It's that time of year again - where it's time to find the perfect handbag for Spring. OK OK, that really was just another excuse...since I was basically looking to expand my handbag collection.
I was already dreaming about the perfect nude/ tan handbag for Spring; So when I got an e-mail over the weekend from Barney's introducing the new Sahara color handbags from Balenciaga, I, of course, took that as a sign. Simon Doonan was telling me to immediately get one in my closet, like right now.
This is my top pick: The Balenciaga Giant City Handbag (a lot of working fashionistas that I know swear by the WORK size - but it's a little bit too oversized for me and doesn't come with a shoulder strap which really comes in handy while walking the dog, juggling groceries, taking the Muni).
I am typically not a fan of the giant hardware (the only bag in my current collection is the black city with the classic hardware) - but I DO think the Silver Giant hardware compliments the Sahara color perfectly and doesn't look like giant nipples, madonna cone boobs, thimbles, etc. My only concern is how to keep this bag clean and protect it. <3
Buy online at Balenciaga.com - Giant City Handbag $1,695
I think Barney's New York is also carrying this new style by Balenciaga exclusively called the ARENA GIANT COVERED VELO (I could be lying but I haven't seen them on the official website or in stores anywhere else).
The size is a little bigger than the CITY but smaller than the WORK - and it features an extra long shoulder strap so it can be slung across the body like a messenger bag.
Buy online at Barney's New York - Balenciaga Arena Giant Covered Velo $1,795