DESIGNER CHARNAE & RAW HANDBAG

"I have always wanted to be a designer since I was a little girl and although I took a different path in college I never lost sight of my passion and dream."-Charnae', designer and owner of RAWH

I first came across RAW Handbag designer while at a shopping event geared towards women.  I instantly gravitated to the images of black women  women with unapologetic black hair!!  From that day forward I have cultivated a relationship with Charnae, the designer of RAW.  

Here is more information and photos on the brand I have fallen for...

Charnae describes RAW Handbags as "unique, handmade handbags that are guaranteed to make a statement and compliment your wardrobe. RAWH are designed for ALL women to; “Wear fearlessly, Spread womanhood and Inspire other women to be phenomenal.”

Charnae started RAW after years of working in a career she did not like.  She dreamed of working in fashion and designing.  At that time, she was more into social norms of success.  She couldn't continue doing something she didn't love and decided to follow her passion and dreams to make her happy.

RAW was created to help women.  RAW stands for Recognize A Woman. Her main reason for creating these handbags was to to empower, uplift and motivate women through fashion. How could I not love a brand that is made for women by a women with a message like this.  

Here are some bags I am loving:

To purchase these bags and see more from the collection click HERE 

photos provided and owned by Charnae

model in phots: Nakitende Esther

JIBRI SPRING 2017 COLLECTION

Black and White Stripes, paired with a hot pink high wasted dress pants was the first thing I saw from one of my favorite designer JIBRI.  You guys know I have a small obsession with this indie designer but she has really out done the collection. From bold to graphic I couldn't contain my happiness.  See what items from the collection I cant get enough of (and neither will you)

Wide cut pants, Jumpers, and high cut dress paints were all designs signature to JIBRI featured in this collection.

 

Prints are bold and in your face. 

The color pallet screamed spring with blue, pink and yellow.

The graphic black and white prints are classics to be worn year after year

As a nod to the "bare shoulder" trend of spring, JIBRI has a few  off the shoulder prints tops that can be worn under a suit jacket.  (but, I don't think you will)

Overall, JIBRI spring 2017 collection was great.  I just cant wait to see what's to come for Summer cover-ups....maybe swimsuits....lets wait and see. 

All items are available today. 

To shop and see more of the collection click here

SPRING TRENDY BAGS FROM TARGET.COM

This bag from YSL is the top trending bag for SPRING.  But with a price tag at just over $2200!!!!, that is way too much for my trendy budget.  When buying accessories I make sure too keep a budget.  They are trending items.  I may not like them next season so there is no reason to spend thousands of dollars on them.  
Don't get me wrong....if you got it...buy it but,  trendy items go in and out with the changing of the season and $2200 for a seasonal bag doesn't work for most of us right!?!

For trendy handbags that wont break your pocket, I have partnered with Target.com to present the 5 top trendy yet affordable bags for spring 2017.  Some may even make it all year long.

Embroidery: Try getting floral embroidery to get two trends in one. 

Circle Cross body: I love how this bag works for all body types.  Try with some low cut brown booties to wear it now and a skater dress in the spring. 



Mini Satchel: The Biggest trending item is the mini-satchel. Get yours in a yellow, orange, or green to work in Spring hottest colors

Funky Backpacks: I love a backpack so Targets great selection of designer backpacks keep me coming back for more

Anything Rose Gold: This is the metallic of the Spring.  It goes with almost anything!!!!

 

The Weekend-er: Spring means the begging of travel so get a new weekend back for when you need to breakout from the city and get some quiet time. 

Click HERE to shop these trendy bags and more!!!