Prediction: Look Ma, No Hands

One trend that I've been thinking about for a little while and noticed quite a few times at Fashion Week was a conspicuous lack of purses. Stylish ladies are forgoing carryalls in favor of the just the bare essentials carried casually in their pockets or in a belt pouch (chic fanny pack anyone?). Jenna Lyons carried just her keys on her belt loop and Amber Venz accessorized with an adorable Chanel belt.

I like the Givenchy's necklace version of the pouch. Although I can't get on board with a Blackberry holder, it's 2012. DVF also serves up a minimalist modern belt that would look very cool on a girl with no hips. Chanel and Mulberry have great options as well.

Photos via Jak and Jil, Venzedits
Givenchy Blackberry Holder Necklace, Diane von Furstenberg Arianna Pocket Leather Belt, WGACA Vintage Chanel Belt, Mulberry Bayswater Belt Bag

Trend: For the Birds

For as much as I love leopard print, snake print doesn't move me. I'll be skipping over that Fall 2011 trend and heading straight for feather motifs. I like that the different bird prints feel fresh and organic while maintaining that neutral status that leopard print has fought so hard to claim. I particularly like how Mulberry has paired the print with a classic '60s shaped dress and how Rag & Bone has trimmed the mixed feathers with a modern jet black cuff. Elizabeth & James' take on the burgeoning trend is typically crunchy, but let's not forget that we're dealing with feathers here.

Elizabeth & James Nuri Pant, $335, at RevolveClothing.com
Mulberry Peggy Dress, $700, at Mulberry.com
Rag & Bone French Cuff Shirt $475, at Shopbop.com

Need: Mulberry Carter Bag

I've been eying Mulberry's Lily bag for months as a classic petite bag option, but something (not price for once) has kept me from buying. The urge to resist Mulberry just got that much harder with the release of their new style, the Carter. I love that the boxy shape feels current, but still unique and that the style is completely timeless. I also can't help but be swayed by Mulberry's sudden surge of success in the market lately. Good begets good.

Via Mulberry