Designer Totes

Browse recent Designer Totes bags below:

I have never been a fan of Ed Hardy’s handbags, but I think I may have actually found one that I would purchase. The Ed Hardy Genesis Rebel Luella Tote can pass as “cute” and would be a great school bag. If you aren’t in school, then this bag would be perfect for those days you have a lot of things to carry. If you are in school, this bag would be amazing to carry your lap top, books, notebooks, and supplies in. I always love when I can carry all my school supplies in one bag, instead of lugging around two or three bags with me.

The Ed Hardy Genesis comes in two colors: Cream and Purple. To be honest, I love both of the colors! Cream is very light, and the Purple is very colorful! If I were to purchase this bag, I would probably buy it in purple. When I think of Ed Hardy, I think of something with lots of color, and pizazz not something with hardly any color like the “Cream” version of the bag.

The only thing I hate about this bag is the price! The price is way too high for bag that doesn’t have much to it. For $364, I rather put my money towards a handbag I really want like a Louis Vuitton.

I’m not sure if I would call this tote a day or night bag. I personally would only use this bag when I have to carry a lot of things around. For me, this would act as like a bag to carry all my heavy things in but I would still carry a purse with me. In a purse I would carry all my personal essentials, and I would put all my important work stuff in a tote much like this one.

All in all, it’s definitely a cute and stylish tote to use for just about anything.

See the Ed Hardy Genesis Rebel Luella Tote: Here @ Zappos

The Chat: Ed Hardy Genesis!

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Here’s some exciting new eye candies to me, these miniature-sized accessories are Limited Edition bowling bags by Pineider. I wasn’t familiar at all with the Italian based brand, but upon discovering the collection and its history, I’d call myself a fan.

Their roots date back to 1774 in Florence, Italy as founder Francesco Pineider opened his shop where he specialized in handmade papers, leather goods, and personalized stationary. Unique leather accessories were a favorite among men and women, as they were known for excellent craftsmanship and rich aged leathers. The brand has a wide array of collections, and these cute bowler bags belong to the 1774 line. They come in a fun size that measure in at 7” x 7” x 4” and in a variety of eye catching colors. Among these pieces you’re sure to find glossy calf leather, mink fur, and of course the odd round design. What’s the story behind these little accessories? The hand making of shoes inspired the creation of these little bags, I imagine small scraps of leathers collaborating to form these lovely goods.

They’re pleasant to look at but I’m not sure if I’d give this style a chance, their petite frame seem is not my kind of bag, and for the $1,215 asking price isn’t too appealing. If you’re truly eyeing these out, you can find them Here at FORZIERI . Act quick as they are limited!

The Chat: Pineider!

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I’ve never been that big of a fan of Chloé handbags, but I must say I am quite impressed with one of Chloé’s upcoming handbags. The handbag is called the Chloé Paraty Large Tote and it is gorgeous. Saks Fifth Avenue is currently taking pre-orders for both the medium and large versions of the handbag. I’m personally in love with the large tote, because it is much more wider and roomier than the “medium” version.

I would absolutely love this handbag in black. Saks Fifth Avenue currently only has the large tote available in brown to be pre-ordered. The medium size does come in black though, so I’m sure that the large tote is made in black also.

What really caught my eye about this bag was the rope signature detail featured on the front of the bag. For some reason, the rope detail with the gold hardware really sticks out on the bag. I believe if those two features were missing from this bag, this would look like any ordinary tote.

To me this handbag is very versatile, which is always a “pro.” This is a handbag I would wear day or night and during any season. I do live in the heat, therefore fashion trends aren’t really followed when you are in 100 degree year round. This handbag would look perfect with: a pair of jeans, a simple stylish shirt, and some boots. I do consider it a “simple” handbag, so it deserves to be worn with a classic outfit.

The Chloé Paraty Large Tote can be pre-ordered at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,995. I believe this price is a little too high for this handbag, but I won’t deny that this handbag is stunning.

See the Chloé Paraty Large Tote at: Saks Fifth Avenue or Net-a-Porter

The Chat: Chloé Paraty!

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There’s something about cute little animals that makes me feel all warm and fuzzy inside. My husband and I took a trip to the zoo just a few weeks ago and I have had animals on the brain ever since. I especially loved seeing the adorable hyraxes perched high up on the rocks in the desert exhibit. Oddly enough, however, I also have a soft spot for the not-so-furry animals in the desert exhibit as well. Heh… but I’m sure not everyone that visits the zoo feels the same way about them as I do.

Being that I love animals so much, it’s no surprise that I simply love it when Marc Jacobs incorporates animals into his designs. So when I saw this Marc by Marc Jacobs Graphic Mouse Tote, pictured above, I just knew I had to write about it. I absolutely adore the chubby little mouse printed on the front side of this tote. He even has gold-tone studs for eyes and a Marc by Marc Jacobs button adorning his ear. Obviously, this tote is not meant for everyone. But if you loved the Marc Jacobs Mouse Ballet Flats, then you should definitely add this piece to your collection! I think this cotton tote would make an adorable bag for school, a casual day of shopping, or the even beach!

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Graphic Mouse Tote 20″ x 10″ x 6″ and it retails for only $128. Pick one up at Shop Bloomingdales.com.

The Chat: MJ Mouse!

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So when I first saw this simple solid black patent tote I took a moment to think who the designer could be. There were no distinguishing signature marks are hardware which would point to who the designer was or anything. Then once the bag popped open, (bam!) I instantly knew this bag was created by none other than fabulous Emilio Pucci.

The silk lining interior is dressed in colorful pattern, a design much like what we see from the designers iconic scarf collection.

This super glossy patent tote features dual eye-catching leather handles, which are just the right size to carry on arm or over the shoulder. The mouth of this purse is kept secure with a single easy-access snap closure which pops open to reveal a pretty interior, lined in a vibrant Pucci printed silk lining. More info worth noting: Double handles, 6″ drop. 15.5″ width x 16.5″ height x 1″ depth.

The Emilio Pucci tote retails for $845. Find it over in the Pucci Room at Saks!

The Chat: Emilio Pucci!

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Yves Saint Laurent has taken one of their most popular styles to the jungle; meet the exotic animal print Muse Two. I’ve always been a fan of the infamous Muse Two bag, and the variety of leathers and colors you could pick from has always been great, although I’m not too thrilled about their leopard print version. You must be super diva or possibly Carrie Bradshaw in order to pull this bag off, as it’s definitely head turning and tribal. Don’t get me wrong animal print lovers, as I do admire exotic prints on accessories, just not this theme in particular. I really think what gets to me about this bag is the fact that it’s made of pony skin, as I’m not too fond of uncommon leathers. I personally would pass on the leopard print Muse Two, but for the ladies who admire this piece, I can see what how elegant and classic this bag is for being an animal print accessory.

This luxe tote could be worn on the shoulder or crook of the arm, and features multiple compartments for your necessities. Also, who knew silver toned hardware would look so good on this YSL bag. This exotic piece comes with a hefty price tag of $2,295 and can be purchased: Here @ NET-A-PORTER.COM

The Chat: YSL Muse Two Bag!

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Betsey Johnson has never been one of my favorite designer’s. In fact, most of her design’s always struck me as odd, or perhaps maybe even tacky. I had made myself believe that I hated Betsey Johnson’s designs and after that I pretty much never paid attention to anything she did.

When I came across the Betsey Johnson “Betsey’s Frame Satchel”, I knew my previous misconceptions of her design’s were wrong. I instantly fell in love with the “Betsey’s Frame Satchel” and could even picture myself wearing it.

The “Betsey’s Frame Satchel” is a classic handbag that any woman could wear. It actually looks like a bag that came out of a Juicy Couture catalog. It’s little, cute and can be worn either day or night. The handbag does come in two different colors: black and blush (pink), but I think I love the bag more in black. For one thing black goes with anything, but it also is much easier to match up clothes with than pink. I will admit though, the handbag in pink is adorable and actually makes the ruffles pop out more than the black version does. The black version of the bag does seem to camouflage the ruffle, making that the only “con” of it.

Measurements of the handbag are 15″ wide x 10″ high, which gives you enough room to carry a wallet, sunglasses, cell phone, and makeup inside. The best feature of the handbag is the magnetic closure. No matter where you are, just one little snap and your handbag is closed.

The Betsey Johnson “Betsey’s Frame Satchel” can be purchased at Zappos for $355, which I consider to be reasonable for a cute, designer bag. If you don’t own any Betsey Johnson bags, then this would be a perfect bag to a collection with!

See the Betsey Johnson Betsey’s Frame Satchel at: ZAPPOS or BetseyJohnson.com

The Chat: Betsey Johnson!

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You can’t help but to love Juicy Couture handbags. They are always oh-so-cute and kind of remind you of “little girl” handbags. By that I mean, most Juicy Couture handbags are bags that I would of wanted when I was young. I think it’s safe to say, that Juicy Couture handbags are definitely girly, but also stylish.

A Juicy Couture handbag that recently caught my eye was the “Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel.” There really isn’t anything special about this handbag, but it does have the same shape of a Louis Vuitton “Speedy” which is my favorite handbag of all time.

The “Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel” is simple and comes with an adorable little accessory that hangs from the bag. The accessory is a removable heart shaped mirror. I think the mirror is absolutely stunning but I would not keep it hanging from my bag. It would be great to put in a makeup bag or to simply throw in any handbag. To have it hang from your handbag makes it look like a key chain that would hang off of your book bag.

This handbag would make a perfect Summer bag. It’s colorful, and light that it compliments the Summer season well. I do consider this to be a day bag, and I would not carry this bag at night. It doesn’t have any features to be labeled as a evening bag. If you are looking to buy this handbag for a child though, then obviously the handbag would be great for them at any time of the day, year round.

You can purchase the Juicy Couture Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel at Nordstrom for $93, which happens to be the sale price of this bag. The original price tag of this bag was $188, therefore the sale price is a great deal. If you like this handbag I would purchase it quick, before they are all gone!

See the Juicy Couture Unicorn Crown Madge Satchel at: Here at Nordstrom!

The Chat: Juicy Couture Unicorn!

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