Gimmicky Bags Are A Craze I Love

Like, how fun is a clam handbag?

POSTED BY JOSEPHINE ALLEN

For my birthday, a friend bought me a bag that looks like an ice cream truck. It’s pink and silver and fabulous, and wearing it makes me feel like I’m in a girly, hyperpop music video.

 

 

I’ve been seeing more and more fashion influencers talk about the concept of “conversation-starting” pieces, and I couldn’t love them more. Trying to leave your mark in new places is always tough, which is why it’s a blessing to be able to let your clothes and accessories do the talking.

Images via @strangedesires_

I saw a clam handbag in a store last year, and I remember thinking it was such a fun item for summer. It’s a way for all of your outfits to stay loyal to a beachy, ocean-themed look. Perhaps this autumn, I’ll have to keep an eye out for bags shaped like an autumn leaf.

 

 
 
I love the idea of letting something as simple as a handbag dictate the mood of an entire outfit — and give people something to ask you about while they’re at it.
 
If you’re ready to let your bag do the talking, here are my Fizzypicks for the most fun and gimmicky handbags.

Whatever! Makes You Happy Miffy Head Corduroy Tote Bag

WHATEVER! MAKES YOU HAPPY
Miffy Head Corduroy Tote Bag
$65

 

Front view of an orange pumpkin-shaped crossbody bag with a short handle, drawstring strap, plaid cinched closure, and green leaf.

ZARA
Pumpkin Crossbody Bag
$35.90

 

ALEMAIS
Ace Beaded Barrel Bag
$814

 

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JUDITH LEIBER COUTURE
Basket Of Roses Embellished Top-Handle Bag
$8995

 

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STAUD
Cleo Small Wicker Top-Handle Bag
$450

 

OLGA BERG
Hollie Pleated Clutch
$129

 

Tote Medium in Blue, Recycled Cotton, in colour Blue Curacao - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Tote Medium In Blue
$240

 

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STAUD
Tommy Beaded Shoulder Bag
$350

 

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JACQUEMUS
Spiaggia Coeur Small Raffia Top-Handle Bag
$640

 

view 1 of 4 The Derby Pouch in Cream

THE GREAT
The Derby Pouch
$85

 

Front view of a brown dessert-shaped handbag. Features a smiling face, arms, legs, pink detail with a strawberry, and a drawstring strap.

ZARA
Cake Crossbody Bag
$22.90

 

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STAUD
Tommy Small Beaded Shoulder Bag
$355

 

view 1 of 4 Shell Clutch in Ivory

JW PEI
Shell Clutch
$129

 

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JUDITH LEIBER COUTURE
Bottle Ginger Shot Mini Embellished Clutch
$995

 

LeSportsac UO Exclusive Medium Lola Bag

LESPORTSAC
Exclusive Medium Lola Bag
$80

 

view 1 of 4 Puka Fish Bag in Natural & Burgundy

SIMONMILLER
Puka Fish Bag
$255

 

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STAUD
Tommy Small Beaded Shoulder Bag
$370

 

STONEY CLOVER LANE
Shell Spiral Bag
$148

 

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AQUAZZURA
Bridsong Appliqué Raffia Tote Bag
$1950

 

Tote Medium with Forest Teddy, Recycled Cotton, in colour Port Royale - 1 - GANNI

GANNI
Tote Medium With Forest Teddy
$240

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