Fall just couldn't get any hotter!

Well, Mrs. Minkoff has done it again! Just when I keep thinking I'm done buying more bags and I am content with my collection, Rebecca throws a bomb on me with another amazing hard to resist must have color. Newly released this month comes Purple Haze... a very true, deep dark purple with blue undertones. I have never been a "satchel" girl. As gorgeous as the Morning After Bag is, I have always turned it down for my love of hobos. Well, I got suckered back into this beauty, and found one that I couldn't resist. The Purple Haze 3-Zip Morning After Mini, also referred to as the MAM.

This gorgeous bag is back this Fall with a new twist! Just in this season comes amazing details... gunmetal hardware, zippers, tassels, distressed leather... what more could you ask for?? This bag is definitely very "busy" which has been the trend this year. First came studs, then came zippers, later to come will be grommets. Ofcourse, Rebecca Minkoff has been on top of it ALL.

"Haze" is the perfect name for this type of leather. It is slighty distressed and very hard to capture its true color; definitely a "haze" effect. This is definitely one you must see in person to appreciate.

Perfectly described by Rebecca Minkoff... "The highly-coveted original just got better: zipper accents adorn this rocker-chic Morning After Bag at every seam. Tassles bring fringe factor to the bag's edgy aesthetic"... I couldn't have summed it up any better myself. Purple Haze has been the huge rave this season, its selling out quick so don't miss your chance to get this while you can! Its currently available at Aster Alice in multiple styles; Darling, 3-Zip Morning After Mini and Morning After Clutch, 3-Zip Devote, and a few others! You can't go wrong with this color in any style! Don't forget to also purchase the perfect matching accessory, small zip wallet here ... And just incase you want to check them out.. Found these adorable studded Fergie heels to rock out with my MAM :)

Rebecca Minkoff... definitely a celebrity favorite as well! Check out Ashley Greene rocking a few Purple Haze bags and Agyness Dyne with her 3-Zip Morning After Bag...

My handbag collection is talking to me.

Recently I was approached by one of my purses, much to my surprise.

"The group has a request," it explained politely.

A request? The group? I confess that I was completely confused, not to mention surprised that my purse could talk.

"We think you need to branch out and buy something new," my handbag explained. "We've seen the way you look at the satchels. And frankly, none of us prefers to be hand carried. Sure, we'll do it in a pinch, but really you'd be doing us all a favor if you'd just buy something better suited to the purpose."

If you think I leaped at the suggestion, you're right.

I had been eyeing satchels lately. Particularly the Ignes Mini Gabrielle, which had caught my eye the first time I'd seen her. Stylish, unique, interesting, and somehow a blend of classy and practical.

Ignes bags are individually crafted in Uruguay and the company offers a variety of styles. The Gabrielle and it's Mini version are two of the most popular. The Mini Gabby, as it's affectionately called by some, measures 14 " L x 9.6 " H x 4" W. The bag zips closed at the top. Inside are 3 pockets that can fit a cell phone, sunglasses, or small notepad. The bag has 5 feet on the bottom and adorable side pockets that are perfect for stashing your keys and lipstick. But my favorite feature is the handles.

The Mini Gabrielle comes with both double braided handles for hand carrying (or holding in the crook of your elbow). I love the handles and I can't even begin to explain why they make holding this bag so fun; you're just going to have to take my word for it. The bag also comes with a detachable cross body strap with an adorable knot detail. It's ingenious, and I love the look.

The Mini Gabrielle intrigued me at first glance. The fine craftsmanship and the little details stole my heart the moment I took her out of her dustbag. This is one bag that fits so many situations and will never go out of style.

My daughter is very slender, which makes the bag appear bigger on her.