I had always wondered what the luxury automobile companies did with their old brochures. Now I know - at least in the case (sic) of Maserati, who are turning their old brochures into a limited edition eco-bag tote.
Each one is unique, there will be 150 Maserati eco-bags for sale and they retail for E150 a piece. Odd. I think I like it……..
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Here’s a little - er, not really that little - Dior number. Another nice, neutral tone that goes with so many outfits. (But we love color, too, so we’ll get back to some nice bright bags soon.) It’s made of a soft lambskin leather that has cannage embroidery. Sets a nice pattern, doesn’t it?
This large shopping tote features polished silver metal hardware, chain link shoulder straps with leather handles, and ring attachments. The shoulder drop is 8 inches. Additionally, polished silver Dior letter charms hang from the shoulder strap as well.
The bag has an open top with a magnetic closure for easy access. And inside, it has logo jacquard lining. Also, the zipped enter compartment is flanked by two open compartments inside. Oh, and don’t forget an interior zipped pocket, a patch pocket AND a cell phone pocket. You’re sure to keep your things organized with all of these places to put things!
This tote has a flat leather bottom for ease of balancing it when you need to set it down for a moment while you balance your cell phone and latte. And to keep it from getting dirty, it has handy little protective metal feet.
The bag measures 13″ by 12.25″ by 6″ and is made in Italy. It’s available for $1,785 at eLuxury.
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Look what we have here. This buttery little number is the Zac Posen Belyn Draped Leather Hobo. It’s made from a soft nappa leather with pebble-grained leather trim. It features silvertone hardware accents and fine topstitching.
The color on this one is called “blush” and we have to admit we like. A lot. Such a light color, though, almost always means we’ll get it dirty. Probably within a week of getting it. Still, this little number, with the leather band going around the middle of the bag is very cute. Even if it is a hobo.
A single padded leather shoulder strap loops through side links. The top of the strap features three studs. The shoulder drop is 9-10 inches (depending on the site you check).
You can see some nice pleated details on the bag. It’s mostly subtle. Not too annoying or overwhelming. It has a zip top and a hex pull. The lining is printed with the logo, while an interior zipped pocket features a nameplate.
We like it when a purse has a nice flat bottom. It makes it so much nicer to set it down and keep from spilling the entire thing. It stands 10.5 inches high, 15.5 inches wide, and 6 inches deep. And like so many others, it’s imported from Italy. You can get it at Bloomie’s (and other places) for $1,495.
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Let’s take a look at a new layered leather hobo from Christian Louboutin. For me, the jury’s still out on this one. It features carefully stitched panels of calfskin to form a silhouette inspired by armor. Would it work better if the panels faced downward, or does it work best as is? It seems like the folds would be perfect crumb catchers, to be honest. It does have a nice silhouette, however. I’m just not sure if I totally love it, or just find it fairly interesting.
It is a cute hobo, though. It has a shoulder strap with a 13 1/2 inch drop. The top zips closed and has a signature pull. The inside has one open and one zip pocket. In addition to the signature pull, this little number has a signature logo leather patch and signature jacquard lining. Just in case you didn’t know it was Christian Louboutin already.
The purse is 17 inches wide, 12 inches high and 5 1/2 inches deep. Of course, it’s made in Italy like so many of these handbags are. You can find it at Saks Fifth Avenue for a mere $1,995.
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Coach has a new Heritage Stripe line. Each bag features a stripe, the word Coach written in script, and a horse & carriage logo. The logo reminds us a wee bit of Wells Fargo, although we’re pretty sure that wasn’t their intent.
This Coach Heritage Stripe XL Zip Satchel has two multifunction compartments. It has both an inside zip pocket and an inside open pocket. Additionally, it features a space for your cell phone.
With a ring inside, you can clip things, such as your keys, to make them easier to find. Who else hates losing keys at the bottom of a purse? It’s so aggravating.
The front outside pocket is open, easily accommodating those small items that you need to easily access. And with a zip-top closure, you can keep the rest of your items safe. And if you’re like me, safe means keeping everything inside when you accidentally dump it over for the 50th time that day.
The handles are 20 1/2 inches and the shoulder drop is 7 inches. This XL baby is 13 1/2 inches long, 9 1/2 inches high, and 8 inches wide. It’s available at Macy’s for just $458.
NEW COACH CHERRIES LANYARD CELL PHONE PURSE BAG CHARM
US $18.50 (8 Bids)
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NEW COACH DAISY PINK WHITE LEATHER HOBO BAG PURSE TOTE
US $61.00 (19 Bids)
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*AUTHENTIC COACH Polka Dot Purse- Tan*
US $67.99 (0 Bid)
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NEW COACH SIGNATURE HAMPTON FLAP HANDBAG PURSE #13066
US $87.00 (10 Bids)
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NWT 12857 COACH LEGACY SIGNATURE FLAP BAG PURSE $398
US $163.00 (0 Bid)
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NWT COACH LARGE SIGNATURE BLACK CARLY PURSE BAG TOTE
US $227.50 (7 Bids)
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NWT COACH LEATHER RUGBY DUFFLE BAG, TOTE, PURSE PINK!!!
US $229.00
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Coach Black Signature Wallet NWT Checkbook Soho Purse
US $161.00
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Coach 12248 Pleated Framed Satchel Leather Purse Rose
US $275.00
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Coach Signature Ergo Pleated Silver 12228 Large Purse
US $349.00
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When I was younger, I was afraid to wear red. It was too bold, too attention-getting for a shy, awkward girl. But in my mid-twenties I hit my stride and I couldn’t get enough of bright, beautiful colors. Especially red. It still holds a fair percentage of space in my closet.
And this Jimmy Choo Riki Crushed Patent Bag would fit right in. Look at that beautiful patent leather. Doesn’t it just draw you in? It has just a hint of texture to encourage you to touch it (you know you want to).
It features golden grommets with two leather lace accents. And we love how those laces gather the purse on the side. It has double straps for carrying, and a 9″ shoulder drop for just about a perfect length. To keep your valuables put, it has a flap closure with the signature Choo golden flip lock.
Inside, it has two open pockets (but the description also says one inside zip and one large open pocket - the pictures seem to confirm one big, open pocket) and an inside keyfob snap. I’m always losing my keys in the bottom of my purse, so this is such a great feature. And what an interior - ultrasuede lining. Mmmm, more touching.
The bag is about 13 3/4 inches wide, 9 inches high, and 5 inches deep. You can find it at Saks for $1750.
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Take a look at this lovely Kate Spade Belle Heaven Malva in natural and red. (Is it just me, or does it look slightly like orange? Not complaining - it’s what caught my eye.) As I was flipping through the web, I stumbled upon this sweet little number. And I really like it. Something about it jumped out at me.
This Spade bag is made of crisp leather and a stiff canvas. It creates a nice contrast. You have the durability of leather on the sides, bottom, and strap, with the functionality of canvas on the front/ back.
As you can see, the bag has a single, adjustable shoulder strap. The shoulder drop length is 7 inches. It has a platform bottom so you can set it down without it tumbling over. Always nice to keep your purse belongings in check. And since it just has a tiny (magnetic) top tab closure, you’ll be glad your purse’s contents aren’t spilling all over creation.
The bag has a gorgeous striped interior lining, a back wall zip pocket and multifunctional slip pockets. And it comes with a protective dust bag, too. Just what you need to keep this cute little number pristine.
It measures 14 inches wide, 6 inches deep, and 12 inches high. You can get it at Zappos for $329.
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Today we’ll take a look at the Devi Kroell Large Crystal Wooden Clutch from her Spring/ Summer preview. Actually there are about a dozen in her current collection, and a few more in the preview. But it’s the new ones we’ll be taking a look at.
We especially like this wooden clutch. The Devi Kroell site didn’t give a lot of details about this one. It looks like it could be a rosewood or some other darker wood. Whatever it is, it’s quite lovely. (See? We don’t hate everything. Really.)
The top is embedded with crystals in a lovely little pattern. The center jewel, and some of the outer crystals as well, are a fuchsia color. The clasp appears to be silver, as it is with many of her other large clutches.
Wouldn’t you just love to dress up for a night out and take this beautiful little clutch with you?
The large wooden clutches measure 7 inches wide, 4.5 inches long, and only 1.5 inches deep. You won’t keep much more in there than your credit cards and lipstick, but what more would you need for a night out?
The large clutches run $1590 on the Devi Kroell site.
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Sometimes we find a designer bag and we just stop in our tracks and stare. And we’re not really sure if we should be totally in love, or whether what we’re seeing is actually just a little bit hideous. We have conflicting feelings about this Fendi Paillette Spy Bag.
It’s made of a soft peddle-grained leather with braided smooth leather piping. That’s not too bad, is it? The braided leather shoulder straps are nice, but we’re not sure about the thorn-like knots. As this is a handheld purse, we think the knots would be a bit annoying after a while. After all, who wants your bag handle to give you calluses? No thank you. (The knots really only go part-way up the handle, though, and where you would hold it is smooth, in case you were really wondering.)
The bag has gathered sides, a nice detail to be sure. It’s the decorative multicolored leather paillettes on the front and rear that bug us just a little. We tend to lean towards them being a bit terrible, although certainly some of you may love them. It seems to be a bit of overkill for our tastes. We prefer most of our handbags to be a little less pretentious. Your mileage may vary, though.
The bag is 13 inches at the base, 10.5 inches tall and 7.5 deep. You can find it at eLuxury for $4890.
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As I was thinking of the manbag lately, I thought I’d see what Louis Vuitton is up to in that department. But I got sidetracked by a bag that is gorgeously unisex. The leather on the Bequia briefcase looks subtle and sturdy, and the lines are sophisticated. It’s reminiscent of Stella McCartney, but I like the recessed name stamp and I think I’d love to carry my work around in this. I haven’t actually carried one yet, but I will run over to Cannes and check it out- because I think it will feel nice as pie in the hand.
While I was at the LV website, I checked out the projects they’ve got going on with Sophia and Francis Ford Coppola. I’m not sure I get them, but they’re not bad to look at. I assume it’s part of LVs brand building, and it’s a refreshing change from the regular photo shoot with lanky, sullen models.
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