Archive for May, 2006

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: June 1, 2006
Designer Handbag Deal of the Day
Some of you may have noticed the huge designer clearance going on over at eluxury, for those of you left in the dark, here are a few of the Versace newbies that recently hit the mark-down racks.

Versace Orchid and Shell Print Clutch | On Sale $879 | Discover It!
Vibrantly colored orchids and swirly shells are splashed over a background of vivid fuchsia polka dots, creating an unabashedly chic print for glamorous resort style. A wooden frame adds an island-inspired touch while the sumptuous satin lining and dangling medusa charm are pure Versace luxury.

Versace Suede and Croc Large Clutch | On Sale $1095 | Discover It!
Versace’s sumptuous clutch in camel suede and croc-embossed leather makes an equally chic and striking impression in the real world as it did on the runway. Golden medusa medallions gleam with glamour while a row of corset lacing adds a seductive edge. Finished with golden studs tracing the flawless lines.

Versace Canyon Medium Suede and Croc Bag | On Sale $1679 | Discover It!
As seen on the runway, Versace’s spring bags are rich with glamour and sumptuously detailed. This gorgeous bag pairs plush suede with croc-embossed leather and is magnificently decked out with polished gold metal buckles, rounded links and iconic medusa medallions.

Versace Small Runway Satchel | On Sale $1679 | Discover It!
Vivid vermillion leather pops with bold glamour on this opulent satchel from the Versace runway. Polished gold metal hardware in the form of buckles, studs and a signature plaque gleams with richness while corset lacing along the sides adds a seductive touch.

Versace Vintage Leather Runway Satchel | On Sale $1679 | Discover It!
Combining classic sophistication with signature Versace glamour, this sumptuous satchel is simply magnificent. Corset lacing with a column of shiny golden studs adds a seductive touch to the front while the top clasps and long, adjustable shoulder strap add polished practicality.

Versace Couture Fringes Extra Large Hobo | On Sale $3028 | Discover It!
From Versace, the definitive luxury hobo in outrageously soft and supple Italian leather. Decorated with studs of gold and silver metal, corset stitching with braided leather laces and long leather tassels that move with unstoppable glamour, Versace’s peerless bag is the ultimate in sensational chic. Lined in lustrous satin.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: May 28, 2006
Mini chocolate handbags!
The Choco Choco House is where chocolate meets fashion. I never was one who craved for chocolate, well that was until I discovered Godiva about a year ago. Pictured below are only a few of Choco Choco House’s collection of stylish goodies – don’t they look so good.

Kitty in my garden
This Barbie pink design is inspired by the Enid Collins handbags from the 1960′s. Bejeweled with sugar to give it that bold Collins look, Kitty in My Garden is all dark chocolate with a dark chocolate ganache.

Choco’s Dark Classic
The best part about the dark chocolate crocodile purse – it goes with everything! And with dark chocolate ganache in every bite, you’ll realize what it means to be a true chocolate lover.

Grand Marnier Handbag
When you smell the orange in this dark chocolate handbag, your senses will awaken with passion. And tasting the Grand Marnier liqueur filling will complete the sensation.

Champagne Handbag
The white bow and stitching on the dark chocolate champagne bag may be innocent but the dark chocolate with Marc de Champagne filling is quite sophisticated. Any girl who identifies with either characteristic will enjoy these for sure.

Choco Choco House uses the finest chocolate from France, Belgium and South America. All of our dark chocolate is made with at least 70% cocoa. The chocolate handbags are approximately 1.5 inches long, 1 inch high and .75 inches deep. The strap is made of ribbon and is not edible! The handbags are made every week and have a 2-3 week shelf life. Best kept in a refrigerator if you’re not giving the gift right away.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: May 27, 2006

Here in the states purse lovers have the option of Bag Borrow or Steal and From Bags To Riches, now Canadian residence can get in on the action though a similar site called Shoulder Candy.

The handbag loving creator Julie Kryk is sharing her passion for purses by introducing Canada’s first online service offering women the opportunity to rent big name designer handbags – Shoulder Candy! From the simple classics such as Novacheck Burberry, Signature Gucci, Classic Chanel or Monogram Louis Vuitton, to the trendy in-the-moment bags such as the Chloe Paddington, Fendi Spy, Dior Gaucho, Yves Saint Laurent Muse or a Marc Jacobs Stam.

It’s all about getting the designer look with out paying the designer price tag. So the next time you go shopping and see your dream bag but get stricken with frustration when you see the price tag that you actually consider purchasing a fake designer knock-off then my advise is Don’t Do It! You can borrow an authentic bag for a fraction of the price.

How Shoulder Candy works: Just log onto the site and browse through the big-name brands, choose your shoulder candy, wear it for a while, swap it for another. Right now get the first month free. The billing will start one full month after.

Once registered for a fee of $99 per month (the first month is free), book a bag by following the Borrow Me link, and in three to five business days the designer shoulder candy will land on your doorstep. There is an additional $9.99 round-trip shipping fee.

“This service gives women access to high-priced designer handbags for a fraction of what it would cost to buy one,” says Shoulder Candy creator Julie Kryk. The renting idea clicked when the 26-year-old from Windsor discovered that similar U.S. sites like Bag, Borrow or Steal and From Bags To Riches didn’t deliver north of the border.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: May 27, 2006

Goyard | Croisiere 35 Handbag
Back in the day around the late 19th century fashion house Goyard was one of the top designer luggage producing fashion houses along with Louis Vuitton. Much like Louis Vuitton who uses the widely recognized Monogram, Goyard bags are instantly recognized by their signature chevron pattern.

Pictured above is the Croisiere 35, a duffle style handbag in signature chevron print with inner zip pocket and yellow canvas lining, that measures 15.5″ x 7.5″ x 7″.

Oh yes, and you can also personalize your Goyard bag. For $75 they will hand paint stripes of your initials to give it that personal touch.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: May 26, 2006

Discovered at macy’s the Betsey Johnson Cherry Pom combines a little bit of everything – what an eyesore. When I saw this bag I just knew that it was destined to be my number one pick for ugly item of the week. There is way too much going on here. You have plump cherries on a leopard print background that’s accented with 80′s style pom-poms and a bold gold colored luggage that reads “Betseyville by Betsey Johnson”.

I usually love the creative designs that Betsey Johnson produces but this one has too much blah for my taste. Less is More! Sorry BJ lovers

**I apologize if you own this bag or designed it, please don’t sue me.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: May 26, 2006
Forbes Most Expensive Handbag List!
Here is the list of pricey arm candy

Fendi | B.Bag | $27,700
Hailing the return of the structured bag, this might be Fendi’s best seller since the Baguette. Although the white lambskin runway bag (pictured on the runway) was well-received, the $27,700 black crocodile version is truly coveted.

Hermes | Birkin | $20,000 +
Nearly all Hermes Birkin bags, named after English actress and ’60s fashion icon Jane Birkin, are special orders, like this red leather version. Most Birkins are upwards of $20,000, but the final price depends on skin and hardware.

Yves Saint Laurent | Muse | $18,990
Seen on the arm of everyone from Kate Moss to Jessica Simpson, the roomy yet refined Muse riffs on the traditional bowling bag. Linda Evangelista’s sage green version, pictured above at Paris Fashion Week last February, is now available in white crocodile for $18,990.

Prada | Frame Bag | $15,090
This structured crocodile bag, embossed with the signature Prada emblem, made its first appearance on the Autumn/Winter 2006 runway in Milan. It is available in the tan color shown above, known as Krusca.

Zac Posen | Alexia | $15,000
With his first line of bags, Posen has created the ultimate homage to the ’70s. This blue crocodile version oozes opulence.

Ralph Lauren | Ricky | $14,000
The latest of the exclusive bag set, Ralph Lauren’s is named for his wife and is available in silver crocodile. For the shocking orange version, you’ll have to travel to RL’s newly opened Japanese flagship.

Chloe | Paddington | $12,880
After experiencing a huge wave of popularity a couple of years back, the Paddington satchel, which features metal accoutrements, including the signature golden padlock closure, remains relevant by maintaining its exclusivity. This grey leather version was the bag du jour last autumn, and now admirers can scoop up the chocolate crocodile style for close to $13,000. Due to high demand, luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman allows customers to order no more than three every 30 days.

Gucci | Boston | $11,990 +
This medium-sized croc bag, with bamboo details and gold hardware, rings in at almost $12,000, but the larger version will set you back $13,900. It’s also available in black crocodile, patent leather and guccissima leather.

Bottega Veneta | Bambina | $7,800
Unlike powerhouses Louis Vuitton or Chanel, Bottega Veneta has no recognizable logo or trademark handbag shape. Available only at Bottega Veneta boutiques, the spring line offers quality, exclusivity and status. This soft crocodile Bambina, available in Biscotto Fume, has a suede lining and magnetic closure.

Devi Kroell | Crystal Disco Ball | $4,900
Devi Kroell, who first became well known in fashion circles for her slouchy, metallic python hobos, gives the evening bag a much-needed injection of edgy glamour by covering it in black crystals.

May 25, 2006
Click above to see what’s in Carmen Electra’s Coach Bag!

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Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: May 24, 2006

Designer Handbag Deal of the Day
Burberry | On Sale $489 | Check it Out!
I had this bag once. I purchased it about a year and a half ago wore it like almost everyday as a school bag for a couple quarters then got sick of it and put it up on eBay. Sometimes I wish that I kept it, even though the majority of its life would be sitting tucked away in my closet.

This Burberry Blue Bell is only available in blue check with a tan leather. Measurements of this bag are 14 1/2″ x 10″ x 7″.

You can check out this Burberry Blue Check large tote and other bags from that collection in the clearance section at Burberry.com

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: May 24, 2006

Wednesday eBay Item of the Week!
Bag Up for Action: 100% Authentic Chanel Black Quilted Lambskin Leather Handbag – Made of the softest lambskin leather in black. Made in France. Comes with Chanel dust bag. The Serial number hologram sticker is inside the bag.

Size 12″ x 8″ x 3.5″. Single leather interlaced gold metal shoulder straps. 40″ from end to end. There is a patch pocket on the back. Chanel CC logo turnknob closure in gold on the front. CC logo stitched under the flap closure. Inside is lined in burgandy red leather. With a long patch pocket and a zipper slot pocket. With gold CC zipper pull. It is a really gorgeous and classic bag. The number on the authenticity card matches the number inside the bag.

This bag is in very excellent condition! The lambskin leather is very smooth . There are some light surface scratches on the bag. No major, scar marks, no stains, no damages at all. Since the lambskin is super soft, there are minor crease marks on the bag. Some of the creases will be gone once the bag has been stuffed. The Chanel gold hardware shines and the corners and edges are in outstanding condition. The interior is very clean. Comes from a non-smoking, pet free home.

About 2 days left and the bid is currently up to only $130. . . Happy Bidding!