Archive for September, 2009

Emmy Rossum was photographed by the paparazzi yesterday, while on a shopping trip.

Her stops: Juicy Couture then finished off with Christian Dior.

For the shopping occasion Emmy was photographed wearing her amazing Ralph Lauren Crocodile Ricky Bag!!

This crazy gorgeous purse can be purchased at Ralph Lauren for $16,995.

The Ralph Lauren Ricky was inspired by a vintage Cooper saddle carrier, and is crafted from exquisite hand-selected African crocodile and finished with custom silver and rhodium plated brass hardware.

However, if you’re looking for a deal: See the Ricky’s on eBay!

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Slumdog Millionaire star, Freida Pinto was spotted out and about with her gorgeous new off-white Dolce & Gabbana Miss Gin Ruffle Bowler!

Right now the only place to buy this bag online is through neimanmarcus!

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Spotted: Jessica Alba and her baby girl Honor Marie, this morning while on their way to Urth Cafe in Beverly Hills.

The bag of the day for Jessica, is her Burberry Manor.

See the Burberry Manor going for a steal at: eBay

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Madonna was just spotted in New York City, on her way to appear on the Late Night with David Letterman.

For the occasion she’s wearing the new Dolce & Gabbana Miss Sicily.

See the Dolce & Gabbana “Miss Sicily Leather Bag” at: Nordstrom

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I currently don’t own any Dolce & Gabbana handbags, but I’ve always loved them. Dolce & Gabbana handbags are always classy, fabulous, and very expensive.

My favorite Dolce & Gabbana bag at the moment is the “Miss Sicily Leather Bag.” It kind of reminded me of the Fendi “Peek-A-Boo” bag, which I’ve loved ever since I laid eyes on it.

This bag is a great everyday, sophisticated bag. I could totally envision a doctor, lawyer, or some type of business woman carrying this bag around. To me, this bag screams professional. I would expect to see this bag on a desk in an office, or having a woman in a suit holding it.

At the same time though, I can see a fashionista sporting this bag around too. This is a bag that I could see myself using when I’m well put together, or put a lot of thought into my outfit. To me, this bag is way too fancy looking to go with the whole casual look but of course that’s just my opinion.

The only thing I don’t like about this bag is the front flap closure. By looking at this bag with that type of handle, I would of thought it opened and closed at the top. Having a flap seems odd to me for this type of bag. The bag is on the small side, so why not have it open on the top for easier access? The bigger version of this bag does open on the top, which seems like the smarter way to open and close this bag. Other than that, this is one fabulous bag!

The Dolce & Gabbana “Miss Sicily Leather Bag” can be purchased at Nordstrom for $1,895. The price is very high, but I wouldn’t expect any less from Dolce & Gabbana. Most Dolce & Gabbana bags are expensive, since they are made in Italy. Expensive or not, the bag is beautiful!

See the Dolce & Gabbana “Miss Sicily Leather Bag” at: Nordstrom

The Chat: D&G Sicily!

When it comes to Isabella Fiore handbags, I find myself having mixed feelings. There have been times when I have thought to myself, what the heck were they thinking? And yet there were other times where I found myself completely awestruck. From the eccentric and quirky to the sleek and refined, this is one handbag designer that has a little something for everyone… and I mean everyone! So into which category does the new Isabella Fiore Soda Pop Nicole Studded Leather Satchel fall? To tell you the true, I think it lies somewhere within the happy medium. The unusual shape paired with the metal button and stud adornments give this bag a unique look. But the solid black leather and framed-top closure give this bag an element of familiarity. This bag is definitely different, but it is not what I would consider way over the top. I think this bag would be perfect for daytime wear, especially for the upcoming fall season. Simple pair it with some killer black boots and you’re good to go! Now if only this bag came in a lovely dark purple. Wow, that sure does sound lovely! How do all you ladies out there feel?

The Isabella Fiore Soda Pop Nicole Studded Leather Satchel measures 15″ x 15″ x 6″ and it retails for $595. Find it at Shop Bloomingdales.com.

The Chat: Isabella Fiore!

This season, it seems like the more studs the better! If you take a look, every designer out there has presented his or her interpretation of what the perfect studded handbag for the season should look like, and choosing ‘the one’ can be a harder task than anticipated. One of the many studded pieces I ran upon is the Archer Studded Leather Tote by Treesje. I was never familiar with the designs of the proud American brand, but when I heard the hype from fellow Bagista’s on how great their accessories are, I pursued. So far I’ve admired all I’ve seen from this emerging designer, which leads me back to the Archer tote.

Rock this tote with style this season. This studded leather shoulder bag features rich leather with a hint of sheen that gives off that glam look. The cluster of studs adds a great touch without overpowering its appearance, allowing this tote to be suitable for the office or for your favorite jeans and tee look. One of the best features on this handbag is the ridiculously reasonable price tag of $595! I’m officially a fan and I must get something Treesje. If you’re loving the Archer Tote, you can purchase it now through: Shop Bloomingdales.com

The Chat: Treesje Archer!

Cameron Diaz carrying the Ali Large Hobo on the set of her new film “Wichita” with Tom Cruise.

Shop for Coach handbags at these locations:
Macys
Dillard
Nordstrom

Attention Bag Bliss readers! I regret to inform you that Earth Overshoot Day keeps arriving earlier and earlier with each passing year. This year it landed just this last Friday, on September 25th. But wait… what exactly is Earth Overshoot Day? And why should we even care? Well, one way to think about it is to say nature has a budget. Our planet can only produce a certain amount of resources and absorb a certain amount of waste in a given time frame. And with the ever increasing demand of human consumption, resources are now being used at a rate faster than the Earth can regenerate them and wastes are being produced at a rate faster than the Earth can absorb them. At these current rates, we would actually need 1.4 planets in order to be operating in a sustainable fashion. The word “overshoot” refers to the ecological debt that we keep incurring with each passing year. This is something that everyone should be concerned with because we cannot keep going on like this forever. At some point, we will become bankrupt.

Now I know that we don’t tend to think about these things in our day to day lives. Especially when we are living in a world that revolves around consuming. But we can all make a difference by making some simple changes. And I thought maybe it would be fun, since this is a handbag blog, to point out some eco-friendly handbags that are currently available. If we must consume, then why not do it in a sustainable manner?

1. Urban Junket T.O.T.E. Laptop Bag
This cute and colorful laptop bag is constructed of 100% organic cotton. Plus the lining is made of recycled plastic water bottles that were transformed into thread and dyed with 100% organic vegetable dyes.
$99
Find it at Luggage Online.

2. Nahui Ollin Envelope Clutch
This lovely clutch is constructed of recycled candy wrappers. The metallic look makes this clutch perfect for a girls’ night out.
$89
Find it at eBags

3. Novella Royale Hudson Studded Clutch
Check this out girls! This rocker-chic clutch is made of genuine leather AND it’s eco-friendly. This beauty was made from recycled vintage leather jackets!
$395
Find it at Shopbop.com.

4. Envirosax Organic Bamboo Shopping Tote
With all of the billions of plastic sacks out there littering our oceans and our communities, what eco-friendly handbag list would be complete without a reusable shopping tote? This one is made of organic bamboo and linen. Bamboo is 100% biodegradable and 100% sustainable.
$25
Find it at ENVIROSAX.

If you would like more information about Earth Overshoot Day, check out The Global Footprint Network!

The Chat: Eco-bags!