That brand new bag you just purchased a few months ago? You know, the one that’s the perfect shade for chillier temps – a deep red, or an olive green? Well, I’ve got great news for you: that bag doesn’t have to be retired just because the seasons have turned. In fact, sometimes those earthy hues can be paired with shades worthy of spring for some very unexpected – and totally stylish – color combos.

See? Paired with the right springy colors, these bags make the transition easy. So go ahead and shop – and never be deterred by seasonal colors again.

Our Foley + Corinna Boutique opens Friday, January 11, at 11AM ET.

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No one’s ever said too much sparkle is a bad thing, and we’re proving that point with today’s #RueSprint. For just $19, this glittering Betsey Johnson clutch has enough room to store the essentials as you tear it up on the dance floor (or just look good at the grocery store).

But act fast – these clutches are only available through this link for 24 hours (or until they sell out).

Need to know what The #RueSprint is all about? Get your info here, then shop away!

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Known for her rock-star lineage and eco-friendly, vegan designs, Stella McCartney is a legend in her own right. And with this ultra luxe handbag at 58% off, you’ll be just as legendary. But as with all of our Rue Sprints, you can only snatch it up through this link for 24 hours – so act fast.

And the surprise doesn’t end there. Today we’re doing an exclusive double Sprint, so keep your eyes peeled for another adrenaline-filled rush on Facebook or Twitter this afternoon.

Need to know what The #RueSprint is all about? Get your info here, then shop away!

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Inspired by the free spirited and those who live by their own style rules, this luxe leather brand has been spotted just about everywhere since 1991. From its humble beginnings on a dining room table to the opening of our Hobo Boutique, here’s a history lesson on how this handbag collection came to be.

Our Hobo Boutique opens Monday, November 5, at 11AM ET.

By Brianna Lapolla, Staff Writer 

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If three’s a trend (as they say in fashion), I guess five or six is a phenomenon. Such is the case with this structured bookbag from The Cambridge Satchel Company, a UK-based bag maker whose retro-inspired cross-body has become all the rage among fashion insiders.

While the company makes its most popular style in a range of classic colors – from basic black to saddle tan to brick red – it’s the fluoroscent green and yellow hues that are being carried by in-the-know fashionistas. Modeled after a classic school bag, this boxy unisex carryall was given a thoroughly modern makeover in shades so bold they almost glow in the dark (making them really pop against the all-black ensembles worn by most New York showgoers).
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BY ELAINE TURNER

We’re all about destination glamour and transporting our customer to a location. And every season, I design collections based on two inspirations: a muse and a place. For Fall 2010, I was inspired by Jackie O. and her years in New York City.

Like New York itself, Jackie O. was multi-dimensional and complex. She expressed her style yet always remained classic, elegant, and timeless. I am fascinated by the legacy of her culture, compassion, and charm.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH SHOE AND HANDBAG DESIGNER ELAINE TURNER

Elaine Turner is turning 10. And what a decade it’s been. We sat down for a one-on-one chat with the designer who always knows how to make resort wear uber chic. Read our interview as Elaine dishes on the past decade, her hopes for the future, and how one little flowerpot-top handle bag started it all.

Rue La La: Who and what have been some of your biggest influences over the past decade?
Elaine: I am influenced by many things - seaside destinations, modern art, architecture, and interior design. Over the past decade I have been primarily influenced by iconic fashion and interior designers - Kelly Wearstler, Jonathan Adler, Diane Von Furstenberg, Trina Turk, and Milly - to name a few.
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AN INTERVIEW WITH LUCY SYKES RELLIE, FASHION DIRECTOR OF JUDITH LEIBER

Lucy Sykes Rellie is a fixture of modern New York City society and a paragon of chic. Having made her distinctive mark on the fashion fronts of Bazaar, Town & Country, Vogue, and Allure, this designer darling (also a designer in her own right) has an impeccable eye for bringing couture elements to life in a wholly fresh, original way. It’s no wonder then that she has become the fashion director for Judith Leiber – the master of all things luxe, whose delicious indulgences she views as a key part of her personal style file.

Rue La La: What’s a surprising look to create with a Judith Leiber handbag this year?
LSR: Dressing your Judith Leiber down not up. Karl Lagerfeld once said, “Jeans and a white T-shirt can look couture.” Even more so when you add the twist of something decadent, decorated – something more obviously at home in a dressed-up environment.
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