Be & D is an amazing success story. Surprisingly, Be & D began at the kitchen table of a Brooklyn loft! There, Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain created their first handbag design that became an international sensation. Using high quality leathers and interesting designs, the line continues to provide amazing pieces that are loved by celebrities like Jessica Biel and Charlize Theron.

While we are used to seeing their metallic studding, the Dylan Cross Body Bag is understated but edgy. The pebbled leather bag features leather covered dome shaped studs. It’s such an interesting, subtle and smart detail!

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When I first saw the Be&D New Garbo Leather Tote, I felt there was a lot to love! Some of the hottest trends are featured in this bag: rocker studs, pale nude color and cross-body functionality!

The super-soft washed leather make this extra-large handbag easy to carry. The leather is buttery and simply molds to your body when the removable, cross-body strap is utilized. If you are familiar with Be&D handbags, you know they have tremendous craftsmanship and some very supple leather. Comfortable, double-strap handles make it convenient to carry and add an extra style element with the whipstitched detailing.

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Be & D handbags make my heart go pitter patter and now I’m drooling over the Be & D “Woodstock” hobo. For some odd reason, I’ve been obsessed with studs lately and I pretty much want any bag that has them on it. Even though the “Woodstock” hobo doesn’t have many studs on it, it’s still stunning.

The only thing I don’t like about this hobo is the buckle featured on the front. The bag itself has a magnetic snap closure, so the buckle really serves as no purpose but for style. If the buckle was there to tighten the bag and to help keep it closed then that would be a different story, but it’s not. I think if there wasn’t a belt buckle, and just studs it would make the bag look much prettier.

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This Cruise 2010 season Be & D’s back with another round of amazing rock-chic fabulous pieces, and will only be available exclusively over at our favorite department store, Nordstrom!

First thing I noticed was that the bags are a bit toned down this season when it comes to stud work, which I’m loving. It brings out the true beauty in the leather…

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My look has been pretty edgy lately and I’m definitely into the whole “Rocker Chick” trend. Be & D handbags not only compliment this trend well, but they are also stunning bags to look at!

The Be & D “Studded” Vertical Tote definitely has an edgy look to it with all the studs that are featured on the sides of the bag. What I like most about this handbag is that before the studs it was an everyday leather tote with no style to it. It amazes me how a bunch of studs can make a tote look that much more stylish.

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Be & D is one of my ultimate favorite designer brands. I absolutely love the handbags Be & D come out with. If you love the whole edgy or rocker chick look then you will also be in love with Be & D.

The Be & D handbag I am currently drooling over is the “Studded Woodstock Strap” Shopper. The bag is so simple, but yet so amazing in every way possible. I love how the handbag is so simple, but then has studded handles. It’s as if the bag is so dull, but then these gorgeous handles dress it up. Being that the studs are oversized, that makes them stick out even more and make this bag look beautiful!

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It’s “Sale Time” over at Bloomingdales! I just got back from rummaging through the online department store, and I noticed they updated their sale section that I mentioned last week. Adding a bunch of new styles from designers like Be&D, Berin, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, the list goes on. Not limited to handbags either. Evening dresses, weekend wear, denims, tanks, accessories, shoes and more.

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Lately, I’ve been obsessing over the whole “Rocker Chick” look. It’s edgy, mostly black, and definitely stylish. I use to love when everything I owned, including my clothes and accessories, was colorful especially pink. Now my style has totally changed, and all I pretty much wear is black and white. Most people call it morbid, I like to call it classy and sophisticated.

The Be & D “Cosette” Hobo blends in very well with the “Rocker Chick” look. Not only is the handbag black, but it also has a silver chain that goes from one end of the bag to the other.

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I recently purchased the Michael Kors “Uptown Astor Shoulder Tote” and I believe it to be stunning. When I came across the Be & D “Garbo Convertible Tote” I couldn’t help but be reminded of the Michael Kors bag. Both are black, the same shape, have detachable shoulder straps and feature lots of goldtone hardware. Granted the Be & D tote has goldtone hardware all over the bag, but the two bags are fabulous and have similarities.

The Be & D tote has a little too much goldtone hardware for my liking, but the bag is gorgeous. I do love how when you use the shoulder strap, the bag can be folded over. The bag goes from beautiful tote, to stylish messenger bag. Either way you choose to carry the handbag, it will look amazing.

If I were to purchase this bag, I definitely wouldn’t use it as an everyday bag. I think this bag would be perfect for when your outfit is on the edgy side. The whole rocker chick look is very trendy right now, and this bag would go amazing with that whole style. A black and white outfit with some edgy heels would compliment this bag well. I just can’t envision someone using this bag while wearing a dress or something colorful.

The Be & D “Garbo Convertible Tote” can be purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue for $1,490. It’s a gorgeous bag, but don’t forget you can get the Michael Kors “Uptown Astor Shoulder Tote” for $458. That’s less than half the price of the Be & D bag. Overall, both bags are stunning and you can’t go wrong with whichever one you choose!

See the Be & D “Garbo Convertible Tote” at: Saks Fifth Avenue

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