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Kristen Lee's Haute Hobo 2007-08-21 07:19:00 I prefer satin as a great material for evening bags and cool clutches but never really imagine it as the material of choice for something larger. But this satin hobo by Kristen
Lee ($297) looks totally practical and, is, in Shopbop's words, "utterly beautiful". Kristen Lee Handbags Satin HoboA super-sized "V"-shaped slouchy hobo gets a makeover with luxurious yellow satin, with double rolled handles, top ruching, and a snap closure. It's a bright, bold, color that will add punch to your Fall wardrobe - pair it up with neutrals like browns, blacks and greys for an unexpected color rush. It also doubles as a day bag or oversized evening tote. Read more:Haute
It's a Mod, Mod World 2007-08-27 23:54:00 Simplicity in design mixed with sculptural shapes and very little hardware are characteristics of Kaia Peterka's bags. Her collection ranges from clutches to shoulder bags, to cross body bags, and consist of colorful leathers, soft silks and brocades. I adore the simplicity of the entire collection but the standout piece is the Zhivago top handle bag.This mod, square shaped black bag is given a modern twist with a geometric square white handle, which allows you to carry it by hand, or you can just drop the handle, attach the optional strap and sport it on your shoulder. The white brings a shot of contrasting color to the bag and is perfect for Fall, since black and white never go out of style. An outer pocket makes it practical as well.$460, Kaia Peterka Read more:World
The Cutest Clutch Ever 2007-09-20 01:06:00 How cute is this clutch? I absolutely love it - I want to buy it and just stare at it, it's so adorable! Gustto has a knack for creating bags that have personality and are so utterly covetable. I first fell in love with their Baca bag, their recent Cala clutch and now this! Gustto is one of the few handbag designers whose entire collection I want in my closet. Anyway, I digress...back to the Berlina Clutch
. It's available in Charcoal, though it looks more brown than grey. It has Gustto's signature gold stud hardware, and two winged flaps. The design is extremely modern and somewhat architectural and overall it's simply a gorgeous bag.$310 at tobi
MCM's Eighties Throwback Bag 2007-09-20 00:44:00 I may be dating myself but when I was in high school, MCM bags were haute. In fact, MCM was so popular that all the cool girls owned at least one bag, and the cool guys were getting the MCM logo custom printed on their ragtops. MCM has recently re-launched its line of bags, and I'm glad to see they maintained the style that made them hot, but with an added modern twist. The Medium Boston Duffle is classic MCM. Structured black leather is covered with a printed grey MCM logo, a Goyard-style painted stripe and signature lion insignia, and a rubber '1976' side patch. This bag is a fresh alternative to the old faithful logoed bags (aka the Louis Vuitton 'Speedy', the Fendi 'Spy', and the Gucci 'Boston'). Be a trendsetter and set yourself apart with this haute throwback bag.$595, at Intermix. Read more:Throwback
The Color Purple 2007-09-20 00:26:00 Purple is once again the 'It' color for Fall and there's no better color to incorporate into your wardrobe. However, if you want to avoid looking like Grimace, its best to stick to a few key accessories, namely handbags. And there's no purple bag better than the Bijoux Medium Shoulder Bag by Bliss Lau. It's a great slouchy hobo with a front flap, piped edges, and Lau's signature minimal chain detail. This is one bag I could see myself carrying all year round. Purple is one of those colors that you can mix and match with just about anything, and the bag is the perfect size and shape to wear with anything - from dresses to jeans, and the strap is just long enough to fit over your bulky winter coat.Get yours at Luna Boston. Read more:Color
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Anya Hindmarch's Bag from Hell 2007-09-20 00:00:00 I've always loved Anya Hindmarch
's cheeky totes. She's one of the few accessories designers that can create something unusual without it looking less than high fashion. Even her recent low priced 'I am not a plastic bag' bag has had monumental success and high fashion appeal. One of her latest cheeky handbags caught my eye; the 'Hell' bag - a tote made from black gaberdine and metallic bronze leather trim, and the face of the which reads 'Hell in a Handbag' (meaning a person who is troublesome or hard to handle and comes in a small package). I love the look of the bag - it's adorable and chic; the message on it (I think most people who know me would agree I'm difficult to handle!), and the price - affordable at $395.
Loeffler Randall's Satin Clutch + Target Preview! 2007-09-18 11:58:00 Satin bags are 'It' for Fall. I recently showed you a surprisingly chic oversized satin hobo, now here's a great satin clutch. Designed by award winning accessories designer Loeffler Randall
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($195) is a gorgeous and elegant envelope clutch for Fall. Double flaps meet at the middle of the bag with a magnetic closure, with a zip closure hidden underneath. Satin piping goes around the entire edge of the bag.I love both the gold and nude colors - the gold will pop against chocolate brown and black, and the nude is a soft pink that will look great with a multitude of fall colors. I would prefer to carry this bag with a dress, but I love that it can also be paired up with a casual outfit, to dress it up a bit. It's a great timeless piece, and if you carry and store it carefully, you can have it for years AND it'll never go out of style.Get it at shopbop.comLoeffler Randall also has an upcoming collection for Target
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Weekly Fashion Blog Bazaar 2007-09-18 07:43:00 Sample the fun, chic and affordable fashions at Lulu's Fashion
Lounge courtesy of Pink Rock Candy.Designer Planet spotlights the debut of Jennifer Lopez's 'Just Sweet' collection at New York Fashion Week.Sign up to win the new IGNES Veronica Max Clutch at Señora Cartera.A $12 million wedding dress? Get all the details of this unbelievably priced creation at Elite Choice.Preview contemporary designer Olga Kapustina's Spring 2008 collection at Eye4style.Style Talk has the Top 10 runway looks for men and women from around the globe.Obsessing about coloring your hair? See what GLAM & TONIC has to say about the subject.So Frugalicious has the scoop on Vera Wang's 'SimplyVera' collection for Kohl's.Spork Fashion has found a laptop case fit for any fashionista.Check out the chic, over the top world of "Eyelash Bars" at Designer Tips.Experience the stunning designs from Carlos Miele's Spring 2008 collection via Lifestyle Buzz.Designer Sense is fascinated by Nilufer Tarzi's exotic K Read more:Bazaar
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Haute Off the Runway: Cynthia Steffe 2007-09-17 23:34:00 Cynthia Steffe's Spring '08 collection was a ready-to-wear dream - full of tons of pieces that could easily be worn off the runway as well as on. The collection featured bright spring colors and crisp neutrals mixed with the mod-style color blocks and prints. Solid pieces were constructed in eye-popping colors that are very versatile and beautiful for spring. 60's-inspired mod looks consisted of geometric shapes and prints in neutral, pastel and primary colors.Photos via NY Mag Read more:Cynthia
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Like Mother, Like Daughter 2007-09-17 22:41:00 Photo Source: YBF'It' girl about town Angelina Jolie loves her Valentino Braided Leather Shoulder Bag and now 'It' baby Zahara loves it too! The ever-photographed mom-daughter duo was spotted carrying their luxurious bags - a large one for mom, a mini version for baby. Zahara's already perfected the pose for the cameras; now she's got an eye for luxury too!Get Angie and Zahara's bag for $1,695 at Bergdorf Goodman Read more:Daughter
Burberry Gets Knighted 2007-09-14 19:31:00 I love when a luxury designer can recognize that its claim to fame is getting old and then comes up with something fresh and new. As 'classic' and 'timeless' as they are, I was getting tired of the Burberry
check bags. So I was thrilled to see a recent magazine ad full of punk style and edginess, so much so that it took me a second to even realize it was Burberry. Creative Director Christopher Bailey launched the Burberry Icons collection for Fall 2006 and the Knight Bag is the coolest, newest addition to this line.The inspiration comes from British luxury and the Burberry equestrian knight, and the bag incorporates medieval influences all over. It's a tough black leather satchel with pyramidal nickel studs covering the body and front ruching - it's the most edgy piece I've ever seen Burberry create. The price is a stretch (£1,595.00), but if you have it to spare, I think it's worth it - though embellished, it's a simple bag that works well with anything.
Haute off the Runway - Reem Acra 2007-09-11 09:45:00 Fashion Week is quickly coming to a close but I've been attending tons of shows and am hastily writing to bring you updates on what's haute for Spring 2008!Acra's ultra-feminine frocks were glossed up with bright colors and shiny fabrics. Her Spring collection primarily consisted of dresses and separates, in hues of canary yellow, emerald green, and bright purple. Eye-catching color combinations were the theme - green and yellow punched up with purple; red and white floral printed dresses with wide colored belts; shimmering gowns. Nearly every piece in the collection was accessorized with a belt, with the exception of the gowns. Gowns were red carpet ready, with form fitting bodices, plunging beaded necklines, and voluminous skirts. The gowns were less ostentatious in terms of color - the designer stuck to off white, lavender and black.Overall, the collection was a beautiful array of flowing, colorful dresses, not for every day, but for the woman with somewhere to go. I expect to se Read more:Haute
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Weekly Fashion Blog Bazaar 2007-09-07 19:06:00 I'm excited to be the newest member of the Fashion
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! Please check out the haute links below. Have a great weekend!Discover Diva In A Carry On's secret to keeping red, itchy skin at bay while traveling.Fun, sexy and affordable t-shirts by FBnK are yours for the taking thanks to Pink Rock Candy.Designer Planet features stunningly beautiful highlights from Wills India Fashion Week.Find out which handbags your favorite celebrities are carrying at Senora Cartera.Fashion Fling spotlights the latest designer to create an affordable accessories collection for Payless - Lela Rose.Visit Elite Choice and feast your eyes on the world's most extravagant bra.Eye4style features the heavenly pairing of Maggie Gyllenhaal and agent Provocateur.Style Talk thinks light-colored coats and jackets are the trend to follow this winter.GLAM & TONIC loves the color purple. See this versatile color and its' many fashionable uses as you've never seen them before.So Frugalicious has found inexpe Read more:Weekly
Three's a Crowd 2007-09-03 19:46:00 Coco Chanel once said something like "put everything on and then take one thing off."Luxury jewelry designer Kara Ross creates elegantly beautiful pieces full of precious gems, wood, gold and diamonds. I think her jewels are the perfect pieces to accompany you on an haute night out, that is, if you can afford them. Her recently launched line of handbags however, needs to heed Coco's advice.The Lucis Clutch is a particularly overdone bag. Three
different types of animal skin make up this clutch! I mean, it is only a clutch. If it were a larger bag, maybe it would look less 'busy', but the three skins are definitely a 'crowd'. The body is constructed of leopard pony skin, trimmed in red ostrich skin, and finished off with a front pocket made of brown caiman skin. I can't imagine where or why you might carry this bag, though the upside is with all of the colors, its bound to match something in your closet. If you're a fan of aesthetic excess, visit Kara Ross' website. Prices range
No Longer a Little L.A.M.B. 2007-08-31 09:09:00 Gwen Stefani's L.A.M.B. line grows up. Her debut line of handbags and apparel were definitely cute, but had that trendy, Gwen Stefani rock star-style - with plenty of rasta colors, camouflage, prints and stripes and plastered L.A.M.B. logos.Now, L.A.M.B. bags are trending toward simpler shapes and colors. I love the L.A.M.B. Sutton Satchel. It's a great Fall bag, as well as a great convertible bag. For those of you who don't like to spend a lot of money on a trend piece, the Sutton is a great investment.It's a shoulder bag made of distressed brown leather, with a bit of shine to jazz up any outfit. Minimal hardware keeps it looking clean, and practical buckled flap pockets on both sides of the bag let you store extra stuff. I like that it also has two side handles, that don't make the bag look awkward, but are also very practical, so you can carry it in a variety of ways. This is definitely something the more mature Gwen Stefani would design, and wear.Now, if she would just work o
Would You Pay $30,000 for a Coach? 2007-09-26 10:10:00 HAMPTONS ALLIGATOR LARGE CARRYON, $30,000A good friend of mine is totally addicted to Coach
- bags, shoes, accessories - you name it. We were perusing the website today and discovered that Coach has two new bags priced at $30,000 and $20,000. Now I'm a firm believer in buying a good quality bag and I own two leather Coach bags that have stood the test of time, but I can't imagine paying that much for a Coach. I never associated the Coach name with luxury, so it's hard to justify a purchase like that (if I even had the money to spend). When I think of overpriced bags, I first think of the Hermes Birkin, which almost might be worth the high price simply because it's a status symbol, and then think of some of the top luxury designer's bags (Prada, Fendi, Gucci, Louis Vuitton) that release limited edition bags that are highly coveted, AND lustworthy. The Coach, however, is neither. It's not bad for an alligator bag, but just not spectacular enough to justify that price. I've seen mu
Haute Off the Runway - Olga Kapustina 2007-09-24 00:27:00 Indie designer Olga Kapustina transformed swimwear into ready-to-wear with her Spring 2008 collection. Pieces consisted of solid bright color blocks, and silhouettes were bathing-suit inspired, with bandeau-style tops, form fitting bodices, and full skirts reminiscent of bikini bottom skirts. Models wore matching fabrics on their head, to resemble swim caps.Check out more of the collection here Read more:Haute
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Gloria 2007-09-23 01:33:00 Resident Evil: Extinction opened in theaters this weekend and the mish-mashed cast (R&B singer Ashanti, actress Ali Larter, comedian Mike Epps and more), the fact that it's based on a video game, and the not-so-great reviews made it not quite worth spending my Saturday night in the theater. One redeeming quality of the film, however is Milla Jovovich, the star of the film, who is someone I have always admired; I mean what's not to love - she can sing, act, model and most recently, design clothes! Launched in 2003 by Jovovich and longtime friend Carmen Hawk, the L.A.-based line Jovovich Hawk has been incredibly successful and consists of easy, wearable, comfortable separates including dresses, pants, blouses and jackets. A recent addition to the line includes handbags, and I was excited to stumble upon this cool bag - the Jovovich-Hawk Gloria
leather bag. The bag has a 70's vibe with its scalloped, geometric leather patchwork. The combination of colors (orange, white, brown and metal
Temperley for Target 2007-09-20 16:09:00 Unless you've been living under a rock, you probably know that Alice Temperley is the newest GO designer for Target
. I checked out the line in person today and was thrilled to see how great the quality was! I came away with two purchases - the Victorian Ruffle Front Blouse in Antique White and the Crepe Overalls in Ebony. Both the Blouse and Overalls were of exceptional quality and both looked like they should cost much more than $29.99 and $39.99. I have to say I was both surprised and quite impressed with this latest Target collection, and if you love high fashion at low prices as much as I do, run, don't walk, to your nearest Target before the collection sells out!And with all the money I saved, I can afford this haute matching bag from the original Alice Temperley collection:Temperley London Studded evening bag
Haute Off the Runway - Fendi's Frocks and Fug Bags 2007-10-02 17:03:00 Fendi
's Spring 2008 show offered another collection of gag-worthy bags (and not in a good way). Only one style was featured on the runway - an oversized envelope clutch in various shades, materials, and prints. The bags and double F logos were covered in whipstitching and looked bulky and busy, to say the least. They did nothing to complement the collection, which was a combination of romantic dresses of everything from flowy chiffon to draped jersey to circular prints, and complete with butterfly and capelet-style tops and full skirts.Source: Style.com Read more:Haute
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Camenae's Fashionable & (Truly) Functional Leather Bags 2007-09-30 23:11:00 Most handbag lines boast 'fashion' and 'fucntion' but one line I recently discovered actually lives up to its claims. Camenae is a line of Italian leather handbags with innovative interchangeable straps. Camenae's signature is a '3-part C-lock' system - a two-part lock with a key that allows you to change your strap to fit your body, your handbag, your belt, and even your mood!I immediately fell in love with the idea of interchangeable straps, but also the Aphrodite and Nymph bags. The Aphrodite Tote ($1590) and the Nymph Bag ($980) are soft, unstructured leather bags that come in three colors - 'Sabbia' (sand) with 'vintage champagne' accents, 'Nero' (black), and 'Mogano' (mahogony brown) with 'metallic bronze' accents, and have removable leather fringe detail. Each bag is sold with its 'original' strap, and the pivot shoulder straps are interchangeable with other Camenae straps. These are sturdy, basic leather bags that you can alter yourself to fit your outfit or Read more:Fashionable
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Haute Off the Runway - Pucci 2007-09-30 16:26:00 Pucci designer Matthew Williamson took inspiration from the Navajo to create a collection of bohemian chic pieces - printed dresses, billowing ponchos and caftans, woven swimsuits, feathered coats and easy, breezy separates in Western-style prints and solids with a primary color palette of maize, brown, yellow, and gold coupled with hot pink, peach and blue.While the collection itself was somewhat of a stretch - as Williamson strayed away from traditional Pucci-style and added more 'ambitious', more signature designs, the handbag collection was extremely un-Pucci. Styles were derived from the 70's and 80's - leather patchwork, color blocks, Native American beading, and chevron stripes. The entire handbag collection looked dated and cheap, and seemed more like they were created for an old-school costume party rather than for a modern, ready-to-wear Spring collection.Source: Style.com Read more:Haute
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Weekly Fashion Blog Bazaar 2007-09-30 10:57:00 Spanish designer Javier Larrainzar showcases his romantic designs at Madrid Fashion
Week. Designer Planet has all the details.Fashion Fling shares a great way to support teachers by purchasing chic, limited edition Jones New York t-shirts. Get all the details to see how you can help our hard-working educators.Elite Choice examines the latest meaures used to safeguard Harrod's expensive shoe collection - live Egyptian cobra snakes!Catch the fun and unique designs from Agatha Ruiz de la Prada straight from Madrid Fashion Week at Style Talk.GLAM & TONIC recommends a webshop to help you stock up on Scandinavian designer clothing.So Frugalicious has great style tips on how to achieve an affordable New York look.Bring a bit of rock-n-roll fashion into your wardrobe with funky anf fashionable 'Rock Bands' via Spork Fashion.View Gareth Pugh's experimental designs from London Fashion Week at Designer Tips.Lifestyle Buzz brings us the fabulous flowing designs from Amanda Wakeley's Spring 20 Read more:Bazaar
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Who Did it Better? Anne Klein vs. Jalda 2008-04-08 23:07:38 Click pic for largerThey say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery...blah, blah, blah. Not when it comes to design. Even though no design is truly unique ('inspiration' and all that jazz), there's a fine line between 'inspired' and obvious, outright copying. Take these two clutches, the Anne Klein
New York - Empire Clutch and the Jalda Foldover Clutch. Both have the same envelope shape with a bean-shaped metal handle. I have a pretty good idea which designer came up with this style first but I'll keep that to myself (for now). Which one do you prefer?
Valentino's Couture Bag is Pretty in Pink 2008-04-07 21:24:26 Even though yellow is apparently the color for the rest of the year, my heart always lies with pink! I love, love, love pink accessories, preferably bags, and this luscious creation is on my It list. It's the (soon to be iconic) ValentinoCouture
bag in a gorgeous glazed pink crocodile skin that looks soft and plush, and well-made - it's Valentino of course! The braided, twisted leather handles, intricate weaving and exquisite ruching give it a couture feel already and the pink croc adds another level of luxury. Only Valentino could create something so beautifully feminine and extraordinary! Read more:Pretty
Beyonce & Jay-Z's White Haute Wedding 2008-04-07 20:47:12 Cushion-cut diamond engagement ring, Abazias.comEveryone's buzzing about the alleged wedding between power couple Beyonce
and Jay-Z. Did they or didn't they tie the knot? Who cares! We just want to know who she was wearing, what she was carrying, and the size of the 'roc' on her engagement ring! Word has it that the bride wore a white, Parisian-designed wedding gown. As we've seen on the red carpet, Beyonce favors mermaid- and Cinderella-style full-length gowns so we're pretty sure that's the look she replicated on her wedding day. And as far as what she was carrying, it was probably a custom designed clutch from the likes of Giorgio Armani, likely covered in diamonds! The pair already has matching 'IV' tattoos on their ring fingers, but we're sure Jay-Z pulled out all stops to grace Beyon Read more:Haute
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More Bag for Your Buck: Tracy Reese 'Tangiers' Tote 2008-04-06 23:11:51 Tracy Reese
designs for the 'girly-girl'. Her clothes are ultra-feminine with the usual girly details like flowers, ruffles and pastel colors. But this bag has an unexpected rough edge, which I love, and I also love the fact that the bag is huge but still maintains a feminine feel (it has a floral lining, after all). The Tracy Reese
'Tangiers' Tote is an expensive looking textured leather bag that is priced at only $594! It looks like it is worth so much more! It measures 13"W x 16"H x 6"D with an 8" strap drop and displays angular seams across the body of the bag. A front pocket with a zip closure also has a magnetic bridged strap, and there's an exterior pocket as well. Best of all is the top zip, as large totes generally tend to have magnetic or no closures at all, so I love that this o Read more:Tracy
Burberry's 'Choppy' Check Bucket Bag 2008-04-02 22:29:20 I don't blame Burberry
for wanting to try something new, I really don't. I mean, Louis Vuitton continues to come up with millions of new ways to re-design its logo and re-brand itself, so why not Burberry? But mixing up a plaid pattern is not quite the same as re-doing a logo in denim or grafitti, and this bag is looking less 'luxury', and more 'Dooney'. The Burberry Patchwork Check
Bucket Bag looks like something went awry in the Burberry factory, like the patternmaking machine skipped a few beats. I know Burberry is an iconic brand and the 'check' pattern is as well, however there comes a time to just give it up. And Burberry, with this 'choppy' version of the 'check', I'd say that time is now.
Chloe Shopper in the Color of the Moment - Yellow 2008-04-01 22:36:48 Yellow is the color of the moment and it seems like I've been seeing nothing but yellow bags. Such a vibrant color doesn't really require brilliant design since the color stands out on its own but I've spotted a few yellow bags that I like, but this one is particularly pretty, in terms of both color and construction. I've never been one of those girls dying to have the latest Chloe
bag but this one is lustworthy. This spring-y yellow Chloe Shopper (£890) is a great warm weather bag for both work and play. The large leather bag displays diagonal tonal topstitching and has lighter yellow-colored ruched straps and a triangular-shaped, trapunto-style design. The contrasting yellows give the bag a nice balance, and the side snaps and lengthy straps give it practicality. Read more:Color
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