Archive for June, 2009

55 Secret Street can’t stand the rain but loves Rx for Brown Skin’s Protect and Defend Moisturizing Sunscreen .

The Shoe Goddess explores her edgy side with these hot Balmain suede buckle ankle boots!

So when I first saw this simple solid black patent tote I took a moment to think who the designer could be. There were no distinguishing signature marks are hardware which would point to who the designer was or anything. Then once the bag popped open, (bam!) I instantly knew this bag was created by none other than fabulous Emilio Pucci.

The silk lining interior is dressed in colorful pattern, a design much like what we see from the designers iconic scarf collection.

This super glossy patent tote features dual eye-catching leather handles, which are just the right size to carry on arm or over the shoulder. The mouth of this purse is kept secure with a single easy-access snap closure which pops open to reveal a pretty interior, lined in a vibrant Pucci printed silk lining. More info worth noting: Double handles, 6″ drop. 15.5″ width x 16.5″ height x 1″ depth.

The Emilio Pucci tote retails for $845. Find it over in the Pucci Room at Saks!

The Chat: Emilio Pucci!

Nicky Hilton was photographed by the shutter bug looking every so casual in her black ripped skinny jeans, Trilby hat and red plaid top, and Treesje Bag while out for lunch on Robertson in Los Angeles .

From the new Fall 2009 collection: the studded Treesje Marley Bag!

Oh my gosh I am obsessing over Treesje this season! And the Marley is definitely one of my top favorites.

The bag is dressed in vibrant leather and features totally awesome pyramid stud detailing. Other details include the 2 cell phone/PDA holders, key hook, shoulder strap and inside zipper pocket.

Shop for Treesje at Luna Boston and Revolve Clothing.

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Jessica Alba was recently spotted roaming Santa Monica Pier with husband Cash Warren and adorable baby Honor. For the occasion, Jessica sported Juicy Couture’s velour baby carrier, the perfect size to carry all essentials.

A chic way to pack for a day with baby: The velour bag comes with a Juicy-logo changing pad, burp cloth and baby bib.

Also worth noting, this bag features a zip close, detachable canvas shoulder strap, two outer pockets and is fully lined. Measurements of this bag this bag are 11″ width X 9.5″ height X 6.5″ depth.

The Juicy Couture Velour Baby Bag is available in a few different version, but right now it’s in Hot Pink, Light Pink and Baby Blue.

Find this awesome baby bag over at Saks Fifth Avenue, where it retails for $320.

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Late-night talk show host, Chelsea Handler was spotted looking ever so glamorous as she walked the red carpet at the 2009 Women in Film and Lucy Awards.

For the event Chelsea showed up wearing a two tone Lanvin dress and accessorized with a python Nancy Gonzalez clutch.

Shop for Nancy Gonzalez handbags and clutch here: Gonzalez Room at SAKS

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Yves Saint Laurent has taken one of their most popular styles to the jungle; meet the exotic animal print Muse Two. I’ve always been a fan of the infamous Muse Two bag, and the variety of leathers and colors you could pick from has always been great, although I’m not too thrilled about their leopard print version. You must be super diva or possibly Carrie Bradshaw in order to pull this bag off, as it’s definitely head turning and tribal. Don’t get me wrong animal print lovers, as I do admire exotic prints on accessories, just not this theme in particular. I really think what gets to me about this bag is the fact that it’s made of pony skin, as I’m not too fond of uncommon leathers. I personally would pass on the leopard print Muse Two, but for the ladies who admire this piece, I can see what how elegant and classic this bag is for being an animal print accessory.

This luxe tote could be worn on the shoulder or crook of the arm, and features multiple compartments for your necessities. Also, who knew silver toned hardware would look so good on this YSL bag. This exotic piece comes with a hefty price tag of $2,295 and can be purchased: Here @ NET-A-PORTER.COM

The Chat: YSL Muse Two Bag!

June is here! The birds are singing and the bees are buzzing. Love is in the air! But there is more to the summer than (hehe) the birds and the bees. That’s right, there are tons and tons of weddings! Yep, even I was a June Bride. Now I could probably go on and on forever telling you about how wonderful that day was for me. But don’t worry, I’m not going to do that. Instead, I’m going to talk about evening bags! So if you’re getting married this summer (or any time in the near future, for that matter) then you’d better listen up! This is very important!

The perfect evening bag for your wedding day may seem like a minor little detail. Coming from my own experience, however, I am here to tell you that it is much more important than that. When I was buying accessories for my very special day, I didn’t buy an evening bag. Why? Quite frankly, I didn’t think I would need it. Boy was I ever wrong! I really missed having a place to keep tissues, makeup for touch-ups, and anything else I might have needed during my big day. So don’t be like me and find yourself crying during the ceremony without a tissue in sight! I guess no one else thought to have some handy either. Oh dear!

Here are my top picks:

Jessica McClintock Pleated Rose Clutch
A thrifty thrill!
Measures 11″ x 4″ x 1″
$48
Find it at Here @ Nordstrom!

Stuart Weitzman Satin Bold Bow Clutch
Simple and chic!
Measures 10″ x6″ x 2″
$380
Find it Here @  Zappos!

Swarovski Eternal Clutch
I love the crystal bird on the front!
Measures 13″ x 4″ x 2″
$850
Find it Here @ Swarovski Crystal!

Judith Leiber Rounded Rectangle Clutch
Ultra glam!
Measures 7″ x 3″ x 2″
$2995
Find it Here @  Saks Fifth Avenue!

The Chat: Summer Brides!

I spotted these adorable accessories today and I really can’t get over how cute they are. From a distance, they remind me of a tart piece of candy (I’m thinking skittles) but once you take a better glance at how fun these hobos look, I’d really like to add one of these to my summer handbag collection. A Bottega Veneta handbag is known for it’s superior leather craftsmanship and elegance, not necessarily for its funky, bold, and juvenile features.

With that said, I was really surprised to see these vibrant woven leather goods as part of their collection. This time around, the signature hobo arrives in an extra small size sporting colorful dyed leather. If any of you gals are interested in adding one of these Veneta hobo’s to your collection, do take note of its actual size as they really do run small. The 9” by 5” dimensions portray more of a hand held clutch rather than an actual shoulder bag, and with summer just around the corner, I do wonder if a possible larger hobo in the same pop colors will hit the Bottega collection soon.

Light blue and green are the funky colors available at the moment. Obtain your mini hobo for $584 (that’s 20% off) through: Bluefly

The Chat: Bottega Veneta Sale!

Betsey Johnson has never been one of my favorite designer’s. In fact, most of her design’s always struck me as odd, or perhaps maybe even tacky. I had made myself believe that I hated Betsey Johnson’s designs and after that I pretty much never paid attention to anything she did.

When I came across the Betsey Johnson “Betsey’s Frame Satchel”, I knew my previous misconceptions of her design’s were wrong. I instantly fell in love with the “Betsey’s Frame Satchel” and could even picture myself wearing it.

The “Betsey’s Frame Satchel” is a classic handbag that any woman could wear. It actually looks like a bag that came out of a Juicy Couture catalog. It’s little, cute and can be worn either day or night. The handbag does come in two different colors: black and blush (pink), but I think I love the bag more in black. For one thing black goes with anything, but it also is much easier to match up clothes with than pink. I will admit though, the handbag in pink is adorable and actually makes the ruffles pop out more than the black version does. The black version of the bag does seem to camouflage the ruffle, making that the only “con” of it.

Measurements of the handbag are 15″ wide x 10″ high, which gives you enough room to carry a wallet, sunglasses, cell phone, and makeup inside. The best feature of the handbag is the magnetic closure. No matter where you are, just one little snap and your handbag is closed.

The Betsey Johnson “Betsey’s Frame Satchel” can be purchased at Zappos for $355, which I consider to be reasonable for a cute, designer bag. If you don’t own any Betsey Johnson bags, then this would be a perfect bag to a collection with!

See the Betsey Johnson Betsey’s Frame Satchel at: ZAPPOS or BetseyJohnson.com

The Chat: Betsey Johnson!