Who Wears What: Handbags
Once a year, Congress summons the President to discuss the country's priorities in the State of the Union Address. And while we certainly have no constitutional requirement to do the same, recently we felt compelled to give our own version of this historic speech. Of course our lay of the land, if you will, is not your typical political oratory. Instead of focusing on proposed legislative initiatives and goals, we're more concerned with one of the most important pieces in any girl's accessory arsenal: the handbag. We realized that sounds silly and perhaps overly simplistic, but these transitional months between full-blown winter and early spring are the key time to assess your personal handbag policies for the upcoming season! Accordingly, we decided to provide you with a detailed survey of what satchels your favorite celebrity subjects are schlepping at this very moment. That way, if you do decide to purchase a new bag—or simply choose to stick to a tried-and-trusted-tote—you will be making an informed decision. (Knowledge is power, dear readers!) Just take a few pointers from our trusted style-stars in today's Who Wears What: Handbags feature and you'll be up-to-date on all the most pressing purse possibilities pronto!
Rachel Bilson | Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Sasha Hobo ($498)
Rachel Bilson always looks effortlessly chic when she is spotted off duty, and part of that je-ne-sais-quoi has something to do with her simple, well-worn, and unfussy closet staples, like her rust-colored Marc by Marc Jacobs' Petal to the Metal Sasha Hobo. Though her exact style is sold out, there are other great look-a-like pieces on the market, like the
Totally Turnlock Sasha Messenger Bag ($458) in Oak Brown. A slouchy shoulder bag a la Bilson's is always in fashion, so remember to look for a classic and easy-to-wear shapes when you are on the prowl for your next purse!