January 19, 2013

Five Essentials for Your Twenties

via Five Essentials for Your Twenties, Alexander Wang Tote, See by Chloé 24 Hour Bag, DvF Shoulder Bag, Derek Lam Camera Bag, Proenza Schouler Clutch.

Your twenties isn’t the decade for serious, budget-busting investment pieces – save those for your thirties! Rather, it’s a time to build a strong foundation, ensuring you have a bag to suit every purpose and occasion. Polish and simplicity will take a girl far, especially as you pave the way for your future, but don’t be too serious. This is the time to have some fun. You learn as you get older: it’s all about balance.  Whether as a gift guide or as reference, use this to build your bag wardrobe.

Alexander Wang Prisma Tote: Real croc can wait until you hit the next decade. Alexander Wang, still in his 20s himself, has created an instant urban classic with the Prisma, in un-basic black. At Barneys New York for $795.

See by Chloé Harriet 24-Hour Bag: A young girl needs to be discreet about her overnighter bag (who knows where she’ll end up!). This 24-hour bag was designed with this in mind. Light and easy, it also makes for a perfect carry on. On Shopbop for $675.

Diane von Furstenberg New Harper Connect Embossed Bag: The treasure for the twenty-something is another breed entirely. DVF’s versatile shoulder bag has a chunky chain for a dressy feel, but the stealthy iPad pocket is the real treasure for a girl who is always connected. On Shopbop for $725.

Derek Lam Newton Camera Bag: A bag like this, named after one of the raciest photographers of all time, is meant for young girls. She will rock this camera-inspired look, while her older counterparts will tend to look like tourists. On sale at Barneys New York for $829 (from $1,390).

Proenza Schouler PS1 Leather Pochette: A clutch is a style worth splurging on, and Proenza Schouler is not going anywhere anytime soon. This PS1 (which is less than the tote version) is a classic she will love for years. At Barneys New York for $895.