Here we are – day 21 kicks off now!

Enter now to win this Leonello Borghi Infinity Clutch! And it’s so simple to get your name in the drawing pool. All you have to do is go on over to twitter and re-tweet this message:

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Leonelle Borghi is a new designer in the accessory world. In the summer of 2001, Borghi launched his men’s accessory collection, then a couple years ago, in the spring of 2007 launched his women’s accessory collection. Prior to launching his own line, at a very young age he worked at Prada and collaborated with Dawn Mello and Richard Lambertson in 1999 on a Giorgio Armani accessory collection.

Up for grabs in this giveaway is the Leonelle Borghi Infinity Clutch. This oversized pancake-size large wristlet comes dressed in a crocodile embossed Rosa Pink leather. The mouth of the bag closes with a simple zip closure, when opened reveals the cotton canvas interior with the large logo embroidered patch. Diameter is a whopping 9.5″ length.

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Day 5 coming at you from Bag Bliss — win the Gucci 1500 Series Watch!

This amazing watch is just so simple and elegant. It’s a classic that you don’t want to miss out on. Especially if you win this watch – yours free! Crazy.

You have less than a day to sign up for this amazing giveaway.

This giveaway will end today, November 29th at 8:59 pm PST / 11:59 pm EST

About the event end note: We here at BagBliss and TheBagForum are thanking all of you, our dedicated readers for an amazing 5+ years. This holiday season we are throwing an extravagant 30 days of Giveaways Event, where you have a chance to score something from our stash of designer goodies.

1 giveaway items per day for 30 days, starting November 25th and ending December 24th.

The giveaways will be split up equally between BagBliss and TheBagForum.

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winner: congratulations Kaitlyn Rossi!

Does anyone remember the paillette-embellished handbags a couple of years ago? They were typically shapeless sacks covered from top to bottom with those ridiculously over-sized sequins. I remember them being very popular among all the teenagers and twenty-somethings. And although I fell into that age group, I had absolutely no intentions of carrying around a deflated disco ball. So you can understand why I was apprehensive with the whole idea of Miu Miu coming out with a paillette-embellished bag. It’s called the Miu Miu Ombré Paillette-Embellished Clutch. But you know what? Oh my gosh, I can’t believe I’m saying this… but this clutch is actually pretty darn cute. I really like how an ombré effect was created with different colored sequins. The burgundies, pinks, and reds shimmer so beautifully. This clutch is anything but a disco ball! I think I might be changing my mind about paillette-embellished accessories, especially where this lovely clutch is concerned. While they may look awkward and gawdy on a daytime bag, paillettes look perfectly fine on this tiny evening bag. So check this lovely piece out ladies, you might find yourself pleasantly surprised. The color would go perfectly with all our little black dresses for Fall!

The Miu Miu Ombré Paillette-Embellished Clutch comes with a detachable cross-body strap. It measures 7″ x 3″ x 2″ and it retails for $950. Find it at NET-A-PORTER.COM!

The Chat: miu miu!

I’m absolutely in love with the Louis Vuitton Monogram “Eclipse” handbag line. I think they are stunning, and definitely put more edge into the Monogram line. The Monogram line is beautiful, but it can get a tad bit boring sometimes.

I hate small bags, but the Louis Vuitton “Monogram Eclipse Mini Pochette” caught my eye. Perhaps it was because it was the most affordable bag out of the whole line, but it was one the cute side. I’m not sure what you could possibly fit in it, but it looked like a bag that a toddler would carry around.

The most you could probably fit into this bag is a phone, lip gloss, and some cash if that. Small or not, it’s definitely an adorable bag to carry around on one of those evenings when you don’t want to carry much of anything. It’s one of those little bags, that is so tiny but yet still looks amazing. I also love how the hotel room key inspired zipper is more than half the height of the bag. That just shows how small this bag really is.

The Louis Vuitton “Monogram Eclipse Mini Pochette” can be purchased at Louis Vuitton for $945. The bag maybe cute, but it’s not worth that much. If I’m paying that much for a bag I would like to be able to carry quite a bit in it. Then again, this is one of Louis Vuitton’s seasonal handbag lines therefore it won’t be around for long. When you know a certain bag won’t be around forever, perhaps it makes the price looks less bad. Overall, it’s a gorgeous little bag!

See the Louis Vuitton “Monogram Eclipse” handbag line at: Louis Vuitton

You can also find great deals on Louis Vuitton bags at: eBay!

The Chat: Vuitton Eclipse!

When I was in high school I can remember all of the girls, including myself, loving small handbags. The most popular one’s were the Louis Vuitton “Monogram” Pochette and Coach “Signature Khaki” Demi. Back then we were all so excited to get anything that was designer, no matter how big it was. Now I look back, and I think what did I fit into those teeny tiny bags? All I buy now are handbags that are spacious, but sometimes I do come across some little designer bags that I think are adorable! The Tory Burch “Reva” Clutch may be small, but it sure is stunning!

What caught my eye about the “Reva” Clutch was how amazing the golden hardware looks with the brown leather. Even the Tory Burch logo that is featured on the exterior of the handbag looks amazing on the leather. The only downfall about the bag is that it is really tiny. It’s so tiny, that I’m not even sure what you can fit in it. The most you can probably put in this clutch is your cell phone, compact, lips gloss and some cash. Small or not, this bag would be an amazing evening bag.

The Tory Burch “Reva” Clutch can be purchased at ShopBop for $350. The price does seem a little pricey for a bag you can’t fit much it, but it definitely is gorgeous.

See the Tory Burch “Reva” Clutch at: ShopBop

*Sample Sale Alert* there is going to be a Tory Burch handbag and shoe sample sale over at online sample sale site gilt groupe. The sale kicks off tomorrow, Tuesday the 15th at 9: am PST / noon if you’re EST.

The Chat: Reva!

I think wristlet’s are perfect for when you are on the go, in a rush, or just simply don’t want to carry much. My all time favorite wrislet has always been the Louis Vuitton “Wapity Case” but spending $315 for something so small can seem impractical. I mean face it, for less than $400 more you can get a Louis Vuitton Speedy, so why pay so much for something that can’t hold much. Never fear though, there are many designers out there that make much more affordable wristlet’s.

One of my favorite wristlet’s at the moment is the See by Chloé “Zip File” Zip Around Pouch. It’s really cute, comes in three stylish colors, and the price is great. Obviously, if you love carrying around a ton of stuff with you all day long a wristlet wouldn’t work for you. If you are someone that doesn’t like to carry much, or you just want a simple little bag to go to the grocery store, or perhaps get some gas in it’s perfect!

I’m loving the pouch in “Peppermint.” The color is so vibrant, and if I’m carrying around something that is so small I’d like it to stick out in the crowd, or at least be colorful. I could totally see myself using this when I’m making quick runs around town.

The See by Chloé “Zip File” Zip Around Pouch can be purchased at Nordstrom for $95, which is an amazing price for a designer wristlet. It’s available in Black, Grenadine (Red), and Peppermint (Teal) and is definitely a cute little accessory to add to any designer purse collection!

See the See by Chloé “Zip File” Zip Around Pouch at: Nordstrom

The Chat: Chloe Pouch!

The Hayden-Harnett Fall/Winter 2009 Collection is here and it is now available for pre-order. According to the Hayden-Harnett website, this collection “verges on the mystical and the unsettling.” These unique new designs were inspired by the cultural thinking and religious rituals of the so-called Cargo Cults of remote Pacific islands. The collection consists of dark neutrals and artisan-like details. Hayden-Harnett describes them as “dark, otherworldly, and quirky.”

As I glanced over the various pieces that make up the Fall/Winter 2009 Collection, my eyes suddenly became drawn to one bag in particular. Meet the Hayden-Harnett Junya Tambourine Bag. As the name suggests, this cute little crossbody bag resembles a tambourine. The front side of the bag features a slit pocket adorned with totemic hardware and the sides of the bag are adorned with tiny tassels. This bag would be perfect for a fun night out. However, it is definitely meant for someone looking for something with just a touch of quirkiness. This truly is a special piece. So special, in fact, that Hayden-Harnett has dubbed it as part of their Collector’s Edition. Now if only I could figure out where to get that necklace the model is wearing. It would make the perfect companion for this bag.

The Hayden-Harnett Junya Tambourine Bag measures 6″ x 6″ x 2″ and it comes complete with a long, crossbody strap. It is currently available in Black/Grape and it retails for $238. Check it out at Hayden-Harnett.

P.S. (The Corinne Studded Leather Necklace can be found under the Accessories section. It retails for $148)

The Chat: Hayden-Harnett!

A Botkier freebie? Sounds almost too good to be true, but is in fact the real deal going on now over at Luna Boston.

Check out latest new arrivals by the amazing Monica Botkier, and receive a limited edition Botkier Mini Rosette Black Rose Purse (a $95 retail value!) with any Botkier handbag purchase, while supplies last. Enter code “rockerchic” at checkout.

Handmade in India by skilled craftspeople, a Santi evening bag or clutch can add a glamorous touch to any look. The company, originally founded in the late 1980′s by Santi Tiangratanakul, focuses on bringing the tradition of silk workmanship to life in the form of functional accessories. I think what I admire most about these evening bags is their beautiful bead work and embroidery.

The Santi Sequin Disco Bag is a little gem that I stumbled across while browsing on the Bloomingdales website. This beauty is covered from head to toe with iridescent navy blue sequins. I adore the cute “coin purse” shape with the framed opening and pushlock clasp. The website describes this bag as “retro glamour”. But when I look at this bag, I just see cute. This bag would liven up any evening dress for a night on the town. In my opinion, there is no need for the wearer to have “disco fever” to sport this lovely piece. And the best part is, this lovely little evening bag is totally affordable. In other words, it has all the sparkle without the heavy price tag of one of those crystal embellished clutches. So don’t feel guilty if you decide you want one in every color imaginable!

The Santi Sequin Disco Bag is currently available in Navy (shown) or Silver. It is fairly decent in size (in terms of evening bags), measuring 8″ x 5″ x 2.5″. Find it at Shop Bloomingdales.com, where it retails for $155.

The Chat: Santi Disco!