Archive for April, 2009

L.A.M.B. has just come out with the Ceylon Pickwick handbag, and it’s fabulous! I consider it a handbag, but it was a made to be a traveling bag to carry your clothes, shoes, and the rest of your essentials.

The handbag comes with two handles and a long shoulder strap. If you are going to use this bag as a handbag I would suggest the best way to carry it is by the double handles. The shoulder strap is very long, and would best be used if you decide to use the bag as a travel bag.

I must say though, the L.A.M.B. Ceylon Pickwick bag does make a stylish travel bag. Every time I’m in an airport, it’s very rare you see a person with a fashionable carry on or suitcase. A majority of the travel bags used by the general public are very bland, and definitely not stylish.

The bag is made of genuine leather and has a front exterior flap pocket. Being that the handbag is made of leather, you can be sure it’s durable especially for a travel bag that get’s tossed around a lot. Other details of the bag include: studded accents; a top zip closure; interior lining; and interior pockets.

You can purchase the L.A.M.B. Ceylon Pickwick at Zapppos for $595. Whether you decide to use it as a handbag or travel bag, the price tag is actually great! It’s not very often you can find a versatile designer bag for such a great price!

See the L.A.M.B.Ceylon Pickwick at: Zappos

The Chat: LAMB Ceylon

Over at online sample sale site Gilt Groupe they’re featuring English fashion designer Alexander McQueen from now until May 1st at deal-breaking prices. Or until everything sells out, which may be soon. Especially the accessories.

There you’ll find handbags, amazing shoes, belts, skull scarves, dresses, jackets, pants and more for up to 70% off!

Items are going fast so you better hurry!!

It’s Disney teen actress and singer-songwriter Demi Lovato, recently spotted in London doing some gig on the show Switch. Besides her extra chic outfit consisting of a floral dress, leather jacket, and her light blue Ray-Bans, I can’t get over how gorgeous her handbag is so i’ve decided to call it out! In case you aren’t aware, it’s one of the latest designs by the House of Prada.

Prada did it again, they add yet another modern and edgy tote bag to their collection. I’m really drawn to many details featured on this tote, starting with the smooth and distressed calf leather; I just love how rich it looks. Moving on to all that glitters, take a look at how stunning everything-hardware is on this piece. The vertical zipper details and the chunky chain give off that rocker-tough girl vibe. More cool stuff includes a vintage looking luggage tag, snap gussets at the sides to increase capacity, and a hardware logo found right up front. So much stuff on a single bag makes everything so interesting and exciting about this Prada.

Demi loves her gold on black, but head on over to Saks (dot com) and discover all the other colors Prada has available.

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Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton payed homage to his departed friend Stephen Sprouse, who passed in 2004, with the release of the limited edition (yeah it totally glows in the dark!) Graffiti line which made it’s big splash at Vuitton boutiques worldwide at the beginning of this year. The line features the classic Louis Vuitton design that has been revised in the fluorescent Monogram Graffiti canvas inspired by late American artist Stephen Sprouse.

The Bags Basics: The Louis Vuitton signature monogram canvas material is designed in the new fluorescent neon colored graffiti. This bag also features natural cowhide leather, which darkens over time into that lovely aged golden color, and is accessorized with the traditional shiny golden brass hardware, and the zip top closure with padlock. The spacious interior is dressed in fine textile lining with an interior patch pocket, ideal for your cellphone. Measurements of the 30 Speedy are 11.8″ Length x 8.3″ Height. The size is really amazing, it’s perfect size for your daily mission. To give you an idea of what you can stuff in a 30, check out what fellow blogger Marissa can fit in her Louis Vuitton Multicolore Speedy 30.

A celebrity favorite: “Queen of Pop” Madonna recently picked up the Sunset Orange. Paris the Heiress has been spotted everywhere around town with her Fuchsia. English supermodel, Agyness Deyn just added the neon green to her collection.

Now for the price. You can find the Louis Vuitton Speedy Graffiti, along with all the other Louis Vuitton products over on eBay. The Graffiti Speedy retails for $1,180. Plus don’t forget to pick up a black light!

If on the otherhand you’re looking for the real “original” Stephen Sprouse vintage Limited Edition piece, which the newer neon graffiti’s are inspired after, check out ebay. Of course remember to get it authenticated first. Right now there are two pieces available in “excellent condition” from highly rated “Power Sellers” and “My Poupette” recommended LV resellers

Starting today, Tuesday April 23rd at 9: am PST / noon if you’re on the East Coast Gilt Groupe is throwing a huge designer handbag sample sale.

The theme: “Fabulous Gifts for Mom” but of course you can indulge in this sale as well.

The designers:
Cole Haan Accessories
Donna Karan
Gryson
Kara Ross
Lambertson Truex
Lauren Merkin
Lorelei
Stephanie Johnson
Tory Burch

Thrifty thrill of the day can be spotted over at online designer deal boutique Bluefly – earlier this week they just got a bunch of new Bottega Veneta handbags in stock from the current spring 2009 season. One of the bags that caught my eye is this adorable little dressy satin woven Bottega Veneta ‘Knot’ clutch in green apple. Yummy.

What is it that I like most about this clutch? Well, I am totally in love with the Intreciatto woven style, which the Italian luxury leather house is famously known for. I’m not really big on signatures – it gives me like a walking advertisement feeling. Don’t get me wrong, I adore and obsess over LV as well as those other designers that sometimes write their names allover their bags, but it’s just not something I would add to my bag-drobe. I like subtle signature styles, where the signature can be found inside the bag – which Bottega is loved by many for.

The clutch, which by the way is still retailing for the full price of $1150 over at net-a-porter, is currently going for only $920 over at Bluefly. That’s 20% off retail! That’s usually the mark down point for their Designer Bags, while the Contemporary Purses are now all marked at 40% off retail.

The amazing designer deals don’t end there. Definitely check out their newly added section.

Shop Bluefly for Bottega Veneta

The Chat: Bottega Veneta ‘Knot’ clutch

Get ready for an amazing blowout sale on the latest designer wear from haute labels like Alice + Olivia, Robert Rodriguez and DvF.. it’s definitely worth a look.

Here’s a little snippet of what’s gonna be at the sale:
Subtly sexy dresses by BCBG and DVF, day-to-night silhouettes from Robert Rodriguez and Jenni Kayne, simple cotton separates from C&C and James Perse, and classically cut pants from Alice + Olivia.

The sale will kick off today @ 8: am PST / 11: am EST over at online sample sale site HauteLook!

If you are looking for an evening that is not only gorgeous but also on the large side, Swarovski has got you covered. The Swarovski Giorgia Evening Bag is the perfect handbag for a lovely night out or for those days you want to glam up your outfit a little bit more.

The Swarovski Giorgia Evening Bag is unique because it’s not very often you see an evening bag that is quite spacious. Usually evening bags are so tiny that you can barely fit your cell phone and compact in them. The measurements of the Giorgia bag are, 12 1/4 x 8 1/4, making it a great clutch to carry all of your essentials in not just a few.

Some other details of the clutch include being made of sheepskin and having a hematite crystal strip on the front.

The Swarovski Giorgia Evening Bag can be purchased at Swarovski for $575. $575 is a bit much for an evening bag, but if you plan to put the clutch to good use then it’s not that bad of a price. It would be a waste to spend that much money on a clutch, you are only going to carry on special occasions.

Pricey or not, the Swarovski Giorgia Evening Bag is a high class clutch with a whole lot of beauty.

See the Swarovski Giorgia Evening Bag at: Swarovski

The Chat: Swarovski Giorgia

On Thursday the 30th, American luxury brand Judith Leiber is teaming up with online sample sale boutique RueLaLa for an amazing deal event.

Clutches & Evening Bags by Judith Leiber are usually priced in the range of $255 for like a small flashy pill box and up to $5, or $6,000 for one of her more decorative Minaudieres. And come Thursday only at RueLaLa you’ll be able to shop the latest for up to 65% off! Quantities are limited so get there early.

The sale starts at 8: am PST / 11: am EST