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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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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Crossbody bags were a big trend in 2011. I remember last Christmas, all my friends wanted a crossbody bag as one of their gifts. A lot of my friends even gave crossbody bags to their girlfriends as gifts. I have to admit I hated crossbody bags last year. The fact that everyone was in on the trend and that they were so small was not appealing to me. Fast forward to 2012, and now I’m in love with them! I’m definitely someone that has always loved bigger handbags because I tend to carry half of what I own in my bag! It’s that serious! Crossbody bags are on the smaller side and give me a break from carrying a five pound bag around with me.

There are a lot of cute crossbody bags out there right now but one I really like is the Marc by Marc Jacobs “Katie” Bracelet Crossbody Bag. It’s very small but I absolutely love that the chain strap is versatile! Whether you decide to wear the chain long, doubled or tucked inside the bag it will always look adorable! Being able to style a bag in three different ways is kind of like buying three different bags and it gives you the ability to accessorize it with an array of outfits.

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‘Tis the season for super cute bags and I think I’ve found the cutest one of all! Every time the holidays approach designers tend to bring out those stellar pieces that fashion lovers would want to get. Every holiday season I always find at least one thing I want! The most adorable bag I’ve seen this holiday season has to be the Tory Burch Bow Envelope Bag in red! Christmas is all about the color red and bows seem to be everywhere during this time of the year. What better way than to celebrate the holidays than with an accessory that matches the occasion.

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Samudra is the Sanskrit word for ocean. It literally means “gathering of the waters”. What name could possibly be more fitting for this beautiful line? Created by designer Jennifer Binney, Samudra uses colorful graphics to tell the stories of her distant travels and time spent at her home in Hawaii. The images are just so rich and unique, they make you want to do a double take. That’s why I was thrilled when I saw the Samudra Printed Canvas Pouches.

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There are two kinds of holiday shoppers. The kind that gets their shopping done early and the kind that waits until the very last minute. Can you guess which kind I am? I know, I know. There is nothing worse than waiting until the last minute. Sometimes it just happens though. You’re busy doing other things and somehow the holiday season just creeps up on you. Before you know it, you’re staring Christmas right in the face and you haven’t finished your shopping yet! There is good news though. Shopbop.com will still deliver your package by Christmas Eve if you order by 7:00pm (CST) on Wednesday (Dec 19th). So there is still time to pick up some last minute gifts for that special bagista on your list! Still stumped on what to get? Here are some items that you simply can’t go wrong with.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Goodbye Columbus -  $298
Every gal needs a great crossbody bag. They are perfect for when you want to be “hands-free”. This bag is gorgeous too! I love the simple flap styling and divided interior. Stylish, yet practical!

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Just last night I had a dinner party at my house to bid farewell to one of my best friends. It was classy and swanky with lots of food and drinks. Wine is the most ideal choice for any dinner party and a big bottle was brought by one of my friends. To my surprise, when the bottle was finished my friend grabbed the cork and put it in her purse. I asked her why she did that and she simply stated that she collected them. I’m sure it’s not uncommon to hear of people collecting the corks from wine bottles but for a moment it surprised me. You always hear of people collecting shoes, baseball cards, or even cars but corks? I had never heard of this before but I instantly thought it was interesting! She proceeded to tell me that she collects them and puts them in a jar as decoration in her house. So I guess corks have a fun use to them once you’re done with your bottles.

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This Neiman Marcus x Target Collection is hot stuff right now. NM and Tarjay are collaborating this Holiday season for 1 incredible partnership. More than 50 unique gifts by 24 of today’s hottest designers like Tory Burch, Judith Leiber, Oscar de la Renta, Diane von Furstenberg, Rodarte, Derek Lam, Proenza Schouler and so many more.

Two of my favorite items -both by Marc Jacobs- are this Clutch and Scarf.

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