Archive for September, 2010

The 60th anniversary of the FEED Trick-or-Treat bag to benefit UNICEF will be available exclusively at hsn.com beginning September 14th.

Not only will you be Halloween tote ready for when the season rolls around, but each tote gives something back to a great cause.

The Jack-o-Lantern FEED Trick-or-Treat Tote retails for $13.20 and with each purchase through HSN.com, HSN is donating 100% of its profits (which is $3.50) from the FEED Trick-or-Treat bag initiative to the US Fund for UNICEF to help support global nutrition programs for children around the world.

What makes a handbag “busy”? Sometimes they don’t necessarily have to arrive with bright colors and bold logos, as even a single toned handbag with excess detailing can be too much for the more traditional bagista. I don’t have much experience with the ultimate unique and feminine designs of Lockheart, but I can’t help but stare at the new Cadence Braided Leather Hobo.

Make that an extra emphasis on the braided part, as the crafty design is found pretty much everywhere. There is knotting down the seams and middle, at the handles, decorating the pockets; anyone feel like this texture was a bit too overdone?

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I’ve had a limited attraction to Michael Kors handbags. I’m not the biggest fan of big hardware and shiny leathers. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a huge fan of MK designs. Each week, I eagerly watch him on Project Runway for his pithy remarks and slightly over-tanned looks of disgust. His clean and classic clothing styles really should be in my closet!

I’ve admired the Astor tote but haven’t been a big fan of the shiny leathers that have been used. Now, at NET-A-PORTER.COM it’s available in a yummy light-brown walnut colored suede! I am drawn to the combination of the soft tan tones contrasted with the rich dark brown leather handles and accents. The soft gold round studs contrast nicely with the softness of the suede. This bag exudes the subtle-classic luxury we’ve come to love in Michael Kors fashions. Hurray!

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Happening this moment over at online Sample Sale site Gilt Groupe. Better get there quick if you want to discover some amazing deals on Lauren Merkin clutches.

Lauren Merkin is a red carpet favorite and evening essential. Her classics, like the Louise, Lotte and Eve are the perfect size for just the necessities that you need while on your night out. I have all three hiding in my closet for a reason!

At the sale you’ll find medium-sized clutches in glittering gold, soft calfhair, luxe silk or bold snakeskin, priced at 60% off retail.

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Listen up fellow Gilt Noir shoppers, there’s an exclusive Marc Jacobs online sample sale happening now over at Gilt Groupe in the exclusive Noir section of the site!

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When it comes to chain details on handbags, I always say the more the merrier! They are such a fun detail! Plus I love how such a simple thing can provide so much variety. From dainty to chunky and everything in between, chains on handbags is something that will never go out of style! But out of all the bags I have seen with this feature, never had I seen one quite as awe-inspiring as this one you see here. Introducing the Antik Batik Anka 1 Suede Shoulder Bag!

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I have to say I’ve never been a big fan of the fur handbag or even fur charms to attached to a handbag. I’ve watched a myriad of styles emerge from wide range of designers and nothing really spoke to me as something I would potentially own. It’s either too impractical, over-the-top or uber-expensive. On the other hand, I’ve been lusting after a Stephanie Diane Von Furstenberg handbag for some time and have been dying to get my hands on one for trial run. So, it’s no surprise the Stephanie Mink Clutch has caught my eye.

True to the Stephanie design, the Mink Clutch features a multi-colored woven exterior. Rich and lovely shades of honey browns, biege, blues and even a splash of purple work beautifully together in a surprising use of farm-raised mink. It has the feel of bohemian chic in a way that you could wear with denim or a great monochromatic ensemble.

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Last month’s giveaway we partnered up with fashion boutique LunaBoston for a Treesje Jett giveaway, now Luna Boston is giving BagBliss readers 20% off from now until Labor Day! Just a little extra treat for everyone who signed up.

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*Sale items not part of the 20% off discount, however with the code you get free shipping on those items.

clockwise: Botkier Trigger Moto Clutch in Metallic Mermaid (exclusively at LunaBoston), BCBG Brushed Sequins Foldover Clutch in Gold, Rebecca Minkoff Alligator Embossed BF Pouch in Brown, Purple or Black Alligator, and Treesje Asher Mini Satchel in Gray.

Since the age of nine, Nanette Lepore had a passion for fashion design. Lepore received her degree in design from New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology and she began making a name for herself in the early 1990s when she set up shop in a penthouse office. Today, her designs are recognized around the world and she enjoys a strong following among celebrities. Lepore is famous for her feminine style and floaty fabrics.

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