Get The Fashion Fever Of The Forties With Glam Handbags
The summer catwalk shows from John Galliano at Christian Dior hinted that the glamour of the 1940s would be making a comeback and judging by Lanvin and Prada's autumn and winter collections, this season is all about refined glamour.
Everywhere you look you will see oversized shoulder pads on jackets which are nipped in tight at the waist, pencil skirts, sharp tailoring, costume jewellery and anything which exudes the elegance of the 1940s.
No vintage couture look is complete without an appropriate 1940's handbag though and now is the season to go for as much glitter and beauty as possible with your handbag choices.
Indulge in your femininity and step out in true screen goddess style with one of the many inspired 1940's handbags available.
Lulu Guinness has perfected the look of bold glamour with her range of stylish 1940's handbags which are perfect for wearing alongside a floor length silk gown or a flirty cocktail dress.
Lulu Guinness' fabulous handbags have beauty all wrapped up and her Lulu Guinness Ostrich Feather Drop Fan evening bag encapsulates the burlesque decadence of 1940's Hollywood glamour.
For a vintage day look the Lulu Guinness Large Amelie Black Patent Handbag is as shiny as it is delightful and would work wonders with a chic pencil skirt and fitted jacket.
Billy Bag are a label which also saw the 1940's fashion trend coming as they have produced a range of gorgeously trendy bags which epitomise the look of the decade.
The Billy Bag Lola Leather Clutches are available in black and grey (and grey is bang on trend this season!) and chocolate and gold. These ultra trendy handbags have a definite art deco influence and look fabulous for both daytime and evening wear.
As with Lulu Guinness, Billy Bag also have a range of day bags which are in keeping with the style of 1940's handbags such as the Billy Bag Isla Highland Heather Frame Top Handbag which looks as though it's come straight off the arm of a 1940's trench coat wearing girl about town.
The secret behind the screen icons gloriously polished good looks was that they paid attention to every detail, even when they weren't on screen or being photographed.
This high maintenance style needs some key tools to get right though and ensuring you can carry all your beauty essentials with you wherever you go is a good start.
The 1940's glamour is evident in Nina Campbell's range of cosmetic bags especially her 40's Promenade Charcoal Scoop Cosmetic Bag - a super cute cosmetics purse which is ideal for transporting all your vital beauty products.
Trendy handbags come and go but the elegance of the 1940s is sure to be a hit beyond the current season so now is the time to invest in some glam handbags - after all, you don't need an excuse or a red carpet to go out looking polished to perfection. Find your vintage inspired bag from the range of trendy handbags at Handbags and Gladrags.
