Designer Handbags

GASP! I’m so smitten I can’t even think of a clever preamble for this post! This Bottega Veneta Soft Crocodile Clutch is just dreamy. I love Bottega clutches. The pillbox structure and the signature pretzel knot detail on the closure are so elegant. Not all Bottega clutches are created equal, however, and this is one of the most beautiful clutches I’ve ever seen. The crocodile! Well, first of all, it’s freakin’ croc, so it’s pretty much as luxe as you get. Second, it’s amazing croc. This croc leather doesn’t even look reptilian in that scaley vaguely creepy way some other lesser exotics do. The texture is almost tiled in a gorgeous, soft, yet natural pattern. I feel like I could touch this and it would feel as buttery as the most delicate lambskin. The color is utterly wonderful too. I can’t even put my finger on what color it is. The description doesn’t help - it’s called “ebano,” and if that’s a color, it isn’t in English. Anyway, it looks like a soft rich brown with some purple and silvery undertones. I would love to see this bag in person as I imagine it would be even more breathtaking. If you’re swooning like I am, but with a lot more cash to plunk down on an evening bag, pre-order this gem from Saks.com for $2,400. Seriously, that isn’t bad for croc!

Contributed by Shopping Nerd(phanie)

For tonight, three PB-exclusive shots at some Chanel purses that just hit the store shelves. Grab these beauties at your nearest Saks Fifth Ave store. Prices as shown on the images!

Perfo Chanel Flap in Red

Chanel Blue Jumbo Flap

Chanel Shoulder Bag in Eggshell

Recognize her? No? Look a little closer. Isn’t there something just a teeny bit familiar? That boxy shape, those front pockets…ah, you get it now. Yes, our girl Roxanne has gone punk. I almost said goth, but those studs are definitely punk rock. What happened to her, you ask? Well, Ms. Mulberry here has been hanging out with Giles Deacon, who decided to give her a little makeover. He got his hands on some of her friends too, and come springtime, there will be a whole gaggle of Giles-influenced Mulberry girls. Now, do we like Roxy’s new look? Let’s see. The initial shock is none too pleasant, I suppose. Is that patent leather the Mulberry Roxanne by Giles is wearing all over her body? And studs placed right on the nipples? And gold AND silver hardware? Why this is madness, I say, what were her parents doing? But then the shock dies down. Okay, she certainly isn’t her old self and this look is anything but classic - but it’s a phase! Can’t she go through a rebellious phase? It’s even a little refreshing to see her dressed up like this, even a little…cute. This Roxanne can play with a whole new crowd of girls, a crowd that will be almost entirely distinct from the crowd she used to play with. But maybe some of her old friends will stay royal. After all, blue jeans and a simple tee don’t clash with her new style at all. Sure she’s over the top, but let the girl have some fun! Pre-order her to take for a spin at Luisaviaroma for 1150 Euros. She may not be your BFF, but hanging out with her will make you feel dangerous - and for us four-figure-purse-toting gals, that feeling sure is fun.

By nerdphanie, the Shopping Nerd!

Eye candy, fresh from the boutiques’ spring bag showcases, straight to the Purse Blog’s main page. Woven croc Nancy Gonzales with canvas, a simple, yet chic blue denim colored Prada shoulder bag and last, but not least, a very likable white Ferragamo! White’s the winner this coming season, I predict this creation will do very well for the retailers.

Pictures & prices after the jump! Many thanks to my man DJO for hooking us up with this fresh and exclusive material.

Face it, everyday is not always as good as some others. You may be sick, tired, over-worked, having an ugly naked day, who knows (unless you are annoyingly perfect, then go away ). Last week if you could have seen me I would have closely resembled Miss Marc, tired, sick, and down right gross looking, that is the joy of being in the hospital.

I can picture it now, as the registration woman asks me, “May we please see your Health Care card?”. I would flip out the Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Pouch in a silent but bold statement of ‘Hey lady, I feel like poo, can’t you tell by this pouch?!”.

For the downtrodden days, this is the perfect accessory- it speaks a thousand words with the face of Miss Marc on this small pouch. There is a leather tie on the zipper for the entire pouch and a small zip pocket on the mouth. Hilarious. For the few days a year you feel like total poo, this pouch is the perfect accessory to show the world how you feel.

Not even expensive: $58 via Net-A-Porter.

Although the goal was to go to court to figure out custody issues, Christie Brinkley also fulfilled the goal of going to court looking fabulous. Seeing that I am a handbag stalker of sorts, I only gawked at her beautiful Hermes Kelly Bag. A black Kelly says, “I’m sophisticated, smart, and put together. Don’t mess with me, or my kids!” Brinkley and Peter Cook reached a temporary custody agreement. Good for them, but really, that bag, DROOL.

Via People

“The Zac Posen woman is an intelligent woman who loves rare and exceptional things. She’s adventurous and extremely sexy. … Personal style is part of her way of thinking, of shopping and buying,” Zac Posen said. On his quest to establish a fashion empire, the 25 year old designer has recently started a line of handbags that are already seen being carried by A-list celebs. Not that what the celebs carry is what makes or brakes a designer, but many people do follow the footsteps and trends of Hollywood. Perfectly sexy, the Zac Posen Aurora Leather Handbag can bring out the sophisticated woman in any of us. Out of the color palette, this is the mos sultry and luscious red leather I have seen. The divine red leather is offset by silver hardware and brown panel trim. A chunky silver chain falls across the body of the bag and has a mirror on the end which can be tucked in a pocket near the base of the bag. That mirror is perfect for the compulsive ‘do I have anything in my teeth’ checkers. Brown suede lining finishing off this beautiful handbag. Most people at 23 are trying to find their way after college, through long vacations and any other means to put off the real world. Zac Posen is on his quest to take over the world, which he may just do. Available via Net-A-Porter for $1400.

Chanel jewelry does not have to be be extremely expensive in order to be enjoyed. Thanks to DJO, our resident Chanel expert, we have exclusive shots of some exciting Chanel pieces for you to accessorize your wardrobe with in ‘07. Enjoy!

(Row 1, L-R: Betsey Johnson, Gucci, Gucci, Versace)

(Row 2, L-R: Fendi, Chanel, Fendi, Emporio Armani)

Metallics have been totally hot for a few seasons now. From matte metallic to bold metallic, another metallic is here for spring, only this time, it is silver rather than any shade of gold. Not a brushed silver, a shocking, bold, in-you-face, look into my mirror and see your reflection, silver. We all know the Louis Vuitton Miroir handbags have made a huge hit, and now many designers have followed with the new mod color for spring and are implementing them on their handbags. What do you think? Totally yay or nay? Where would you wear this bold silver color?

Thanks to Fab Sugar for the picture and silver bag breakdown!

Who needs more clutter in their life? My life is so hectic I can barely see straight and get my socks on my feet and my fingers in my gloves. Anything accessory that is simple enough to describe in one line and leaves a lasting impression from looks alone has done its job in my opinion. If you crave exotic handbags, Nancy Gonzalez does a fine job of exotic skins (especially crocodile) and makes a bag that is not too done up that you can’t un-do it. Take your pick of color, from ravishing and sultry red, to basic and elegant black, to playful gray (looks bluish to me), in the Nancy Gonzalez Crocodile Clutch which features a flap top. Simple, sweet, and oh so sexy. That red would look so sexy with a nice pair of heels and exquisite jewelry. I am in love. Buy any, or all 3, through Bergdorf Goodman for $1150.