Stylish with Substance

So it appears the Jovi Cross-Body and its contemporary designer company, Treesje, have been declared Gossip Girl chic level by the stylists of the show. Here is Blake Lively sporting the bag we just blogged & raved about - and she's on set filming, no less.

Treesje Jovi Cross-Body

$368.00 by Treesje at Endless.com

Photo via Purse Page

One note: Turquoise and royal blue? NO!

Is this fab or fug? We say, change out of that tunic dress, or just trash it!

*Updated* An update on the announcement of Rebecca Minkoff's wedding and upcoming "I Do" collection. We blogged about her Twitter reveal a few weeks ago. Now, the new Mrs. has said her own I Dos and even big thank-yous to her bridesmaids with the pictured bag as a gift. This bag shape called "The Clutch" may be a hint at her upcoming "I Do" line, but apparently those bags will be made-to-order with any fabric - and it's unclear of the shape/style name. The fresh-from-the-aisle designer is even heading a bit back-to-the-future with the very *indie* approach of allowing customers to ship exact fabric. Sounds trés haute couture, but I must hope without the price---as short runs get very expensive. The company usually offers more modestly priced purses, so this is indeed intriguing.

The news comes straight from her best friend, Maid of Honor and Lucky Magazine staffer, all-in-one;

"...Soon you'll be able to get one, or at least one similar to it: Rebecca has a new bridal line in the works, called the "I do" collection: brides-to-be will be able to customize an RM bag (minimum [run of] 8) for the women in their wedding party--you'll even be able to send Rebecca the exact fabric you want them made in. How completely awesome! Stay tuned to luckymag.com for news of the exact launch date!"

We've set up our own SMS alert (and I'm ever glued to my iPhone) so we should be quick to learn this news, which we plan to at least post to my Twitter, or more for a longer story.

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Rebecca Minkoff tweeted that she's in Italy for her wedding tomorrow. And she's planning to celebrate her newlywed status by introducing a collection titled, "I Do".

By then, she will have *did*, and congrats!

It's not that I don't enjoy watching the "show itself" of Lady Gaga's out-there stage-and-life costumes, but here is the Lady looking more like an edgier (and blonde) Posh.

And she has a bag - what is it??

Enjoy!

Credit: Neon Limelight

Gucci has (I hope just some of) their Fall 2009 handbags out on their online shop. By far the best is the Horsebit Jockey Bag (pictured). With its gunmetal leather that looks soft, I'd say it's one of their top styles overall.

With June just arriving, and Summer not here yet, we can enjoy the best of both worlds with the beach weather and still the onset of new fashion!

So who else has new Fall items?!

They're sleek, stylish, funky/fun, colorful yet tote-ally green all over. The Market totes by Built (r) are designed to beat plastic in more than just eco-reusing, they're insulated to hold in food's temperatures and are even patended with more patents pending.

However ranging from $20 to $40 from small to large, and with your entire grocery load, you might have to be a Whole Prices shopper already to afford these.

If not, they also make lunch totes and other food/drink towables for maybe picnics to enjoy the green scenery, to just get that neoprene insulation.

Always saucy with names and enticing with style, Rebecca Minkoff, put out a baby bag for the chicest of moms. It's genuine leather, in tan or black, and has some great thought-out details...

Check this; it can be clipped on to a stroller, has a waterproof signature lining and a changing pad that matches the sig liner fabric. Only $450 to $650 depending on color.

That Rebecca Minkoff, she is so today!