I love Botkier handbags! They are so stylish and affordable, what isn’t there to like? They have been so popular among celebrities too. Whether it is on the arms of celebrities or everyday people walking down the street, there is one bag I haven’t seen very much of and that is the Botkier Eden Satchel. There were some magazine advertisements featuring the color-blocked version and then… nothing. Well, I stumbled across the latest version of this lovely style and couldn’t believe my eyes. Meet the Botkier Quilted Eden Satchel!

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Would you wear a designer backpack? My personal input towards back wear is neutral, reasons being that I have yet to spot something worthy of adding to my ever-changing wish list. Whoever initiated the backpack into a fashion accessory had a great concept, but fell short in making it practical. Most of the luxury designer selections out there arrive in petite form, incapable of holding much, and with excessive exterior pockets that appoint more of a décor role. Perhaps you won’t be able to fit most of your daily essentials in it, but at least you can carry certain items with this unique form of a fashion statement.

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Here’s a sky blue that’s set to make it into your summer time wardrobe. There’s something about this totes distinctive silhouette that is pleasant to the gal with a taste for class. Perhaps this desired figure should be credited to the popularity of the Grand Shopping Tote by French Couture brand, Chanel. From a distance, a fun hued GST may come to mind, but I say this bag is actually a fun version of a shopper on chains by Kate Spade New York, meet the Jane Quilted Tote.

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For the past couple months, I’ve been on the hunt for a cute cross-body bag that has a golden chain strap. For some reason a little bag with a gold chain strap screams classy and sophisticated to me. My Mother told me it’s more like an evening type of bag but I highly disagree. Chanel has always had chain straps and I think they look stunning being carried around day or night. They maybe a little more glamorous and flashy than the normal handbag but who cares? Life is too short and you might as well carry and wear things that not many people do. In my opinion, style is more fun when you make it your own and stick out from the crowd.

The Rebecca Minkoff Quilted Shimmer “Flirty” Bag is the exact type of bag that I’ve been looking for. I would prefer it more in black but it’s still fabulous. I see someone strutting around with this bag with a fierce pair of skinny jeans and some beautiful nude heels.

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Vintage Chanel! Now there’s a statement that intrigues any bagista. Lately I’ve been very attracted to the spring shades of vibrant violets that many designers have been stirring up recently. One of our own tBFer’s recently landed a 2012 Dark Violet Town (Balenciaga Dark Violet Purple) and it brought back verification of how lovely and versatile a purple-hued handbag truly is to any wardrobe.

What Goes Around Comes Around Vintage present unique finds that in order to obtain, you must give into a hefty price tag first. But a price tag on an exclusive Chanel may be overseen if it’s truly limited, so just how much would you pay for this pretty? Attractive purple suede makes up this quilted Classic edition that reveals a sophisticated and chic style. The touch of gold toned hardware found on the traditional Chanel chains adds more vintage emphasis to this authentic lambskin piece. Discreet double-C’s are embroidered at the center of the flap and serves as a Chanel stamp of approval.

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I have really enjoyed having my Rebecca Minkoff Affair. It’s the circle quilt one with the flat round studs. I get so many compliments! My only gripe is the flap closure. I love the look of flap closures, but the Affair has a magnetic button that secures the flap. Since the chain strap is attached to the bag via the flap, I often find my bag popping open if things are getting jolted a little bit (i.e. when I swing it up to put it on my shoulder). It’s annoying. But my problem might be partly due to my constant over stuffing of the bag. Whoops.

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The Cambon tote is by far one of the best interpretations of a modern staple to the House of Chanel. Being one of the most popular collections to the French brand, it has fallen victim to one of the most popular knockoff styles as well. Regardless, I’ll always take a moment and admire an authentic Cambon as they’re eye-catching and attractive as well. The Cambon collection was a massive hit years back amongst celebrities and fashionista’s alike. By far, my favorite from the collection was the black lambskin tote with the black interlocking C’s. The vintage devoting line of What Goes Around Comes Around has recently obtained one and this classic tote bag is expected to sell quick!

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‘Tis the season for some of the hottest trends and appliqué to hit the handbag and accessories world. Whether you’re a fan of the furs, sequins, the extra glitz and glamour or in this case, the fluffs; we’re equally welcoming all seasonal items and pointing out the most interesting ones.

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Vera Wang fans have something to look forward to this Fall. Vera Wang added two new styles to her Simply Vera Wang Fall 2011 collection, which is available exclusively at Kohls stores and online. Pictured above is your glimpse into the new Fall collection: An amazing day hobo Mini Sidekick ($89), and my favorite, a super cute slightly Chanel-inspired Stow-Away Convertible Flap Bag ($99)

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