Stiletto Jungle found the perfect Spring platform pump — the Report Signature Calyer Slatted Pump.

Allie is Wired has a first look at the new Britney Spears Femme Fatale album cover.

BagBliss is in love with the effortlessly cool Stella McCartney Falabella

Beauty Snob has Cartier de Lune, a gorgeous scent to take you through late winter and into spring.

Coquette is drooling over Lucky Magazine’s February cover girl, Nicole Richie and her vintage Chanel bag collection.

Fashion Pulse Daily picks its favorite styles from the Loeffler Randall Spring 2011 Collection – which one is yours?

The Jet Set Girls are partnering with Olay to give away five Olay Professional Pro-X Advanced Cleansing Systems!

KRISTOPHER DUKES is using ZEO Smartwake Alarm.

Stilettos tone your legs better than Fit Flops–science proves it! SHEfinds rounded up the very best stilettos and pumps to make your life easier.

Second City Style has two points of view in He Said/She Said: The SAG Awards Red Carpet.

Shopping and Info loves the Isabel Marant leather jacket seen on Kate Moss in Elle Magazine.

The Beauty Stop checks out the new Texas Collection by OPI.

The Shoe Goddess has found the perfect Christian Louboutin cork wedge!

Stiletto Jungle picks the 3 best ’70s-inspired trouser jeans for early spring.

These Yves Saint Laurent Metallic T-Strap Wedge Sandals are definitely befitting The Shoe Goddess!

Spring 2011 marks Milly’s 10th year anniversary!

And to celebrate, Designer Michelle Smith is adding to the family a selection of handbags that embody the same feminine chic aesthetic as her clothing line.

The new line comes in a variety of materials, from canvas and nylon to full grain leathers such as soft, tumbled nappa lamb, shiny goatskin and glossy patent with resin tortoise chains and custom made hardware details. The price range is $250 to $525.

Shop for it: millyny.com, Saks Fifth Avenue, Bergdorf Goodman, Neiman Marcus and upscale specialty stores.

Now that the busy Holiday season is behind you, it’s time to take a break from all that crazy gift shopping and focus on yourself. How would it feel to be on the receiving end of an amazing gift, like a gorgeous new Haven by Botkier!?

Our good friends over at StefaniBags are gifting the Botkier Haven Satchel made from luxe soft Italian Lambskin in Pearly Grey (retail $545) to one of you lucky Bag Bliss readers… and all you have to do is follow these two simple steps to get your name tossed in the drawing pool.

First you must visit FaceBook and “LIKE” both BagBliss and StefaniBags. I’m sure you’re already our FB friend!

Deadline: Giveaway comes to an end February 12th at 3: pm pst / 6: pm est

Then when you’re done signing up, enjoy 20% off sitewide (except for preorders) at Stefani Bags when you enter BAGBLISS20

Jerome Dreyfuss is no stranger to Bag Bliss! I have written about his attractive, yet functional handbags before and I have always enjoyed doing so. He is, however, a stranger to Net-A-Porter. Well, at least he was until just recently! That’s right, Jerome Dreyfuss has come to Net-A-Porter!

Famous for his use of super soft and supple leather, Jerome Dreyfuss introduced his handbag collection to the world in 2002. Interestingly, the French designer gives each of his pieces a male name. Reportedly, his intention was to make the man in your life come in second to your coveted accessory. Wow, talk about ego trips! Then again, I have been known to baby a handbag or two in ways that seem on the verge of insanity!

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Whether it’s a reaction to the economy, a growing plague of back & neck pain or simply a natural response to extremely oversized handbags, every major designer is showing a mini bag this season. Sure, they have had little bags for evening, the cross-body last season, but the mini bag for day is the next great thing. Or to use an over-tired analogy, the mini-bag is the new “black”.

There are so many great offerings out there it’s hard to choose for an review. You can obviously find sparkly and satin ones for evening, but leather, nylon and pony hair are readily available in a host of colors choices. Strap lengths can be long enough for cross-body, shoulder length or short. The beauty of a short strap mini-bag is that it is small & lightweight enough to easily carry securely on your forearm still rendering you hands-free when necessary. The user must be more particular about what they stash in their mini. Small wallets or card holders, a lipstick and your phone is about all you will carrying.

Blending classic lady-like chic with a touch or rocker studs, the Valentino Rockstud Small Leather Mini Bag is featured in a beautifully sophisticated sand color perfect for resort through summer. The silver accents up the ante by appealing to those of us ladies who have a little bit of edge. This 8″ x 4 1/2″ x 2″ bag is loaded with pockets to increase its functionality. There is an outside open pocket, an inside zip pocket and four inside open pockets all secured by a flap with a silver tone turn-lock closure. All of these details come with a price of $1395, but I think you will find that it will be in your wardrobe for many years to come. Also available in black.

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Stiletto Jungle has 3 tips for what to wear to a winter wedding.

Allie is Wired previews pics from Lady Gaga’s 2011 Viva Glam campaign.

Bag Bliss has the details on the new Nancy Gonzalez exotic Luggage and Travel Bags!

We are going to see a lot more of you, Falabella (at Bag Snob), cuz this is a classic that is here to stay.

Don’t know what to get the females in your life? Read our Beauty Snob Gift Guide!

Getting cozy with a DKNY cozy gets even better now that they are on sale! Coquette is ready to collect them all.

Fashion Pulse Daily picks the best looks from Michael Kors’ Pre-Fall 2010 Collection

Looking for a warm New Year’s getaway? The Jet Set Girls check into the W Scottsdale’s Carnaval party!

KRISTOPHER DUKES is wearing Rubber Belgian Shoes (for When It Rains German Shepherds).

Manolo says, soon, the Capital of Grunge shall become the Locus of Super Fantastic!

Second City Style shows you how to incorporate a festive palette into your wardrobe without coming off like a Christmas tree in Happy Holidaze: Finding Stylish Answers To Holiday Fashion Faux Pas.

Shopping and Info loves the cozy and fuzzy cream wrap sweater seen on Angelina Jolie at The Tourist premiere in New York City.

The Beauty Stop covers the latest news about unexpected Botox side effects.

The Shoe Goddess loves the combination of denim and studs as seen on Christian Louboutin’s Pigalle 120 Studded Denim Pumps!

When it comes to handbags, I can never resist a good buy! So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled across a beautiful leather handbag that sells for less than $300… and that is the regular price, not a sale price! Meet the Rough Roses Jewel Bowler Satchel — a lovely bag at an even lovelier price!

Rough Roses is a brand that prides itself in bringing cutting edge, high quality designs to the savvy women of today. I have never heard of them before now, but I am already liking what I see! The Jewel Bowler Satchel features delicate pleats on the front and cute little studs on the handles.

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The minute I saw these bags, I knew I would have to write about them before I did anything else! During an otherwise mundane shopping trip with my daughter and finding only a few standout items, I ran across this brilliantly colored display of bags by Ted Baker! We all know Ted Baker for his beautifully tailored men’s and women’s clothing. His foray into accessories has been limited. But, I am so glad he is venturing into the category.

Pretty pink, purple, green, beige, and red greeted me as I walked down the aisle. The stunningly brilliant colors are enhanced by the PVC “patent leather” of these bags. A structured shape give the candy colored bags a more sophisticated style. Simple block lettering logo on the front in gold is just the right touch over the exterior zippered compartment. Large double handled style also works on the shoulder with a 6″ – 9″ drop.

There is a tremendous amount of storage in this bag as well with its 13″ x 9″ x 6″ size. Both sides of the bag have zippered compartments allowing them to completely open up. The large interior compartment is lined in a pretty floral. Hardware on the bag is a pretty silve-rtone for just the right accents.

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