8.12.2009

Dog Days of Dylan

The hunt is on for the perfect fall handbag, my darlings! The gates are open. The starting pistol has been fired. And there I am, teetering out the door in wedges that I can’t walk in, but are simply too cute to resist. But no, I’m not even out of the building yet and something has already inadvertently caught my eye. It fulfills all of the stipulations I have particularized in my mind, right down to the lush buttery color and subtle studding. And, naturally, to add insult to injury, it has received Rachel Zoe’s seal of approval. The inquisition has not even truly started, and already it has come to an abrupt, yet blissful halt in the form of Linea Pelle’s Dylan Medium Tote.

The fallen autumn leaves, as magnificent a sight as they may be, stand no chance of outshining the supple, brilliantly titled Scotch Italian leather. The scintillating orange pumpkins sitting primly atop golden hay-covered patches pack no punch in comparison to the animalistic zebra print fabric lining, or gold-tone hardware that adds a thrilling thunder to the tawny temptress. No, all of the glorious sights of fall, quite frankly, fall flat when viewed in quick succession with Linea Pelle’s pretty.

Slightly smaller than its palatial predecessor, the Dylan Zip Tote; the more minute Dylan Medium Tote steals the spotlight courtesy of three individualistic attributes:

A removable cross-body strap that makes transforming from a satchel, to a shoulder bag, to a messenger an absolute cakewalk.

Gold-tone studding along the edges parallel to those seen on the Fall 2009 runway in the form of Chanel, Marc Jacobs, and Miu Miu.

A foldover, 9” double handle strap drop that flops about in the most celestial, boho chic way when not in use.

Please don’t get me wrong here, I’m hands-down devoted to my Balenciaga-inspired Jocelyn Satchel; yet even I can admit that the Dylan Medium Tote is exactly what the doctor ordered.


Fashionably yours!


Thanks to Piperlime for the pictures.
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33 comments

Melissa Blake said...

Now I could actually fit A LOT in that one. Love it!

Luinae said...

That looks like a really lovely bag. It looks so soft and buttery.

I need to find a tote bag for school, but I have already found my perfect handbag. It's bright pink and fits all of my things in it. I'm also looking for some clutches to buy- perfect for evening and easy to carry around.

Luinae said...

That looks like a really lovely bag. It looks so soft and buttery.

I need to find a tote bag for school, but I have already found my perfect handbag. It's bright pink and fits all of my things in it. I'm also looking for some clutches to buy- perfect for evening and easy to carry around.

Rachel @ The Haute Notes said...

I love that bag! Now that's two bags I'm loving for fall! Haha! :)

You should definitely try out the metallic leggings! I'm sure they'll look fab! But you never know till you try!

ana said...

Here I am! no virus :)

I love the color, because you can use it with almost everything... white, blue, black, brown... perfect handbag... thank you!

Jaime @ laviejaime said...

So cute- love the versatile color and strap! Nice pick!

Damsels said...

beautiful bag for everyday style

Arushi Khosla said...

OMG E, I love that bag. I'm actually coveting this gorgeous chocolate brown fringed bag I saw in a thrift store. But then, when I went back, I couldn't find it :( Ugh.
And thank you, I'm very excited about the Vogue India blogging post too :)

Have a lovely thursday :D

Miss A said...

I LOVE IT! OMG! It's perfect- it will last forever. Do you know if it's very heavy?

www.janetteria.com said...

only a word: WANT! :-)

X★X★

Posh Peach said...

What great bags! Perfect for fall :) . . . or now!

Amelia said...

The color, the studs, the zippers--all perfect. I like.

Haute World said...

Lovely bag! I really like the fact that it's both a tote and a shoulder bag. So practical! And I'm not usually a fan of the tan color, but like you said, this is perfect for the Fall!

Couture Carrie said...

That's a fine-looking bag, darling!

Love the nude-ish hue!

xoxox,
CC

sherin said...

Oh my. What a perfect bag. Its so pretty and versatile.

Unknown said...

Love the first bag may even love those boots below, and how darling are you that you are concerned about your ipods warmth!
XOXOXOX
Libby
http://fashionconfectionairy.weebly.com

All Women Stalkerh said...

That is cute! I wonder if it's heavy. I don't like heavy bags

-meream

the southern hostess said...

Such a gorgeous bag!

FASHION CHALET said...

GREAT BAG!! :)

...and my name is Erika spelled with a "K" too! ;)



xoxo!!

The Blonde Duck said...

I usually don't like unstructured bags, but I LOVE that!

zupu said...

I love that bag, such a beautiful color and the leather looks so soft!

Siska said...

wow the bag is amazing!

BonBon Rose Girls Kristin said...

Perfect fall bag. Wanna share? Ah ha

Gabbi said...

Wonderful bag, such a fan of soft brown leather! : )

E said...

I need a new one, too! The color on this is just gorgeous and you can tell it's so well-made! I love a bag I can beat into the ground, lol :-)

Keith said...

I love that bag. It's a beautiful color and I like the style. I think it would definitely be an awesome bag to have.

Anonymous said...

Wow what a wonderful camel bag! I could totally see myself toting it around the city! Great pics, dahlin! You are oh, so fashionable!

. said...

Great bag!! perfect color for fall.

. said...

Great bag!! perfect color for fall.

Christina said...

Hi Erika! Omg, I know exactly which Silence and Noise pants you are talking about! I wanted to buy them and I was thinking I didn't want to spend anymore money on pants right now. I had those Lux sitting around so I figured, why not cut them??

You should totally do it, it's super fun!

-xtina
www.thisisxtina.blogspot.com

Charlotte said...

Aaah, that is indeed the perfect fall handbag. I've been searching for a nice tan bag for so long now! Mine broke 3 months ago. :(

Frannie said...

OMG! Love at first sight really exists :)

That bag is gorgeous! Must have! IT is SOOO ME!

Lady In Long Dress said...

Gr8 handbags.. awesome colors and very fashionable!!!

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