by Sasha Milena
Photo: V Vintage in Beverly Hills
All women know a handbag is absolutely the most important accessory to any outfit. A handbag needs to be functional(somewhat) and fashionable at all times. A casual day with a casual outfit can be spiced up with a bright colored every-day bag like mybaby blue 1950s purse pictured below. An evening out with the girls may call for something a little more flirty and fun like the shiny vintage clutch in the photo above.
I change purses every day and sometimes two times in a day. By changing purses, I mean I take everything out and figure out what will fit in my next purse choice. I am bored quite easily and changing purses keeps things a bit more interesting and the habit allows me to constantly search for new (old) purses while I'm out shopping.
The small Austrian tapestry purse pictured above was owned by my grandmother who was an Austrian native. This traditional evening bag with muted shades of pink, green, and beige has a brass frame with a delicate gold chain and a push-to-open clasp. I have only used the purse a few times on very special occasions because it possesses great sentimental value and I would be very upset if anything ever happened to this lovely handbag.
To find vintage handbags, check the store listings and descriptions on the Los Angeles Shoppers Map.
Try V Vintage in Beverly Hills. They have an amazing selection on Vintage Costume Jewelry and Handbags. Find YSL, Christian Dior, Gucci, Chanel & Fendi. By Appointment only. 310-786-8277
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