May 12, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia

YSL Y-Mail Black Patent Coin Purse
The Y-Mail Collection by Yves Saint Laurent presents a creative way to put a signature on a bag. I think this collection is adorable and fun yet still classy like most of their bags. Here we have the Y-Mail Patent Coin Purse in black, which looks just like a little piece of mail ready to be sent out. It is even has the traditional envelope closure on the back. I wonder if this one exists in white?! Though I will say that I love the black with gold writing combo since those two colors compliment each other so well. The address even looks authentic and not computerized. I’m really liking the details on this black cutie.

The Y-Mail Coin Purse comes with a price tag of $175, which I don’t think is too bad from something by YSL. So, considering its label and the fact that it’s not your average coin purse, I think it’s worth the price. I’d personally love to pull this one out each time I had to pay for something! I could see how some might think its a bit too much, but I just really love the Mail theme going on. Overall, I think this coin purse would make an awesome addition to an accessory collection.

See it at YSL

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May 8, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia

YSL Large Muse Two Purse in Blue
When I recently visited the official Yves Saint Laurent website, I was presented with an ad of a model wearing the new Large Muse Two bag in blue. And I will say that I am totally in love with this piece by YSL. I was amazed at how gorgeous the bag looked on the model in the picture shown above. This bag is very elegant and sophisticated yet stylish from the hot exotic croc-embossed leather it is made from. Also, the shade of blue is a wonderful year-round hue to wear with anything.

The size of this bag is perfect for everyday wear. It measures 15″x7″x11″, which means there is plenty of room for carrying whatever you need. Also, another huge plus is the fact that the handle looks long enough to fit comfortably over the shoulder without a problem. The cetered golden hadrware piece located on the flap adds just enough detail to this bag. The only downfall is the price, of course. This one comes with a price tag of $1,895. But I don’t think that this would ever go out of style. Overall, I think this would be a great addition to any handbag collection.

See the Large Muse bag over at Saks

[ The Bag Forum: YSL Large Muse Two Purse in Blue ]

March 18, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia

Yves Saint Laurent Y-Mail Tote
The new Y-Mail Tote by Yves Saint Laurent, with it’s hand written address and stamp detailing, presents a great creative take on the designer signature label. Previously, Jennifer had written about the Yves Saint Laurent Minaudiere Letter Satin Clutch, which also features the same appearance of a piece of mail. But anyways, I’m really liking this new trend set by YSL because it’s unique and unlike many other bags. I think every detail from the handwritten address to the YSL signature stamp was very original and imaginative. It really looks like a pretty golden package.

The new Mail Tote features an open top, which is something I’m not a fan of as I prefer my bags to close securely. There are also two top handles for carrying over the arm. This bag comes in soft metallic gold toned leather with black letter detailing on the front. I love metallics on bags and also the combination of gold and black is wonderful. What I also like about this purse is the tone of the black lettering and how it isn’t bold. Overall, I think this is a wonderful addition to any collection because it is unique and not a piece that everyone will own.

See the new Y-Mail Tote at Neiman’s

March 10, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Jennifer

Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Bag
My red YSL Tribute is about ready to retire for the season, and I’m ready to upgrade my YSL purse-wear to this fabulous Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Medium Top Handle Bag, in the delicious color Bouganvill. Dressed in a bold patent with gold-tone hardware (including a lock & key). The tummy of the bag is pretty spacious, which is a total must for a day bag. Measures in at 14.5″ width x 11.5″ height x 7″ depth.

Right now the Yves Saint Laurent Majorelle Bag is only available for pre-order and if you order this item now, you will not be charged until it ships to you. Saks has the expected ship date as no later than May 30th. That’s not too distant in the future.

Discover the YSL Majorelle Bag
Price: $1,395

End Note: If craving a Yves Saint Laurent Tribute Patent Leather Bag, scroll on over to SmartBargains and spot the white patent leather with brushed gold metal hardware version as well as the reptile embossed pewter metallic leather flat tote with brushed silver metal hardware both on the sale rack, chopped down to a whopping 30% off, arriving at the final markdown of $679.99

What I love about mine – did you know you can fit an apple mac book in there?! Yeah, my YSL flat tote doubles as the occasional laptop bag.

Discover the YSL Tribute Bags
Price: $975 $679.99

March 3, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: BrS

Yves Saint Laurent vs. Liz Claiborne - Battle of the Patent Totes
Patent totes are going to be big this year… or so I have heard, anyway. Above we have two great totes. On the left, we have the Yves Saint Laurent Medium Downtown Tote in Bouganvill. On the right, we have the Liz Claiborne Bloomfield Patent Tote in Black. These two bags are very similar in size, style, and appearance. In fact, the Liz Claiborne design seems to be mimicking the Yves Saint Laurent one. Coincidence? Probably not. What I like best about these totes is large size. Yes, they are both very roomy on the inside - perfect for work or school! So, depending on your budget…

Here’s the specs on each bag:

Yves Saint Laurent Medium Downtown Tote
Patent leather with gold hardware
Double shoulder strap, 7″ drop
Front exterior pocket with side snaps
10¼”W X 13¾”H X 9¾”D
Retails for $1,395
Check it out here: Saks Fifth Avenue

Liz Claiborne Bloomfield Patent Tote
Synthetic patent leather (PVC) with silver-tone hardware
Dual shoulder straps, shoulder drop: 9” length
Front and rear exterior slip pockets
Exterior zip gussets provide expandability
11″ wide across bottom (20 ” wide across top) x 6″ deep x 14″ high
Retails for $89
Check it out here: Zappos.com

January 31, 2008

YSL Raspail Crocodile Embossed Tote
The artistic freshly painted Yves Saint Laurent Raspail canvas piece with the Gesso Cascade print, isn’t for everybody. Which is why the fabulous design team over at YSL has come out with this solid color crocodile embossed tote version. It comes in the tall north-south style in a shiny patent black, ivory white or bloody red.

Discover the YSL Raspail Crocodile Embossed Tote
Price: $1,295

January 9, 2008

Lindsay Lohan Style: Yves Saint Laurent Belle de Jour Wristlet Clutch
Lindsay Lohan was spotted by the paparazzi while recently hanging out with Courtenay Semel (daughter of former Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel) in Los Angeles. Pictured above, Lindz and new bff Court are leaving Bristol Farms Grocery. Wrapped around Lindsay’s arm is the perfect no-fuss bag for the shopping occasion, the Yves Saint Laurent Belle de Jour Wristlet Clutch. I love it. How many times have you juggled to hold your coffee in one hand and tried to push the cart and grab stuff in the other, while you fidget to hold your shoulder bag in place and from sliding down? For some reason every time I go to the grocery store, out of habit I grab a mid-day coffee fix.

The Yves Saint Laurent Belle de Jour is light and just the right size for your small wallet, phone, lipgloss, etc. Just wrap it around your arm and forget about it.

Yves Saint Laurent Belle de Jour Wristlet Clutch
The patent leather wristlet features brass hardware, zip-around closure, brass chain and is finished off with the signature YSL coin charm. Measures: 5” height x 4.5” width x 1” depth

Discover the Yves Saint Laurent Belle de Jour Wristlet Clutch
Price: $335

December 20, 2007

Yves Saint Laurent Raspail Canvas Tote
Art becomes fashion with Yves Saint Laurent’s freshly painted new Raspail Canvas Tote. Sort of reminds me of the vintage Moschino Dripping Chocolate Bag that was designed with (as the name suggests) chocolate pouring down the white marshmallow body (yummy). YSL’s newbie features fresh red paint spilling down the white canvas body like a piece of art. Love it!

Find @ Saks Fifth Avenue
$995

[via The Fashion Row]

November 26, 2007

Yves Saint Laurent Fuschia Card Case
Add a delicious pop of color to your work wear with the new Yves Saint Laurent business card case. Dressed in fuchsia croc-embossed leather with an open top and body that’s just big enough to hold a good amount of your business cards.

You can find this pretty in pink card holder at YSL, where it retails for about $420

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!

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….

November 2, 2007

The Yves Saint Laurent Croc-Embossed Overseases Handbag
Not everybody likes the feel of exotic skin handbags, which is why designer houses like Yves Saint Laurent come out with an alternative, croc-embossed leather handbags.

The newbie bag above is called the Overseas Handbag. It’s dressed in super luxe grey crocodile embossed nubuck leather with a gold chain and lock drawstring detail. This tote also features double top handles that are just the right size to snuggly wear over the shoulder, decorative signature toggle closure at top, protective feet at base for those of us who will never get use to the “purse hanger”, a leather hang tag that hides keys to the ‘Y’ embossed padlock and a super spacious tummy that features black suede lining with a back wall zip pocket.

This bag is croc embossed too, which is why this bag isn’t going to cost you an arm-and-a-leg. Well it does cost a hefty chunk of change, more than what the average person will spit out on a handbag, but it’s a lot cheaper then what good old YSL would charge if it were dressed in the exotic animal skin. How much exactly will this designer purse cost you? $2,220. Not cheap but it’s so dreamy isn’t it?

Love the look pictured above? Get the whole outfit at mytheresa! Shown above with a shimmery purple sleeveless silk scoop neckline top by Sweetees, the fabulously faded black stretch ankle length Citizens of Humanity skinny jean with ‘LOVE’ embroidery at back pocket, and finished off with a pair of pearly grey and gunmetal patent leather Marc Jacobs Patchwork Oxford shoes. The whole look, including the luxe croc-embossed Yves Saint Laurent Handbag will set your bank account back around $3,610.

Discover the Yves Saint Laurent Croc-Embossed Overseas Handbag
Price: $2,220

August 8, 2007

Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bag in kangoo tabac Ostrich
Hard to believe that in less than a month this beautiful summer season is going to come to an end. For some of us it means time to start spending endless hours with our face crammed in the books at class and others of us it means time to start racking up the hours at work – or both. Well whatever your daily mission is you will need a tote that’s large enough to hold all of what is necessary without sacrificing style.

My nomination: Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bag in fabulicious kangoo tabac Ostrich material. For a man or woman this bag is a piece that belongs in your purse collection.

Discover the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Bag in kangoo tabac Ostrich

Guest Blogger: from one purse obsessed to another, Mrs. Lafleire

July 31, 2007

Tori Spelling Style: Pigtails and YSL Muse Bag
I have never been a follower of Tori Spellings fashion trends. Although when her evil stepmother stole her father’s mass fortune from her when he passed away last year, leaving her broke, she started selling off her designer stuff on her eBay and I admit I was a browser, especially of her handbags and accessories but her clothes were a pass.

Speaking of a pass.. what the heck is with Tori always sporting her hair in pigtails? I haven’t put my hair in this style since I was 9. And Tori, I think is a little too old to be playing with this youngin hairstyle. What do you guys think?

Hairstyle a nay. But what about her purse? Her YSL Muse bag is a nice choice for her, but I can’t help but wonder if she will part with it soon