DKNY

DKNY

 

 

DKNY is a New York based company.  It specialises in fashion goods for men and woman and was founded by Donna Karen in 1984.  DKNY comes from the initials of Donna Karen New York and is a well established and popular company when it  comes to fashion and styles.  The company headquarters are in New York, United States. 

 

DKNY mission is to represent the international pulse of New York in the companies designs, marketing and delivery to the global customer. The company aim is that DKNY is the energy and spirit of New York and can be worn everyday or to work and special occasions,  there is something for everyone and for every occasion.  Donna Karen Collection dressing concept  is based on seven easy pieces, where these items are interchangeable items that work well together to create a full wardrobe that can go from day to evening or weekday to weekend. In July 1991 Donna Karen launched her first men's wear collection.

DKNY stores opened in London in 1997 and in New York City in 1999 and the Dona Karen  Beauty Collection which specialises in fragrances was launched in 1992.

 

 

DKNY products include clothes, perfume, handbags, jewellery, accessories and shoes.  DKNY label has an extensive fashion line.

 

 

 DKNY brands can be found in many department stores and since 2005 they also have a website which ships to the UK.   The website is easy to use and has all the recent collections and new arrivals of DKNY products.   DKNY is one of my favourite brands of handbags as they are of excellent quality and are reasonably priced,  I especially love the handbags with the traditional pattern which is shown in the pictures above of the shoes and the handbag.  DKNY handbags, perfume and jewellery  are always on my list for Christmas and Birthday presents .

 



Celebrities and their handbags

Celebrities and their handbags

Celebrities have immense pressure to look their best everyday and when in the constant public eye they always have to been fashionable or it could come back to haunt them.

But what is fashionable??

Celebrities have been known to go out in their pyjama's with high heels and a designer handbag, is this a start of a new trend?  Is this becoming more acceptable? Or is it simply more acceptable because its accompanied with a designer handbag?

Personally I am the type of person that if I find something I like,  I tend to buy a few of the same items  in different colours,  this way you don't have to worry about wear and tear and will always have the item available as nothing worse going to buy the item again and its out of stock or season.

Pippa Middleton is the same with her Modalu handbags, which has been renamed Modalu's Pippa after her because of her love of the handbag.  Pippa has the handbag in every colour going and recently one is dangling from her arm everytime she goes out.  What is even better about Pippa's trend is that the bag costs £169, which is affordable

 

 

 

Another celebrity famous for their style in clothes and handbags and who has their own range and brand is Mrs Victoria Beckham.  Victoria is a total comparison to Pippa, as her limited edition crocodile skin version of her signature bag went on sale for £18,000.  Although Victoria was heavily criticised about the bags as it emerged that the bags were made from crocodile that were skinned alive but Victoria's press agents assured people that the animals used to make the bags were ethically sourced.  Not sure is this would be a bag that every girl would love to own or be able to purchase as probably out most peoples price range and people's beliefs.

 

 

 

 





10 designer handbags woman should own

Fashion is a fast paced, ever changing industry, buying a certain style of jacket or top which is fashionable right now, could be unfashionable in a few weeks time.  This is the nature  of the industry and puts a lot of pressure on woman in particular to keep up with the trends.
This is not the case regarding handbags, as they have a longer life cycle than clothes.  A small variety of handbags can be used all year for all occasions these are:

• Classic black day bag 
  

This bag will be the most used bag out of all the collection as its the safest choice if your unsure and also a great bag to take to work, formal and can be casual depending on the situation.  Black goes with anything and if ever in doubt about which bag goes with an outfit then you cant go wrong with this simple classic black day bag.

• Neutral tote

 

Every girl needs a neutral bag to go with the pastel shades of clothes for the summer, also when the black is too severe a pale neutral colour can dress up a outfit.  This colour of bag can be used all year round as In the winter brown or tanned leather boots will match the neutral colour of the bag.

• Day clutch

 

For during the day to attend girls lunches and appointments, nothing to dressy or over the top.  The simple day clutch is elegant and can be dressed up or down depending on the accessories.

• Metallic  miniature

 

For special occasions , weddings, parties and nights out.  The miniature bag adds some colour and sophistication to any outfit, it is small so choose the essential and necessary  make up wisely as most of the time once the mobile phone is in there is not much room for anything else.

• Weekend casual

 

 For shopping or going into town,  this bag is great due to the space and the amount of items that the bag holds.  This bag can hold the essentials such as make up, perfume, umbrella and larger items such as a change of shoes or clothes if required.

• Cross body party bag

 

For nights out or busy days.  Ideal for attending concerts or busy nightclubs where it can be difficult to keep an eye on your handbag, with a cross body party bag you have peace of mind that your handbag is always with you at all times.

• Heritage

 

Classic vintage bags that can be used in any occasion, these bags never go out of fashion.  Investing in a heritage handbag will be the best investment any girl can make, as can be used year in and year out.

• Fun

 

A fun bag, usually colourful and funky. A fun bag is usually a fashion statement and should be present in every girls wardrobe, its a let your hair down and have some fun, be adventurous and enjoy.

• Spot of colour

 

Bright vibrant colours, can be all in shape and sizes of bags, its definitely a fashion statement and shows that all bags don't need to black and neutral, have some fun mixing and matching with accessories and clothes.  The more colours the better.

• Weekender

 

Bag used at weekend whatever the choice of activity, can be used for an overnight stay at a hotel, or even just getting ready at a friends house for a girlie night out.  This bag is great because of its size and the amount of items that can fit into the bag, useful if unsure what outfit to wear, take them all and decide later.

Christmas wish list

With 9 weeks to go to Christmas  what is on the top of every girls Christmas list..............
Perfume, make up or  jewellery?  NO, its our trustful best friend that goes with us everywhere..........  DESIGNER HANDBAG!!!!

Christmas is the time of the year where friends, family and loved ones exchange gifts, but when asked the questions, what do you want for Christmas this year? We are reluctant to just come out and say what we actually want due to price and expectations, so instead we answer, oh anything!
Designer handbags come in all colours, shapes, sizes and prices.  Not all designer handbags requires taking out a mortgage in order to buy one, you just need to shop about and watch for the special deals, promotions, sales and offers.  With designer handbags there is such a wide range and variety to cater for everyone's needs, be it a small handbag that only holds your lipstick and a miniature size bottle of perfume, or a oversized handbag  that holds every aspect of your make up bag, change of clothes, straightners and the most important of all...... designer handbags that can carry your DOG around.
People can be loyal to a specific designer brand of handbags, personally I am a huge fan of DKNY, I just cant seem to stop buying this brand, but I wouldn't limit myself just to one brand, if I had to see a nice MICHAEL KORRS or LOUIS VUITTON at the right price then I would purchase it.
So this Christmas when I'm asked what I would like for Christmas, my reply will be a new designer handbag please, that way your sure not to be disappointed on Christmas morning, with the perfume that you cant stand the smell of or the flashing santa top that is 2 sizes too small and ends up cluttering up the wardrobe for the next year while trying to stick to your New Year resolution of loosing weight.