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Trend Vision: Cross Bodies Across the Land

February 07, 2009

Fossil Handbag - Maddox Crossbody - Color: Tomato - ZB2801616
With probable fears of crime and hanging on to our dear valuables looming more than ever, combined with who-knows-what untold other little micro-now ways of life, cross body bags have become more appealing than ever.  In a budget-minded style with a twist, I recommend buying only one of this rare and unique style, in a possible statement bag or at least one to last lots of  "every-days"......partially because the new trends follow the new way of life, pairing down. Given that, here are some in "every" pricerange following the *built to last--while budgeting* rule...

Statement Holding ($$$)

Gucci - $1,395

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Flaunt your Love ($$)


Kooba - $485


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Practical-ly Making $


Fossil - $148

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New Bags from COACH; Winter 2009

January 05, 2009

coach_penelope_op-art-travel-satchel1The new bags from COACH make me envious for sure. It may be a new year, but the economy is still pulling us down. Now it seems even more bags by COACH are calling to me, teasing me. Each bag is a mixture of classic and detail, just what I love. My top picks are from the brand spank-me new "Penelope" collection.

Many will be great for the upcoming Spring with bright colors and fabric bodies, but the black and white bags are always super cool for Winter.

From $298 to $698 at www.coach.com and in stores.


New W09 COACH by DesignerElla

 

OMG - You Must Zoom-In!

October 27, 2008

There are some bags that just mustn't be shown the normal web page size.

This Marc Jacobs Snakeskin-stamped purse is one.


Marc Jacobs Collection Cecilia Embossed Snakeskin Satchel

Just.. Thank GOD it's NOT 'Fluffy'

October 27, 2008


Juicy Couture Distressed Leather Fluffy, Winter White

SS09 Mini Gallery - Alice McCall Bags

September 14, 2008

These photos are rarer, so I couldn't get many details. Enjoy a lesser known and her bags!

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Credit: Scott Wintrow for Coutorure

Coach Finally Does Their Take on an Affordable Birkin

August 09, 2008

With a flap fastened by their signature turn-lock, no key required or present, this bag is undeniably Coach-style, yet unmistakenly Hermès-inspired.

The Hamptons Leather Flap Tote
(in Coach's oft-literal naming style.)

I would totally buy one of these, but only if/when...


  1. I make more money again... paying rent + utilities now and times are tougher..

  2. They shorten the handles a bit.

  3. They do some punchier colors. Red or blue? Something still neutral and wearable.


Still I think this goes in the positive ranking for Coach.

Chloé 'Pattenton'

June 17, 2008


Chloé has put out soo many fantabulostest bags this season, it's mad! Many aren't happy with new (and recently sacked) designer, Paulo Melim's clothes, but come on - those bags! I'd hire him if I didn't do all my own designing and well, owned a huge company. ;-) Just for bags, of course. To me, this will be Chloé's big year, aside from 2005 - there are just way too many bags I'm dying to blog about, even with my newer philosophy to stick to only the most notable (good or bad).

So yes, I'm behind this Spring... and where to start? Well why not where I have a little pun already popped into my mind - even though it's just an update on my favorite, and I recently blogged about the Paddington, but oh well! It's a fave for a reason, perhaps.

Yes, the Paddy, that I have dubbed...

The Pattenton



Basically, the Paddy's out in patent now, which actually is notable for a bag known largely for its smooshy leather. I say since they recently failed to keep up with the quality, why not just go patent? Not forever, but it's amusing, aaaaaaand surprisingly gorge! I love the matching tone on the new padlocks, too, and that blue is giving me cravings! Other tiny details were altered, as well, which always keeps the bag-candy browsing interesting ... even if I can't afford such a bag right now. And it's not one I can easily "copy" and make, either. But that does just keep the love deeper.

If you want to and can snatch one up - good luck - Paddies are widely sold out, at least online.

Dooney & Bourke breeds new Zebra Totes in Funky Colors

February 01, 2008

I love my bold, large, yet apparently understated - compared to these - giraffe print Medium Sac. Now Dooney & Bourke has new Zebra-printed handbags in several over-the-top color schemes, for their new twisted-strap Sacs. With their slight metallic sheens, I do love the white/grey, as a large day to night, "I'm-fabu" bag. But if you still need a little more tameness in your already sassy animal prints, then the Twisted-Strap Sacs in the zebra line are still available in black/white!

Dooney & Bourke grey twisted-strap Medium Sac


The Medium Sac is sized 15.5" w x 12" h x 5" d; the Large Sac: 19" w x 14" h x 5" d. Despite equality in size and a snazzier design, the new sacs are actually lower in price from the basics, from $325 and $395 to $240 for medium and $260 for large.

And all that's "less" in this version is a thinner strap, as far as I can tell. So really, it's a win overall. A serious no-brainer. There's no sin in this temptation, why not make the kill and buy one of these wild steals.

Dooney & Bourke multi-color Twisted-Strap Large Sac



Dooney & Bourke multi-colored Twisted-Strap Med Sacs


*Via Purseuing*

Chloé Heloise 30% Off!

January 21, 2008
The IT Chloé Heloise at Net-a-Porter has lowered in price from $1,670 to $1,169. Pretty good difference! I almost want to jump, but I think I'll wait for a bit more of a decline. If you don't want to miss a shot by any chance, it is absolutely at a fine price now!

Chloe Heloise Large Shoulder Bag

A Stam for Easter

January 17, 2008

Oh, my! This color! I had just started preparation for a "what trends I'm into for Spring" post, and pastels top that list, my friends. And then I come across this, this pale plum Stam! It's gohhhhgeous!!

Marc Jacobs pale plum Stam satchel


I don't know if the photography is off or the copy writer for Neiman Marcus handbags is blind, but there's no mention of how this Stam just look so different! The handles, the width, what is it? If I find out, I'll let you know! (Oh, won't you do the same for moi?)

The purse sells for the usual Stam price of $1,350. *Shrug*

Well I *drooooooooooool* over the colour, it's my new fave!!

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