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Summer Necessity: The White Handbag

April 30, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Summer Necessity: The White Handbag
White handbags are an absolute necessity for the summer. They go with so many summer outfitsYear after year I find myself in search of a white handbag for the summer. I often have a hard time finding a white handbag I like. There are many things to keep in mind and look for when shopping for white bags. A big problem with white bags is that they can easily look cheap. You really can’t go the cheap route when buying a white bag or else you’ll get what you paid for. You have to find something of top quality but also of a material that won’t pick up every grain of dust that falls on it. The extremely soft white leathers tend to pick up dirt very easily. You want a classic style that will last you beyond one season. After shopping around for a little, these are the top 2 white handbags that I found:

1. The Bottega Veneta White Woven Leather Large Tote: This is one of Bottega Veneta’s signature woven bags. It is truly a classic, and one that will remain in your closet for years of wear. The fine leather and construction makes this bag a quality, sturdy handbag with luxury and style to boot. The minor touches of gold hardware give this bag an added touch of individuality. This bag is the perfect white handbag because it can be worn with anything, for any occasion and will never go out of style. This is my favorite white handbag. And at 20% off you can now get this bag for $1,904.00.

2. Prade White Nylon Bow Pleated Tote Bag: This bag’s simplicity gives it a timeless look. It’s basic structure and nylon exterior give create a look that you can’t really go wrong with. The bag is contrasted with a silver leather strap and handles that contrast this bag’s basic style. This bag is also 20% off and a steal at $476.00.

Both of these bags can be found at Bluefly.com.

** end note: Also check out Deysa’s post on eLuxury’s ‘Allure of the White Handbag’

[ The Bag Forum: Summer Necessity The White Handbag ]

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Top 10 Cruise Bags for 2008

January 4, 2008

Top 10 Cruise Bags for 2008
Sick of winter? We hear you. As we count down the days to spring and we get closer and closer to tucking our winter bags in their sleeping sacks, here comes the Cruise collection.

Take a stroll on over to net-a-porter and take a glance at their latest stash of cruise purses. Collaged above are the top 10 (+1) beauties that recently hit the virtual store shelves of net-a-porter. Check ‘em out.

1) Anya Hindmarch Lulu Leather Clutch - The hammered metallic clutch with wooden ring detailing.
2) Bottega Veneta White Tote - The white canvas tote with chocolate handles.
3) Devi Kroell Satin Frame Clutch - The satin clutch with appliqué details.
4) Marc Jacobs Gennifer Leather Bag - The quilted tote with chain link shoulderstraps.
5) Jimmy Choo Chrissy Mesh - The metallic mesh oversized clutch.
6) Zac Posen Shoulder Bag - The woven leather drawstring shoulder tote.
7) Be & D Kan Kan Portfolio Purse - The ruffled leather shoulder bag with chain strap.
8) Miu Miu Matelassa Bag - The large Matelasse tote with a removable long strap.
9) Mulberry Mabel Snakeskin Bag - Large metallic Mabel with two large front pockets
10) Botkier Large Sasha Duffle - The large slouchy tote with long and short straps.
11) Marni Leather Balloon Tote - The distressed large leather balloon bag.

Discover the latest Cruise designer handbags, purses, wallets, totes, clutches and more at net-a-porter

Designer Handbag List Anya Hindmarch Lulu Leather Clutch Devi Kroell Satin Frame Clutch Marc Jacobs Gennifer Leather Bag Be & D Kan Kan Portfolio Purse Miu Miu Matelassa Bag Mulberry Mabel Snakeskin Bag Botkier Large Sasha Duffle Marni Leather Balloon Tote Jimmy Choo Chrissy Mesh

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Bottega Veneta Ebano Intrecciato & Hermes Powder Blue Organizers

December 18, 2007

Bottega Veneta Ebano Intrecciato & Hermes Powder Blue Organizers
In need of a last minute gift idea? Check out these stylishly handy organizers by Bottega Veneta and Hermes. Can you really ever go wrong with something from these designer houses? Sure alot of people are going digital these days by storing information on their pda, cell or laptop, but who cares. You would have to be insane to not want one of these pieces. Also, just think whenever they pop open their designer bag and pull out their little organizer they will think of you. . .

What I love most about these organizers is they’re chic yet not overdecorated with signature monogramming. For years Hermes and Bottega Veneta have been using the same techniques, making quality logo-less handbags and accessories - that is their signature.

Bottega Veneta Ebano Intrecciato Organizer - around $900 - Check net-a-porter
Hermes Powder Blue Organizers - around $400 - call 800.441.4488

Bottega Veneta Ebano Intrecciato & Hermes Powder Blue Organizers Bottega Veneta Ebano Intrecciato Gorgeous Hermes Powder Blue Organizer

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Categories: Bottega Veneta, Hermes, Accessory, Debut, Gallery, Handbag, Wallet

Designer Handbag Chat @ The Bag Forum

November 5, 2007

Designer Handbag Chat @ The Bag Forum
Due to many great tips, the Bag Forum has added designers such as Jimmy Choo, Bottega Veneta, Yves Saint Laurent, l.a.m.b., Michael Kors, Kate Spade, Mulberry, and Zac Posen to the quick search “Designer Discussion”.

Want to see more purse designers? Drop me an email @ Jennifer@BagBliss.

Continue designer handbag discussion over at the bag forum….

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Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Origami Knot Clutch Purse

September 27, 2007

Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Origami Knot Clutch Purse
Did you ever make those little paper origami figures as a child? For those of you who don’t know what I’m talking about, although I don’t know how you could have gone through your younger years without folding a few, origami is the art of paper folding. The word is Japanese, literally meaning to fold (oru) paper (kami). Anyway, that’s the image that popped into my head when I stumbled upon Bottega Veneta’s newest member to their fall family, the Origami Knot Clutch. Instead of making a clutch out of folded pieces of paper, they used a decorative technique out of leather to obtain the same effect. This is such a unique clutch.

This limited edition bag is currently available for pre-order at BottegaVeneta.com, where it’s going for $3,680 per pop.

Discover the Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Origami Knot Clutch
Price: $3680

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Categories: Bottega Veneta, Limited Edition, Accessory, Handbag, News

Exclusive Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Ostrich Woven Hobo

September 17, 2007

Exclusive Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Ostrich Woven Hobo
Marking the 100 year anniversary celebration of when Neiman Marcus first opened their doors, they are offering a handful of exclusive purses that you will only find at NM. Last week I told you all about the exclusive bubble-licious pink Limited Edition Prada Crocodile clutch. Now get ready, here’s another coming your way to all Neiman Marcus Boutiques, it’s the Bottega Veneta Ostrich Woven Hobo.

This beautiful exclusive hobo is available in the soft light yellow color (called butter) ostrich leather, with the signature handcrafted latticework pattern trailing down the front. Measurements are 10″ height x 18″ width x 6.5″ depth. Price to get your hands on this limited edition piece will set you back $6,800, or for a fraction of that you can get your hands on another BV purse. The stud-stamp hobo retails for $1,920, woven hobo for $2,250, and the embroidered hobo for $3,340

Discover the Exclusive Limited Edition Bottega Veneta Ostrich Woven Hobo
Price: $6,800

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Categories: Bottega Veneta, Debut, Exotic, Handbag, News, Tote

Bottega Veneta Karung Fan Clutch

September 6, 2007

Bottega Veneta Karung Fan Clutch
No matter how pricey this little clutch is, I am a sucker for exotic skin. Bottega Veneta, the label known for the their discrete iconic marker, the handcrafted intrecciato woven pattern, has just came out with this little exotic beauty, the Bottega Veneta Karung Fan Clutch.

The crescent fan-shaped body is made of karung snakeskin with intrecciato detailing trailing up and along the border with a knot clasp fastening plopped on the top. The interior of the bag is lined with bronze leather lining. The price of this night-life’er runs at about $2k per pop.

Are you a fan of the Bottega Karung Fan clutch?

side note: Match it with a simple classic-style black dress, like the Bottega Veneta one pictured above and some cute subtle matching metallic evening peep-toe sandals by Rupert Sanderson. Found at net-a-porter

Discover the Bottega Veneta Karung Fan Clutch
Price: $1,980

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Categories: Bottega Veneta, Accessory, Clutch, Debut, Exotic, Handbag, Shoe

Purse Deal: Bottega Veneta Nutmeg Woven Purse

June 24, 2007

Purse Deal: Bottega Veneta Nutmeg Woven Purse
All good deals are not on the web. About a week ago while doing my boutique-department store hopping I managed to wander into Nordstrom’s sister store, the Rack. There, sitting on the white shelf was the Bottega Veneta Woven Shoulder Bag in the color Nutmeg (same bag pictured above) with a gigantic clearance tag that read only $500. Yeah, that’s it, but I wasn’t in-love so I had to pass. The structure and functionality of it was all there, and I love (of course) the woven intreciatto leather. But I was feeling super picky that day and kept pointing out everything I disliked, such as the color and the gold chain detailing and circular chain link buckle fastenings - just not what I was looking for. Although, I do slightly regret it now because I had no idea that the same bag was for sale on net-a-porter for $2086. Next time I will pull out my little blackberry and ask anyone in tBF if they are looking for a BV bag for only $500, haha. Oh well, a big bummer, but there are many more deals to be discovered…

Details: The nutmeg colored intreciatto leather shoulder bag is decorated with gold hardware and features chain detailing, a zip fastening on top, a pouch compartment on each side with concealed magnetic fastenings, lavender suede lining and adjustable shoulder straps with circular chain link buckle fastenings. Measures 15” width x 9.5” height x 6” depth

Discover the Bottega Veneta Nutmeg Woven Shoulder Bag
Price: $2980 $2086

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Categories: Bottega Veneta, Designer Deal, Handbag, Tote

Designer Purse Sale: Bottega Veneta Handbags

June 13, 2007

Designer Sale: Bottega Veneta Handbags
Good lord there are some huge close out sales on newly released designer handbags. Check out the Bottega Veneta designer handbags that are marked down to an extremely low rate over at net-a-porter. While there are a bunch of other great deals (such as Chloe, Marc Jacobs, Jimmy Choo, etc) marked down in some cases up to 60% off, the Bottega Veneta’s stole my heart.

I love designer handbag sales. There is just something about those words that get me all excited - well i guess the sweet deals on newly released bags is the reason. Even though chances are (if you shop like me that is), you are not saving any money in the long run, because you will just buy more. Well check out these deals below. How I look at it, if you purchase the Chain Purse or Accordion Tote, you can get two of the clutches for free. (is someone’s birthday coming up? hehe)

> The gorgeous soft pretty pink Intrecciato Leather Clutch is worth every dollar – only $392 of them! The girly pink woven triangular body features a flap over mouth that snaps shut with a magnetic closure. Measurements: 7” width x 4” height x 3.5” depth. If you have your heart set on this little cutie it’s my job to warning you that it isn’t going to be around forever, check it out…

Price: $ 560
Sale Price: $392
Discover the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Leather Clutch

> A classic Bottega Veneta daytime purse is available on sale in just the right shade of pink for those summer days. The soft powder colored (it’s not over-the-top too pink.) woven leather shoulder bag features brass chain handles and patent woven trim. Other highlights include the flap closure on top secured with brass lock, gathering at sides with drawstring effect on top and internal pockets. Measurements: 13.5” width x 8” height x 5.5” depth.

Price: $2760
Sale Price: $1932
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> If all that BV pink is too much for you, then check out the cream colored Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Accordion day tote, which by the way is on sale for almost $900 off retail. The cream intrecciato leather accordion tote is accessorized with brass hardware, features adjustable handles on each side, designed with a flap closure with faux padlock clasp fastening, and topped off with a key trinket. Measurements: 15” width x 11” height x 7” depth. This bag is gigantic, so if you are looking to get the most bang for your buck, this is your steal of a deal.

Price: $2760
Sale Price: $1932
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**** UPDATE ****

Well That Was Quick! Minutes, and I mean minutes after posting this hundreds of you rushed on over to net-a-porter and snatched up these super sweet deals. All of the bags pictured above are GONE!

To all of you who missed out, don’t worry there are more deals to be discovered.
Others that are similar but are not on sale:
> Intrecciato Clutch in BLACK - $560
> Intrecciato Leather Shopper - $2650

Stay tuned: More purse deals to be posted later on this afternoon…

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Designer Bottega Veneta Colibri Handbag

May 22, 2007

Designer Bottega Veneta Colibri Handbag
The Bottega Veneta Colibri handbag is a thing of beauty. With a tri-fold leather frame top with snap closure, this gorgeous purse is dressed in a purple silk floral print with a pretty pink bird featured in the center, and topped off with the signature Bottega Veneta hand woven intrecciato leather pattern handle straps. This beauty will not be like all your other purse babies that spend most of their life sleeping in the dustbag, because this colorful piece of candy will be in style for years to come.

Price: $2,810
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Categories: Bottega Veneta, Limited Edition, Debut, Handbag, Tote

Bottega Veneta Utility Fanny Pack

May 15, 2007

Bottega Veneta Utility Fanny Pack
I never and I mean never-ever bash Bottega Veneta. Well that was until today when I discovered this bag. I adore the house of BV for their simple logo-less iconic hand woven intrecciato leather pattern design on a classic palette rather than trend-driven designs. But this “travel pack” reminds me of a heavy duty utility belt. The thick (1.5”) wide belt features a masculine heavy clunky pack (Bag measures 9” wide (excluding side compartments) x 10.5” tall) with a cellphone holder with snap top closure on one side and on the other end a water bottle holder that’s secured with a (oh my lord) a thin belt strap that oddly wraps around your thigh.

I couldn’t imagine the purpose or the occasion where one would wear this Bottega Veneta fanny pack. I guess if you are a stylish gardener or a trendy hiker then maybe this would be the purse of choice. Other than that, I say pass. I would rather spend a little bit less and get the (fabulous for spring) Bottega Veneta white woven leather mini clutch which is on sale for only $448. Also available in brown.

Retail Value: $790.
Sale Price: $632.
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Designer Handbag Alert for Winter 2008

Date Added: March 13, 2007
Designer Handbag Alert for Winter 2008
Popular fashion analyst and trend spotter Candy Pratts (Executive Fashion Director) of Style.com has put together a photo gallery of stunning bags that are just the thing for Fall / Winter 2008.

Pictured below are a few of my favorites - of the handbags and purses or course.

Louis Vuitton The Shearling Touch - Winter bliss with Louis Vuitton. The new LV bag is designed with the Louis Vuitton signature monogram fabric featuring a cozy shearling trim and lining.
> Call Louis Vuitton for more details or to find the nearest Louis Vuitton boutique: 866.vuitton

Yves Saint Laurent The Crocodile Bag - Simple yet chic, this shoulder bag dressed in a textures smoky grey crocodile fabric.
> Visit ysl.com to get the number of your nearest Yves Saint Laurent boutique

Bottega Veneta The Python Bag - An oversized drawstring shoulder tote dressed up in decorative dyed python, ideal for the not so dressed up look.
> Call Bottega Veneta for more details or to find the nearest Bottega Veneta boutique: 646.292.5888

Burberry Prorsum The Studded Bag - Super shiny mirror bag! This studded newbie is pierced with hundreds of silver jewels on the silvery patent leather body.
> Call Burberry for more details or to find the nearest Burberry boutique: 866.589.0499

Emilio Pucci The Box Clutch - Pucci’s new solid box bag is collaged together with metal and wood panels on its framed solid.
> Call Emilio Pucci for more details or to find the nearest Emilio Pucci boutique: 39.055.26.18.41

Fendi The Color Block Bag - Brighten up your Fall outfit with Fendi’s new addition. This slouchy shoulder tote is dressed in a patchwork of vibrant colored leather pieces.
> Visit fendi.com to get the number of your nearest Fendi boutique

Marni The Techy Tote - For the leather-less bag lovers, Marni’s new tote is made of pvc fabric - This bag so beats the Chanel Cabas out of the “trash bag” race.
> Email Marni to get more details on this bag, or to locate your nearest Marni boutique: Info@marni.it

Missoni The Bright Hobo - This colorful leather hobo has a circular weight that works as well as a snap that flaps over to keep its mouth shut.
> Call the New York Missoni boutique for more details: 212.517.93 39

Tod’s The Logo Bag - Metallic is back for yet another season. Tod’s mirror bowling-doctor styled bag is covered in gold metallic leather fabric and topped off with Tod’s signature written boldly across the front.
> Visit tods.com to get the number of your nearest Tod’s boutique

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eBay Alert: Olsen Twins with Bottega Veneta Purse

Date Added: January 3, 2007

eBay Alert: Olsen Twins with Bottega Veneta Purse
Spotted: Two billionaire celebrity twin sisters with the same red hot Bottega Veneta (bo-tay-ga ve-ne-tah) woven evening bag.

I wonder if the sister duo Mary-Kate Elizabeth and Ashley Fuller Olsen share their designer handbags. Reason why I ask this, look-ie above it’s the Olsen twins on two separate occasions both carrying around the flat Bottega Veneta handcrafted intrecciato woven leather pattern evening purse. It’s lovely isn’t it. It’s impossible for me to choose who it looks best with . . they both look hot with the bag.

eBay Alert: I can’t believe I located one on eBay! I couldn’t find one in red, but the seller susan222-222 has the same oversized Bottega Veneta clutch in black up for auction with an entry bid of $650 and a buy it now price of $700. Times running out, only about a day left so hurry-hurry. Happy Bidding!!!

The pictures above were taken before the duo made a trip to the hair stylist. If you don’t keep up with the MKA Olsen Twin News - Mary Kate went lighter and Ashley went darker. Then over the this last weekend Ashley went back to being a blonde.

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Style.com Trend Report for Spring 2007

Date Added: November 11, 2006