Archive for May, 2008

People just reported that Madonna auctioned off her black alligator diamond studded chanel purse for a whopping $471,000.. with all proceeds going to a charity, amfAR Cinema Against AIDS.

May 23, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Deysa

Fendi Chef East West Purse on Sale
I have yet to buy a Spring/Summer bag. (I know, I know, I’m way behind). When I go bag browsing, whether it’s online or at my local mall, the bright hued handbags are the ones that I eye out the most. Right now, many spring accessories are getting marked down to make way for the pre-fall handbags. With that said, there’s a lot of nice accessories are on s-a-l-e!

Who doesn’t like a great sale? Especially when they involve designer goods. I was browsing around Net-A-Porter (dot com) today, and I spotted this pretty orange handbag. I had never considered purchasing an orange handbag, (until I spotted Miss. Jennifer’s orange Prada, which definitely changed my opinion towards uncommon handbag colors). Check out Fendi’s Chef East West bag in burnt orange. Its most noticeable detail is the perfect spring/summer color. Pleats, gathered sides, and a logoed charm are nice features found on the Chef bag. The best thing about this Fendi is its price tag, since it was recently put on sale! Originally retailing at $1360 it can now be found on sale for $816!

So how do you Bagista’s feel about the Chef East West?

Find this handbag and shop more Fendi’s at: NET-A-PORTER.COM

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Jump Suits for Fall? WWD says they are totally in for when fall rolls around: Their Seventies incarnations may have been tight and racy, but jumpsuits are making a comeback for fall in loose-yet-tailored cuts.

Are you guys down for this new trend?

May 22, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

The Turquoise Coach Patent Francine Bag
When I saw this picture of Eva Longoria Parker, the first thing I noticed was her bag. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of this bag! Turquoise is probably my favorite color of the summer. This shade of turquoise is just stunning. It is beautiful and bold. Everybody can use a bright and colorful bag in their closet for the summer. It is very rare and hard to find a bag of this color….trust me, I’ve looked. The turquoise and gold hues look perfect against Eva’s peach dress. While the color of this bag is so bold and distinct, it can still go well with many different colors and outfits, especially many of the colors and patterns out this summer.

This bag is the Coach Patent Francine Bag. It is made of turquoise patent leather and features goldtone hardware and rings. There is a front pocket right in the center, giving the bag more depth and giving you room to fit your ipod and cell phone. The shape of this bag is sophisticated but given a funky look with this bright color and bulky pockets. This bag also comes in brown and white and can be found at Coach.com for $798.

If you are still looking for your perfect, bright-colored summer bag, this is certainly one to look into.

Find Coach online @ Macy’s

[ The Bag Forum: The Turquoise Coach Patent Francine Bag ]

How to care for patent leather purses: Join the discussion here.

May 22, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Deysa

Christian Dior Cell Phone
What type of cell phone do you Bagista’s carry? In the past couple of years, high-end designers have followed the fad of releasing cellular phones made exclusively to trademark their brand. Some infamous couture designers who have followed this trend include, Dolce & Gabanna, Prada, Gucci, Chanel, and now, French designer Christian Dior who has recently released its own piece of couture technology.

This sleek phones most obvious trait is Christian Dior’s Cannage design featured throughout the entire cellphones’ exterior. More features found on the Dior phone includes a Mini Camera, touch screen display and an extender for your phone that is meant to clip onto a woman’s handbag, or better yet, a woman’s Christian Dior handbag. A set retail price hasn’t been released for the Dior phone, but a limited edition diamond encrusted “My Dior� phone’s will be available for retail price tag of $5,000!!!

So what do you Bagista’s think about Dior’s cellular phone? Do you find this phone to be amazing, rare and a great investment (that’s if you have the 5K to drop on a cellphone) or do you find this product to be incredibly useless, since, it’s really just a cellphone?

Now, I can’t direct you to when and where the Dior’s cellphone will be out in the market. But you can pick up a hot Dior purse, here: eLUXURY

engadget article, here: Engadget

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HauteLook has once again teamed back up with Decades Two for an extravagant sale not to be missed! Currently going on over at HauteLook is the Sex and the City Inspired Sale: Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Balenciaga, Valenitno, Givenchy, and more, on sale!!!

May 21, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather Messenger Bag
You can always count on Marc Jacobs to provide you with a stylish, chic, luxurious, and trendy bag. Marc Jacobs bags capture the essence of style and luxury while bringing a distinct look. When you see a Marc Jacobs bag, you know its Marc Jacobs. His newest bag does not fail us. It captures every element us handbag lovers look for in a handbag…quality, style, uniqueness, and versatility.

The Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather Messenger Bag is very similar in style to his latest bags. It features a beautiful quilted pattern. This bag is made of soft, supple goatskin leather and ads an extra belt detail right in the middle of the bag to prevent the bag from looking big, square and boring. The bag features goldtone hardware and a gold logo plate on the belt.

I personally like this bag. I have become a big fan of gray lately. It goes with so many of the clothes and trends that are out now. However, I would not normally pair gray and gold together. That is the one thing about this bag that makes me a little reluctant about this bag. I think I would prefer silver hardware, but then again, it may not distinguish the bag enough if it were in silver. I do love the quilted leather and the size of this bag. It is so versatile and can fit all of your everyday needs.

You can find this bag at Saks.com for $1,450.00.

[ The Bag Forum: Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather Messenger Bag ]