The Spring Into Fashion” Handbag Design Contest

Help Us Celebrate Springtime by customizing a go to spring handbag for a chance to win $100 off a custom handbag at Open Runway!

Open Runway, in partnership with Tosser Magazine, is excited to announce our “Spring into Fashion” Handbag Design Contest!” As we get ready for the upcoming spring fashion season, we want to see what is your favorite fresh, spring inspired, customizable handbag.

Design your favorite go to spring handbag on OpenRunway.com for a chance to win a $100 off a custom handbag at Open Runway.

Maybe it’s a crocodile-leather, slouchy hobo or a cream-leather, structured saddle bag. Tell us why you designed your bag as your perfect, go to “Spring into Fashion” handbag!

To Enter:

1) Create an Open Runway Profile and design your “go to spring handbag”.

2) Share your bag on the Open Runway facebook page and tell us why you think your bag is perfect for spring.

3) “Like” Open Runway and Tosser Magazine on facebook.

4) Tell your friends and everyone you know to “like” your design on facebook.

By submitting an entry you agree to the Official Rules of the Contest. (Visit the Website for Details)

At Open Runway, we’re a fashionocracy, so you get to decide the finalists. By May 22, 2013 the three

bags with the most “likes” on Facebook will be announced as finalists, then the amazing people at

Tosser Magazine will chose the winner among the finalists!

Be the designer, be creative, and don’t forget to “Spring into Fashion”

Being the face for Dior handbags, Lawrence is guaranteed to have a closet full of beautiful purses! In her off duty, everyday style, she seems to really gravitate toward simple, neutral colored, carryall totes. These bags are perfect for her hectic day to day activities as a modern day movie star.

Many women are emulating this fashion icon’s amazing style for its chic, yet simple appeal. Lawrence is never all dolled up outside of work yet she always looks sophisticated and put together. A perfect look for any woman.

Open Runway can help you capture Jennifer Lawrences look. We have an array of neutral colors tans – darks and lights, and all of our bags are room enough to carry all your needs. Below are a few we designed to get that Jennifer Lawrence look:

The Demi Hobo we created with a neutral gray really gives off that chic Jennifer Lawrence vibe. It is laid back enough to look effortless, while having the hot hobo silhouette to give it that fashion forward kick.

The Downtown Side Satchel we created in a warm honey color is ideal for Jennifer Lawrences classic neutral outfits. The handbag also has a rustic vibe which she seems to love in her off duty style. The pocket in the back add a little more style and flair while making the bag that much more versatile and useable. This bag is a perfect Jennifer Lawrence inspiration.

Jennifer Lawrence is on top of the fashion and film world right now! Get her look with Open Runway!

Our Belted Shopper Bag in Black Suede looks beautiful on any women’s arm. The bag is structured to pull every outfit together but allows for a great amount of room inside to carry whatever you need. The outside pocket adds convenience for putting a small wallet or cell phone. This bag can take you from days in the office to nights out on the town in a blink of an eye.

Our Demi Hobo in White Leather also adds a cute, bohemian edge to your outfits. The hobo brings a laid back vibe for a day, out-to-lunch bag, but can easily be used as a carry all for an afternoon meeting or outing out with the kids. The hobo is spacious enough to carry all of your belongings, yet it is never bulky. The single strap adds for increased support for the bag and easy usage.

These are only two of many silhouettes, leathers and designs. Log on to www.openrunway.com/create to create your own customizable, versatile tote today!

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From the runway of Paris fashion week to Newbury Street store windows and chic women out lunching, color blocking is everywhere! While the trend can be done simply by pairing brights such as a tangerine sweater with a magenta A-line skirt and electric blue heels, topping it all off with a beautiful bright Open Runway tote completes your color blocking look.  Here are a few Open Runway bags that are perfect for this stylish color blocking trend.

The California Fuchsia Tasseled Handbag

Open Runway Tasseled Tote

This beautiful fuchsia handbag is a great color blocking piece. The bright color pops against an already saturated array of colors and complements any bright outfit perfectly.

Another chic color blocking tote, the Charturse Leather and Aquamarine Snake Uptown Bag

Open Runway Uptown Bag

The Uptown bag is an amazing structured bag perfect for color blocking and pulling any outfit together. The chartreuse and aquamarine contrast on the bag accentuates any color blocking outfit. This bag is sure to get you noticed, in all the right ways!

These bags are great for color blocking with any outfit, but can also be worn with any outfit to simply add a touch of color or brighten up your everyday style.

Color blocking and bright bags are the trend right now and we certainly approve!

We would be so grateful if you would take a minute to give us some feedback on the following:

• Are you satisfied with the bag designs offered on our site? What else would you like to see?
• Have you purchased a bag from Open Runway? if so tell us about your experience.
• If you have not purchased a bag from Open Runway, tell us why.
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For some that bag is a small, black  purse and for others it is a large white carry-all, but whatever your style you are sure to create something you love on Open Runway

Here at Open Runway we created a few examples of classic bags for a classic day to night look that will help inspire you to create your own custom classic bag

First we created this Midnight Black Tasseled Tote with Silver Hardware.

This bag is great for taking a look from night to day. It is big enough for all of your day necessities and small enough to be a cute dinner and drinks bag

Pair it with a black blazer, black trousers and statement making heels and you are good to go and looking like you just stepped off a Paris fashion week runway

If black isn’t quite your style, we created this Off-White Leather Gathered Tote with a Gold Chain and Hardware

This bag is beautifully chic and structured and can pull any and every outfit together.

Pair it with a white button down, tan crop pants and a bold colorful necklace for a contemporary, chic, yet still classic work look

We could go on and on about all the classic looks we can create on Open Runway, but you need to try it for yourself. There is a bag design, leather, color, and style for every woman!

Time for you to customize and create the runway!

Sephora + Pantone Shade Finder (Sephora.com)

The brilliant pigment may seem daunting at first, but is really quite simple to integrate into your beauty regime, wardrobe, or household because of its versatility — there is a shade for everyone! If you’re feeling bold, try a statement tangerine blazer. Too much for you? Put on a pair of bright orange pumps or clementine colored lipstick. Adding a little orange to your outfit is an easy way to brighten your mood and your day.

I love the energy associated with tangerine! I’m definitely going to be sporting orange accessories this summer. Want to design your own Tangerine Tango looks? Head over to the Open Runway Design Studio to start creating your own custom shoes and handbags! Tweet @OpenRunway your designs.

– Rachel V.

From left: Calvin Klein Collection, Christian Dior, Rick Owens, Valentino

Leather is undoubtedly one trend that has been showing up in all forms. From the likes of Valentino with their detailed laser cut leather floral dress to Christian Dior’s chic twisted leather off-the-shoulder top, it is undeniable that designers are finding new ways to diversify the possibilities that leather has to offer. Lucky for us the outcomes look soft and spectacular.

I can’t explain why a material that helps  your body stay warm and insulated is such a popular trend this summer, perhaps Rooney Mara, The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, is to blame? Whatever the reason may be, in the summer months leather can be just as luxurious and stylish as it is in the winter and fall. A great place to start incorporating this trend into your wardrobe is through your accessories. If you are looking to give your summer look an ultra chic makeover, adding a new shoe or handbag to your wardrobe can really spice up any look.

Open Runway has a plethora of beautiful soft leather choices to choose from at our design studio. With all the inspiration coming off the runway, I designed some of my own favorite looks that I hope you love, as well.

The options are endless with Open Runway’s design tool. Play around and have some fun making gorgeous leather shoes and handbags all customizable to your own tastes and preferences!

All my best,

Madeline

xx

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Up-and-coming yet slightly controversial songstress Lana Del Rey has taken the music industry by storm. Her album Born To Die premiered at number 2 on the Billboard 200 chart, and her latest music video only just came out but is already causing a huge buzz. She’s even performing on American Idol on March 22. The fashion world has also taken notice of the American beauty. During London Fashion Week Mulberry debuted a bag created in Lana’s honor, appropriately named the Del Rey. There is certainly no stopping this it girl.

Photo Credit: Stylebistro.com

Del Rey’s perfectly curled locks and patent pumps are very reminiscent of 1950′s glamour. The floral headdresses she’s often see wearing are ultra feminine and perfect for Spring. I just had to create my own shoes based on her playful elegance!

Feeling inspired? Create your own shoes for Spring through the Open Runway Design Studio – if you’re not already part of the Fashionocracy, join with registration code myrunway. Share your designs with @Openrunway on Twitter and they may show up on the Open Runway Facebook page!

–Rachel V.

With all the hype from the new and exciting drama “The Hunger Games,” Hollywood’s up and coming star Jennifer Lawrence has taken the world by storm. The Hunger Games earned $155 million its opening weekend, topping record books and falling right behind huge hits such as Harry Potter.  The Kentucky native was first thrust into the spotlight after her Oscar nomination in 2010 for her lead role in “Winter’s Bone.” There she quickly caught the eyes of the public, when she strutted the red carpet in a tight and sexy red Calvin Klein dress.

Accompanying her rising fame, her wardrobe has made a big hit with the public, setting her out to be a new fashion icon. With the craze of fans and the eyes of all, Jennifer is switching up her looks left and right, and embracing different sides of her feminine appeal. In just one day, the rising actress wore three different outfits!

When she turned up for an appearance on the Late show with David Letterman, Jennifer wore a Raoul pre-fall frock, with strappy Jimmy Choo Sandals. The perfect combination of simple and chic!

Later, she sported a slim fit lacy Prabal Gurung dress, and the same Jimmy Choo pumps! I loved how she paired two very different looks with the same shoe!

Finally, at the opening premiere of The Hunger Games in NYC, Jennifer wore a plunging green Calvin Klein dress, switching up the silhouette and pairing it with a different pair of strappy pumps!

Want to get the ‘It Girl’ look? Head to the Open Runway design studio and create your own ‘it girl’ designs! if you’re not already part of the Fashionocracy, join with registration code myrunway. Share your designs with @Openrunway on Twitter and they may show up on the Open Runway Facebook page! Can’t wait to see the new and improved ‘it girl’ looks!

xoxo ~ Lydia