Graduation is fast approaching and many promising new people will soon be entering the workforce. And what does a college grad need to get their career off to an organized start? A nice leather work tote, of course! So if you’re looking for a great new work bag, either for yourself or for someone you love, then check out the Julie K Robin Tote.

This extra large leather tote would be perfect for work. It is simple, but it also has a little bit of spunk to it (something I hear celebs such as Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore really like about this designer’s work). I think it would be perfect for a young person that doesn’t want to look too stuffy in the workplace.

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What’s your input on backpacks with a high end designer name to them? Personally, I’m not too fond of them as prefer a handbag to a backpack of course, but occasionally I’ve spotted some tourists in my area with say, Louis Vuitton backpacks.

I spotted a backpack like no other today, it’s by French couture brand Chanel and frankly, I don’t know what to think about it.

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Just when I thought Juicy Couture couldn’t make their laptop sleeves any cuter, they bring out the “Ruffled” laptop sleeve. I’m about to buy a new computer, and I’m pretty sure this is the designer bag I want to go with my new electronic toy. Even though I only wear black and white, I’m obsessed with pink accessories. The computer I’m purchasing is actually pink, so now it would be even cuter if my bag was the same color of it! I’m all about matching, and to find a laptop bag that matches the computer I’m going to get is pretty exciting.

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After seeing the Gustto Occhialli Bag featured during the 30 Days of Giveaways going on here at Bag Bliss and The Bag Forum, my interest in the brand was instantly rejuvenated. But how could it not be? After all, the bag was beautiful! And I have always had this deep admiration for Agathe Planchon. Her company began as a small, internet-based business. It certainly didn’t take Agathe long, however, to climb her way to the top of the fashion world and now her handbags are loved by celebrities and bagistas alike! Gustto handbags are simple, gorgeous, and unique. What more could a girl really ask for?

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I love this time of the year, when all the boutiques and online department stores make way for the new season, by pushing the latest winter designer bags off to the sale section. No complaints here!

The latest bag blowout is happening now over at Bloomingdales!

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Juicy Couture always has the cutest totes, and the “Set List Embellished Cotton Canvas Tote” is no different. Juicy Couture’s tote’s are usually on the large side and have an open top. It’s nice to see the designer brand come out with a smaller tote that indeed has a zipper closure.

I’m not sure if I would never use this tote, but I won’t deny the fact that it’s super cute. It reminds me of something a younger girl would use as a purse or gym bag for school.

What I like most about this tote is jewel-embellished logo. I would consider this bag to be fairly simple, but the jewels give the bag that touch to make it look a little flashy.

The quirky sayings accent the bag well. It’s like when you look at the bag, you can’t help but read them. My favorite ones are, “Juicy loves drama” and “I love night in the city.” I don’t know about Juicy Couture loving drama, but a lot of Juicy items I would say are on the dramatic side, which makes the designer brand so fabulous.

Juicy does go way over the top with anything they come out with and I do believe that is what makes them stand out in the crowd. Everything is always: pink, outrageous, and definitely stunning.

The Juicy Couture “Embellished Cotton Canvas Tote” can be purchased at Saks Fifth Avenue for $88, which is a steal for a Juicy bag. Juicy Couture bags are pretty high priced, so to see one under $100 is amazing! If you have a younger daughter, grand-daughter, or niece you may want to check out this tote for them!

See the Juicy Couture “Embellished Cotton Canvas Tote” at: Saks Fifth Avenue

The Chat: JC tote

When I heard that Marc had produced a Doodle Print Tote for his Marc by Marc Jacobs line, two words immediately popped into my head: Dooney & Bourke. We all remember the Dooney & Bourke Doodle Print Collection, with its bright colors and childish-looking drawings. But when I finally saw the Marc by Marc Jacobs Doodle Print Tote in real life, I wasn’t as shocked as I thought I would be. Yes, the doodles are whimsical and childlike. However, I think what saves this tote from complete fashion disaster is that the doodles were done in simple black and white instead of every color of the rainbow. The little birds, rainbows, and bees are actually pretty cute. And the little worm is adorable! The doodles remind me of my textbooks from when I was in grade school. The teacher would have all the students bring a paper bag from home to make into a book cover. And, of course, mine would always be covered with lots and lots of drawings. I think this tote would be cute as a gym bag or even as a casual shopping tote. It is definitely something that the young and young-at-heart can both enjoy.

The Marc by Marc Jacobs Doodle Print Tote is constructed of coated canvas and is available in either Black or White. It retails for $148. Find it at Shopbop.com.

The Chat: Jacobs Doodle!

Is it just me or does it look like Juicy Couture was inspired by a Balenciaga “City” when the company designed the “Easy Rider China C Satchel?” From the shape to the long shoulder strap, everything screams Balenciaga. I will admit though, if Juicy Couture was inspired by a Balenciaga “City” with this bag, they did a decent job designing their own version of the popular bag.

My least favorite feature about this bag are the exterior flap pockets with the logo-embossed hardware. I think the hardware is way too gaudy for this simple bag. The hardware acts like an eye sore on the bag, and you can’t help but fixate your eyes on it when looking at the bag. Perhaps if the hardware was a little smaller it wouldn’t look so tacky. Then again, if you didn’t have that huge logo-embossed hardware featured on the handbag, then you would probably never know that this bag was by Juicy Couture.

The satchel does come in three colors: black, brown and red. I usually gravitate towards black handbags but for reason I’m loving this bag in red. The red version looks the best and most stylish with all that huge hardware on it.

The Juicy Couture “Easy Rider China C” Satchel can be purchased at Nordstrom for $328. Not that bad of a price for a Juicy Couture handbag but the question is, is it worth it? I’ll leave that for you to decide.

See the Juicy Couture “Easy Rider China C” Satchel: Here @ Nordstrom

The Chat: Easy Rider!

I’m not too fond of velour, but when I saw the Juicy Couture Pammy Top Zip Tote I thought it was adorable! If the tote was made of leather it would probably look much better, but overall it is a cute tote. I’ve never been into velour because I feel like it’s high maintenance. Once you lay it down somewhere, it’s prone to getting dirty especially if it’s a light color. Also, it seems like after a while velour starts looking a little dingy. It’s as if it doesn’t handle wear and tear very good, but then again what does?

I love this tote mainly because it has a tip top. Most totes, especially ones by Juicy Couture, do not have zip tops they are just pretty much open and can’t be closed. When you’re a college student, any bag that has a zip top comes in handy. You don’t have to be a college student to love this bag though, anyone that has a lot of things to carry and doesn’t want them concealed to the world would benefit from this bag.

The handbag is complete with a dangling heart charm. No Juicy Couture bag is complete without some stylish charm hanging from it.

The Juicy Couture Pammy Top Zip Velour Tote can be purchased at Nordstrom for $198 and that’s pretty reasonable for any Juicy Couture bag. If you have a daughter in high school or college you may just want to pick up one of these totes for her. What better way to start a school year, than with a new stylish looking bag!

See the Juicy Couture Pammy Top Zip Velour Tote Here:  Juicy Couture Room @ Nordstrom

The Chat: Juicy Couture Pammy!