Any Emilio Pucci print fans out there? I call him the King of Prints, and each season I totally look forward to seeing the latest geometrical prints hitting the runway. It’s those funky bold colors and designs that always fascinate me. New to S/S 09’ is the Yellow Multi Print Shopper. Just take a look at those colors, how could you not be mesmerized by them? Seeing the collaboration of asymmetrical shapes and colors brings childhood memories of hours spent fascinated with a toy kaleidoscope I once owned. I say this would make a perfect accessory to your summer wardrobe. Pair this shopper with white pants and flirty tops or your favorite summer dress for a chic and playful look. Made of a colorful coated canvas body with soft blue-grained leather trim, and weighed down with contrasting silver toned hardware, I can’t see how anybody wouldn’t like this piece. Pretty bags don’t come cheap as you can preorder this Pucci for $660. Measuring 16.5” x 13” x 8” and available in the colorful but washed down version of Peach/Green Multi, pick up this boxy shopper in your favorite version.

Shop Emilio Pucci goods and accessories via: eLUXURY

Side Note: There is a 50% off Pucci sale going on now over at ideeli! Go check it out..

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May 18, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Deysa

Emilio Pucci Coated Canvas Totes
At the moment, my latest crave is a nice beach bag for bathing suit season. I “need�? something roomy, cute and being name brand won’t hurt at all! Within my future beach bag I seek, a durable material that can withstand any type of weather conditions. I also want something I can use year round. As a student, converting a summer bag to a book bag in the fall, would be considered a big plus for me! With that said, I’m leaning towards an all-reliable and good ‘ole canvas bag. You can never go wrong with canvas, they seem to never go out of style and they seem to withstand great with time.

I ran into Emilio Pucci’s Coated Canvas Totes. Personally, I admire his infamous prints. Pucci’s bold patterns and fun hues are always pleasant. Pucci’s designs don’t scream tacky, instead, modern. Its simple silhouette makes this tote a great everyday bag, or better yet, a really hot beach bag. It’s open tote top is also essential for easy access.

You know, I really like the fact that designers are releasing nice canvas bags at a less retail price than their original pieces. Depending at what designer your looking at, their bags are more affordable and for the money well spent, you’re bound to receive durability and a great name brand.

Shop Pucci at: Saks.com

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April 22, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer
Celebrate Earth Day with these Eco-Friendly Bags!
Happy Earth Day everyone. In celebration of this day, of course I thought it would be suiting to put up a post of a couple stylish earth friendly bags.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Hippy Miss Marc & Penguin
I just spotted these on the Marc Jacobs official website. There the latest Fall 2008 bags from the designer’s second, less-expensive (than his main line) Marc by Marc Jacobs line. Look like Miss Marc has transformed once again to an eco-loving hippy. Very cool. Plus look at that penguin tote, how cute is that? None of the proceeds from these bags go to any organization, but it sure gets the message out – in a fashionable and adorable way.

Find it @ MarcJacobs.com

Juicy Couture California “Go Green�? Bag
BagBliss blogger Deysa said this about the this Juicy Couture tote: Do you want a bag that literally makes a statement? If so, look what I discovered via Saks Fifth Avenue’s website, a new design to the California canvas totes by Juicy Couture. This California Go Green Canvas Bag is a roomy tote that displays the words “GO GREEN�? throughout the front of the bag. Arrows forming a “recycle�? heart can be found on the tote’s opposite end. The tote’s message is self-explanatory, basically this bags significance is to make a change and to do it in style! Now I’m not going to ramble on and on about the advantages of going green, but I do feel that the whole recycling and reduction of daily materials concept, does have an importance when it comes to changing simple habits for the good will of Mother Earth.

On this tote, you can find a full canvas body made of recycled organic compounds. It’s printed (green) interior reads “Juicy Couture�? and the brands Yorkie pups can also be found on the totes front end corner. If you’re in search of a grocery shopping bag, a travel or book bag that isn’t going to hurt your pockets, why not this one? It’s durable, cute and only 75 bucks!

Find it @ Saks Fifth Avenue for $75

Beau Soleil Reduce, Recycle & Renew Bag
Three words: Reduce, Recycle & Renew. The eco-conscious newbie from designer Beau Soleil wants you and everyone around you, well anyone you walk past, to have mother earth on their conscience 24-7 and remember to Reduce, Recycle & Renew. A fashionable way to encourage environmental friendliness..

How much will this RR&R tote set you back? Not much. Each organic raw-cotton canvas tote retails for $44. It features a couple easy access, snap-patch pockets on all sides, spacious interior ideal for a market sack or beach tote, and a couple snap closure pockets in the interior.

Find it @ Saks Fifth Avenue for $44

Leftover Bags Realfashion Tote & Thankyoulady Tote
Plastic Bag Facts:
- Each year, an estimated 500 billion to 1 trillion plastic bags are consumed worldwide. That comes out to over one million per minute. Billions end up as litter each year.

- According to the EPA, over 380 billion plastic bags, sacks and wraps are consumed in the U.S. each year.

- Hundreds of thousands of sea turtles, whales and other marine mammals die every year from eating discarded plastic bags mistaken for food.

- Plastic bags don’t biodegrade, they photodegrade—breaking down into smaller and smaller toxic bits contaminating soil and waterways and entering the food web when animals accidentally ingest.

John Baker & Robin Lee, the anti-plastic tote designer’s behind the brand Leftover Bags, created these two bags. At this moment Leftover’s is sold exclusively at ShopBop, where you will spot only 4 designs by these designers. Pictured above are my two favorites from their current line: Realfashion Tote made of organic-cotton canvas and decorated with a recycle symbol fashion show graphic at front and logo graphic at back. Thankyoulady Tote which is also made with organic-cotton canvas and detailed with girl graciously picking up a plastic bag graphic.

These bags would make a great shopping tote in replace of those plastic bags. Plus they only retail for only $38 a pop.

Find it @ ShopBop for $38

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January 7, 2008

Designer Purse Deal: Emilio Pucci Handbag Sale
Right now over at our affiliates place, Yoox, they’re having a huge designer clearance on all psychedelic print Emilio Pucci handbags and beach totes.

Each Emilio Pucci bag is decorated with an instantly recognizable vibrant eye-catching print, a signature to the line.The availability ranges: Wallets in the neighborhood of $200, structured handbags for around $320, cutout handle totes for $214, shoulder day bags between $320 and $380 plus beach totes that vary in size and retail between $160 to $340

final note: There are many-many more items at yoox than just Emilio Pucci handbags. There are thousands (literally thousands and thousands) of other designer items just to waiting to be discovered: tops, dressed, jackets, bottoms, denims, accessories and more. . .some up to 70% off retail. Huge designer savings all at one online shop. If you have a couple extra hours (that’s seriously how long it takes me to go through everything on their site) then stop on in and enjoy some savings.

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November 13, 2007

Designer Purse Deal: YSL, Pucci, Cavalli, Franco, Viva, Lanvin and Lucioli Handbags
Yoox – Too much stuff, but too little time to view everything that this designer boutique has to offer. It’s like I’m afraid I will miss something, so I have to view each and every page.

Just to give you an example, they have over 2400 designer handbags marked down, some up to 70% off retail. Huge designer savings all at one online shop.

Pictured above is just a handful of the 400 new designer bags that just showed up on the yoox site, they are the YSL Rive gauche tote (sale $578), colorful Emilio Pucci designer tote (sale $279), powder blue Roberto Cavalli thin shoulder purse (sale $270), ivory white Roberto Cavalli day purse (sale $289), down jacket inspired Gian Franco Lotti black warm quilted winter tote (sale $228), pastel glossy pink evening purse by Viva (sale $482), gorgeous mouth watering purple lanvin gem (sale $622) and the simple evening black designer Gastone Lucioli evening purse.

side note: There are more items at yoox than handbags. There are thousands (literally thousands and thousands) of other designer items to waited to be discovered, such as tops, dressed, jackets, bottoms, denims, accessories and more.

Discover thousands of Designer Handbags, Purses, Totes, Wallets, and more!

Date Added: April 6, 2007

5 Must-Have Designer Clutches for Spring
The last couple days have been extremely nice out here in the Emerald City, which is tremendously rare but welcome anytime. With the weather change I have come to a realization that it is time to trade in the white and black evening bags for something more fun and vibrant. A few of my favorite pieces that best represent my spring must-haves are pictured above.

Kate Spade Pasadena Maria Clutch was featured in People Magazine’s “style watch�? this month as a must-have bright accessory for spring – I agree a must-have. The Pasadena Maria is named after one of Los Angeles’ neighboring cities (Pasadena) for its well known vibrant hues found in both its wild parrot population and the Huntington botanical gardens. The pretty-pink clutch is made from a soft and glassy patent calfskin, trimmed with natural vachetta cowhide, accented with light gold hardware, detailed with the new kate spade logo plate and a roomy interior (five card slots, id window, and a zipper change pocket). Measurements: 4″ height x 7.5″ width. Price of this girly-pink patent clutch will cost you $225. Discover it at KateSpade.com

Miu Miu Metallic Leather Clutch is one of the only Miu Miu items that you can find for under $200. – and it’s worth every penny. A fun and glittery evening bag dressed in a sparkly lavender color and topped off with the gold signature with a buckle adjustable thin wrist strap and a gold signature on the front. This shimmery favorite is just the right size for your evening-essentials. Measurements: 5�? height x 8�? width. Price of the Miu Miu Metallic is $170. Spot it today, in other colors at net-a-porter.com

V.B.H. Glitter Envelope Clutch is a simple but classic looking evening purse which will never go out of style and can be used time and time again. So don’t worry, you don’t have to eBay this beauty off at the end of the season to make way for a new purse purchase ;) The body of the V.B.H. Envelope clutch is covered in eye-catching gold glitter and accented with yellow thread stitching trim, gold hardware, three gold beads on front and is secured by a flap. The interior is lined with mustard suede and a gold numbered edition plaque on inside. Measurements: 5�? height x 11.5�? width. The price to get your hands on this V.B.H. Glitter Envelope Clutch will cost you $850. Learn more about this clutch at net-a-porter.com

Jimmy Choo Mave Foldover Clutch has already been seen in the arms of at least a dozen or so of our favorite celebrities – such as (off the top of my head) Victoria Beckham, Naomi Watts, Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, Tara Reid and Paris Hilton. The Jimmy Choo Mave Clutch is designed with a zip top closure that flaps down and snaps shut with a secure magnet for extra security. Other features include the detachable wrist strap and an exterior easy access zip pocket. The bag is lined in tan suede with lilac trim and has an internal pocket. Measurements: 9.5″ height x 13″ length x 2″ width. Price of this gem will set you back $895 for the small and $1,250 for the large size. Discover it today at Saks.com

Emilio Pucci Clutch is a vintage-inspired radiant evening bag dressed in a silk satin fabric with a matte gold frame and topped off with an oversized clasp with the designer name embossed. So you’re thinking – where’s the psychedelic print? Emilio Pucci is well-known for their instantly recognizable vibrant eye-catching prints that just burst with style. Instead of dressing the bag with the pattern, Pucci decided to line the bag with the signature. This Pucci purse is big enough to hold just the essentials. Measurements: 4�? height x 8�? width. The price of this luscious purple silk clutch is $690. Spot it today at net-a-porter.

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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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