May 13, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Deysa

Dooney & Bourke Exclusive Canvas Tote
How does the All-American brand Dooney & Bourke rank with you bagistas? Some people find their handbags to be fun and unique, while others simply dislike the brand all together. For the past couple of years, Dooney & Bourke has been criticized for releasing incredibly awkward designs on their handbags and accessories. Bumblebees, Candies, Texas, and Miami are a couple of names of the not so popular designs by Dooney. For quite some time now, I was really looking forward to seeing a plain and normal looking handbag, and recently, the brand finally released one.

Meet the Exclusive Canvas Totes by Dooney & Bourke. These simple totes lack those wacky designs Dooney is known for, yet they seem great to take to the beach or on a picnic. Although they are “good�? different, they are also quite boring! That boring plaided pattern just doesn’t do anything for me. Yes this tote is available in a wide variety of hues, but I just can’t imagine myself spending even the low retail price of $120 on one of these bags. What do you ladies think? Would you wear this bag, or is this line simply another Dooney & Bourke letdown?

Shop Dooney & Bourke accessories via Macy’s

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March 21, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Designer Diaper Bags
With the Hollywood baby boom, having babies seems like the latest trend. Along with babies comes diapers, wipes, and bottles and these aren’t likely to fit in mommy’s Dior clutch now will they? Of course not, but don’t ever underestimate Hollywood fashionistas….where there is a will there is a way…and where there are stylish mommies comes practical designers. Many designers, from Burberry to Juicy Couture, have jumped on the bandwagon of designing chic diaper bags for couture mommies.

The first diaper bag featured above is the Juicy Couture Scottie-Print Diaper Bag, Camomile Lawn and retails at a fair $350. This bag is roomy enough to fit all of the essentials and chic enough to keep mommy looking stylish. And best of all it comes with “Couture Baby” burping cloth, “Couture Baby” bib, and “Juicy Couture” blanket. The second diaper bag featured is the Felix Rey Lucia Leopard-Print Diaper Bag. This ultra chic and stylish bag retails at $350 as well and is sophisticated enough for mommy’s work suits. The third bag featured is the Chloe Diaper Bag and retails at $812. This couture diaper bag fits all of the essential items and can be carried with all of mommy’s outfits. The fourth bag is the Burberry Exploded Check Diaper Tote and retails at $545. This bag features the signature Burberry Check pattern and patent leather trimming, making it ultra stylish and versatile.

Mothers can now truly tote around diapers in style!

Find these diaper bags at: Saks Fifth Avenue, eluxuryor Nordstrom

December 6, 2007

Fendi Woven Tote = Supporting American Forests
Ah, the yearly anticipated Holiday season is here. It’s the time for giving and a time for sharing, and right now at Barneys they have a select stash of designer goodies that when you purchase they will donate a portion to a charity. If only all fashion department stores would jump aboard to support a cause.

Barneys wants you to have a Green Holiday. This Holiday season Barneys is supporting American Forests, and hold a commitment to plant 25,000 trees. Which makes you feel a little guilty for chopping down your yearly holiday tree huh? I went plastic this year.

There are only a handful of designer bags, clothes and accessories that were selected in this promotion (check barneys). One of the bags that caught our eye, well besides the Go-Green Goyard St. Louis Shopper Tote, was this silver woven signature double “F�? Shopper Tote. Priced at $805 and a portion going to Sustainable Harvest International.

Join the Green Revolution!

November 27, 2007

Juicy Couture Designer Handbags for the younger generation
Stumped on what to get that little mini soon-to-be fashionista on your holiday shopping list?

Over at Saks they have a little section in the “Just Kids�? area filled with Juicy Couture Mini Bags, best part the prices range from $50 to $150. Here are a few that stood out in the crowd. . .

> Juicy Couture Mini Heart Chain Bag – For the mini purse admire who adores Juicy Couture, it’s the soft pink cotton heart pouch with leather trim. Measurements are about 5″ height x 5″ width x 2″ depth. Price: $95

> Juicy Couture Mini Pixie Bag – Also known as the tootsie roll bag, this adorable little rounded velour Pixie is accented with a golden chain strap and matching “J” gold charms and is topped off with the signature “J�? leather heart patch. Measurements are about 5″ height x 2″ width x 3″ depth. Price: $55

> Juicy Couture Mini Fluffy Handbag – The signature fluffy bag has been shrunk down for the little fashion enthusiast on your list. This signature super soft velour pink handbag in mini form is styled with the gold heart charm and Juicy logo. Measurements are about 12″ height x 3.5″ width x 6″ depth. Price: $125

side note: Take a double look at the measurements. These bags are not adult size.

Shop Juicy Couture Designer Handbags & Purses @ Saks!