April 9, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Alicia

Leiber Limited-Edition Strawberry Cupcake Clutch
Feast your eyes on the new one of a kind strawberry cupcake that will last a lifetime! Freshly baked right out of this seasons’ oven from designer Lieber (meets Strawberry Shortcake) is this sweet, savory and sparkly mini-cake clutch with yummy looking pink frosting on top. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I came across this little baked good because I’ve personally never seen anything like it before. And if I had $4,295 to blow just like that, I’d definitely eat this one up!

The Strawberry Clutch by Lieber is coverd in beautiful Australian crystals in rose and light pink. I absolutely love how this clutch sparkles and shines from all of the tiny stones. And what I also love is how life-like it is. The frosting is shaped unevenly and swirly, just how it looks in real life when used as a topping on real cupcakes. And it even features a little cupcake holder, detalied and all. I must say that I am totally captivated by this piece. It’s completely different, yet feminine and elegant from the all-over pink crystals. And as for where this one falls on the trend meter, it’s not like strawberry cupcakes will ever be tasteless!

See it at Neimans

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December 11, 2007
The Holiday season, filled with dinner parties and get-togethers. Of course, naturally one would need an extravagant embellished clutch, that universally matches your evening-wear wardrobe.

I discovered these jewel embellished clutches on the site at.next.com. It was love at first sight. These are real investment pieces that can truly be worn for years on end.

Evening Designer Bag: Dolce & Gabbana Amethyst Wallet
Price for this DG clutch retails for around $970
For more information give Dolce a call at 212.965.8000
Evening Designer Bag: Judith Leiber Clutch
Like most Judith Leiber bags, this beauty will set you back a decent amount, around $2,630
Discover this clutch on the Leiber site or Saks Fifth Avenue
Evening Designer Bag: Katur Purse
This evening beauty retails for $1,330
Katur bags can be found at Harvey Nichols boutiques, call 440.207.235.5000
Evening Designer Bag: Michael Teperson Purple Feathers Purse
Price of this purple purse will set you back $1,190
For more information check out the Michael Teperson site.
Evening Designer Bag: Katur Crystal Clutch
Price for this Katur clutch retails for around $1,200
Katur bags can be found at Harvey Nichols boutiques, call 440.207.235.5000
Evening Designer Bag: Devi Kroell Purse
This evening bag retails for $1,400
Currently on net-a-porter you can find this clutch.

December 5, 2007

Judith Leiber’s Wavy Curve Crystal Clutch
While browsing through Judith Leiber’s collection of Austrian crystal covered miniatures, purses and bags I stumbled upon this delicious sorbet colored handheld boxy shaped evening bag. This beautiful clutch features hand glued Austrian crystals neatly arranged all over the body, with a push down closure, and a detachable chain strap.

The History: The inspiration behind the Judith Leiber’s crystal evening bags sparked when Mrs. Leiber ordered a gift by mail, but by the time she received the present (a polished metal box) it had scratches all over the body. So what’s an aspiring handbag designer to do? Mrs. Leiber whipped out her craft box and creatively covered the entire box with gorgeous crystals. 40 years the same techniques are still being used.

Discover the Judith Leiber Wavy Curve Crystal Clutch
Price: $2,495

November 6, 2007

Oprah Approved: The Swarovski Power Minaudiere Purse
“They call this crystal mesh clutch with removable chain a power bag. A good name for such a high-voltage accessory.” – Oprah

With the holiday season speedily approaching it’s time to start looking for that one elegant clutch that will work universally with your evening wear wardrobe. Like for instance this Power Purse by Swarovski. (FYI Correct Pronunciation of the family name is “Swore Off Ski”.) Designed with thousands of sparkly dazzling and alluring crystals, that will definitely lead to having many eyes follow you around the room.

Swarovski is a Girl’s New Best Friend. Discover the Swarovski Power Minaudiere Evening Bag @ swarovski(dotcom). Or give them a call @ 800.426.3088. Retail $650

side note: Ever wondered the difference between “Swarovski Silver Crystal” and “Rock Crystal”? Swarovski Silver Crystal is “man-made” and produced by combining a variety of different minerals, including quartz and lead oxide. The manufacturing process uses full lead crystal containing more than 30% lead oxide, producing a crystal with a “deep color spectrum”.

On the other hand, “Rock crystal” is a semiprecious stone, considered a mineral quartz, that occurs naturally. Therefore, Swarovski Silver Crystal produces a more brilliant color than natural rock crystal.

October 9th, 2007

Vintage Designer Handbags now @ Bag Borrow Or Steal
If borrowing handbags is your style then I have some news for you… Bag Borrrow or Steal has added Vintage designed purses to their site! Now you can borrow hot vintage bags such as the classic Chanel 2.55 Quilted Bag circa 1980, the rare Moschino Vintage Dripping Chocolate Bag circa 1991, the evening Judith Leiber Vintage Tulip Minaudiere piece circa 1980 and even a Hermes Vintage Crocodile Birkin Handbag circa 2004.
Chanel 2.55 Quilted Bag circa 1980
As iconic as ever. This quilted black leather style from Chanel features an elegant, adjustable-length chain-and-leather strap. A turn-lock closure opens the front flap to a rich maroon leather interior, zip pocket and open compartment.
(for $163.00/week or $480.00/month)
Moschino Vintage Dripping Chocolate Bag circa 1991
A legendary, leather confection from Moschino, vanilla based with chocolate dripping pattern pouring atop, perfected with goldtone heart charms. This bag is in the permanent collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s Costume Collection, in London. It exemplifies Moschino’s genius at parodying fashion while maintaining quality. His recipe for counting calories was don’t eat it, carry it! Includes a detachable shoulder strap.
($204.00/week or $600.00/month)
Judith Leiber Vintage Tulip Minaudiere piece circa 1980
Capture all the attention in the room with this stunning minaudiere from Judith Leiber. Fashioned in the shape of a tulip with glittering rhinestones, goldtone petal edging, gold leather lining and a goldtone chain strap that can be hidden inside.
($221.00/week or $650.00/month)
Hermes Vintage Crocodile Birkin Handbag circa 2004
Give a nod to fashion’s finest with one of the most sought-after handbags of all time. Named after British-born actress and singer Jane Birkin, a long time resident of France, this genuine Porosus Crocodile bag is lined with goatskin (chevre leather). The exterior is accented with palladium hardware, and the keys come inside a small sheath. Missing lock.
($1,632.00/week or $4,800.00/month)

Discover all of the Vintage Designer Handbags today!

August 19, 2007

One in the World: Judith Leiber Precious Rose
Judith Leiber’s Precious Rose is truly precious. You are looking at the one, the only (in the world) diamond and precious-gem pink rose handmade evening purse made by J.L.

Designed in the shape of rose, the body of is made with 1,016 diamonds totaling 42.56 carats, 1,169 pink sapphires and 800 tourmalines. Price? This piece of eye-candy retails for a whopping $92,000 per pop.

Since there is only one made in the world, this bag is indeed precious and rare. Although check out judithleiber.com to discover the crystal, exotic, leather and satin evening bags. They are all as gorgeous and decorative as the Precious Rose.

from the top
> The Venus (crystal line) evening purse is formed in a uniquely shell-like shape and accented in multi-colored Austrian crystals. Comes with a detachable chain strap. Price: $3,995

> The Radiant (exotic line) evening bag is made in Ostrich with hand glued Austrian crystals and features a top zip closure that slides open to reveal the satin lined interior. Price: $2,495

> The Rachel Zoe for Leiber-Cleopatra evening clutch (leather line) is accented with Austrian crystals, patent leather trim, magnetic flap closure and push down snap closure. Interior suede lining with detachable braided rope strap. Price: $3,295

> The Brilliant (satin line) evening clutch is dressed in soft satin with austrian crystals and a flap closure, detachable chain strap and interior satin lining with back wall pocket. Price: $1,695

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July 4, 2007

The $1.63 Million Platinum and Diamond Designer Purse
At a recent event at a fashion show in Tokyo, spectators were dazzled with a platinum and diamond evening purse by Japanese Jewelry designer Ginza Tanaka. The pricey piece of eye-candy is ornamented with 2,182 diamonds, totaling 208 carats on the pure platinum body casing, and retails at an astonishing $1.63 million.

This bag by far tops out Forbes most expensive designer handbag list and is way more glamorous than Terrence Howard alligator and diamond-encrusted European-inspired Borsa evening bag by Barbero Sicily. What do you guys think? If you had this much cash laying around would you invest in this little sparkley piece? I would, but chances are it wouldn’t leave my security box.

Price: $1.63 million
Discover the $1.63 Million Platinum and Diamond Ginza Tanaka Designer Purse

July 4, 2007

Mary Norton to Name Purse After Reese Witherspoon
Designer Mary Norton, created the first few MOO ROO (nicknames of her two daughters, Micah and Reilly) bags on her dining room table as gifts for friends. Then within the next few years the label Moo Roo became widely popular among celebrities and bagista’s all over the world.

Mary Norton is currently undergoing a name change from Moo Roo to Mary Norton. When the changeover is complete the new handbags will be marked with the new name, Mary Norton. The new change also gives birth to a wider selection of couture handbags, from croc-embossed totes to gold-brushed clutches with satin underlay. Also rumor has it around the bag-o-sphere that one of those bags will be named after Actress Reese Witherspoon. The bag lady Mary Norton was on a hunt for a tag name for a new clutch accessory when she saw the “elegant” Legally Blonde star on the red carpet at an awards show. The designer says, “It (the clutch) has a clean, classic look. It made me think of Reese, who is a down-to-earth mom and an elegant woman.” The new evening minaudiere clutch, which features a decorative jeweled clasp, will be available shortly at MooRoo.com or at Mary Norton Boutiques for around $1k.

May 22, 2007

Star Style: Celebrities with Their Moo Roo Evening Purses
After having a dream one night, designer Mary Norton, created the first few MOO ROO (nicknames of her two daughters, Micah and Reilly) bags on her dining room table as gifts for friends. Then within the next few years the label Moo Roo became widely popular among celebrities and bagista’s all over the world. Pictured above are only a few of the celebrities that have Moo Roo evening clutches hiding in their closet – Paris Hilton, Penelope Cruz, and Queen Latifah.

> Paris is carrying the fluffy winter white Moo Roo lavish ostrich feather evening bag. Not many people can pull off the feather downy purse, but Paris does it well, she absolutely looks stunning. Price $295

> Penelope was spotted with the solid oval metallic leather minaudiere decorated with a swirl of dazzling swarovski crystals and trimmed with pearl. The mini purse comes with a detachable shoulder snake chain. Price $1000

> The Queen is pictured above with the gold and brown pouchette evening bag in hand. Price $375

If on the hunt for something shiny or dazzling that will last you years to come, then I think that a Moo Roo evening purse would be a great choice. Wander on over to mooroo.com to explore all of their fun a stylish arm candy.

May 22, 2007

Moo Roo Name Change & Biggest Sale Yet
Mary Norton, owner of the Fashion Designer label Moo Roo is undergoing a big transition, a name change. When the changeover is complete the new handbags will be marked with the new name, Mary Norton. The new change also gives birth to a wider selection of couture handbags, from croc-embossed totes to gold-brushed clutches with satin underlay. Sweet News!

In the mean time Moo Roo is having a gigantic super sale to get rid of all those Moo Roo label purses. Pictured above is the super lovely Baby Fou Fou small satin handbag adorned with Moo Roo’s custom-dyed farm-raised ostrich feathers in mix of gorgeous colors with exquisite caviar beading in deep violet and silver. Also comes with a wrist and shoulder snake chains. This Baby Fou Fou usually carries a price tag of $595, but lucky you, right now it’s on sale for $195

May 8, 2007

PRIVATE DESIGNER SALE: 30% off today only
Super deal coming your way from Neiman Marcus - Its spring designer clearance time. For today only save 30% off plus get free shipping from over 150 top hot designers at the online department store. Wonder on over to NM to view the complete list of all the designers participating in this huge clearance super sale.

Pictured above are a few purses that I stumbled upon while browsing the deals.
> Chloe Paddington Hobo – available in green (silver-tone hardware) or ivory (gold-tone hardware) washed calfskin. Today only on sale for $1109.50
> John Varvatos Embossed Satchel Man Bag - available in distressed black crocodile-embossed leather with gold-tone hardware. Today only on sale for $696.50
> Be & D Studded Leather Satchel - The crawford style purse is available in cream leather with cognac leather trim with gold-tone hardware and studs. Today only on sale for $626.50
> Jean Paul Gaultier Besace Shoulder Bag - The besace style bag is available in gold or black leather with silver-tone hardware. Today only on sale for $766.50
> Ellen Tracy Lambskin Drawstring Bag - available in sage or black lambskin with golden hardware. Today only on sale for $208.60
> D&G Dolce & Gabbana Mini Zip Satchel - available in metallic bronze calfskin with rose print lining and gold-tone hardware and studs. Today only on sale for $542.50

There wasn’t a lot to pick from, no Marc Jacobs, Prada, Fendi, etc. On the handbag side what’s on sale is mostly from designers such as Chloe, D&G, Jean Paul Gaultier, and so on – for handbags that is. Keep in mind, the sale is for not only handbags and accessories but spring dresses, shoes, swimsuits and so much more.

To receive this discount, enter the promo code… “private” during checkout.

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Date Added: December 19, 2006

Exclusive Luxury: Louis Vuitton Miroir Palladium Gold Minaudiere Purse
A member in tBF pointed out this pricey little Louis Vuitton Miroir Palladium Gold Minaudiere Purse a couple weeks ago. I was shocked but very amazed. First off let me start by saying I do not like the Mirior Handbag Line. That is my official answer after bouncing my opinion back and forth over the last few months, prior to seeing the line in real life. But this LV clutch is truly an amazing piece. Just look at its body, it’s made of embossed LV WHITE GOLD! Truly amazing but fyi, it carries a very shocking price tag, in the six figures.

Made entirely of palladium white gold and costing an estimated $351,270, the Minaudiere from Louis Vuitton’s Fall winter 06/07 collect is set to be the seasons most exclusive bag. Of course, at that price this LV clutch is only available by special order. The minaudiere features the Louis Vuitton signature LV logo and monogram flowers embossed on its exterior, white gold stitching, a genuine LV S-Lock, a detachable gold metal chain shoulder strap, and an interior lined with pink goat leather.

If you are interested in this exclusive little minaudiere then stop off at the nearest Louis Vuitton boutique for a one-on-one appointment.

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Date Added: November 28, 2006

Purse Deal: Stella McCartney Crystal Evening Purse
I’m in love, and it only cost $180. Like always Stella McCartney has managed to win me over for this evening bag. Not only do I adore the framed shape but the diamante glittery rhinestone embellished detailing is to die for.

This Stella evening bag is available in the colors Pastel (above), winter White, and Azur Blue. Also, it’s not shown in the picture, but this bag comes with a removable 55″ long gold toned metal strap.

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Date Added: November 8, 2006

Auction | Moo Roo minaudiere purse | View!
About the Auction: Mary Norton is the founder and designs exquisite handbags for Hollywood’s hottest celebrities. Mary Norton is also a Lupus survivor and has an inspiring story of courage and a dream. Actress Sharon Stone, a customer and friend of Mary Norton’s, has donated her personal MOO ROO handbag that she carried at the Red Carpet Premiere of “Catwoman”, also starring Halle Berry.

Check back frequently on the site, currently the Moo Roo minaudiere crystal clutch is on the table. The clutch has a retails tag of $1100. At this very moment this celebrity-owned clutch is at the bid of $252, get in on the action - go! Proceeds will be presented to the Lupus Research Institute (LRI).

Celebrities and Their Handbags
Celebrity | Sharon Stone | Moo Roo Handbag
Pictured above is Sharon Stone with Halle Berry at the Red Carpet Premiere of “Catwoman.” Bag for the occasion was the Moo Roo evening clutch, a small silver metallic leather oval minaudiere hand-cast with diamond Swarovski crystals and a optional shoulder snake chain.

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