Archive for February, 2009

Rachel Bilson has been spotted everyone the last couple months with a new bag.. one of the latest sighting — the newly engaged actress Rachel Bilson running errands with her mother Janice Stango (carrying the metallic Anya Hindmarch Neeson Plaited Bag) before stopping by a hospital in Pasadena, California.

Her fabulous red ruched Miu Miu bag is from the Spring / Summer 2009 collection – as seen on the runway and in the amazing Miu Miu advertisement campaign which featured Katie Holmes-Cruise.

Wanna get Rachel Bilson’s new spring beauty? Well, there’s going to be a little wait.. right now the shoulder bag version is available over at net-a-porter for $1,520. It’s only a matter of time before the larger tote becomes available.. net-a-porter will be the first to get it!

The cutest family ever!!!

Jada Pinkett-Smith was spotted at the “Kit Kittredge: An American Girl” World Premiere over in Los Angeles wearing a Zac Posen Spring 2008 top, with a sunflower yellow pair of Christian Louboutin Very Noeud slingbacks and a blue Christian Louboutin Minilou clutch.

She looks beyond fabulous.

Shop for Christian Louboutin at Saks Fifth Avenue and Net-a-Porter

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Celebrity mom Jessica Alba was spotted while one a daily stroll to the park with baby daughter Honor Marie. And like most stylish celebrity moms, Jessica opted for something Miu Miu – the pewter matelasse Coffer bag.

Pictured above is the latest, updated version of the iconic Coffer in a super-stunning metallic tone.

The bag is dressed in a pewter matelasse leather with ruched detailing, plaited handle and silver hardware. This bag also features the a Miu Miu signature clasp fastening on the front, a detachable plain leather shoulder strap, two press stud fastening pockets on the front, a flap closure and a small silver Miu Miu logo on back. The bags interior is lined in black with a zip fastening internal pocket. Price: $1,520

Get Jessica Alba’s bag at Net-a-Porter or look for a deal over on ebay.

Juicy Couture has come out with a new purse and it is called the Tassel Free Medium Satchel. Ironically, everything about the handbag is fabulous except the huge tassel that is featured on the handbag.

The Juicy Couture Tassel Free Medium Satchel has a different look to it than most satchels because of its rounded shape. The handbag also features a magnetic closure as well as numerous pockets in the interior of the handbag to keep all of your essentials organized. Only downfall about the bag, as mentioned above, is the huge, horrendous tassel on the front of the handbag. I believe the tassel doesn’t do the handbag any justice, but of course that is just my opinion. It also looks as if the tassel can’t be removed, therefore if you aren’t loving the tassel as much as I am, you would have to deal with it or pass on the handbag.

The handbag is made in four different colors: Amalfi Coast (blue); Black; Buttercup (yellow); and Dark Puddle Neutral (brown). Each color the bag comes in is absolutely gorgeous, but my ultimate favorite is the “Amalfi Coast.” Blue has been very popular for handbags this season, and the “Amalfi Coast” color of blue is breathtaking. The color is so beautiful, and is definitely a great color for the upcoming spring and summer season.

The Juicy Couture Tassel Medium Satchel is currently available at Nordstrom for $398, but only in the “Black” and “Buttercup” colors. The “Buttercup” color is also very beautiful and perfect for the upcoming seasons.

See the Juicy Couture Tassel Medium Satchel at: Nordstrom

end note: Get this bag for 15% off @ Bloomingdales. Offer for TODAY ONLY. Sitewide sale. code: FASHION

The Chat: Juicy Couture Tassel Free Style

Amazing sale going on for today only ( February 25, 2009) over at Bloomingdales.

Save 15% off your online order or take 20% off online order when you spend $300 or more with your Bloomingdale’s Card.

This offer is for Offer not valid on cosmetics, fragrances, fine jewelry, men’s electronics, electronic gift cards, Marc Jacobs Collection, Not Your Daughter’s Jeans, and UGG Australia.

Everything else is up for grabs.. even Rebecca Minkoff’s new Supernova Stud Nikki Hobo..

Shop Bloomingdales!

Man Bag, Mag, or simply Travel & Luggage. Whichever you choose to call it, men all around the world are preferring to carry their essentials in a roomier compartment other than their pant pockets. In my area, the messenger styled bag wins the popularity contest, and over at Saks (dot com), they carry even more styles to choose from.

Up first is the messenger styled bag, the Prada way. Prada presents their version as causal and definitely masculine. I really like the combination of Prada nylon with rich leather and the variety of colors are appealing, yet allow this piece to match with almost anything.

For the trendy man, Gucci presents their latest duffle in one of the hottest colors right now, Cobalt. It’s got double handles, vertical zippers, and silver tone hardware, and seriously, how striking is that hue!

Got a crave for logos? Gucci’s classic GG logoed duffle gets a makeover with vintage inspired orange/khaki/white leather trims. Luggage tag, removable strap, lock and keys are included with this piece.

Last but not least, the perfect accessory for Mr. Sophisticated. Yves Saint Laurent presents the Muse Travel Bag and wow is it gorgeous! It’s rich, large, and made of Buffalo leather. Yeah, I won’t be surprised if some of you gals pick this up for yourself… you know… to travel and stuff.

Shop the latest Men accessories over at: Saks Fifth Avenue

The Chat: Man Bags / Mags / Murses

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Can you guess who the designer of this piece is? It’s actually by Mr Marc Jacobs for his Collection line. Yeah, I would have never guessed it myself. It’s surprising to see Marc sketch out something so fresh and new compared to his typical works. The only “Marc” features I spot on this piece would be the supple quilted leather, and nothing more. The bold shades of violet are fun and the complimentary yellow stitching is eye-catching and really unexpected. When you think about it, so much commotion is going on in this single piece. Artistic abstract lines, giant knots, multicolor leather, dangling lock… tassels!

Some might agree that its details are too much, while others might agree that the collaboration of all is actually pretty impressive. This bucket like bag carries a 13.5” x 10.5” x 5” dimensions and an unusual name of Grainne Mackenzie, sounds sort of like a celebrity baby name wouldn’t you say. A bit too trendy for my taste, and the $1,750 price tag is nowhere near convincing. Ladies what’s your input on this piece, do you like this?

Shop Marc Jacobs Collection latest accessories over at: eLUXURY

The Chat: Marc Jacobs Grainne Mackenzie

Going on today, Tuesday the 24th over at online sample sale site ideeli is a mini Kale Handbag sale.

Find 64% off the styles below:
Kale Smoke TERRA – $235 orig price $645
Kale Port PALMER SHOPPER – $289 orig price $795
Kale Slate PALMER SHOPPER – $289 orig price $795

The bags are marked down for a steal, so you better hurry and check it out. Supply is limited, and the sale is going to end in a little over a day (or when sells out).

Personally I love Kale. I have a couple bags in my collection by the designer.. a Terra Grande tote in ice + the lipstick pink lambskin framed clutch. The leather and quality is fabulous and what you would expect from a more expensive brand.

end note: Bulga handbags, castle starr and alessandro dell’acqua currently on sale at ideeli.