Archive for April, 2009

It’s time to tuck in your fall/winter handbags and bring out the bright ones. Here’s a perfect candidate for World’s Most Colorful Handbag.

Just take a look at how cheerful and fun this is, it sort of reminds me of a piñata or of the cheery background page of a scrapbook. Shopbop (dot com) claims this is the ultimate resort bag, what do you ladies think? I can’t really argue with that statement as I can see why they would refer to it as that.

This bag is composed of woven dyed sea grass and colorful crochet raffia overlaps the grassy texture. My favorite feature found on the Ile Ste. Marie Tote would have to be the double squared wooden handles although they do look really uncomfortable.

This earthy bag would make a great companion to your trip to the beach and would look great with any summer dress this season.

More features include a straw interior, a patch pocket, and a button closure to keep your essentials private from its open top. This imported summer bag measures 11” x 17” x 8” and currently retails for $85.

Shop more creative Mad Imports accessories via: shopbop

Side Note: As seen in Oprah’s O Magazine + Cottage Living, check out the pink version at worldofgood.com

The Chat: Mad Imports

Tomorrow the Italian label Gianfranco Ferre is going to be featured over at sample sale site Gilt Groupe.

I’m pretty sure there will be handbags and even shoes at this sale, priced at about 60%+ off retail.

The sale starts at 9: am PST / noon EST.

If you’ve got some big bucks to spend on a not so common handbag, have I found a nominee for you. Take a look at the Large Veneta Crocodile Bag by Bottega Veneta. When I hear Bottega Veneta with crocodile in the same sentence, I’m thinking the asking price sums up to a big stack of cash. Sure enough the asking price for this piece is a good $19,500!

This Bottega is definitely way out of my price range, as it would easily cover a good year and a half of my college tuition. For the fortunate ladies who can obtain such a piece, this timeless and elegant shoulder bag sure is stunning. This luxury handbag comes in caramel hued crocodile leather, which is different from your typical brown or black croc skins, yet the color is neutral enough to match with practically any color of clothing. Plus the slouchy hobo style is practical enough to carry through day and night; I don’t see how this style would be uncomfortable to wear. Weaved trim and brown suede lining can also be found on this hobo.

Measuring in at 20” x 12” x 2” you can pick up this luxe handbag via: *NET-A-PORTER*

Thrifty Thrill Alert: Prefer leather over exotic? Oh and of course, how does 20% off sound? Over at Bluefly they just added a dozen NEW Bottega Veneta handbags, which can still be found for full price at most other department stores. Just check out that new aqua tote!!

The Chat: Bottega Veneta Croc

On Tuesday May 5th, Online Sample Sale site Gilt Groupe is having a Marc Jacobs Collection handbag and accessory sample sale. – 60%+ off!!!

Right now there isn’t much details about the sale, however I would check Gilts blog every now and then, to see if they post a sneak peek.

Mark your calander, the sale will begin @ 9 am pst / noon if you’re est

Studded handbags have been everywhere lately, and Diane Von Furstenberg has gotten in on the trend with the Roberta Wrap Bag.

The Diane von Furstenberg Wrap Bag is oversized with a whole lot of studs all over it. There is a pleat at the front and back of the bag and a buttoned drawstring at the top of the bag. I think the exterior of the bag looks fabulous but the pleat’s and buttoned drawstring make the handbag look like a mess when you look inside. The picture of the inside of the bag on Shop Bop literally looks like a dark tunnel, but lets hope this is just bag photography.

Some other details of the handbag include: metal feet on the bottom of the bag; gunmetal hardware; double handles; lined interior; and interior pockets. The measurements of the handbag are, 12″H x 18″L x 5.5″D, making the handbag quite large for all of your stylish essentials. Of course, if you can find them through all that commotion that is caused at the opening of the bag.

The Diane von Furstenberg Roberta Wrap Bag can be purchased at Shop Bop for $600. Being that the handbag is beautiful and was made by Diane von Furstenberg, a high price was expected. If the opening of the handbag is a lot easier than it looks, then this handbag would be a great buy.

See the Diane von Furstenberg Roberta Wrap Bag at: Shop Bop

The Chat: DvF Wrap Bag

Get ready for a sample sale Mary Norton fans.

On May 4th, the “red carpet bag lady”/ amazing evening shoe designer is coming to online sample sale site Gilt Groupe.

American handbag designer Mary Norton started making handbags on her kitchen table in Charleston, South Carolina, 11 years later her glamorous little evening necessities are the most sought-after Red Carpet accessories.

Sale will begin at 9: am PST / noon if you’re on EST.

Unless it’s a giant tote bag, I usually stay clear from the shoulder bag section. A normal sized bag never really does much for my obsession of carrying my house and more everywhere I go.

Looking extra attractive is the Carine Lock bag by Zac Posen, a cute bag that I ran into at my local Saks today. It’s such an adorable piece, starting with the pretty fuchsia hue. I admire rich leather sporting bold color, and this bag has it. Up close or in person you would see how distressed and glazed the leather really is on this bag. The next eye catching detail is the gunmetal gem found right up front, it’s actually just a squared décor but from a distance, it looks jewel like. The lock detail up front doubles as a magnetic snap closure, which always serves for quick access to your essentials. A 10” single shoulder strap, divided interior, and patch pockets are also found on the Carine. Measuring in at 11” x 15” x 4” this isn’t exactly small, as it would make a great night out or party shoulder bag.

For a hefty price tag of $1,450 you can pick up this Posen via: shopbop

The Chat: Zac Posen Carine

Dark locks’ beauty Miss Kim Kardashian has been hit by the blonde craze, just check out her new ‘do. She’s still looking fabulous as always, but personally, I like her dark hair best. Regardless of her hair color, Miss Kim’s sense of style will never change (or at least we hope not), the Keeping up with the Kardashians star was spotted on the streets of New York City with her entourage. What’s her NYC bag-of-choice? Why the timeless Balenciaga Motorcycle City in classic Noir. Oh the agony of looking at these pics, as I dearly regret parting with my black city. Judging from Kim’s past outings with her black City, it looks like she’s not letting go of it anytime soon.

Distressed lambskin leather with aged brass hardware makes up the popular motorcycle bags, and if your familiar with Balenciaga’s most popular line, you know how incredibly amazing the leather is on these lovelies. Measuring in at 15” x 9.8” x 4” and carrying a four digit price tag of $1,395, you can purchase the latest ‘09 Bbags via your local boutique, bluefly (dot com), or find authentic Balenciaga for auction over at eBay.

FYI, Over at our sister site The Bag Forum (dot com), our members will be more than happy to give you authentication opinions!

Shop Kim Kardashians bag of choice at: BLUEFLY, (wider selection at) mytheresa, or if you’re in the market for a gently-loved BBag check out eBay.

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Tomorrow, Thursday April 30th at 9: am PST / noon if you’re on the EST, designer Leonello Borghi is teaming up with online sample sale site Gilt Groupe for an extravagant blowout purse sale!

Bags and accessories are going to be in the neighborhood of 60%+ off!

About: Leonello Borghi spent time working for Prada and Giorgio Armani before launching his eponymous accessories and handbag collection in 2001. Highly innovative, versatile and sophisticated, the Borghi brand thrives on the combination of unique design and exotic materials such as deerskin and stingray to create its groundbreaking approach to “unapologetic luxury.”

See you there -