Lauren Merkin

Sometimes wish I was able to spend the holidays in NYC because of the weather, the lights, the decorations, etc. And if that isn’t enough to peak my interest, the many special Holiday Sales seal the deal. Our friends over at Lauren Merkin are hosting a Holiday Sample Sale of their own. Check out the details and make sure to come back and tell us all about your fabulous new items!

What: Handbags, Clutches and Accessories up to 70% off!!

When: Tuesday-Friday, Dec. 8-11th: 11am – 7pm & Saturday, December 12th: 11am-4pm

Where: 231 West 29th St. Suite 201 (Between 7& 8th ave)

Now, here’s a larger alternative to the clutch that I’m quite warmed up to. Though the Lauren Merkin clutch is eponymous, the brand is playing with their comfort zone with this bag. Sure, this Lauren Merkin Tess Pebbled Bag is a tad different than what we’re used to from the designer, but for those of your skeptics and nostalgics- look there, right in the center! A single inverted pleat acts as a nod to the Merkin style we know and love.

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Oh my goodness folks, this is a Lauren Merkin clutch. Who would have thought? I’ve become so used to the classic design of Lauren Merkin clutches that I actually did a double take when I came across the Lauren Merkin Snake Fringe Clutch. After I got passed my state of surprise, I found myself liking this clutch.

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Sigh.

I can’t help it. I’m in love with the color of the Lauren Merkin Lucy Glossy Croc Clutch. It’s just teal enough to be eye-catching without being bright and obnoxious. It would go with a variety of neutrals and brights and either stand on its own or blend in a bit. I’ll even forgive the fake stamped croc.

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Boo, I’m bored. I’ve sat looking at this handbag intermittently all day, and the more I look at it, the more depressed it makes me. It’s making the walls close in on me.

I started out liking the Lauren Merkin Bailey Saddle Bag, but it has somehow managed to take me prisoner with it’s overwhelming blah-ness. Ms. Merkin makes a lot of great, functional bags, but I think this one is a miss.

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I am so used to thinking “clutch” when I come across a Lauren Merkin handbag that I could hardly believe this bag was a Lauren Merkin. But once I got passed my initial shock, I decided the bag was worth a real look. My first thought was, I really wish there was a different background. The color of the bag and background are so similar that it is a little distracting.

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Here at Purse Blog and Purse Blog Savvy, we love Lauren Merkin. For those of you who frequent our sites, this is nothing new to you. However, I would like to share some information about the amazing sample sale Lauren Merkin is putting on.

In fact, if you are in the NYC area you are really the lucky one. Head over to the Lauren Merkin Showroom: 231 West 29th St Suite 201 (between 7th & 8th ave) Tuesday, August 11 – Friday, August 14th between 11 am – 7 pm or on Saturday, August 15th between 11 am and 4 pm to see which great bags you can snag. Know this much… not only will you get a great bag, but it will be yours at 40-70% off! Talk about fabulous! And while I wish I was there to see what I could call mine, if you have a chance to attend, make sure to come back and share with the rest what you picked up with the rest of us.

From time to time I totally hit a clean-lines-only kind of mood. Today is one of those days. I chalk that up to the fact that I just moved into a new apartment and am still sifting through boxes and bags everywhere I look. So with all the clutter I am trying to make sense of, clean edges are super appealing.

Lauren Merkin did a nice job with this clean black and white clutch. The Lauren Merkin Silk Satin Blake Clutch is the kind of handbag that demonstrates how the less is more idea can be executed nicely. Smooth black and white satin come together in an elegant yet fun way. This is an unbelievably amazing option when you are going for that sleek look. Buy through Luna Boston for $275.

I’m always a bit reticent to use superlatives when I talk about bags. Not only does arbitrarily proclaiming things to be the “best” or “worst” or “weirdest” seem a bit disingenuous and histrionic, but it’s also rarely true. There are thousands upon thousands of handbags out there in the world, and it’s pretty much impossible to find any particular one that beats every last one of them in any specific way. Yet, my first reaction when I saw the Lauren Merkin Diana Metallic Bubble Clutch was, “Wow, this is the best clutch I’ve seen in a long time, particularly for the price.”

And despite the use of the superlative, I stand behind that initial reaction. The clutch really is beautiful; the texture of the leather combined with the dark gunmetal color sort of reminds me of asphalt shining in the sun after a hard rain (and I mean that in the absolute best way possible). It’s not overly bling-y or glam, but it has a subtle elegance to it while maintaining a bitch of the edge, probably because of the shade of silver used. Pewter or gunmetal are my favorite color to wear in a clutch since they’re seasonless and go with virtually everything, and this unique texture and low price point just can’t be beat. Buy through Bloomingdale’s for $195.

Remember when you were younger and you would leave birthday parties with party favors? Well, Lauren Merkin is celebrating 7 years as a handbag designer and she wants to share some party favors with you! Head over to Lauren Merkin now and sign up for her newsletter. On July 31st, 7 lucky winners will win a bag of their choice!