Last year I bought the Alexander Wang Rocco in this vanilla white “Stone” color and absolutely loved it for the first couple days, then color transfer started to become an issue. Dark denim jeans being the main offender. And rather than deal with the every-other-day cleaning maintenance I exchanged it for the dark chocolate Rocco. So be warned, dark denims and white bags are not a good combination. However this is a white bag, and like most white bags they are meant to be worn during the summer months (unless winter white is your thing) so if you’re pairing this bag with a maxi dress or skirt, color transfer really isn’t going to be that big of an issue.

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To be honest I’m a little sad over the name change from ‘Yves Saint Laurent‘ to ‘Saint Laurent Paris’, for the most part because I don’t want to see the extinction of the classic Chyc ‘Y’ Collection. To me that iconic ‘Y’ is the first thing that comes to mind when I think of the YSL brand. So yes, I am among the thousands out there that will be sad once it’s dropped from the lines, but until then I’m still hanging onto my ‘Y’ collection with hopes of added another before it’s too late. One of my latest favorites from the chYc collection is the classic clutch.
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Whether you didn’t get that bag you had been dreaming of for Christmas or you just feel like spoiling yourself with a post-Holiday gift, then you’re not going to want to miss out on what I’m about to tell you. Today and throughout the weekend there are amazing online sample sales going on.. of course the sooner that you get there the best selection there will be. The hottest always sellout within minutes of the doors opening or sit in someones cart for what seems like hours.

Good luck!

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Givenchy and Burburry team up (pictured above). You’ll find classics like the Burberry Haymarket & Givenchy Nightingale.
Adrienne Vittadini handbags under $99 sale.
Betsey Johnson and House of Harlow Sales start Saturday.
Foley + Corinna Sunday.

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For the past few years I’ve had six designers that I’ve absolutely been obsessed with. These designers are the Crème de la Crème of the fashion industry. Each one brings another quality to the table and I think the designers will be with my for life. One of those designers is, Michael Kors. My all time favorite trend that I can’t get over is black and gold. It’s a very beautiful color combination and no one blends these colors together when it comes to fashion better than Michael Kors. Every time I go into a Michael Kors store I always see accessories that feature black and gold in some sort of way and that’s what keeps me going back. Everything in my closet that is black and gold is by Michael Kors. To me, he is the master of bringing these two gorgeous colors and featuring them together to make one stunning accessory. I always get compliments on my Michael Kors accessories that are black and gold. It’s classy/flashy and I’m obsessed.

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Another year has come to a close, which means we are wrapping up another year of blog writing here at bagbliss. If you read my blogs often you will notice that I grab most of the handbags and accessories I write about from Shop Bop. Therefore, Shop Bop is my favorite online boutique of 2012. To me, Shop Bop is the best place to shop online for the ultimate fashion lover. You can literally find everything you could possibly want at Shop Bop. They have an endless amount of accessories, clothes, handbags and shoes to choose from.

When I go on Shop Bop, the first things I always look at are the shoes and tech accessories. I love seeing all the new and stylish shoes they have to offer and the tech accessories are always awesome to look at. I currently own an iPhone, iPad and lap top so it’s always nice to see new covers I can get for them.

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This past year was filled with so many wonderful bags from so many wonderful designers. It is so difficult to choose just one as my all-time favorite for 2012. Lucky for me, I don’t have to. I was told I could have a list of my top picks. Admittedly, this was still somewhat difficult. But I think I managed to come up with four bags that are the best of the best. They are all something I think every bagista should consider adding to her collection. So check out my top picks below. They are listed in no particular order.

Rebecca Minkoff Studded Affair Bag. $425
I absolutely adore my Affair. It is such a sweet little shoulder bag. The pyramid shaped studs and classic flap closure design create the perfect balance between edge and sophistication. I also love the pairing of gold-tone hardware with soft black leather. It is such a great, updated look. This bag looks great with just about any ensemble, but personally I love it with a dressy top.

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As the year comes to an end, we reflect back on our fashion favorites of 2012. With ever changing trends and styles, there were many inspiring designers, both known and new, who did superb jobs in presenting artistic elegance and beauty to the fashion world. If I’d have to recognize just one fashion trendsetter who in my opinion, has truly emerged within the past couple of seasons, I’d have to say that’s Diane von Furstenberg.

The Belgian designer has always been an influential figure in women’s fashion. Her retrospective designs for the modern women influences an audience of diverse generations. I’ve always admired her iconic designs, colorful patterns and her feminine works, but during these past seasons, we’ve witnessed bolder and fun trendsetters that have created some of the best pieces yet! Throughout the year we definitely digged the adorable and extra affordable canvas totes that arrived in different patterns and hues.

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When I was asked to pick my favorite trend for 2012, I had to stop and really think about it. There were so many wonderful trends this past year, it was difficult to choose just one. Bright colors, animal prints, polka dots… I love them all. But there is one trend that stands out from the rest. I mean, really stands out. I’m talking about the Highlighter Hues trend! I originally wrote about this trend last Spring. I loved it then and I still love it now. What better way to make a statement than with a “notice me” neon color? That is why I want to officially declare Highlighter Hues as my favorite trend for 2012! So if you’re still itching to get your hands on a delightfully neon piece, check out these suggestions below!

Cambridge Satchel Company Fluoro Satchel – $155
This bag is probably my all time favorite of the Highlighter Hues trend. The structured shape, the bright neon colors, and (of course) the awesome price tag make this bag an excellent choice. I love the flap closure complete with buckles.

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When I am looking for something new and exciting to write about, I always hit Net-A-Porter first! Launched in June 2000, this award-winning website is famous for their huge selection of luxury brands and excellent customer service. Presented in the style of a fashion magazine, shoppers can browse merchandise from the most coveted designers. Each item’s description comes complete with multiple pictures, showing every possible angle. Net-A-Porter even uses live models to show how items look when they are part of an outfit. They really do provide the ultimate online shopping experience. That is why I am picking Net-A-Porter as my favorite boutique for 2012!

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