Archive for September, 2006

Date Added: September 29, 2006

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Oprah | Louis Vuitton Monogram Oscar Waltz
So many Louis Vuitton Bags! I know, it seems like that has been my drug of choice lately to blog about . . Bag Bliss should turn into the Louis Vuitton / Celebrity blog. Ehhya-right that’s never going to happen – Bag Bliss is the Bag Blog with a touch of Celebrity Style. Anyway, so I apologize for this week’s obsession for Louis Vuitton handbags, and with all those Jessica Simpson and Lindsay Lohan photo’s – what’s with that? I rarely notice when I post many photos of the same Celebrity, it kind of just happens. I am sure you are all getting sick of ‘that other Simpson’ (Jessica Simpson) and ‘Blohan’ (Lindsay Lohan), so here is someone new – It’s Oprah! Wahooo. (I never have and never will watch Oprah). This is the second time that I have featured her with the same bag on eBelle5. Do you remember back when Marc Jacobs was on Oprah? (Okay one time and that was it.) Yep, this was her bag of choice – The Louis Vuitton Oscar Waltz Handbag.

The Louis Vuitton Monogram Oscar Waltz made its debut on the fall winter 2005 runway show. This bag was made in limited edition and I was lucky enough to spot on on eBay! eBay. The Louis Vuitton Monogram Oscar Waltz is made in a combination of exotic materials such as ostrich, lizard and python and topped off with Cabochons semi-precious stones. The materials used to create this limited edition bag are considered some of the most expensive and exotic leather in the world.

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Date Added: September 29, 2006

Dior | Flight Logo Medium Frame Bag | View!
The Dior Flight bag is made in vintage logo jacquard canvas decorated with smooth grained leather trim and antiqued silver metal hardware on this framed bag that is snap shut and is held tight with the Dior belt detail that finishes with an oversized silver D hinge and ornamented with a removable orange rubber neoprene Dior tag that reads “Remove Before Flight”.

This bag retails for $1,240 via eluxury

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Vida Guerra | Dior Flight Logo Medium Frame Bag
I don’t know who you are Vida Guerra (I tried googling your name but only sites dedicated to your butt came up), but I like your Dior Flight Logo Medium Frame Bag. I am not crazy about your outfit but your Dior bag and matching sandals are lovely.

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Date Added: September 27, 2006

Louis Vuitton | Leopard Stephen | SHOP NOW
The Louis Vuitton Monogram Leopard Stephen Boston handbag was created in special tribute to the late Stephen Sprouse. Stephen Sprouse worked in collaboration with Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton in 2001 – he slapped on the trademark Louis Vuitton name across the classic LV monogram to create the graffiti logo bags, and also created the leopard print for the label.

About the Bag: Fall 2006 Runway Handbag up for auction! The bag made of the classic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas with leopard pattern (printed on sheared calfskin) corners and rare Karung water snake handles and zipper trimmings dazzled up in metallic. This is finished off with the (removable) tangerine chain link strap.

About the Seller: A few more designer items and this seller will reach 2100 with almost 100% feedback.

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Jessica Simpson | Louis Vuitton Leopard Stephen
Jessica Simpson at LAX Airport (right) then later on that evening arrives at London’s Heathrow Airport (left)

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Date Added: September 27, 2006

Prada | Gauffre Nappa | View!
About the Bag: Here we are with item number two for eBay item of the week. Like the bag pictured above, you may also recognize this purse from fall 2006 Runway. I couldn’t find this bag in particular (framed) anywhere online (Saks, Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman) but that doesn’t mean that they don’t have these bags in their stores or that it wont reappear. Or if you don’t want to wait around for the bag to show up on one of those sites then save a hundred and get it here
Measurements of this Prada Gauffre Nappa are approximately 17.5″ wide at its largest point x 14″ high x 7.5″ high

About the Seller: An eBay power seller with exceptional feedback.

Other Designer Items from this Seller: Louis Vuitton Porte Cles Pastilles Multicolor Chain VIP, Hermes Le Triomphe du Paladin Silk Twill Scarf, Louis Vuitton Fringed black multicolor bucket, Louis Vuitton Groom VIP Poch Cles Key and Chain, Louis Vuitton Groom Pochette Porte Monnaie wallet, Louis Vuitton Groom Zippy Organizer, Louis Vuitton chinchilla Demi Lune, Louis Vuitton Fringed white multicolor Speedy, Louis Vuitton Perforated Conpact zip wallet in fuchsia, and many more designer goods.

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Jessica Simpson | Prada Gauffre Nappa Handbag
The Prada Gauffre Nappa is undoubtedly considered by many fashionista’s to be one of the celebrity It Bags for fall 2006. In tBF and here on Bag Bliss I have posted many pictures of the Prada Gauffre Nappa (and the other versions as well of this runway line) that were spotted on the arms of our favorite stylish celebrity such as Madonna, Beyonce Knowles, Victoria Beckham, and Jessica Simpson. Pictured above is a snapshot taken of a different time and location then the previous picture shown.

Time is running out Happy Bidding!

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Date Added: September 26, 2006

Jimmy Choo | Rhona | On Sale $920 (reg. $1,150) | View!
Goodbye summer it is officially autumn, which means it’s time to bring out those Halloween decorations. Last night I stayed up until 4 am carving pumpkins, an experience that I long forgot about. Oh it was so much fun. Now I have an army of the ‘wee bee la petite citrouille’, and a couple big fatties (regular pumpkins) lined up outside on my deck.

Undoubtedly orange is the color for autumn, but I am not sure if I like my accessory to be this color. Which brings me to this pumpkin colored Jimmy Choo Rhona. I am on the fence for this one. I like the style and shape of the Rhona, but I’m kind of iffy on the dark orange pumpkin color.

Celebrity | Jessica Simpson | Jimmy Choo Rhona
Jessica Simpson was spotted here with the Jimmy Choo Rhona in fantastic (sold out) white.

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Date Added: September 26, 2006
Designer bag sale. Location: All over the fashionglobe. Oh, when I hear those words I get warm fuzzy feeling inside, like it’s my birthday or Christmas.
Here are a few discoveries:

Kooba | Carla Braided Leather Hobo | On Sale $375 (reg. $895) View!
How can you not fall in love with that price tag? The Kooba Carla is over 50% off! This bag is only available in the Exclusive color (to Neiman Marcus) metallic gold. That’s $375 to join in on the Kooba crowd. A few of the celebrity Kooba Fan club are Mischa Barton, Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan, Scarlett Johansson, Eva Longoria, Courteney Cox, Julia Roberts, Jennifer Garner, Jessica Simpson, Sarah Jessica Parker, Rachel Bilson, Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Jennifer Aniston.

Juicy Couture | Jute Superstar Hobo | On Sale $161.90 (reg. $325) View!
Yay or Nay? Personally I would save my money and put it towards another bag. The metallic is an eyesore and the dangling signature wood heart and ‘J’ charm isn’t my style.

Regularly this Juicy Couture bag retails for $325, but right now it’s on sale for $161.90 via Saks. This Jute Superstar bag is also on sale over at eluxury, although the sale tag price is slightly more, ringing in at $227.

Kate Spade | Rio Gemma | On Sale $521 (reg. $695) View!
Every time I look in the clearance racks I usually come across Kate Spade handbags. Usually I drift past the Kate Spade section without even a second glance, but today it was different. Today, I discovered the Kate Spade Rio Gemma on sale for a little bit over $100 off the retail price. I adore this vibrant little Kate Spade accessory. I know (I know), I used the words “adore” and “Kate Spade” in the same sentence – very rare.

The Collect Kate Spade handbags are, on same occasions on my most wanted list and other times I nominate the collection for Ugly Friday (haven’t done ugly Friday in a while), but what I truly dislike about the label is their nylon crap. Just like Prada, Kate Spade has their overpriced nylon collection as well.

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Date Added: September 25, 2006

Balenciaga | Balenciaga Arena Matelasse Bags
Let’s see, there is the Balenciaga Twiggy, Box, Purse, Weekender (aka Voyager), Work (aka Office or Large), City (aka Medium), First (aka Small, Classique, Le Dix, Lariat). Well, that’s not all of the Balenciaga designer handbag collections out there, but that’s the basic list of all the popular styles that you see on the arms of the handbag obsessed. Pictured above is the Limited Edition Balenciaga Medium City Matelasse (french for quilted) Arena for fall / winter 2006.

The Balenciaga Arena Matelasse bag retails from $1,600 and up, imo worth every penny.

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Lindsay Lohan | Balenciaga Handbag
Harry Morton said farewell and goodbye to Lindsay Lohan. Like most relationships in the spotlight, it didn’t last. Unless this is another Lohan publicity stunt with the purpose to get the focus off of them they can run off and get married without the paparazzi marking their calendar (nobody would be expecting that – just a thought). Pictured above is Lindsay strolling down the streets of Notting Hill, London on two separate occasions while sporting the same dazzling accessories. My favorite accessory pictured above is her new Balenciaga handbag from the fall / winter 2006 collection and her Yves Saint Laurent scarf (ooh aww very pretty). I also love her flats and bracelet (thinking Hermes – easier to tell on the bigger photos)

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For a Steal: Balenciaga Arena Matelasse Bags on eBay

Date Added: September 25, 2006

Coach | View!
Coach.com: The 65th anniversary of Coach presents a wonderful opportunity to look back at decades of design – and forward to what’s next. There’s a synergy between past and present that’s best exemplified in the distinctive way Coach continually evolves its iconic elements. Yet the meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail never waver. The quality and integrity of design are still paramount. Since enduring design is one of Coach’s greatest legacies, it’s no surprise to find features familiar from generations past incorporated into one of its newest collections, Coach Legacy.

After browsing through and examining the entire collection pointing out every feature I liked and disliked, I have come to the conclusion that overall I am impressed, this time (this time Coach). I must say though, the only feature that I truly hate on most of the bags (well, inside) is the super ugly Legacy Stripe lining that’s signature to this Limited Edition collection.

Coach | Legacy Shoulder Bag | $398
Maybe it’s just me, but the turnlock (on this bag in particular) reminds me of the hardware used on Kenneth Cole handbags. This Coach Legacy leather shoulder bag retails for $398 and the very similar Kenneth Cole Jet Stream hobo retails for $498. I would save the hundred and go for the coach. Available in the colors white, whisky, rose or black with shiny brass hardware. Measurements of this bag are 11.5″ length x 8″ height x 3″ width.

Coach | Legacy Mandy Courier Bag | $798
Not sure if I would recommend this bag to any of my friends, even if they are Coach Fans. $800 for a plum colored suede and metallic leather bag decorated with the signature Coach doglease detailing and turnlock closure. Somebody please explain to me what I am not seeing, because Imo, there is nothing else spectacular about this bag.

Coach | Legacy Signature Suede Slim Flap Bag | $448
Ehh, This bag is not my cup of tea. Fringe has never been my favorite add-on and is definitely an addition to a bag that I stay away from – I would be too tempted to get the scissors out.

Coach | Legacy Zebra Framed French Purse | $258
Nothing is cuter in this collection then the mini accessories, such as the wallets and wristlets. Pictured above is my favorite’s accessory from the new collection, the Legacy framed purse in zebra print (fall 2006 trend).

Coach | Legacy Leather Wristlet | $98
Another favorite from the Limited Edition bunch is this leather wristlet available in rose, white, whisky or black with the signature coach brass turnlock hardware. Also the under $100 price tag makes it look so much better.

Like most limited edition collections for other designer brands, this collection retails for slightly more than the average bag from this label. Price range for the new Coach Legacy Collection is roughly $158 to $798 for handbags, $28 to $248 for accessories, and $58 to $1598 for wearables.

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Date Added: September 22, 2006

Yves Saint Laurent | Reversible Tote | View!
Pictured above are two different color versions of the same Yves Saint Laurent Reversible Tote. On the left we have the silver anthracite metallic small leather YSL tote which reverses to a black and on the right hand side there is the shimmering bronze medium YSL tote that transforms into a chocolate color.

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Lindsay Lohan | Yves Saint Laurent Reversible Tote
Check out Lindsay Lohan sporting a new accessory – the cast. At the NYC Fashion Week party on Sept. 15, poor Lindsay “allegedly” fractured her left wrist in two places as a result of “supposedly” slipping on the wet outdoor area. And yes, this occurred days after snapping at her mom Dina (who calls herself “white opera”) on her birthday and telling her to “go to hell” (karma in play?), and only a week after her Hermes bag “allegedly” was bagnapped at Heathrow Airport – later on that week paparazzi to the rescue (*huh?*) who discovered Lindsay Lohan’s “allegedly” stolen Hermes that contained a worth of about 1 million.

I care more about her YSL bag than her other accessory (the cast), which is why I had to post a snapshot of the Lindsay pre-injury with the YSL reversible tote on the left. The picture on the left is the best snapshot I could find of a celebrity with this bag.

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