Designer Deals

Browse recent Designer Deals bags below:

New to the scene over at Zappos, Dooney & Bourke handbags! One little fabulous essential that caught my eye is the Nylon Triple Zip Flat Cosmetic Pouch from the new Summer 2009 Sport Duck Collection, the Fabric Line.

Details: This spacious nylon pouch will keep all your little personals neatly organized. Features 3 separate compartments: one main one on the top which is zipper protected then two front exterior zip pockets for the little stuff. The interior is lined with hot pink material. Now for the most important point, dimensions: 7 1/4″ wide x 1/2″ deep x 5″ high.

The price.. ready to be blown away. A thrifty thrill, the Sport Duck Purse retails for only $30!

The pouch above is the little accessory to the new Sport Duck collection, bags freckled with the silhouette of a sleepy mallard duck. To be honest I don’t think this style is that bad on the Large Overnight Duffle style. It has a sort of vintage vibe to it, which I draws me in. And the price is ridiculously reasonable – only $148!

Side Note: It is very rare for me to actually come out posting about a D&B style that I like. When I think of the brand the first image that comes to mind is cartoon sketched, color crayoned bags from the Grafic Line, which is obviously targeted towards the preteen market. I’m in my early (come tomorrow, mid) 20’s, with a taste for designer items. So you wont see me prancing in my Prada Pumps down the street in a Dior Dress with a Dooney Bumble Bee or Candy Wrappers bag on arm. It would never happen.

However of course there are other styles, such as the more classic Leather Line, for those who simply don’t like cartoon images. Like for example the Dooney & Bourke Calf Large Zipper Pocket Sac.. simple, functional as a perfect day bag, comes in some stylish colors and most importantly there is no crayoned in graphic images. By the way, it’s currently on sale for only $185!

The Chat: Duck Duck DB!

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I currently own a Louis Vuitton Wallet, but I can very much appreciate a beautiful wallet. Lately, I’ve been looking at wallets in hopes to find another one just as beautiful as my Louis Vuitton one to purchase. Nothing is as classic as a Louis Vuitton wallet, but I do agree that not only does a fashionista need “bag” variety they also need “wallet” variety.

It takes a lot for me to like wallet. Something either needs to be unique about the wallet, or it just needs to be plain beautiful. When I came across the Dolce & Gabbana “Lock” Wallet, as I like to call it, I was quite impressed. It was fairly simple, but yet the little lock in front of the wallet made it look that much more cuter and stylish.

What is cool about a wallet like this, is that you really could wear it two different ways. I would personally use this as a wallet to throw in my purse, but some people like to use stylish wallets as if they were a clutch. Think about it, if you have nothing to bring with you other than money or some credit cards then carrying a wallet like a clutch wouldn’t seem like a bad idea. I could never go anywhere without a cell phone, but if you can live without a cell phone, and lip gloss then carrying around a stunning wallet would probably be ideal for you.

The padlock really makes this wallet look unique to me, and that’s not even the coolest part. The top zip closure has an attached leather strap and keyring, so that you can actually “lock” the wallet up. Not very ideal, but definitely a cute little feature to the wallet.

The Dolce & Gabbana “Lock” Wallet can be purchased at Zappos for $467.20, which I consider to be a great price for a high end designer wallet. Get yours before they are all gone!

See the Dolce & Gabbana Lock Wallet: Here @ Zappos

The Chat: D&G!

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There’s something about summer that says “made from natural materials”. Whether it be a straw beach tote or a linen tunic or even a wooden bangle bracelet, naturals materials can be found just about anywhere once the summer season hits. They can offer us a wide variety of colors and interesting textures. I think the trick to wearing accessories composed of natural materials is to steer clear of anything that looks too arts and crafty. Instead, look for simple shapes and muted colors… perfect for a casual, summer look.

So what would I pick if I were choosing an accessory such as the ones I just described? I really like this Mad Imports Opal Appliqué Clutch I have pictured here. It’s a simple, envelope style clutch with a roundish (rather than squarish) shape. It is constructed of hand-woven sections of raffia that have been pieced together in a circular fashion, sort of like pieces of a pie. I love the wooden disc accent that adorns the front of the clutch and the super delicious pink color that they call “punch”. And although this clutch appears small in the picture, it is actually a decent size for an envelope. I could definitely see myself pairing this clutch with a cotton sundress. What does everyone else think?

The Mad Imports Opal Appliqué Clutch is available in three colors: Punch, Multi, or Apple. It measures 11.5″ x 7.5″ and it retails for only $88. Find it Here at Nordstroms!

The Chat: Mad Imports!

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I am being completely honest when I say; I absolutely hate the “fringe” trend. First and foremost, I think it’s just like the neon trend and will fade away in a matter of months. Secondly, I believe it to be just plain tacky. All it pretty much is, is extra pieces of material that is cut into little strands and dangles off your handbag/shoe. Not very original if you ask me, but of course that is just my opinion.

If I had to pick one fringe accessory that was semi-cute it would have to be the “Janis Fringe Clutch” by Linea Pelle. Even Linea Pelle got carried away with all the “fringe”, but for some reason it doesn’t look so bad on a clutch. I do believe the clutch doesn’t look that tacky with all the fringe is because of the size. The bigger the bag the more “fringe” it needs, which makes me it look horrible. Being that this clutch is fairly tiny, there were only so many strands that could be added to it. I’m still not a fan of it, but it is better than most “fringe” bags I have seen.

One “pro” about this clutch is that I will say it is very versatile. It’s not too dressy or casual, therefore you can carry it during the day or night.

The Janis Fringe Clutch comes in four different colors: black; brown; grey; and white. My personal favorite is the grey only because it’s not too dark and not too light. This clutch is not something I would personally carry, but if you love the fringe trend I’m sure you’ll be a fan of it.

The Linea Pelle Janis Fringe Clutch can be purchased at Couture Candy for $235.

end note: Get 15% off when you use the promo code FIRSTTIME

The Chat: Linea Pelle Sale!

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June is here! The birds are singing and the bees are buzzing. Love is in the air! But there is more to the summer than (hehe) the birds and the bees. That’s right, there are tons and tons of weddings! Yep, even I was a June Bride. Now I could probably go on and on forever telling you about how wonderful that day was for me. But don’t worry, I’m not going to do that. Instead, I’m going to talk about evening bags! So if you’re getting married this summer (or any time in the near future, for that matter) then you’d better listen up! This is very important!

The perfect evening bag for your wedding day may seem like a minor little detail. Coming from my own experience, however, I am here to tell you that it is much more important than that. When I was buying accessories for my very special day, I didn’t buy an evening bag. Why? Quite frankly, I didn’t think I would need it. Boy was I ever wrong! I really missed having a place to keep tissues, makeup for touch-ups, and anything else I might have needed during my big day. So don’t be like me and find yourself crying during the ceremony without a tissue in sight! I guess no one else thought to have some handy either. Oh dear!

Here are my top picks:

Jessica McClintock Pleated Rose Clutch
A thrifty thrill!
Measures 11″ x 4″ x 1″
$48
Find it at Here @ Nordstrom!

Stuart Weitzman Satin Bold Bow Clutch
Simple and chic!
Measures 10″ x6″ x 2″
$380
Find it Here @  Zappos!

Swarovski Eternal Clutch
I love the crystal bird on the front!
Measures 13″ x 4″ x 2″
$850
Find it Here @ Swarovski Crystal!

Judith Leiber Rounded Rectangle Clutch
Ultra glam!
Measures 7″ x 3″ x 2″
$2995
Find it Here @  Saks Fifth Avenue!

The Chat: Summer Brides!

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I spotted these adorable accessories today and I really can’t get over how cute they are. From a distance, they remind me of a tart piece of candy (I’m thinking skittles) but once you take a better glance at how fun these hobos look, I’d really like to add one of these to my summer handbag collection. A Bottega Veneta handbag is known for it’s superior leather craftsmanship and elegance, not necessarily for its funky, bold, and juvenile features.

With that said, I was really surprised to see these vibrant woven leather goods as part of their collection. This time around, the signature hobo arrives in an extra small size sporting colorful dyed leather. If any of you gals are interested in adding one of these Veneta hobo’s to your collection, do take note of its actual size as they really do run small. The 9” by 5” dimensions portray more of a hand held clutch rather than an actual shoulder bag, and with summer just around the corner, I do wonder if a possible larger hobo in the same pop colors will hit the Bottega collection soon.

Light blue and green are the funky colors available at the moment. Obtain your mini hobo for $584 (that’s 20% off) through: Bluefly

The Chat: Bottega Veneta Sale!

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“Chanel online sample sale” – that had to steal your attention.

Great news guys, tomorrow there’s going to be an exclusive Chanel designer handbag sample sale, and you’re all invited.

The sale is set to kick off tomorrow, Tuesday June 16 at 9: am PST / noon if you’re EST on PorteroPrivate.com.

To get in use the invitation code: BAGBLISS

Pictured above is a little taste of what you’ll see at the blow out sale. A couple of the classic beauties at the event include:
1. The Chanel Giant Mademoiselle east-west shoulder bag in black lambskin
2. A classic Chanel Clutch in black leather lambskin
3. The iconic Chanel medium 10″ classic single flap bag in tan quilted caviar leather.

This sale will also feature classic flap handbags, exotic skins, limited edition pieces and fantastic costume jewelry.

See you guys there!

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You can’t help but to love Juicy Couture handbags. They are always oh-so-cute and kind of remind you of “little girl” handbags. By that I mean, most Juicy Couture handbags are bags that I would of wanted when I was young. I think it’s safe to say, that Juicy Couture handbags are definitely girly, but also stylish.

A Juicy Couture handbag that recently caught my eye was the “Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel.” There really isn’t anything special about this handbag, but it does have the same shape of a Louis Vuitton “Speedy” which is my favorite handbag of all time.

The “Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel” is simple and comes with an adorable little accessory that hangs from the bag. The accessory is a removable heart shaped mirror. I think the mirror is absolutely stunning but I would not keep it hanging from my bag. It would be great to put in a makeup bag or to simply throw in any handbag. To have it hang from your handbag makes it look like a key chain that would hang off of your book bag.

This handbag would make a perfect Summer bag. It’s colorful, and light that it compliments the Summer season well. I do consider this to be a day bag, and I would not carry this bag at night. It doesn’t have any features to be labeled as a evening bag. If you are looking to buy this handbag for a child though, then obviously the handbag would be great for them at any time of the day, year round.

You can purchase the Juicy Couture Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel at Nordstrom for $93, which happens to be the sale price of this bag. The original price tag of this bag was $188, therefore the sale price is a great deal. If you like this handbag I would purchase it quick, before they are all gone!

See the Juicy Couture Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel at: Here at Nordstrom!

The Chat: Juicy Couture Unicorn!

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