Archive for January, 2006

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 12, 2006

Chloe | Kerala Tote
This jaw-dropping bag mesmerizes me! I honestly don’t know what it is about this Chloe bag that leaves me daydreaming about it for hours.

This Kerala Tote is a marvelous creation by the coveted Chloe line. Sadley this tote is only available for pre-order. Uhg! It’s expected to ship out no later than February 22, 2006 from Neiman Marcus. I guess that’s not too distant into the future, I just hate waiting lists. Occasionally though, I spot bags that lure me to place an order, then reality strikes and I realize if I order a bag every time I fall in love, then my checking account wouldn’t look to good.

I can’t get out of my mind the lovely Kerala style details. This Chloe bag is made of brown leather with dark brown trim accented with golden hardware and studs detailed with horse and logo-engraved horseshoe charm. This roomy humongous Chloe tote is approximately 13″ height x 14″ width x 5″ depth. If you read some of my previous blog posts, then you would know how much I love full-sized tote bags. I carry my whole life with me in my bag, everything that I can think of is in there (notebooks, ipod, cell, disks, wallet, cosmetic case, sunglasses, umbrella, ect.) Makes me feel this bag was designed for me. The price tag of this bag is $1,140.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 12, 2006

Louis Vuitton | Lodge PM Handbag
Believe it or not, Louis Vuitton is widely recognized for their monogram canvas bags. Sure there are those fabulous ‘It bags’ that come and go with the season, but by my classification Louis Vuitton will always going to be an ‘It label’. This adorable Louis Vuitton Lodge PM is covered with the traditional Monogram Multicolore design that creative director Marc Jacobs for the house of Louis Vuitton and Japanese artist Takashi Murakami created in 2003.

The monogram multicolore canvas is trimmed with oxidizing natural cowhide leather detailed with shiny gold hardware and rivets. This bag even comes with a luggage nametag! The approximate measurement of this Lodge PM is 11″ length x 7″ height x 4″ width.

This new modern bag with unmistakable monogram is one of the new arrivals to hit eLUXURY, the only authorized dealer of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy group) you can find this bag there retailed for $1,170.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 12, 2006

Louis Vuitton | Astropill Keychain
Not only is this key chain super cute and stylish enough to match any designer bag with its multi-color design, but it also serves as a flashlight. How stylishly convenient is that? If you’re ever in the middle of nowhere, where there just so happens to be no lights, when unfortunately your purse spills over, then this would be a perfect thing to have. If you’re walking along nonchalantly late in the evening down a dark alley with no streetlights, or whether it be that you are just sifting through your huge Louis Vuitton Tote to find your Lip Gloss, you would want a mini light. Personally I adore this Louis Vuitton Keychain. To me it looks like a LV golf ball. I love the sport, which may explain my loving desire for this Astropill keychain.

You can find this lovable Louis Vuitton Astropill Keychain retailed for $230.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 12, 2006

Dior | Black Travel Bag
Best deal of the day! I spotted this Dior black travel man bag that looks comparably similar to the Dior Homme Classic Travel Bag, minus the silver logo printed Dior monogram. This bag is for the stylish man who doesn’t like to walk around with the monogram print standing out screaming for attention. This bag does have an understated black logo print, that’s very subtle and sort of blends in with solid black color of the bag. An additional highlight of this man bag is the palladium-finished iconic hardware and the metal address capsule embossed with “Follow Me” message.

This glossy man bag opens up to reveal a roomy interior with plenty of room to use this bag as a travel, overnight or workbag. The approximate measurement of this Dior bag is 17″ length x 12″ height x 5″ width, a little bit thinner than the similar Dior Homme Classic Travel Bag.

I discovered this killer deal surprisingly at Overstock.com! This Dior Travel bag has a retail price of $1,460 but is marked down on sale for $854.99. For a stylish handsome bag that’s 41% off you have to just look at it in awe.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 11, 2006

Dior | lowers Large East/West Bag
I have spent an extreme amount of time lately on the Dior site and on eLUXURY.com, where I have been ogling over their latest bags by Christian Dior. Let me tell you how in love I am with this simple framed bag. It doesn’t take that much to satisfy my purse cravings, there is just something about this bag that makes jump for joy.

A white handbag comes as a given when the spring season rolls around. Simple and clean, this Dior Flower bag achieves an image of sheer elegance with an unadorned landscape of soft calf leather. Eye catching features of this bag include the Christian Dior signature silver and leather C and D links on the straps, and the buckle that crosses over the frame of the bag.

If you just so happen to have $1,655 lying around, then you may like this Dior Handbag. You can discover it at eLUXURY.

Date Added: January 11, 2006

Nanette Lepore Safari Handbag
I am in love with this Safari handbag! An adorable new bag laced up and tied off with a bow. The stylish bag is detailed with corset-like lacing along the front and a long shoulder strap made of round wooden beads. Comes in either cactus green or sand pink. At eLUXURY for $240.

Maschera Pink Leather Bow Knit Double-Handle Bag
Oh sweet, sweet simplicity. $130 can buy you this classic tote made of knit woven textile embellished with leather trim and a lovely bow. This Maschera bow knit handbag has a clean and fresh look with a multicolor striped interior that adds a contrasting glamorous accent.

Waiting to be viewed at Forzieri.com.

Cable Knit Flap Bag
This bag defines cheap luxury. A soft cable knit flap bag decorated with a satin ribbon bow and ornamented with a rhinestone flower. I mean really for only $15 you can’t be too picky.

Big Bow Hoops
A pair of gold hoops dressed up with two big bows decorated with hearts. I don’t know about you, but when I see this I think 80′s. At fredflare you can find these Big Bow Hoops for only $9.

Dior Daisy Leather Ring
I’m stunned, but not in a good way. Dior plops a black patent bow on your finger. This sight for sore eyes is dotted with tiny grommets with a dangling D charm. Right now it’s on sale at eLUXURY for $47.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 11, 2006

Fontanelli | Pink Ostrich and Croco Embossed
Pretty in bubblegum pink! It’s hard to think about carrying a light pink spring bag around. Especially with the news that Seattle will soon break it’s record with 22 miserable consecutive days of rain. Oh goody, that’s wonderful (sarcastic). For those of you who do not share my unlucky forecast then take a moment to look at this flamingo pink bag.

A superior gorgeous stamped ostrich trimmed with shiny croco embossed calf leather designed on a classic tote shaped bag. This bag even comes with a dustcover! So if you hand bag lovers have to many bags to count that just sit in your closet, then the dust bag is a good extra.

Retail price of this bag is $386. You can view this Fontanelli Pink Ostrich & Croco Embossed Leather Tote Bag at Forzieri.com for a limited time Save $25 OFF on any order of $250 or more.
Use Coupon Code: 1CF5C9 Expires: Jan 30, 2006

Date Added: January 10, 2006
Ebelle5 does some comparing. Some will shock you, while others will leave you unimpressed. So follow along with this basic example of quantity over quality. Which will you choose?

Black Leather-Trimmed Canvas Tote vs. Coach Soho Mini Signature Business Tote

Black Leather-Trimmed Canvas Tote
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Topping the bags that I can’t get out of my mind is this simple no-name designer Leather Trimmed Canvas Tote. To me this bag looks alot like a classic Coach tote. Especially with the similar hangtag, double front pockets and overall structure.

Spotted on Lillian Vernon, this large and in charge tote is conveniently decorated with four huge exterior pockets with oversized snap buckles. The interior is nylon-lined with cell phone and PDA pouches, card slots, ID window. The measurement of this bag is 13″ length x 5″ width x 9″ height

For only $20, I’ll get two! You can get 20 of these bags for the price of the similar Coach Soho Mini Signature Business Tote!

Coach Soho Mini Signature Business Tote
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The idea is the same with the useful outer pockets and roomy interior. The measurements as well are pretty close in dimension; this bag is 14″ length x 5″ width x 10″ height. If you’re designer label only type of shopper then you may like this Coach Bag for $400.

Elka Pucker Up Cinch Satchel vs. Juicy Couture Baby Fluffy

Elka Pucker Up Cinch Satchel
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Looks like Juicy Couture’s much-loved Baby Fluffy, but it’s not. The Juicy Couture Baby fluffy is made of soft calf leather, while this bag is made of embossed pebbled plastic. Key Similarities include the double small pockets on either side with magnetic flaps, shoulder straps with chain links that pinch the four corners that give the overall look of the bag a poufy shape.

Discovered on eBags.com, this plastic bag has a retail price of $37.99. 10% of the proceeds goes towards the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

Juicy Couture Baby Fluffy
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If you desire quality over quantity then you may prefer this Juicy Couture Baby Fluffy. Yea the bags are very similar, but the quality isn’t even comparable, that may have been Elka Pucker’s goal the whole time. I personally would save the $38 and put it towards this true leather with polished hardware Juicy Couture Baby Fluffy.

Nero Bianco “Imogene” Italian Leather Satchel vs. Marc Jacobs Collection Venetia Handbag

Nero Bianco “Imogene” Italian Leather Satchel
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This glamorous bag is worthy of some recognition for its stunning similarity to the well-known Marc Jacobs Venetia Handbag. I truly do like the over-all look of this bag with the combination of chunky hardware and trendy shape. However the colors this bag is available in isn’t very appealing, available in mint green or an icky baby blue.

It’s a good deal for only $89, when comparing to this Venetia bag. Spotted on SmartBargains.com for the price of $89.97 Happy shopping!

Marc Jacobs Collection Venetia Handbag
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These two bags are incredibly similar, from the large size to the accented silver thick hardware and wraparound belt. The quality and details of this Venetia Handbag is far more exceptional then the Imogene bag.

Discovered in the sale section at eLUXURY.com for $731.

Buti Large Soft Calf Leather Flap Handbag vs. Hermes

Buti Large Soft Calf Leather Flap Handbag
I have fallen in love with this Buti bag! This bag is retailer for a steep $650, however when taking into consideration the similar features this bag shares with the Hermes bag, then the price starts to actually look reasonable.

I Discovered this Buti Large Embossed Calf Leather Flap Handbag at the FORZIERI Outlet. Best of all there is no waiting list!

Hermes
A few of the bags offered by Hermes are Kelly, Constance, or the ever so popular Birkin. The famous Birkin bag has a long waiting list; you could even have to wait up to a year. Price range for a Birkin bag would start at $5,000 for plain leather and climb up to more than $70,000 for crocodile leather and diamond-encrusted hardware.

Nothing compares to a Hermes! These bags are made from the best materials on earth, coming in either the finest animal skins, alligator from Florida, buffalo from Pakistan, crocodile from Australia, sharks from Thailand, lizards from Malaysia, oxen, deer, calf and goats from all over the world.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 9, 2006

Dior | Homme Classic Travel Bag
It has come to my attention that I haven’t blogged about any man bags, so here I am now blogging about this oh so sleek very sexy man bag. We all know that designer bags are not only for women, but men as well can get in the action with these lovely goods. Men want to look fashionable too, and he will look way stylish with this Dior Homme Classic Travel Bag. Personally I would love to walk with my significant other if he were to be carrying this Dior bag.

I’m hooked on the sleek dark grey logo on black-coated canvas. Usually I don’t like logo bags all that much, but this one is an obvious exception. The signature canvas is trimmed with the iconic brushed palladium-finished hardware. The logo-printed exterior zips open to a spacious inner chamber with ample room for travel essentials. Trimmed in smooth black-coated canvas and iconic hardware. Additional features of this man bag include the metal address capsule dangles from handle on leather strap; capsule is embossed with “Follow Me” message. The measurements of this Dior Homme Classic Travel Bag are 18″ length x 12″ height x 11″ width.

You can find this Dior classic logo bag at eLUXURY for $965.