October 12th, 2007

The Bryna Nicole Loyola Handbag
San Francisco-based handbag designer Bryna Nicole has designed the perfect handbag that “portrays the mood of the woman carrying the bag. This mood can be confident and strong, innocent or playful – it is always a little funky and somewhat functional. The woman that I design for has a strong personal style and is fashionable and worldly. She appreciates fine fabrics and detailed construction. Items are meant to last from season to season, rather than fade with the latest trends. They are classic yet expressive and can represent personal changes in style from one outfit to the next.

The best-selling gem of her collection is the Loyola handbag pictured above. The body is made of grey goatskin material with a canvas interior. This bag features tonal suede trim, a spacious easy access front exterior pocket, and two signature braided handles with an interwoven antique brass chain. This tote also features a removable long strap, in case your arm gets a little tired from toting it around all day.

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Price: $598

October 9th, 2007

Vintage Designer Handbags now @ Bag Borrow Or Steal
If borrowing handbags is your style then I have some news for you… Bag Borrrow or Steal has added Vintage designed purses to their site! Now you can borrow hot vintage bags such as the classic Chanel 2.55 Quilted Bag circa 1980, the rare Moschino Vintage Dripping Chocolate Bag circa 1991, the evening Judith Leiber Vintage Tulip Minaudiere piece circa 1980 and even a Hermes Vintage Crocodile Birkin Handbag circa 2004.

Chanel 2.55 Quilted Bag circa 1980
As iconic as ever. This quilted black leather style from Chanel features an elegant, adjustable-length chain-and-leather strap. A turn-lock closure opens the front flap to a rich maroon leather interior, zip pocket and open compartment.
(for $163.00/week or $480.00/month)

Moschino Vintage Dripping Chocolate Bag circa 1991
A legendary, leather confection from Moschino, vanilla based with chocolate dripping pattern pouring atop, perfected with goldtone heart charms. This bag is in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Costume Collection, in London. It exemplifies Moschino’s genius at parodying fashion while maintaining quality. His recipe for counting calories was don’t eat it, carry it! Includes a detachable shoulder strap.
($204.00/week or $600.00/month)

Judith Leiber Vintage Tulip Minaudiere piece circa 1980
Capture all the attention in the room with this stunning minaudiere from Judith Leiber. Fashioned in the shape of a tulip with glittering rhinestones, goldtone petal edging, gold leather lining and a goldtone chain strap that can be hidden inside.
($221.00/week or $650.00/month)

Hermes Vintage Crocodile Birkin Handbag circa 2004
Give a nod to fashion’s finest with one of the most sought-after handbags of all time. Named after British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a long time resident of France, this genuine Porosus Crocodile bag is lined with goatskin (chevre leather). The exterior is accented with palladium hardware, and the keys come inside a small sheath. Missing lock.
($1,632.00/week or $4,800.00/month)

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September 8, 2007

Bag for Babies: Zahara Jolie-Pitt with her Valentino Histoire Bag
I can only imagine that someday I will pop out my own mini-me, or adopt-a-baby like Mrs. Angelina Jolie-Pitt, and when I do my baby is so-o going to rock a teeny purse.

The craving for luxury goods is starting at a younger age than I thought. Recently the little youngster Zahara stepped out with Goodwill Ambassador / Celebrity Mom sporting the same bag, the Valentino Histoire Bag.

**Big thanks to Tamyvinec for pointing out this picture!

August 30, 2007

Katie Holmes Diaper Bag: Balenciaga Whistle Bag
Katie Holmes(-Cruise) was spotted with sleepy-head 16 month old daughter Suri on an all-day trip that brought them to the Louvre for a private tour and then along the Rue St. Honoré for shopping.

The easiest diaper bag for the occasion, was none other than the Balenciaga Whistle Bag.

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Current On Sale Price: $825 – $1500

July 17, 2007

Jean Paul Gautier stuffs Maggie Simpson in his Hermes Birkin Bag
The Simpsons hit Paris in style! With the movie about to debut worldwide (7.27.2007) the family decided to jump on plane and explore Paris. While there, the family went on a fashion adventure with Bart’s favorite supermodel Linda Evangelista.

Highlights of the family trip, which premiered in the August issue of Harper’s Bazaar (awesome illustrations by Julius Preite):

> Family arrives in Paris sporting a massive collection of Louis Vuitton Luggage
> Marge gets glammed up Versace
> Homer mirrors Lagerfeld-style as Marge rocks a Chanel Haute Couture Gown
> Alber Elbaz admires Lisa’s signature pearl strands as the Lanvin-dressed Lisa tries on his tullewrappe
> Selma and Patty go Dutch in Viktor & Rolf avant-garde duo dresses
> The family sit front row (custom Louis Vuitton clad) as Marc-ey Marc Jacobs waves to his favorite fans.

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July 5, 2007

Henry Cuir Insaisissable Poem Tote
Are poems only for books? Or would you walk around with a poem featured all over your bag? If yes, Henry Cuir has the bag for you – meet the French Insaisissable Poem Tote.

The handstitched bag by Henry Cuir is available in camel colored leather and is adorned with the French Insaisissable Poem scribbled on both sides. Features also include the contrast stitching, tab and drawstring closure, and leather shoulder strap. Measurements are 18″ x 13″ x 9″.

I love Henry Cuir bags because they are known for last years and years with minimal wear shown. But this one in particular, I don’t know about you guys but it looks more like an accident. Like for instance a glass of water spills on the daily newspaper and you unawaringly, without much thought toss your bag right on top causing the wet ink to rub off a copy on the bag.
What do you guys think? A yay or a nay?

Price: $1495
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June 4, 2007

Brad Pitt and his Designer Storksak Man Diaper Bag
Angelina Jolie isn’t the only one in the family to enjoy the benefits of a Storksak diaper bags. It turns out the bag that Brad Pitt has been spotted with all over the world is none other than the Storksak Jamie Man Baby Bag.

As seen on Brad Pitt, the Storksak diaper bag is dressed in pebble cowhide leather on the messenger style body and features the embossed leather StorkSak badge, a striped adjustable straps, and a sleek vertical front zip closure. That’s not all, this man baby bag comes packed with features, including a wipe-clean lining, insulated side pockets, and a detachable changing mat. Available in black or espresso with white stitching. Measurements of this roomy bag weigh in at 14″H x 12″W x 4″D

Price: $198
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Date Added: April 11, 2007

Purse Purchase for a Cause: Coach Scribble Healthy Child Baby Bag
Have a little diaper-wearing tike running around or a bun in the oven and in need of a new diaper bag? Then why not get your hands on the perfect for spring, multicolor Coach Scribble Baby Diaper Bag from Coach.com – who will donate 20% of the proceeds to Healthy Child Healthy World.

Dressed with a rainbow of multicolor signature C scribbles with suede and leather trim and accessorized with two inside zip pockets, cell phone, ring to clip an accessory or keyfob, diaper changing pad, hangtag detail, front and back zipper pockets, two side open pockets, zip-top closure, fabric lining, 22� cotton webbing handles, and 60� detachable adjustable cotton webbing straps. Measurements of this baby purse weigh in at 19� length x 12� height x 5.5� width. Price $348

In honor of Mother’s Day for the whole month of April and May Coach.com will donate 20% of proceeds from the sale of this Coach Scribble Healthy Child Baby Bag to Healthy Child Healthy World, an organization that educates parents on how to create healthy environments for their children with cleaner, safer choices at home.

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Date Added: March 18, 2007

Celebrities and their Mia Bossi Maria Diaper Bag
Trend Alert… baby bags for baby-less celebrities is the new big thing. Not just any baby bag – it’s the Mia Bossi Maria Couture Diaper Bag! What’s so special about the Mia Bossi diaper bags and why do all the celebrities want one, even before making arrangements to pop one out? Well the Maria Diaper shoulder tote is designed with a polka speckled pattern, trimmed with leather or exotic textured snakeskin and features (what most diaper bags should) a washable changing pad, zip-in and zip-out outside lining, cell phone holder, key chain holder, diaper holder, baby wipe holder and a private zippered pocket for personal belongings. Also the straps are adjustable and detachable, making it a snap to strap around the stroller. Dimensions 11″ height x 7″ width.

Color availability: exotic blue, exotic brown, exotic gold, exotic pink, cognac, twilight, black bean, tangerine, red pepper, toffee, sable, black cherry, godiva.
Price range: $340 for the basic leather (Italian Ruat leather) and up to $590 for the exclusive polka dot print bag with snakeskin trim.
Where: You can spot this line of baby diaper bags at high-end fashion department store Barneys.com or on their MiaBossi.com site.

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