Recent forays to the mall have left the definite impression that yellow is the official It Color this season. Shades from pale lemon to saffron to mustard are ubiquitous as both main event and accents.
While many women balk at wearing yellow in large swaths or near the face (though it's une femme's contention that the right shade of yellow can be quite flattering and Michelle Obama recently showed us all how it's done), a pop of yellow in smaller doses can be just the thing to lighten up a late winter look and remind those of us in the Northern Hemisphere of sunnier days on the way.
I've been trying to integrate more color into my wardrobe, and am finding the idea of a bright yellow bag to be a serious temptation. Some of these yellows are mellow, others are anything but.
Prada, $1695. Prada has several versions of the classic bowler out for spring. This is just gorgeous with the gold hardware.
kate spade, $325. kate brings the cute-and-practical.
Hobo International Patent Tote, $298. With a bag this bright, you want the detailing to be simple. Hobo Int'l bags often have great interior organization.
Cole Haan drawstring tote, $350. Cole Haan bags are a great value for the price. I haven't seen this one up close, but I'm betting the leather is lovely and soft.
Rebecca Minkoff MAB Mini, $550. Rebecca Minkoff's "Morning After Bag" has developed quite a cult following. This smaller version is still plenty big enough for a day bag, and with the same classic styling of the original.
Jill Stuart Monaco Tabitha Crossbody, $298. Small, but great for running a few errands.
Celine Nautil Large Satchel, $595. Turning up the Wow factor.
Treat your lighter colored leather bags with a leather protector like Apple Gardé before using to help prevent stains, scuffs and darkening. Sunny dreams!
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Love that yellow Prada. I have a bag of theirs from who knows how many seasons ago that is a more toned down yellow, like some of the others you show here.
ReplyDeleteSunny and yummy, surprisingly neutral as a bag. Yellow clothes look better against dark or at least tanned skin. I have a large yellow crocodile kelly-type bag found at an auction a few years ago; it's fun!
ReplyDeleteThe ONLY way I could wear yellow is as a bag or shoes -- anytime I get tempted and try it (or orange, for that matter), all sorts of voices chime in to confirm my suspicions that it is a very bad idea on me. These bags, though, these are very tempting!
ReplyDeleteJ'adore le joli sac de Cole Haan (délicieux) mais mon premier choix est celui de Céline Nautil (bien habillé). Une couleur que je ne porterais qu'avec un bleu marine, un peu cliché, mais voilà.
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Love them all, especially the Kate Spade and the Celine! So cheery!
ReplyDeleteI recently got a cute yellow & white print knit jacket at Nordstrom for spring on the sale rack..I don't usually wear yellow but it is so popular right now for spring I am going to try it out! I think it would look cute with my Talbot's dark denim knee-length skirt I just got too.
Thanks for the great pics...yellow is definitely a pick-me up color needed in the grey Pac NW where I live!
I think they're all gorgeous! And, just the thing to brighten us up at this time of year.
ReplyDeletehmmm...will have to see what i can find on vacation in this color way...beautiful bags.
ReplyDeletehave a great day.
erin
I love yellow; bright yellow is one of my absolute favorite colors. I don't use handbags, though, so I'm not tempted by the bags.
ReplyDeleteAlso? because of a story that's too long/boring to recount here, I (should) NEVER HAVE TO LISTEN TO MELLOW YELLOW EVER AGAIN. (Srsly, universe, are you listening? NEVER!)
People with warm complexions can wear yellow much more successfully than those with cool complexions who tend to look either jaundiced or unhealthily pale.
ReplyDeleteIt's a great colour for a bag - cos it's not something you wear next to your face.
Yes! I have a Cole Haan bag in that exact color. Don't tell, but my sister-in-law bought it at Off-Fifth and gave it to my mother. My mother put it in her "things I'm not going to use basket." And I took it. And I love it.
ReplyDeleteI detest yellow.
ReplyDeleteOh dear, every time you do a bag post I have serious temptation. I.will.not.look.
ReplyDeleteThe Celine is the best. I am so mad at myself for giving away a light yellow pebble leather satchel. Damn! What was I thinking!
ReplyDeleteWendyB - I've been liking Prada's bags the last couple of seasons.
ReplyDeleteDuchesse - yes, is can be very neutral, which is kind of counterintuitive.
materfamilias - I've never actually had a yellow or orange bag, but every season I keep saying I should get one.
ReplyDeleteOrane - I love the idea of pairing yellow and grey or yellow and dark, pine green. With blue, it could be cliché, or dramatically classic...which probably depends on the individual elements.
Kelly - your jacket sounds great and very cheery!
ReplyDeleteRita - I think we really start to gravitate toward color around this time of year. Maybe a yellow bag can help fight SAMD? ;-)
Good Life - have a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteNarya - I'm intruiged....you'll have to tell that story sometime.
Imogen - good point. My friend who has cool coloring could wear more pastel, lemon yellows, but she may have been an exception.
ReplyDeleteCindy Ann - it's tempting looking through all of the bags to pick my favorites. Must...stay....strong....
Karen - sounds like you need to replace it.. ;-)
ReplyDeleteHum ... This PRADA is cool ! but expensive
ReplyDeleteRebecca Minkoff pas mal et Hobo aussi ...
Mais nous les hommes on a pas le droit au sac à mains. Où doit-on mettre toutes nos things ? In the pockets ???
Fred the Mole
Easy Fashion Paris
I tried to pick a favourite from this luscious list of bags but I couldn't! Oh maybe the first and the last, but then the third one is fabulous and damnit I'd take them all.
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