Archive for December, 2008

For browsing authentic Chanel at a discounted price via the Internet, I always rely on Bluefly (dot com). I am more likely to find some nice Chanel stuff, but never something that is a Must Have. Take for example, the Black Leather Hard Case Bag. Its name says it all, literally. I remember when I made my last purchase of Chanel sunglasses, the case looked fairly identical to this piece. Hard case, roundish design, silver logo rivets at the sides, yep, pretty much similar. I love stiff cases as much as I love my sunnies, but I don’t think I love them enough to wear the whole concept as a handbag. If you do like this piece or seek to give it a try, you’re sure of two things. One, it’s an incredibly unique design and you probably won’t run into someone else carrying your bag, and Two, you’re essentials will cared for in full protection mode, worry free! More details include, a push-lock closure, three interior compartments, and a detachable metal linked shoulder chain, as if the bag itself wasn’t bad already. Any of you ladies fans of this Chanel, you can find this piece carrying an incredible $1,800 price tag, already marked down 20%!

Shop authentic Chanel via the Internet at: Bluefly

The Chat: Purse Deal: CHANEL Leather Hard Case Bag.

Tomorrow (December 30th), beginning at 12: pm EST on the dot is the Cynthia Rowley handbag and clothing sale over at online sample sale site Gilt Groupe.

Anyone as excited as I? Well you should be! There’s going to be the best deals on the web for this designer.. like up to 70% off!

FYI: You don’t want to be late to this sale. I’m sure everything will be on hold or sold out within the hour.

Happy Sample Saling!

The Chat: Cynthia Rowley Sale

I usually love any handbag that is in Pink. It can be any shape, size, and by any designer I will love it. Today, I’m not loving a certain Pink handbag and this particular handbag is actually by my ultimate favorite handbag designer. The handbag I am referring to is the Louis Vuitton Travel Shopper Rider, and I am not loving it at all. Louis Vuitton has been credited to making many beautiful and fabulous handbags but the Travel Shopper Rider looks like a walking advertisement with a hefty price. All the Travel Shopper Rider is, is a shoulder bag with “Louis Vuitton” and various Louis Vuitton locations imprinted on the bag in bold letters. What is even worse about this handbag is the price! For a handbag that is used for nothing but showing you wear a designer handbag and advertising for them it is quite expensive. Not only are you not getting paid to advertise a not so beautiful handbag, but you are paying $1,940 for it! If you have the extra cash to spare, I suppose the Louis Vuitton Travel Shopper Rider would be a lovely handbag to add to your collection. But if you want to splurge on a Louis Vuitton handbag that won’t be available for long, I would say the Travel Shopper Rider isn’t the best choice of handbags to pick.

See the Louis Vuitton Travel Shopper Rider at: eLUXURY

The Chat: Louis Vuitton Travel Shopper Rider.

The 2 day count down is on! You only have a couple more days to sign up for the latest handbag giveaway, sponsored by Jenny Yuen!

The Jenny Yuen “Sherlock” is up for grabs! Dressed in a gorgeous deep plum, this classic bags with ultra functional additions composed of premium Italian Cowhide. This smaller sized bag has a zip pocket on the front that is detailed with a gold buckle decoration. As well as a slash pocket that closes with a magnetic flap on the front and an additional slash pocket on the backside. The center consul closes with a gold exposed zipper and has a single zip pocket on the inside and two open pockets as well. With your choice of carrying this bag with the two handles, or with a shoulder strap. This beauty measures in at a spacious 13″ width x 5.5″ depth x 7″ height with a 5″ double hand strap drop + an 11″ drop on the detachable shoulder strap.

Last day to enter is Wednesday December 31 @ 12:00 pm PST / 3:00 pm EST.

If you want to enter your name in the giveaway drawing pool: Sign up here!

Shop for Jenny Yuen:
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Luna Boston

Guess what girls! I’m stuck on Kooba… again! This time around my eyes have landed on this gorgeous Kooba Brady Tote. I’m not quite sure what it is about this bag that I like so much. Is it the pleats? Or the belt? Or the lightweight, buttery soft leather? Who knows, who cares?! I just think this would make a really great bag for carrying around school books or work folders. Perhaps it would make a great bag for shopping at the mall as well. So if you’re looking for a chic, structured tote bag then the Kooba Brady Tote just might be for you. And the best part of all… this bag is now on sale! All the more reason to treat yourself to a lovely new Kooba handbag!

The Kooba Brady Tote is available in Black leather with brushed nickel hardware. This open-top tote measures 13″ x 14″ x 3.5″. It normally retails for $595, but it is currently on sale for only $495!

Check it out at Luna Boston

The Chat: Kooba Brady Tote.

Katherine Kwei is coming back to hautelook!

Expect up to 70% off the latest leather and snakeskin styles, such as the Teresa, Donna, and Edna collections.

January 6th 2009 is the date, so mark your calendars now.

Katherine Kwei is a newer designer — Spring/Summer 2007 was when she launched her own handbag line. Kwei’s designs aspire to seamlessly blend modernity with tradition by creating her own unique texture by using luxury materials, while always keeping her signature Chinese “Eternity” knot-inspired weave as the main focus. Her goal is to create collections that are outstanding quality and timeless designs – much like the art of Chinese knotting that she learned from her grandmother, that has inspired and been integrated throughout her work.

The chat: Katherine Kwei @ HauteLook

December 28, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Marissa

Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Jorie in Denim
First and foremost, Marc Jacobs has come out with some bags in denim for his Marc by Marc Jacobs and they are absolutely beautiful with a mix of stunning. Second, my favorite of the denim Marc by Marc Jacobs handbags is the Softy Jorie and it is simply gorgeous! The Softy Jorie looks like it is more of a satchel but I’m sure it could also be worn on the shoulder. My favorite part of the handbag is that is has a large pocket on the front and back of the handbag with a hidden magnetic closure. Some other features of the Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Jorie is that it has: a zipped front pocket, coblat blue star-print lining, a flat leather base, and has a rectangular leather patch with “Marc by Marc Jacobs” etched on it. Only downfall about this handbag is that is does seem a bit small with it being 13″x 8″x 4.5″, but no one can deny that the Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Jorie is a beauty!

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Jorie is available at eLUXURY for $368, which is not bad at all for a beautiful handbag. This handbag would be perfect for Spring, and if you want one I suggest you grab one quick because I’m sure it won’t be around long.

See the Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Jorie at: eLUXURY

The Chat: Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Jorie in Denim.

Up-and-coming and current Gilt Groupe Sample Sales.

December 28, 2008
Women’s Winter Wardrobing Event
Buyer’s Knit Picks Event
Made Her Think
Absorba Baby Wear
Felix Rey
Carolina Amato
Nava Zahavi
Elie Tahari

December 29, 2008
Swarovski
Y-3
Alvin Valley
Rachel Roy

December 30, 2008
Natori Men’s

December 31, 2008
Lulu DK Matouk Home

January 1, 2008
AG Jeans Men’s

January 2, 2008
Habitual Jeans Men’s

December 26, 2008
Made Her Think

All sales begin at 12: pm EST on the dot.

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December 28, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrS

Jack Rabbit Bonvivante Clutch
When it comes to the brand that is “Breeding Love”, this Bag Bliss Blogger is not a stranger in the least. I have written about Jack Rabbit Collection handbags in the past. But you know what? I think this may be the first time I have actually found a bag that I could see myself wearing. Introducing the Jack Rabbit Bonvivante Clutch. It is a magazine style clutch with a bit of a vintage twist. I love how the clutch locks together when you fold it in half — all thanks to a hidden magnetic clasp. Plus the exterior zip pocket offers a great place to keep your keys. The only problem now is choosing a color. I like the smoother textures found on the Rust version. But I like the Black because, well, it’s black! I’m not sure what it is, but the Black version just looks more vintage-ish. Like you had just dug it out of grandma’s closet! With vintage pieces being so hot right now, how could anyone resist?

The Jack Rabbit Bonvivante Clutch measures 14″ x 9″ x 1″ when folded. It retails for $338.

Find it at Revolve Clothing

The Chat: Jack Rabbit Bonvivante Clutch.