICEF for "Schools for Africa" and "Schools for Asia" education initiatives from July 25 through December 31. It's also available in a smaller style without the shoulder strap for $895 and in a tote bag style, also priced at $895 and wallets priced at $495. Being an American with Italian heritage, it seems like I'd have to get both! Well...at least in my dreams. Regardless of your presidential preference this election year, it looks like this design will have the fashionista vote in the bag.

-Joanie Cox