July 9, 2007

Designer Purse the New Umbrella: Penelope Cruz Thinks So
Who needs an umbrella when you have an oversized shoulder purse that’s large enough to shield you from the rain? Penelope doesn’t and left her umbrella a few nights ago while out and about with Javier Bardem. Yep that’s her. Zipper down and all, it’s Penelope Cruz after getting dinner in New York City.

May 22, 2007

Star Style: Celebrities with Their Moo Roo Evening Purses
After having a dream one night, designer Mary Norton, created the first few MOO ROO (nicknames of her two daughters, Micah and Reilly) bags on her dining room table as gifts for friends. Then within the next few years the label Moo Roo became widely popular among celebrities and bagista’s all over the world. Pictured above are only a few of the celebrities that have Moo Roo evening clutches hiding in their closet – Paris Hilton, Penelope Cruz, and Queen Latifah.

> Paris is carrying the fluffy winter white Moo Roo lavish ostrich feather evening bag. Not many people can pull off the feather downy purse, but Paris does it well, she absolutely looks stunning. Price $295

> Penelope was spotted with the solid oval metallic leather minaudiere decorated with a swirl of dazzling swarovski crystals and trimmed with pearl. The mini purse comes with a detachable shoulder snake chain. Price $1000

> The Queen is pictured above with the gold and brown pouchette evening bag in hand. Price $375

If on the hunt for something shiny or dazzling that will last you years to come, then I think that a Moo Roo evening purse would be a great choice. Wander on over to mooroo.com to explore all of their fun a stylish arm candy.

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Date Added: October 9, 2006

Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch | View!
1966 marks an important year for fashion house Bottega Veneta. 1966 was the year that Bottega Veneta was first introduced into the world of fashion. Place of origin, Venice. The fashion label was launched as a family business of luxury leather accessories and today designs both a men’s and women’s ready-to-wear line. Tomas Maier took over the position of creative director in 2001. He says, “My aim for Bottega is simple: To make beautiful things.” - He undoubtedly has done a splendid job of that.

The Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch has a stylish eyeglass case shape (measuremens 6″ width x 4″ height x 2″ depth) that’s just the right size to carry a few essentials combined with the iconic Bottega Veneta handcrafted intrecciato (woven) leather pattern makes this little clutch case a perfect little evening essential, and will sure to be in style still in years to come.

The Bottega Veneta Knot clutch is structure with multi-tonal anthracite / brown woven leather, which gives it a snake effect, topped off with the eye-catching knotted stamped leather clasp fastening on the top which pops open to reveal the tan leather interior.

This cute little gem retails for (*drumroll*) a whopping $1,780. If you are not a fan of the Bottega Veneta woven pattern then check out the Silver Padded Silk clutch (also available via net-a-porter). A clutch that is very similar in shape only minus the inteccatio leather pattern.

eBay Alert If looking for the best deal out there for a Bottega Veneta clutch, then check out these I spotted on eBay: Bottega Veneta black woven clutch (imo super cute!) starting bid only $100.
Bottega Veneta vintage milk-chocolate colored flat clutch, with a (too good to pass) bid starting at $10. (Even Mary-Kate Olsen has been seen recently with this one in red)
Bottega Veneta vintage clutch in tan natural leather color, with a entry bid at $15.

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Penelope Cruz | Bottega Veneta Knot Clutch
Bottega Veneta bags are worn by fashionista’s (and fashionister’s) who know and truly admire fashion, including celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston (bag she wore in the movie ‘Derailed’), Scarlett Johansson, Sarah Jessica Parker, and yes even Penelope Cruz. The pictured above was taken of Penelope Cruz once she arrived at Essex hotel in NYC.

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