Gorgeous Olivia Palermo spotted around this past week with her stunning sequin rose Valentino clutch. The first sighting was last week on the 8th (pictured on the left), where Olivia was at the Mango Fashion and Music Night in Munich. For the event she matched her Valentino clutch with a blue pleated dress from the Spanish label, and a pair of lace-up Jimmy Choos. Then a couple days later (pictured on the right), she was spotted at the N.Y.C. “Make Up For Ever” Sephora launch in a champagne origami skirt, black feathery top, grey beaded jacket; and accessorized with a studded belt, Charlotte Olympia booties, and the gorgeous embellished rose Valentino flat clutch.

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In recent years, the handbag world has been loving fun, edgy bags covered in studs and fringe. Shapes have been varied from slouchy hobos, trapezoids, rounds and so much variety. And while Chanel and Brikin are still quintessential “IT” bags, there has been less focus on the lady bag. Structure, polish and top-handles are key components of a lady bag. We are familiar with Dior “Lady Dior” bags and Valentino floral bags that beg to be carried in lady-like style. With chic glamorous sheath dresses and uptown look being one of the major fashion trends, it’s no surprise that we are seeing more lady-like bags on the radar.

Reed Krakoff’s introduction last month gave us lady-like styling with masculine and more modern architectural elements. The 510 Tote in amazing rich teal is a satchel that has clean lines, smooth rich leathers and a modern proper-ness about it that inspires one to be sharply dress and head off to lunch with the most prominent of the “who’s who”. I adore this bag and for only $1150, it’s a find that’s incredibly well made and quite lovely.
Reed Krakoff at NetaPorter

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Just found this flier in my mail box saying that everything over at Bluefly is on sale for an additional 10% off – but it’s for today only! Shoes, jewelry, and accessories too, but because this is the bag blog, I am of course obsessing over all the bags on sale. And believe me, there are a bunch of great deals!

Pictured above are the BagBliss Picks:
Row 1: Christian Dior cannage $1,220.40 (retail $1,695) + Balenciaga Giant Chic $716.40 (retail $995)

Row 2:  Christian Dior Cannage Tote $1,872 (retail $2,600) + Valentino rosette $1,724.40 (retail $2,395)

Row 3: Valentino Flower Cutout $1,508.40 (retail $2,095) + Gucci Bamboo Beads $1,944 (retail $2,700)

Happy deal hunting!

Amanda Seyfried was spotted heading to the local gym in Vancouver with her co-star, Shiloh Fernandez. The pair are currently filming for their new movie, Red Riding Hood. Amanda was dressed appropriately for her workout, with a loose-fitting tee and a pair of capri pants. Her handbag, however, wasn’t exactly what I would call a gym bag. It’s the Valentino Fleurs Couture Tote and Amanda has been spotted carrying it on numerous occasions. Hmm… I guess she really loves that bag. I can’t blame her though. I mean, the Valentino Fleurs Couture Tote is one beautiful bag! It is adorned from top to bottom with elegantly sculpted leather flowers. Each one looks like a work of art! I love the bright colors and how each of the flowers is a different kind, which is unlike other Valentino handbags that have flowers incorporated into their design. What a cheery-looking piece! And so perfect for the Spring/Summer months!

Check out all the great deals eBay has to offer on Valentino handbags!

Lions & Tigers, clutches and totes…. Oh,my! These prints are everywhere this season! Sure, leopard and tiger are always visible in some capacity, but this year, you can find these prints by almost every designer with price points both low and high! While I kept being tempted by so many of the styles out there, if I listed them all here, I wouldn’t get to review them in-depth and individually. So here are just a few from brands you know and love to get you started on the hunt yourself!

Judith Leiber Wildcat Crystal Embellished Clutch
I thought I’d start off with a dream bag. Only a few can afford, but will cherish. The quality is jewel-like and so special to see. Silver, gold and brown leopard shaped box covered with fine swarovski crystals. Gold leather lining and a fine, chain link hand that can hide inside the bag finish this bag beautifully. There’s even an designer engraved miniature vanity mirror. Oh so amazing for $5495.
Leiber Boutique at Net-a-Porter!

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Valentino handbags never fail when it comes to making me drool! Each one is drop dead gorgeous in its own unique way. And for many bagistas, a Valentino handbag is the ultimate holy grail! The designer is famous for a lot of things. However, when I think of Valentino, it is either big bows or rosettes that come to mind. Hmm… but which one screams Valentino more? Right now, it has to be the rosettes! Oh my gosh, the Valentino Petale Tote is simply exquisite! But lately, Valentino seems to have moved past the extra large rosette design and has been experimenting with rosette clusters instead.

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I’ve always been a fan of Valentino’s extra structured and braided Histoire Satchel, so when I heard the news that there’s a new Histoire in town, I definitely had to track it down. I can spot the resemblance from its older satchel sibling, but the end result is most definitely a very different product from the original. If the oversized taller classic wasn’t suitable enough for you, then check out its more compact look.

In the new Histoire I like all of its features, but being such a huge fan of the Classic Histoire, I feel like this newbie is lacking. Comparing this to the Classic, the braided handles look flimsy, the over flap isn’t quite as attractive, and I’m thinking small decorative pockets would have added more character to this version.

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