SPRING 2016'S TOP BAG TRENDS from Harpers Bazaar

TRY ME ON MY MOBILE

High fashion is embracing tech—your post-modern clutches are now equipped for your iPhone 6.

Pictured: Saint Laurent

Lanvin

Chloé

Burberry

IT'S TOPS

Whether you wear it at your elbow, or simply let your assistant tote it, the top handle is this season's ladylike winner.

Pictured: Louis Vuitton

Tods

Miu Miu

Maison Margiela

Gucci

Fendi

Dior

BUCKET SHOT

The bucket bag is evolving, with inspired takes on the simple shape, done up with added ruching, asymmetrical shapes or embellishment.

Pictured: Louis Vuitton

Stella McCartney

Marni

Loewe

Michael Kors

Céline

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10 Lazy Day Outfit Ideas We Found on Instagram

 

One of the style lessons we learned on Instagram is that lazy day dressing doesn’t mean sweatpants and beanies in a fashion girl’s dictionary. Thanks to our carefully curated following list, these social fashionphiles have taught us a thing or two on how to dress down in style. Gather your boyfriend shirts and white sneakers, and look easily put-together in these blogger-approved combos on your next low-key day out.

1. Midi dress + striped cardigan + leather slip-ons

@happilygrey

2. Neutral tee + white jeans + lace-up sandals

@sincerelyjules

3. Oversized button-down + black shorts + boots

@oraclefoxblog

4. Plaid button-down + flare jeans + layered necklaces

@majawyh

5. Striped dress + white sneakers + vintage sunnies

@chroniclesofher_

6. Shirtdress + denim jacket + sneakers

@camytox

7. Jumpsuit + fedora hat + gold accessories

@lateafternoon

8. White tee + distressed jeans + white sneakers

@peaceloveshea

9. Ribbed maxi dress + white sneakers + chain satchel

@lookdepernille

10. Oversized sweater + cropped jeans + leather slippers

@andyheart

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WHAT TO PACK FOR THE PERFECT WEEKEND GETAWAY

The weather is finally heating up, but we're nowhere near that sunset cocktail climate. Thankfully, spring break is upon us and it's essential to migrate. So whether you're jetting off to Cabo, Ibiza, or Aruba for a college vacation—or taking a quick jaunt to greener pastures—here are the pieces we'll be stashing in our five favorite getaway bags.

Zara Fringed Fabric Shopper Bag, $139; zara.com

Uniqlo Printed Short Sleeve Blouse, $30; uniqlo.com

& other Stories Leather Wedge Sandals, $195;stories.com

Tom Ford Oversized Sunglasses, $293;stylebop.com

Kevyn Aucoin The Celestial Bronzing Veil, $48;sephora.com

Balenciaga Classic City Mesh Tote, $1,715; mytheresa.com

3.1 Phillip Lim Marquise Flat Sandals, $495;31philliplim.com

Cos Layered Perspex Necklace, $39; cosstores.com

H&M Cotton Shirt, $25;hm.com

American Needle x UO Tonal Strap Back Hat, $29;urbanoutfitters.com

Bop Basics Rafia Striped Sling Backpack, $85; shopbop.com

H&M Suede Hat, $99;hm.com

Marni Necklace, $400;marni.com

Tomas Maier Leather Sandals, $425; net-a-porter.com

IRO Cropped Pullover, $318;stylebop.com

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12 Stylish Ways You Can Wear The Gingham Print

 

One of fashion’s most iconic prints once worn by some of the world’s most famous women, Audrey Hepburn, Marilyn Monroe, Brigitte Bardot and Grace Kelly back in the day – Gingham is back on the radar this season (and no, we don’t mean just for your picnic table), sported by models on the runway and chic fashion-savvy women around the world. Show off the print and try out some of these tricks to add a bit more oomph to your outfit and wear Gingham the best way you can!

1. Give your outfit that extra edge by wearing Gingham with a leather jacket.

2. Use it as a wrap around or a cover-up.

3. Look well put-together without even trying with Gingham co-ords.

4. Wear it with denim on casual days out.

5. Pair your Gingham with anything white for instant elegance.

  

6. Gingham button-downs look great with flared or midi skirts too.

7. Make things interesting and wear it with a pop of color.

8. A sweater and a Gingham skirt make an outfit effortlessly chic.

9. Don’t be afraid to mix it with other prints like floral, houndstooth, or plaid.

10. Try Gingham with another kind of Gingham.

11. Pair your Gingham dress with matching leather ware.

12. What’s a picnic table print without the perfect sun hat?

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