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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Net-a-Porter is one my favorite boutiques of all time. It’s one of those boutiques where if you just plan on virtually window shopping, you’ll still manage to find something you can’t live without.

And most recently Net-a-Porter has hit the big 1-0. 10 years in business is such a huge accomplishment – happy birthday!

Here are my top 10 favorite purses! Just a little note: below are my current top 10 favorite bags on the website, that are currently available.

Loving this oh-so-fabulous, opulent glamorous Valentino Glam evening clutch! It combines black tulle roses, delicate feathers and crystal detailing along the front. The basics include a snap clasp at top, an internal pouch, a silver-tone chain link handle that can be hidden inside the bag and is fully lined in black satin. Such a spectacular piece, worthy of any evening event. retails for $2,340.

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I love how dramatic this clutch is! Black and nude lace cover this long box style clutch by Alexander McQueen. It’s topped off with my favorite detail, the jewel and skull-embellished knuckle duster clasp! Right now on nap it’s only available in gold-tone hardware with black leather lining. retails for $2,295.

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Peekaboo in crisp white! A Spring / summer must-have in every bagdrobe. But this isn’t your ordinary white tote, this beauty comes dressed in luxurious python and topped off with gold-tone metal hardware. A perfect combination. Other details include a handle at top, logo-embossed turnlock fastenings at top, pouch compartments at front and back, push-stud fastening straps at each side, a long detachable shoulder strap and an internal zipped compartment and has a nude canvas lining. retails for $5,360.

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Not everyone is a fan of the pebble-y texture of ostrich, but I sure am! The Mulberry Bayswater is back for yet another season, this time around dressed in a stone ostrich-leather and accessorized with gold-tone designer-embossed turn-lock fastening at front. Other details include dual handles at top, gold-tone hardware, feet on the base, gray suede lining, concealed buckles at the side to expand the bag, internal zipped and pouch pockets and a padlock and keys tag attached. retails for $5,000.

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Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were spotted spending a little family time together with their daughter, Suri, over the holiday weekend. The trio was enjoying a bit of a shopping spree at the Westfield Mall in Century City, California. The whole family looks great! But I must say, little Suri looks absolutely adorable in her ballerina outfit! Katie looks pretty awesome though too. I love how she paired a white button-down shirt with denim cut-offs. And the straw hat and motorcycle boots? Adorable! And, as always, Katie has a gorgeous handbag in tow — the Mulberry Alexa Bag to be exact! This is such a great, basic piece and it would make the perfect everyday bag. The style is classic and timeless, but still a little bit retro-ish. I love the flap closure and fern straps. Plus the extra-long strap is perfect for a hands-free shopping trip! Nice choice Katie!

The Mulberry Alexa Bag is available in two sizes and it looks like Katie’s bag may be the larger size. Check them out at StyleBop.com!

June is time for Summer fun at swimming pools and family vacations. It’s the time for a little R&R and most importantly, it’s time for some amazing sales! One of my favorites is currently going on at Net-A-Porter! You just have to check out!

There are so many great bags available that follow some of the hottest trends of the season. Just take a quick look at a few of the items in the sale!

Miu Miu Large Denim Tote – Was $1,295 and now $647.50!
We have seen so many handbag designers come out with denim versions of their handbags. Whether it’s denim shaded leather or actual denim, they were everywhere! The Miu Miu tote combines a beautiful shade of denim with a stunning and contemporary – AND classic carryall featuring navy leather trim and crystal embellished claps fashioning!

Mulberry Oversized Ava Suede Clutch – Was $695 and now $347.50!
Mulberry is on so many bag lovers wish list and this one is a hot little number that combined the stud trend in a sophisticated way! Uptown and cool urban finish pairs nicely for a night out on the town!

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It’s time to add Mulberry to the long trail of designer to create a budget-friendly diffusion line especially for Target.

In the past, Target has worked with many household designer names, like Zac Posen, Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen and Proenza Schouler. Which makes us even more excited that Mulberry has decided to do a collaboration project.

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The thought of a pen exploding inside of a designer purse is squirming, let alone getting ink or some kind of paint substance on the exterior of your bag. That’s why the majority of us bagista’s are quite cautious when taking our bags for the day and would avoid any harsh stains to the best ability. For once, a splatter of ink on a handbag never looked so good; meet the Bayswater ink-print leather bag by Mulberry.

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American socialite, natural beauty Olivia Palermo has been spotted everywhere the last few weeks with her gorgeous Mulberry Alexa Bag. Do I blame her? No way, it’s such a gorgeous bag, and looks amazing in any occasion.

The Alexa is available in an assortment of different colors and prints for spring. One of my favorite new additions is the Alexa in ink!

The Mulberry Alexa Bag is named after and inspired by modern British style icon Alexa Chung. What’s so spectacular about the Alexa, is that it’s both formal and casual structured and relaxed.

The oversized Mulberry Alexa Bag is currently available over at LuisViaRoma for $1558. And unfortunately it’s only available for pre-order, however fear not, it’s set to arrive by March 31st. Not that long of a wait in my opinion, for such a gorgeous purse.

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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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When it comes to belted handbags, I am always finding myself intrigued. It is such a unique way to add interest to an otherwise simple style. Plus the silhouette a belt creates is a step away from the ordinary, which is great for the handbag gal that “has it all”.

Unfortunately, most of the belted handbags I see floating down the street are covered in gaudy bling. So it was such a relief to see such a sleek and refined belted style from one of my favorite designers. Continue Reading