Wicker Elephant Handbag

Wicker Elephant Handbag

 

I  love elephants - of course my Chinoiserie Chic blog header for seventeen years has had a pair of elephants. So this darling wicker elephant handbag is so my taste.

Spring & Wicker

J. McLaughlin Waverly Wicker Handbag

 

Daylight savings time is here and it will be staying light out later. I found a fabulous wicker handbag for spring and summer I love. It is wicker edged in pink, with a leather chain shoulder strap with serious Chanel vibes, and lined in blue and white stripes. It even has a chinoiserie touch with a bamboo closure.

Wicker Turtle Clutch High/Low

Poolside Turtle Tote

 

The Tortoise Tote is a rattan clutch shaped like a tortoise, finished with an optional removable leather strap that can be worn crossbody or carried by hand. Playful yet elevated, it adds personality and charm to your vacation and warm weather looks.

The Nutcracker

Kate Spade Nutcracker Handbag

 

I am on a bit of a nutcracker theme this Christmas. I will share more after I decorate CCC. Nutcrackers date back many hundreds of years. But it was the Tchaikovsky ballet The Nutcracker, introduced in 1892,  that established a connection between the nutcracker and Christmas.

The Midas Touch

Cadiz Handknotted Shoulder Bag in Metallic Gold

I am a huge fan of gold accessories for a luxe touch, especially for evenings out. This darling bag is just the ticket.

A Perfect Wicker Bag

Frances Valentine Pink Wicker Hen Basket

I have been looking for a great wicker handbag and have found it and it is even on sale with free shipping! I love the pink, the chain handle, and the beautiful print interior.

The Pot de Miel Handbag High/Low

Bamboo Handle Straw Bucket Bag

One of the hot handbags of the season is the Clare V. Pot de Miel black straw handbag with bamboo handle. The style is meant to resemble a honey pot.

The Fish Handbag

Blue Fish Wicker Handbag

 

Last summer seashell handbags were very popular. This season the fish bag is having a moment and there are some darling ones. Here are some favorites. This is part of the fishermancore trend that is taking the season by storm.

Wicker & Leather Bucket Bag High/Low

Prada Natural Wicker and Leather Mini Panier Bag

 

This Prada wicker and leather bag is very hot and has been selling out everywhere. It retails for $2,900, so it is definitely an investment piece.

A Big Yellow Taxi

Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell

Do you remember the classic song Big Yellow Taxi by Joni Mitchell? 

… Listen, late last night, I heard the screen door sway

And a big yellow taxi took my girl away

Now, don't it always seem to go

That you don't know what you got 'til it's gone?

They paved paradise to put up a parking lot

Chinoiserie Chic Summer Bags

Bamboo Straw Handle Tote

 

I have found two great handbags for summer - one for day and one for evening. Both feature bamboo for a Chinoiserie Chic, coastal, beachy vibe.

Bamboo Clutch High/Low

Kendra Bamboo Clutch

This chic bamboo clutch is a perfect evening bag for summer. This can be dressed up or down and is most definitely Chinoiserie Chic!

A Friendly Alligator

Kate Spade Swamped 3d Wicker Alligator Bag

For years Kate Spade has been creating highly collectable and coveted whimsical wicker handbags, mostly animal designs. I have a collection including an elephant, a monkey, and a frog. They are so fun. One of the most sought after is a wicker alligator that came out several years ago. It would sell on the resale market on places like eBay for up to $2,000 and more.

The Blue and White Chinoiserie Handbag

Chinoiserie Embroidered Clutch

 

I love the idea of a blue and white chinoiserie handbag or tote for summer and have found some great options at all different sizes and price points. This first one is stunning.

Raffia Fun

Fringe Straw Bag

I wear raffia/straw bags here in South Florida every day. My collection of designer bags just seems out of place here. But most are large beach bag size - I love a big handbag for during the day that I can put everything in! I have been looking for a smaller version for evening and found it.

The Grown Up Easter Basket

Amanda Lindroth Birkin Basket

 

I love Amanda Lindroth's Birkin Baskets - I have one and carry it it all the time. I decided to add this one in light blue as a little Easter gift to myself.

Grab This!

Collection Santorini Bag with Feathers in Vintage Lilac

 

Feathers are a big look this holiday season. Adding this bag would instantly dress up any holiday outfit.

The Wicker & Bamboo Handbag High/Low

The Hannah Lunchbox Handbag

 

I have worn wicker handbags since I was in high school - they are a preppy classic and the perfect handbag for warm weather. Add a bamboo handle and it becomes a chinoiserie lover's dream.

The Bamboo Bag

Bamboo Bucket Bag

I have one of these bamboo bucket bags and absolutely love it. It is perfect for the lover of chinoiserie and ideal for your Spring/Summer wardrobe, and of course for beach and island vacations. My favorite way of wearing it is to remove the cloth pouch and substitute one of my colorful print silk or cotton scarves to coordinate with my outfit. Just lay the scarf in the bucket and put what you want inside, closing the scarf over or loosely tying it.

Coral & Palm Fronds

Coral Embroidered Raffia Tote

 

Coral and palm fronds are such elegant motifs and are beautiful to incorporate in your home and your wardrobe.