My love of handbags is more than just being attracted to “pretty bags”. The designers creativity, intent, design and fabrication are all fascinating to me. That’s why my personal interview with Monica Botkier is so special.

The Botkier office space is clean and well organized with lots of white walls, glass and white sofa inviting visitors to sit down. It’s the perfect blank canvas to be creative. Monica war warm, energetic and ever so easy to talk to about how she started Botkier, her vision for the company and of course, the bags!
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As most of you know by now, our amazing Botkier Haven Satchel in Pearly Grey Italian Lambskin (retail $545) has come to an end. And we have crowned the winner!

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Stefani Bags is wishing you all a happy Valentines day and wants you to enjoy 25% off hundreds of styles with the code Cupid25. The promotion expires when the clock strikes midnight February 15th.

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It’s giveaway time! For our latest giveaway, our friends over at StefaniBags are teaming up with us for a Botkier Haven Satchel Giveaway! The luxe soft Italian Pearly Grey Lambskin bag (retail $545) is the perfect addition to any bagista’s accessory wardrobe.

It’s gorgeous without sacrificing function. The bag is spacious enough to carry all that you need for your daily trips (measures 11″ height x 13.5″ width x 4″ depth) plus it comes with dual straps (the longer one is detachable).

To sign up all you have to do is follow these two simple steps to get your name tossed in the drawing pool.

First you must visit FaceBook and “LIKE” both BagBliss and StefaniBags.

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I have had candy on the brain lately! Perhaps it’s because Valentine’s Day is just around the corner and all the stores have tons of candy on display! This also explains why the words “Tootsie Roll” popped into my head the second I laid eyes on the Botkier Night-Out Crossbody Clutch. But that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I have a lot of fond memories involving Tootsie Rolls and the Valentine’s Day “mailbox” I would make every year in elementary school. So I guess that makes this little crossbody bag pretty darn cute in my book!

Like its name suggests, the Botkier Night-Out Crossbody Clutch is perfect for a fun night out. Its small size and extra long chain strap make it the ideal accessory for a carefree night of dancing. I especially love the metallic colors this bag comes in, they would add just the right amount of sparkle to your outfit without looking the least bit gaudy. The cute barrel shape is fun and unexpected too, unlike most other evening bags floating around out there right now. This bag is small, but it’s still large enough to hold your keys, small wallet, lipstick, and cell phone. Not bad for when you just need the bare essentials!

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Now that the busy Holiday season is behind you, it’s time to take a break from all that crazy gift shopping and focus on yourself. How would it feel to be on the receiving end of an amazing gift, like a gorgeous new Haven by Botkier!?

Our good friends over at StefaniBags are gifting the Botkier Haven Satchel made from luxe soft Italian Lambskin in Pearly Grey (retail $545) to one of you lucky Bag Bliss readers… and all you have to do is follow these two simple steps to get your name tossed in the drawing pool.

First you must visit FaceBook and “LIKE” both BagBliss and StefaniBags. I’m sure you’re already our FB friend!

Deadline: Giveaway comes to an end February 12th at 3: pm pst / 6: pm est

Then when you’re done signing up, enjoy 20% off sitewide (except for preorders) at Stefani Bags when you enter BAGBLISS20

I have a secret obsession, well maybe not so secret, with black handbags that feature golden hardware. I even buy shoes that have the same pattern so I can match them with my handbags more easily.

I’m currently drooling over the Botkier “Ava”. Not only does is have black leather and gold hardware but it also is pretty unique looking. From the shoulder chain, to the zipper closures, all the way to the shape/stye of the bag this bag is totally different than any bag I’ve ever seen. It may be different but it sure is a beauty.

What makes this bag so unique in my opinion is the odd mixture of the features. Zipper closures, shoulder chain strap, and studded tassels. Seems like the designer of this bag couldn’t decide on which trend to stick with so they decided to combine three different ones. You either see a bag with just chains or covered in studs or features studs, but never all three. I’m personally not complaining because I happen to love each trend!

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