Giraffe Print Purses

Dooney & Bourke Giraffe Flap Wristlet. Available at Macys.com – priced at $75.00.

Popularity: 2% [?]

Great Nicole Lee Giraffe Print Satchel available at purse-n-bootz.com.

Description from the site:
Giraffe Print Faux Leather (Pink)  with Black Patent Trim
Top Zipper Closure
Back Wall Zippered Pocket
Multi-Function pockets for cell phone, etc.
Silvertone Hardware
Dimensions (Approx.) 20” X 5” X 13”

Popularity: 3% [?]

We have all been there – you have decided to buy that new giraffe print purse that you have had your eye on since the beginning of the season. Your only concern is whether you should pay the relatively steep retail price, or find a discounted version. Let’s explore both of those options.

Designer handbags are more pricey because they are often handmade for specific retailers. They are also high in cost because of the materials that are used. Most big designers will not use imitation fabrics, such as faux leather. Generally, if you were to buy a purse from a designer’s website, you would get a hand-made purse delivered right to your door. More often than not, you will find that you are paying more for the designer’s label than for the materials that the item is made for.

Dooney and Bourke - $395.00

In the case of giraffe print purses, you will find that many of the top designers have different styles and colors to choose from. You will also be able to find a regular supply of accessories, such as matching wallets. The problem for many women is, although we simply adore these giraffe purses, we cannot afford the high prices.

This is where the discounted giraffe print purses come in. There are many websites on the Internet today that offer huge discounts on top designer giraffe print purses. For example, you might find a top designer’s giraffe print hobo bag listed on the designer site for $395, but on a discounted site you may find that same style of purse for $40! It’s the same luxury, for remarkably less money. Now, you have the ability to save your kid’s college fund!

Handbag Heaven - $39.95

There are times when the designer bag is a must.  In those cases you should always be aware, however, that some people will try to sell these top designer bags for ridiculously low amounts. If you are offered such great discounts, you should always check the company out. Sometimes you can be scammed into believing that you are getting a designer bag – brand new – for that low price, but you wind up with a cheaply made knock off.

Which bags do you buy? Designer? Discount? or a mixture of both.  Let me know when and why (ie. does this economy play into why you would buy a discount bag over a designer one?).

Popularity: 63% [?]

Description:

This is a brand new brown/pink giraffe print handbag with blue trim from Hananel, Inc. This bucket style purse is approximately 22-1/2″ across the top and 11-1/2″ high and has a handle drop of about 9-1/2 inches. The bottom of the handbag measures about 12″ L x 9-1/2″ W. Inside is fully lined with a zippered pocket on one side and 2 open pockets on the other. There is a partial flap across the top with a zippered closure and there are also snaps across the top to close. Outside the bag has a small zippered pocket.

This is not something I would carry, but to each her own. You can find this bag in Dean Baker Wholesale’s Ebay store.

Popularity: 6% [?]

If you are looking for a spark for your spring/summer wardrobe the look no further. Check out this red giraffe print bag. I found this one being talked about in post over at jenelleshandbags.blogspot.com.

I haven’t seen one in person…so if you have one or have seen one. Let everyone here know what you think.

Popularity: 5% [?]

I found a video of an outfit similar to the one in the picture of the Giraffe Print Tie Blouse post.

The video is from HSN and is around three minutes long.

Enjoy!

Popularity: 2% [?]

Photo courtesy of Charming Blouses’ Flikr photostream.

Popularity: 7% [?]

Found this video today at Women’sHandbagReview.com.

They video is shot by Alanna from handbagbug.com. I hope you enjoy it!

Popularity: 6% [?]

Fashion Pad with a Handbag Heaven inventory updates complete with her favorites.

Sophie’s Hope gets into the giraffe print action with a homemade pillow case dress.  She makes it sound easy.

Keeping in the baby theme giraffe print diaper bags over at Diaper Bag Deals.

A few deals on multiple styles of animal print luggage at First Class Fashionista.

Popularity: 3% [?]

There are more than just giraffe print purses out there.  It seems like the entire animal kingdom is hot right now, and not just in the handbag world (although animal print bags are hot right now).  The animal print craze has taken over the fashion world.

Recent fashion trends have coined the animal print as the hottest thing for the Fall and Winter seasons.   The traditional tiger (some people feel that tiger print gets the shaft) and leopard prints (even toilet seats) will always have a place among the fashion world.  More recently, however, we have seen a dramatic increase in other types of animal prints, such as the zebra (even zebra sunglasses) and cow prints.

The general idea to making animal print fashions work for you is to choose designs that match your normal personality.  If you tend to dress more conservatively, you should stick to something small, such as a pair of animal print shoes or purse.  If you tend to be a flashy dresser, however, by all means go all out; get a coat, shoes, dress, hat, and gloves in animal print fabric.

The best clothing that you can get, fashion wise, is subtle pieces, like a knee-length dress or ¾ sleeve shirts.  If you are just looking for a creative way to vamp up your wardrobe this is the way to go.  With these two choices, you can pair them up with just about any kind of solid material, from black leggings to khakis.

If you are simply looking for an accessory update, animal prints are a good choice here too.  You can choose purses, shoes, and jewelry, scarves and yes, even animal print hair extensions.  Each of these items can provide amazing contrast to solids when used as complimentary pieces.  If you have a black dress, for example, that you want to wear to a social event, try adding a small animal print bracelet or necklace, an animal print clutch, and a pair of animal print shoes.  You can easily create a pleasing result.

In addition to the traditional color schemes of the animal prints used, you should be on the lookout for others.  On the fashion wire this year, fresh from the runway, are mix and match separates that utilize the same traditional animal prints, but add a new twist: different colors and styles.  The ruffled Victorian blouse is back, and paired with a flared out skirt with ruffles underneath (think of the skirts from the 50s).  The twist to these is the gray and black snakeskin print of the shirt and the red and black zebra print of the skirt!

Check out what some others have to say about the coming animal print craze in 2009:

My Fashion Addictions says watch out for Zebra

My Prom Style thinks animal prints might be strong this prom season

Trend Hunter Magazine says that animal prints are still hot

Let me know what you think is going to be the hottest animal print of 2009 (besides giraffe print of course).

Popularity: 70% [?]