Stylish with Substance

Chanel, or Karl Largerfeld, Cleaned Up Lily Allen

Ella M — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:34:55 EDT

Karl can put Chanel on Lily Allen, but can we really put Lily Allen in Chanel, if you know what I mean? What I mean is, could this makeover stick on the girl who refuses to not sunbathe topless what-seems daily in her classless crusade nearing as bad as Amy Winehouse?

That is why Lily Allen as a model for Chanel surprises me. Yes, Lily is a huge Chanel fan, uh--so are witless teenagers. The difference is this recording artist has money, and those teens aren't truly carrying Chanel with their pink cambon totes.

So what I mean is anyone can be a fan, but that doesn't mean The Man will "fan" back. The singer makes a cute model of some sort---Allen is quite beautiful and a great writer with a great mind, but ... girl needs work.

Or - usually. One couldn't tell from these amazing photographs.

Here Allen advertises and sports Chanel's upcoming handbag collection, "Coco Cocoon" due this October 10th (2009).

Stay tuned for a gallery devoted to the bags next week!

Photography by Karl Lagerfeld, Chanel's designer, himself.

Credit: Collective of the Interwebs & I-D Magazine

& Now Blake Lively & the Jovi Bag - Gossip Girl Approved

Ella M — Fri, 31 Jul 2009 13:31:37 EDT

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!

Bag News Update: Rebecca Minkoff "I Do" Collection

Ella M — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:42:53 EDT

*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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Breaking Handbag News: Possible Bridal Bag, Possibly Sassy?

Ella M — Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:18:45 EDT

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!

Lady Gaga, looking more "Lady" than Gaga-Crazy

Ella M — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:05:34 EDT

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

Who Has New Fall Bags?! Gucci Does!

Ella M — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 11:00:00 EDT

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?!

Tote-ally Green to Market by Built

Ella M — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 13:47:39 EDT

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.

The One Coach Bag Every Fan Must Have

Ella M — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:28:35 EDT

COACH's new must-have collection boasts their original designers' likeness. Bonnie Cashin was famed for her outside coin pockets, and these bags have got those too.

The best is the ginormous tote with mini leather flowers and equally mini leather purse on Cashin's shoulder. Tooooooo cute!

Shop from www.coach.com.

The Walk of Shame Kit to Fit in
your Morning After Bag

Ella M — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 08:11:52 EDT

Floc Designs Foldable Flip Flops

There is no sizing information provided on their site, but here is our approximation based on their video (above) (satchel bag is 14" x 11")

Coolest of all it comes with a notecard either dissing that date or leaving your number for your new catch. But possibly the best "feature" is that part of the proceeds go to fight breast cancer, and you also get a bonus pink awareness wristband.

A. Try a Walk of Shame Kit like the one from walkofshamekit.com; a saucy woman's canister of basic necessities for that morning after trip home so a lady won't travel so bare, evening-vamped or rolled-out-of-shared-bed trashed.

It comes with a basic white coverall dress, flip-flops to replace "shooed" heels, sunnies to hide smeared eye makeup, a pre-pasted toothbrush, cleansing wipes and a cloth backpack to hold it all (although we suggest a designer upgrade [right]).

We'll help you survive the morning after and make that walk home so much less shameful!

Turn the walk of shame into a head-high (sex) cat walk!

Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag

B. Or you could try a few upgrades from that. We suggest if you can, bring your own car and stash a big overnight bag, Rebecca Minkoff's is perfect. Then you can fit a professional-looking blazer that will boost your evening ensemble to daytime status, and possibly anything else extra you need beyond the morning after essentials. If you must take public transit (always use caution!) then you could try her "Morning After Mini" Bag.

We also suggest the product "brush-ups" and either your own makeup remover or your own big black Jackie O' shades. What fabulous lady shouldn't own such a pair?

And we even found these cool foldable flip-flops in a totally chic print. Goh-geous!

Now do note this post was all in fun.

Remember to practice safe sex and safe dating, and this includes do get to know your match well before leaping into physical relations, don't get drunk on a first date, do bring your cell and I.D., etc. Know it's called the Walk of Shame for a reason, and what we really think esteemed ladies of today should do is wait until he makes you breakfast, buys you flowers, or the like, the morning after. We don't want to see you sneaking out of a dorm building, period. We want you walking out hand-in-hand with a new love, more like several mornings after. ;-)

Last but not least, we also don't want you to yet need that Knocked Up bag!

New Bag News: Rebecca Minkoff's
Knocked Up - No that's her diaper bag

Ella M — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 08:02:02 EDT

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!