WANT: Linea Pelle

Dylan Shoulder Bag

Spotted on Hilary Duff & Brenda Song (pictured) as well as Brittany Snow, Whitney Port and Denise Richards

Dylan Folding Tote



Spotted on Ashley Tisdale & Marcia Cross (pictured) as well as Annalynne McCord, Lauren 'Lo' Bosworth, Audrina Patridge & Stacy Keibler

Dylan Zip Tote

Want: Bag Me

MCM (Mode Creation Munich) Notte Large Leather Hobo

Burberry Glossy Grain Tote


Donna Karen Chaos Leather Messenger Bag


Top Left: Work Top Right: Giant Work
Bottom Left & Right: Giant Part Time

Balenciaga

Coach Love Poppy

Coach has just introduced their new Poppy Collection for Fall '09 and it looks so vibrant & colorful compared to their usual designs. The bags are vibrant and fresh, full of bright colors, prints, new fabrics and yes -- sequins! This collection is just LOVE!


Coach is now offering this new line of bags and accessories that are less expensive than Coach generally is to appeal to the younger crowd. heads up, recessionistas!

Coach’s Creative Director Reed Krakoff commented,

“Poppy offers a different attitude that is younger in spirit. It’s playful, with more prints, interesting fabrics and more experimentation. These are countered with a more classic shape or a more traditional construction.

The line is cohesive but has a diverse range of items, from a tote covered in a profusion of red sequins to “Gossip Girl”-worthy tiaras to pochettes covered in strands of gold beads.”

Here are a few of my faves from this collection.

Bags

Poppy Patent Glam Tote

Poppy Fashion Sequin Spotlight Shoulder Bag

Poppy Patent Spotlight Shoulder Bag

Poppy Pat Locket Lg Spotlight Shoulder Bag

Poppy Sequins Zip Clutch

Shoes

Skyla Resin Bow Flat - Pink & Black

Shine Toe Cap Sequin Ballet Flat - Multicolor/Magenta & Khaki/Gold


Shimmer All Over Sequin Ballet Flat - Silver & Black



Orriana Sneaker With Charms & Pixy Rainboot

Miscellaneous


Daphne Flower Tiara & Poppy Oversized Flower Ring


Leather and Bead Chain Tie Belt & Bead Chain Belt w/ Pave Motifs


Skinny Metallic Belt - Magenta & Poppy Stripe Tie


Poppy Leather Large Wristlet & Poppy Sequins Coin Purse

(Image Credit: Coach)

Marc Jacobs Eve Glitter Studs Tote

I want this purse! So glam-rock gorgeous and with just the right amount of fabulosity! I love the cool violet crinkled metallic leather look and this the tote sports three sparkly studs and a detachable shoulder strap. Okay, so maybe it has a whiff or two of teeny-bopper princessy influence (glitter? sparkly?), but who cares?! I feel like I am one sometimes anyways (tosses hair with a smug face). Lol. ;) This tote will look great by just pairing it with something a bit subdued - think skinny jeans and a black or white tank or graphic tee. This handbag does more than enough, you don't have to go OTT with your dressing.

Oh, Violet! When will I ever be able to have you perched on my arm?? T_T

Chanel 2.55

There are two bags you need to know about, the Birkin is one and the other, the Chanel 2.55.
A typical Chanel handbag you say?

Well, helllooooo, it’s called an icon! Mention the label Chanel and the first thing that comes to mind is the word “classic“. History was made when Coco Chanel introduced this bag in February 1955 (as in, 2.55). Coco wanted a shoulder bag to free up her hands. Hey, she had other things to carry. The quilts were inspired by jackets worn by jockeys (yes, jockeys).

Here's a brief history of the icon that is the 2.55.


The 2.55 handbag bears that particular name simply because it was originally issued in February 1955. Her features have all a piece of tale to tell. From the inside out:


• The lining - The lining’s brown color represents the color of the uniforms from the convent where she grew up.


• The inside compartment - there’s a zippered compartment at the inside of the front flap. That’s where Coco Chanel hid her love letters (from her lover at the time).


• The backside - there’s a back outside flap on the handbag – that’s where Ms Chanel stashed extra money.


• The shoulder strap – as I said before, Coco Chanel grew up in an convent, at the orphanage. The caretakers hold the keys at their waist dangling from the same type of chains as the 2.55 shoulder strap chains.


• The front lock – the 2.55 front lock is different from the classic double CC logo. It’s logo is called “the Mademoiselle Lock” (because Ms Chanel was never married).

The ad campaign of the 2005 re-release featuring Daria Werbowy

Karl Lagerfeld who took over Chanel in 1983 reissued the 2.55 in February 2005. His version is the exactly the one designed by Coco Chanel back in 1955.

The Reissue was made in commemoration to the 50th anniversary of the original 2.55 and the name “Reissue 2.55” should apply only to those commemorative handbags.
Instead, it’s commonly used now as a name for all the handbags resembling the original 2.55. As for those with CC interlocking, they’re called Classic Flaps.

The new version in croc skin - with the shoe to match too!

This one is definitely my favorite out of the entire newly released Chanel 2.55 range. It's gorgeous!It has tiny little Chanel badges scattering all over the bag . The price is approx. US$5,000-$5,500. *faints*

Top 5 Handbags Worn By Celebrities

Celebrities are known as the go to guides for fashion trends. One picture is taken of them wearing a certain handbag, and next thing you know the picture is everywhere. Celebrities have the money to buy tons of handbags everyday if they want to, but when they wear a bag that is sold out everywhere you know the handbag is hot commodity. People can have their personal opinions on what handbags are hot and not. To me if numerous celebrities are seen with certain handbags, those handbags will be listed as “it” handbags. Once a handbag has the privilege of being an “it” handbag it can now have the title of being a top handbag worn by celebrities.

One handbag that is hated by a lot of bagista’s but seen on celebrities is the See by Chloé ‘Daytripper’ Satchel. This handbag has been seen on numerous celebrities including Jessica Alba and Miley Cyrus. Miley Cyrus has been seen everywhere she goes with her blue See by Chloé ‘Daytripper’ Satchel. The blue See by Chloé ‘Daytripper’ Satchel is suddenly sold out of stores. Concidence? I think not.

Another handbag that has been seen on the celebrity scene is the YSL Pebbled Leather Easy Y Satchel. This handbag has been seen on Lindsay Lohan a lot lately, and I think no one can deny the beauty of this handbag. It’s obviously to see why a celebrity would want to carry around this gorgeous handbag. The YSL Pebbled Leather Easy Y Satchel is currently not sold out in stores, but I’m sure if more celebrities pick it up it will be soon.

The third handbag seen on celebrities lately is the Louis Vuitton Shimmer Comete handbag. Britney Spears has been seen carrying this handbag everywhere recently and I can’t blame her. This handbag is beautiful but comes with a big price tag as well as a waiting list. Britney Spears’ has been seen all over the internet with this handbag in her hand, and I wouldn’t be surprised if it sells out even quicker now.

It’s no surprise that the Christian Dior Karenina handbag is the fourth handbag that celebrities have been seen carrying lately. I personally do not like this handbag, but it’s obvious that Christian Aguilera, Denise Richards, and Sienna Miller do. This handbag is not my style, but I’m sure this handbag will be flying off the shelves due to it being a celebrity favorite.

The last handbag seen on celebrities lately, is the Salvatore Ferragamo Apollonia. I'm not really a fan of this. The colors, and patterns on the handbag are a bit weird. Reese Witherspoon has been seen carrying this handbag around. Love it, or Hate it, this handbag is a celebrity favorite.