Cornflakes or Coco Pops?

Apparently Anya Hindmarch's cereal box clutches have made both the "it," and "must have" lists--all are sold out on Net-A-Porter. I'm quite sure they'll make an appearance during fashion week!

Anya Hindmarch Cornflakes printed elaphe box clutch, $1,595

Anya Hindmarch Coco Pops printed elaphe box clutch, $1,595

Anya Hindmarch Frosties printed elaphe box clutch, $1,595

net-a-porter.com

Anya Hindmarch Designs a Collection for Barbour

UK accessories designer Anya Hindmarch, whose celebrity followers include Scarlett Johansson, Sienna Miller, Madonna, Claudia Schiffer and Reese Witherspoon, is designing a new collection of jackets for classic British outerwear company Barbour. "It was fascinating working in the archives, seeing the Barbour stories behind some of the coats from explorers, military men and heroines," Hindmarch tells Vogue UK. "We have respected the original design but played with the cut, fit and the details. It has been fun to add a little Anya Hindmarch style to such an iconic British brand." The capsule collection of four pieces will be available this autumn from the designer's standalone stores as well as selected Barbour retailers worldwide. Barbour, which was founded in 1894, holds Royal Warrants from HM Queen Elizabeth II, HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, and HRH The Prince of Wales. (Luxist)

"Le Chic"

(Elle)

"To Strap or Not to Strap"

Dooney & Bourke

Coach

1. Dooney and Burke, $350; dooney.com
Herman says, “This one is equestrian chic. It reminds me of a saddle.”

2. Coach Cambridge leather crossbody, $198; coach.com
“The zipper pockets in front make looking for your subway card really easy,” Herman says.

3. Marni brown leather bag, $882; Marni, NY, (212) 343-2432
“I’m always carrying folders for work, and this one would hold them perfectly,” Piercy says. “And I like how it does have handles if you want to switch from the long straps.”

4. Anya Hindmarch Cross Body Bag, $545; Anya Hindmarch, Las Vegas, (702) 566-8900“This one has lots of pockets inside, which is great, since when you carry a smaller bag, you have to be more concise about where you put things,” Herman says.

5. A.P.C. purple heavy canvas sac, $200; apc.fr
“It’s no surprise it’s from A.P.C,” says Hayes. “It looks really Parisian. I love the color.”

6. J.Crew Campo messenger bag, $325; jcrew.com
“I’m obsessed with everything gray right now, because it gets me away from wearing too much black,” Piercy says. “Plus it has a flap, which makes it more secure.”

7. Céline shoulder bag, $3650; Bergdorf Goodman, NY, (212) 753-7300“The red reminds me of a Mondrian. It’s all about the clasp for me on this one,” says Herman.

8. Isabel Marant

Reasons for loving a long-strapped satchel: The crook of your arm remains delightfully unencumbered, your hands can be free of handles, and if you wear the bag across your body, messenger-style, your shoulders stay straight. “One of the best places for this kind of bag is at a concert,” says Vogue Fashion Writer Jane Herman, who just took her little YSL pouch to a Dodos show in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. “You can clap, hold a drink, and easily keep an eye on your bag.” That last bit is important in crowded spaces, as Beauty Writer Catherine Piercy found one evening on the subway. “I looked down and saw a man’s hand in my bag,” says Piercy (not to worry, the pickpocket didn’t get away with anything! But one of this season’s long-strapped bags worn close to the body might have prevented the episode altogether).

Practicality aside, these bags have a chic, simple look. “It’s almost an Ali MacGraw feeling,” says Megan Hayes, Assistant Accessories Editor. She covets her mother’s vintage Dooney & Bourke satchels, and when it comes to her own bags, Hayes lengthens the straps on her Chanel pieces, so she can easily throw them over her shoulder. Another bonus? “These don’t necessarily have to be really expensive, because it’s more about the shape than the material.” Our editors pick their favorites that you can go out and buy now.

(Vogue)

It doesn't matter to me if it is a cross body bag or messenger bag, I like both styles. I started carrying a crossbody back in the spring and have gotten so use to ease of being able to use my hands if needed. This is a group of great selections......the Dooney and Bourke is so....sleek. I also like the J. Crew, Coach, and Marni. I like the Idea of of a tote-type bag with long straps.....it's a good look.

Marni

Anya Hindmarch

APC

J. Crew

Celine

Isabel Marant