Designer Handbags

Labor day has passed, but white is still completely hot and completely perfect for winter. For your winter wonderland bag, take a look at the Salvatore Ferragamo Ganci Leather Shoulder Bag which combines silky magnolia cream kidskin, black edging, and a pleated body. The shoulder straps are what catch my attention because of their wooden ring insets. Granted I have not seen this bag in person, but the belted gussets with wooden Gancini buckles take away from the wooden ring shoulder strap. One or the other would be a better option. Ferragamo has designed a bag that is worthy of consideration: via Neiman Marcus for $1150.

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Fab Sugar asked their readers if they loved or hated the Oscar de la Renta Haircalf Flower Satchel, and now I want to ask you all the same thing. This satchel is exclusively Bergdorf Goodman’s and intertwines chocolate brown suede with tonal python trim and silver tone hardware. What makes the bag ‘ify’ are the green hair calf flower appiquГ©s. The flowers look like they are attached with sewing pins in a way. Available through Bergdorf Goodman for $2500. So what is the verdict, do you love it or hate it?

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The phrase ‘zoned out’ can be personified with Ashlee Simpson. New nose, makes new face, makes new ego, makes new ‘zoned out’ empty Simpson sister. Ashlee does love her pet though and sports her pup in an UGG Dog Carrier. The UGG Dog Carrier is made of plush shearling and features rubber mesh on the front, back, and top for fresh air. Practical with tons of storage space and the option of two carrying handles or an adjustable shoulder strap, this pet carrier can keep your best friend riding in style. While Ashlee really does look empty in the picture, I must applaud her choice of pet carrier for not being too expensive for an animal that has the option to go potty in the bag. Buy it through Amazon for $260.

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Not all purse lovers are college football fans, but I am sure many of your significant others appreciate it. This past weekend Vlad and I attended what was touted as the college football rivalry and game of the century, the Ohio State vs. Michigan game. Both Vlad and I met through Ohio State athletics while we were students there and will both love Ohio State until the end of time. For an early Christmas present I managed to find Vlad and I amazing tickets to the game. So this past weekend we were busy watching our team clobber Michigan. We even stormed the field after the game. If you looked on TV at the swarm of Scarlet and Gray (mostly scarlet) we were 2 of the people out there. I carried my Louis Vuitton Damier Speedy with me to the game and realized that to be a true Ohio State fan I need a handbag with team colors. Granted this bag is no where near my usual radar (ironically enough because of the color scheme), it is a viable bag option to carry when cheering on Ohio State.

The Fendi Canvas B Bag is made with natural canvas body and red patent leather on the front buckles, shoulder straps, and outlining. The huge contrast is colors is a bit much for my typical palette, but for Ohio State, this bag has colors that work out well. There is a clasp fastening underneath the front flap closure. Along with the shoulder panels are brass chain handles. Many would think this bag is a tad expensive merely to show school spirit, but if you attended a school like ours, you would understand (and this may be one of the only times your SO will get you

). Buy it via Net-a-porter for $1430.

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After a very exciting Buckeye weekend, Megs and I took the trip down to South Florida to visit her wonderful family. While waiting for my bag to finally roll out on the conveyor belt in the baggage claim, I noticed a business man in his mid-30s who grabbed a Louis Vuitton PГ©gase 70 and jetted off toward the cabs outside the terminal.

No matter how well I may or may not be doing in life, I could never see myself spending nearly $3,000 on a piece of luggage that I knew would go through an abusive bag hell. It is unnecessary to say that the baggage folks at airports will bang your expensive bag around as much as the next, generic suitcase. Do you think it makes any sense to spend a big premium on designer luggage?

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Being able to kick this sinus infection would be so much easier if I were in the sunshine laying by my beach (which I will be in 4 short days). Until then, the best remedy is looking at bags that remind me that Spring Resort 2007 Handbags are waiting for me in the stores. Prada did not disappoint this fall with their handbags (especially their Prada Gauffre) and this coming spring they have tied in the quilt with nylon to bring us a similar yet different Prada Quilted Nylon Satchel. This quilted nylon satchel is trimmed with leather and features braided leather handles and buckle detailed straps. To make this bag fit across the body, there is a detachable shoulder strap. Leather trim, braided handles and buckle detailed straps. Measuring 9Вѕ”H X 17;”L X 6Вј”W, this bag is love for spring at first sight. The price is high in my opinion for nylon, but it is Prada, you know we pay for the name too. Pre-order via Saks for $1745.

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The director of Bottega Veneta, Tomas Maier, creates elegant masterpieces that delight the eye with astounding details. Many of you associate Bottega Veneta with handcrafted latticework leather, but BV has a few more tricks up their sleeve. The Bottega Veneta Python Frame Bag is designed for a fashion savvy woman who is elegant and chic. Gray/brown python provides a flawless body for the bag which is accented with golden hardware. The framed top leads to golden metal rope detail and a kiss lock closure. Not your everyday bag for not your everyday woman. Via Bergdorf Goodman for $3260.

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Over-sized handbags have been all the rage the past few seasons, but with the shrinking size of all our electronics and need for easy to carry bags, some designers may be opting for smaller handbags for smaller goods. Chanel sent a black and white swirl pattern handbag on the runway for Spring 2006. This circular metal frame bag has a chain strap. Small may be the new big, or maybe there will just be no in between. The only stylish bags for Spring 2006 may be over sized or minimized. Check your local Chanel boutique or Chanel online.

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Today is the day boundless superfluous handbags, which really leaves you all to be the judge. Separate, fish scale, chain handle, brass dragon brooch, a green stone, and a press stud fastening, would work on a bag of choice. But throw them all together and you have designed a bag that would only work with your birthday suit outfit, if you know what I mean

. The Alexander McQueen Mini Novak Dragon Clasp Bag has so much going on that it has to ability to take away from every outfit you wear. Featuring the long list of materials and accessories mentioned prior, this small bag really packs a lot of bag in its small frame. If you can pull it off, more power to you. I would like to tell McQueen sometimes less is more. Buy it via Net-A-Porter for $1515.

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It has been a tad slow around here for 2 reasons. First, Vlad is off in Germany and second I have the sinus infection from hell. I am pretty confident that this sinus infection came from my past two years of being healthy and letting everyone else know how great my immune system has been. Either way, i am still in bed (literally) and moping around the house. To perk me up, a bit of hot metallic handbags may be able to do the trick, or will they? The folks at Fab Sugar provide us with a roundup for 3 metallic bags that really are a hit or miss. If I were to chose one of the bags that I actually see being ok to wear out, it would be the Gucci Peggy Large Shoulder Bag. This large shoulder bag could be seen as overly ornate with copper python, copper leather trim and tassel detail yet the copper color choice is subtle with out being gaudily tacky. Fab Sugar also discusses the Fendi Canvas Metallic B Bag which is doable metallic wise (via Saks for $1000). Still, my choice would be the Gucci Shoulder Bag through Bergdorf Goodman for $2990.

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