Archive for January, 2007

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 31, 2007

Introducing: Dooney and Bourke Mini Bubble
I have a new address, a new location where I have been spending endless hours of the day. Where? I have been living at Nordstrom’s and all of the unique boutiques located throughout the city. And oh my, have you seen the new Dooney and Bourke Mini Bubble Line? Last week while at Nordy’s I discovered this hot mini bubble newbie and I could not get it out of my mind. Rarely do I ever obsess over DB line, with the exception to the new casual Annalisa Leather Collection but with this line I can not resist. The new line comes in soft pastel spring colors with bold mini bubble speckled all around.

The cute pastel colored polka dot DB bags are available in Celery, Cocoa, Cream / Black, Lavender, Multi Color, Pale Yellow, Pink or Sky. With a price range of $40 for a super cute wristlet to around $225 for a Small East/West Slouch (currently available).

Besides these newbies being available in store, you can find them online at Macy’s, Nordstroms or Dooney

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Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 31, 2007

Giveaway Alert: Necklace by AWcreations
Last Day to Sign Up! Eeek. Have you signed up for the
Bag Bliss Giveaway Sponsored by AWcreations? And its almost It’s almost Valentine’s Day too, so if you are looking for something pretty to get your significant other or maybe for yourself, then why not sign up for the Amethyst colored Drop Pendant sponsored by independent jewelry designer Alicia W. (Its Gorgeous-ssssss!)

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Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 30, 2007

Introducing: Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Pomme d’Amour Collection
Louis Vuitton News! Designer Marc-ey Marc has added a luscious new vibrant color to the Monogram Vernis Collection – Pomme d’Amour.

Louis Vuitton Handbags are Sold EXLUSIVELY at Eluxury.com!! Most of you know this, but in case it slipped your mind that was a little reminder. Okay so if you want to get your hands on one of the new Monogram Vernis luscious Pomme d’Amour Bags you might want to hurry and snatch one before their sold out. Although if the Pomme d’Amour sells out don’t forget about the other colors like Framboise (raspberry), Noisette (hazel), Perle (white), and Rouge (red).

Current Availability:
* Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Key and Change Holder (top left): Clip and tuck it in your purse or go bag-less and clip it to your keys. Measurements are 4.8″ x 2.7″. Retails for $200.

* Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Roxbury Drive (top right): Named for Roxbury Drive in Beverly Hills, which features the homes of many Hollywood movie stars. Shoulder Bag or Hand Bag? The bag features a detachable natural cowhide shoulder strap. Clip it on for day then remove it at night to carry the sleek bag by hand. Measurements are 12.5″ x 8″ x 2″. Retails for $875.

* Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Bedford (middle left): This sleek feminine Bedford bag features the monogram-embossed patent leather with natural cowhide trim with the easy access exterior outer patch pocket on one end. Measurements are 12″x 6″x 6″. Retails for $1,180.

* Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Reade PM (middle right): If you want space then this is your bag. The Reade PM is one of the roomiest bags in the Vernis line with the smallest price tag. Measurements are 8.9″ x 7.1″ x 4.1″. Retails for $680.

* Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Houston (bottom left): The Houston bag is a classic everyday tote designed with a spacious interior. Measurements are 12″ x 10″ x 5″. Retails for $1,390

* Louis Vuitton Monogram Vernis Brentwood (bottom right): Named after the chic Los Angeles neighborhood, the Brentwood is elegant, feminine and generously sized for sizable shopping adventures. Measurements are 11.5″ x 15″ x 3.7″. Retails for $1,390

Go Check them out today!

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Date Added: January 29, 2007

Awesome news, fashion designer Stella McCartney announced she will partner with LeSportsac, to design a series of limited edition lifestyle collections focusing on travel bags, luggage and baby accessories. Which is expected to hit store shelves Spring of next year. ( *wahoo* )

Hot off the press, today from wwd:

Stella McCartney is joining forces with LeSportsac to design a limited-edition accessories collection to be launched in spring 2008.

The collection will focus on multipurpose travel bags, luggage, baby accessories and totes for mothers with young children. The company plans to make an official announcement today.

The Stella McCartney for Le and shy; Sportsac collection will be sold in high-end department and specialty stores worldwide. It will also be sold at the three Stella McCartney boutiques – here and in New York and Los Angeles – and the five LeSportsac stores, and will be available online.

The collection initially will have 30 to 40 styles, and the average price of a bag will be $200 to $250. The deal with LeSportsac is for 18 months, and is renewable.

“LeSportsac has a strong history of making iconic nonleather goods, and this is a unique opportunity for Stella McCartney to address a new category of accessories for the busy woman of today,” said Marco Bizzarri, chief executive officer and president of Stella McCartney.

Bizzarri told WWD the new collaboration was a way for the brand to create a worldwide audience for Stella McCartney bags. “It will give her bags a wider appeal.”

McCartney has a nonleather accessories line, part of her ready-to-wear collection, that was launched for fall 2006. The LeSportsac deal is the latest in a string of partnerships the designer has formed to boost her brand’s profile as well as the bottom line.

Steve Jacaruso, chief operating officer and president of LeSportsac, said the brand wanted to “tap into Stella McCartney’s creative vision and take [Le and shy; Sportsac] to the next level of high-end design and style.”

He said the line would be innovative and versatile and the bags would appeal to a variety of women, whether or not they’re toting children around.

A Stella McCartney spokesman said the company would report its 2006 financial results in the late spring. Bizzarri said sales were exceeding expectations.

As reported, PPR, which through its Gucci Group subsidiary holds 50 percent of Stella McCartney and has majority stakes in Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen and Sergio Rossi, said the brands were “well in advance” of reaching their breakeven targets in 2007.

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Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 29, 2007

Purse Deal: Valentino Fame Bow Shoulder Bag
Purse Deal: 50% off the Valentino Fame Bow Shoulder bag! This previous season bag has finally made its way to the clearance section of Bergdorf Goodman where it carries the $759 price tag.

Measuring in at 8″ height x 15″ width x 5″ depth, this buffalo leather shoulder bag in the (only available) color Camel is decorated with a seamed pattern and topped with bow. Really I don’t think I would have taken a double glance at the bag if it did not have the bow. It would look too plain and just like any other purse minus that.

50% off doesn’t sound good enough for you? Maybe you want to save a few more dollars to get additional accessories. If so, check out the Valentino Fame Bow Shoulder Bags discovered on eBay.
eBay Alert:
* Valentino Fame in Mauve – New with Tags! CB $50 with a BIN of $850.

* Valentino Fame in Mauve – New Condition! CB $700

* Valentino Fame in Olive – Not a flap bag. New Condition! CB $700

* Valentino Fame in Black – New Condition! CB $700

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Date Added: January 27, 2007


Above: Check out the new Louis Vuitton Patchwork tote from the spring 2007 runway! I personally wouldn’t call this bag “ugly” but rather (imho) too tacky looking to carry the Louis Vuitton name.

This double sided bag is designed with 15 of this seasons various signature cloth pieces that come together to craft this patchwork collage. I l-o-v-e these patterns alone, but here all messed together on one bag is definitely not my style.

This bag along with the other spring newbies are expected to be released in stores this February, however if you are worrying about this collection selling off the shelves then give LV a call (866-vuitton) or stop by the nearest shop to get on the waiting list.

More Pics! If you want to checkout more pictures from the catalog of Louis Vuitton Spring / Summer 2007 baggies then click here to view many more pictures after the jump!!

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Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 26, 2007

Happy Friday! Here is your weekly dose of fashion news heard around the blogosphere. . .

* The Aesthetics+Economist’s take on Miuccia’s Mobile.

* To Chanel or not to Chanel, Bag Snob ponders her role in the shopping habits of bag addicts.

* Coquette follows Kate Moss as she moves from skinny to wide-leg jeans. New trend alert from our favorite fashionista?

* Dresses, florals, metallics and more. . . Fashiontribes has your Top 5 stylish spring must-haves!

* Girlawhirl can’t stop smiling when she wears PlantLove lippy from Cargo Cosmetics.

* It’s A SUITE LIFE PART II: Silver Spoon Is “Slammin’ & Glammin” in the Hills–Beverly Hills! Fashiontribes LA Story Golden Globe SWAG Bag Podcasts & Blogs!!

* Papierblog: Eva ponders the meaning of Armani’s net broadcasted Haute Couture show.

* Second City Style‘s Fall Fashion Preview and Predictions 2007/08: Truth, Beauty and Goodness on the Runway.

* StyleBakery.com delves “Underneath it All” to show us what to wear under this season’s sexiest styles

* “Television and style go hand in hand but have we lost our fashion role models?” asks Stylebites

* Stylehive: From trash, comes treasure! Ashley Watson’s Recycled Leather Bags are downtown-cool, eco-friendly bags fashioned from recycled leather clothing.

* The Jewelry Weblog gives her opinion concerning the latest trend of embellishing clothing with gemstones.

* Every year you ought to upgrade your arm candy. So consider hottie hunting for a new boy, and check kristopher‘s Top 5 Bags for Spring.

* Trashionista Reviews Fashion at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.

* eBeautyDaily tells you how to keep your lips kissably soft in the wintertime.

Bag Bliss the bag blog
Date Added: January 25, 2007

Giveaway Alert: Necklace by AWcreations
Times Running Out! T minus 6 Days to sign up for the lovely Amethyst colored Drop Pendant sponsored by the very generous independent jewelry designer Alicia W. Want to know how you can get your hands on this pretty necklace? All you have to do is enter in your details and you will automatically be entered in the drawing pool to win this necklace by AWcreations

Remember: One necklace – One Winner. Hurry and enter. This contest will come to an end on January the 31st at 11:59pm EST. Click Here To Enter!

In other giveaway news: Keep checking back, Bag Bliss is gettin ready for another giveaway. It will be the “Jennifer Loves You, Happy Valentines Day Marvelous Purse Giveaway”, sponsored by mwa. Stay Tuned…

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January 25, 2007

Guess Who: Celebrity hiding behind the Vintage Fendi Designer Handbag
The Hint: If you are one of the many who come back on a daily basis to read this blog then you may already have an idea as to who this celebrity could be, since I have on more than one occasion thrown up an ebay alert for this almost impossible to locate bag, along with a many pics of celebrity toting it. She is the only celebrity that has been photographed on an almost daily basis with this bag.

You think you know who’s using the F Bag as a shield. Only one way to find out – Answer revealed plus more pictures after the jump!!

> Locating the Vintage Fendi Crocodile Tote:
I searched the virtual shelves of eBay with zero results. < *Boo* > If you are dying to get your hands on this designer bag then I would keep checking back with eBay, surely one will pop up. Fyi the tote usually carries a price of $9,000.

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