A Brief History of Your Favorite Accessory: The Handbag

October 23, 2012 | Allison Haag

Handbags play a crucial role in the fashion world. During London Fashion Week, Christopher Bailey featured handbags during Burberry Prorsum’s Spring/Summer 2013 finale by pairing bright rainbow trench coats with equally bright and sleek handbags. A select few handbags have earned a coveted position on the elite list of “It” bags, joining the ranks of the Hermès Birkin, Chanel 2.55 and Chloé Paddington. Since the fourteenth century, handbags have been evolving into the accessory we know and love today. Read More

Five Bags Worth the Splurge

July 24, 2012 | Allison Haag

By Sarah Smith

Louis Vuitton, Chloé, Prada, Fendi, Gucci…all big labels that cost big bucks. However, many of these pricey bags are in fact worth the splurge. Pink and Black is here to help you make the most practical purchase on a high-end bag with your latest paycheck. Read More

Finding Your Back to School Bag

August 3, 2011 | 1

Whether you’re going into high school or college, a cute yet efficient bag is necessary. The perfect school bag should be chosen to match your needs (like your course load, and your style).

Shoulder bags and cross-body bags are ideal for a student on the go. Choosing a bag in a bold color, like lime green or hot pink, will add spice to any outfit, and not to mention it is fun and eye-catching. Also nude cross-body bags or dark green bags are are a more safe approach.

These types of bags are especially efficient for college because all of your classes won’t be in the same day, so it is likely you will not need to carry all of your books at once. Read More

Win A New Bag For School!

July 18, 2011 | Pink and Black Staff 1

Looking for a bag that will hold everything you need for school? Want a cool bag that your friends won’t have? Enter now for your chance to win a large Kate bag (like the one pictured below) made by Maranda Lee of Hot Mama Handbags. Maranda says “It’s a great school bag, beach bag, gym bag, etc. I’ve been using it as my summer bag as I always seem to have extra stuff: hats, sunscreen and snacks this time of year.” 

The bag is valued at $74.00. 
The winner will get to choose the fabric that they would like.

How to Enter:

All you have to do is “Like” Pink and Black on Facebook. Already “Like” us? You’re automatically entered. Read More