June 17, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Designer Tennis Bags
Calling all tennis lovers! Are you a fashionista who wonders how to take your love of style from the streets to the tennis court? Well, it looks like a few of our favorite designers have come to our rescue. Juicy Couture and Stella McCartney have both created chic but practical tennis bags for us to stylishly carry around our tennis gear in. These bags intertwine fashion and sports to create stylish look that any tennis player would be happy to tote around.

The first bag is the Juicy Couture Canvas Daylight Tennis Bag. This bag features the signature Juicy Couture Scottie print and the perfect little tennis racket holder. It is the perfect size and shape to remain stylish but to fit all of your tennis balls and tennis equipment. Juicy Couture definitely catered to the needs of the fashionable tennis lovers with this perfect little tennis tote. This bag can be found at Saks.com for $375.00.

The second bag is the Naju Tennis Bag that Stella McCartney designed for Adidas. This bag comes in a shell beige color and features a cross body shoulder strap for ultimate comfort. This bag is easy and stylishly convenient. You can find this bag at Zappos.com for $164.00.

Rest assured all stylish tennis players, the fashion world has come to the rescue!

[ The Bag Forum: Designer Tennis Bags ]

June 10, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Father’s Day Gifts: Bags for Dad
That day is soon arriving…the day to pay tribute to our beloved fathers. While we love our beautiful designer bags, many fathers out there may appreciate a good bag as much as we do. I’m not talking about a man bag…I’m talking about briefcases, laptop bags, wallets, and portfolios. Many modern day men want to look sharp and chic and exude a luxurious, metropolitan presence. Can you blame them? So for those of you who would really like to indulge and give your dad and extravagant and fashionable Father’s Day gift…here are a few of the finest Father’s Day gifts from our favorite designers.

1. The first bag is the Dior Homme Coated Canvas Messenger and retails at $1,095.00. This bag features coated canvas with smooth grained leather trim, contrast piping, and polished silver metal hardware. This is the perfect bag for the working father on the go.

2. The second messenger bag is the Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Bastille and retails for $1,280.00. This bag features the signature Louis Vuitton damier canvas with brown cowhide trim and polished brass hardware. This is the perfect messenger bag for a big city dad who appreciates style and luxury.

3. The third pictures features the D&G Dolce & Gabbana leather wallet retailing at $225.00. This fine wallet features grained leather and a silver metal d&g logo plate. It is the perfect wallet for any stylish dad.

4. The third picture features the Dior Homme Black Tie Money Clip and Card Case, retailing at $205.00. This money clip comes in silver metal-plated brass and smooth black leather with fine topstitching. This is one fashionable way to have dad carry around his money.

All of these fine Father’s Day gifts can be found at eluxury.com.

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June 9, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

A Tribute To Yves Saint Laurent
To our dismay, we found ourselves mourning the passing of one of the world’s most talented and esteemed designers…Yves Saint Laurent. Throughout his career, Yves Saint Laurent introduced us to some of the most luxurious and stylish fashions, putting the safari inspired look on the fashion map. Soon after his death, the sale of Yves Saint Laurent items on e-bay boomed. In honor of the beloved designer, I would like to display some of the nicest bags from his most recent collection.

The first bag is the Yves Saint Laurent Medium Downtown Tote. It features quilted patent leather in crocodile pattern and brass hardware. This bag encompasses YSL’s tradition of safari chic and luxury while encompassing the modern look of patent leather. This bag can be found for $1,895.00.

The second bag is the Yves Saint Laurent Overseas Medium Leather Tote. This is the perfect tote to take with you if traveling overseas. It features crocodile-embossed nubuk leather with gold hardware and the YSL logo tag. This bag is ever so chic with its animal leather look and golden chains. This bag also retails at $1,895.00.

The third bag is the Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche Tote. This bag is made of cheverette leather with bronze hardware. This bag exudes class and comes in a beautiful rich chocolate color. It is the perfect everyday bag for the working woman. You can buy this bag for $1,7950.00.

The fourth bag is the Yves Saint Laurent Minaudiere Satin Clutch. This clutch comes in refined satin with a brass frame and address print detail on the front and rhinestone twist-lock closure. This adorable little tote captures the essence of old Paris and YSL. It is so chic and offers a couture vintage feel. This clutch retails for $1,3950.00.

Yves Saint Laurent designs are timeless fashions to cherish throughout the years. He always has and always will be one of the most admired fashion designers of all time. All of these YSL bags can be found on Saks.com.

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June 7, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Patchwork Leather Bags
One of the latest trends in bags is the patchwork leather pattern. The patches come in all different sizes and colors and give the bag a unique, funky, and eclectic look. The patches look quilted and feature thick stitching. These bags are very detailed and express a vibrant style to add to any everyday outfit to give it a fresh new look. They are a new take on the hobo chic handbags.

The first bag is the Miu Miu Nappa Patch Tote. This bag features buttery leather patches in darker shades of pink, black, red, brown, and gray. The shades of color in this bag are fairly neutral and offer you a great turn on the everyday bag. It can go with almost anything and any color you are wearing and is big enough to fit all of your everyday essentials. This bag can be found at Saks.com for $1,420.00.

The second bag is the Dolce & Gabbana miss pocket patchwork snakeskin satchel and features multicolored snakeskin patches, suede trim, and zizzag topstitching. I think this bag is so cute. It is perfect for the spring and summer and features the most perfect variety of bright colors. With patchwork bags, the patches are normally a little larger, but this bag consists of tiny, colorful little patches. It is adorable and can be found on eluxury.com for $2,995.00.

[ The Bag Forum: Patchwork Leather Bags ]

June 2, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Crystal Fever!
Oooh Ahhh….That was my reaction after seeing these Swarovski bags. I almost drooled. One of these bags was most recently featured in the Sex and the City Movie carried by Samantha and instantly caught my eye. They are the most perfect, dazzling, and glamorous little evening bags. I will admit, anything that sparkles and shines usually catches my eye, and these bags just completely grabbed me. Everybody needs a perfect evening bag. They are fashion essentials. A lot of the time it is difficult to find the right evening bag to match your dress but these bags can go with almost anything. They are so versatile and look amazing with every dress and evening outfit. They are timeless and ever-impressive. They are sparkling enough to be extremely glamour just small enough not to be obnoxious.

These bags are by Swarovski. They feature thousands of fine Swarovski crystals. These little sparklers will shine, dazzle, and compliment any dress. They can be found at Swarovski and are $700.00 for each bag.

[ The Bag Forum: Crystal Fever! ]

May 28, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Fergie’s Handbag Line for Kipling
Fergie is definitely one of the more stylish stars. Her look is unique, distinct, funky, fun, and never boring. Although, I have seen her make many fashion blunders, she has come to proven herself over the years. She may have even found her was as a fashionista, depending on who you ask. Her outfits are always very colorful and vibrant. Fergie has now branched over from just carrying around hot handbags, to designing handbags of her own for Kipling. The latest, Spring ‘08 line of bags really represent Fergie’s fashion sense. They are loud, colorful, funky, and really stand out. They feature bright colors, different shapes and fergie type objects like dominoes. The bags range in price from $38 for a cosmetic bag to $158 for a large tote.

Now, I’m not a huge fan of these bags. I don’t hate them either. I think they are pretty cute. The price is pretty fair. They are big and roomy and good everyday, casual bags. What do you guys think? Do you think these bags are fergalicious? (sorry, corny I know, but I had to say it).

You can now find a lot of these bags on sale at Kipling.

[ The Bag Forum: Fergie’s Handbag Line for Kipling ]

May 27, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Madonna’s $471,000 Chanel Bag
Now we all love a good Chanel bag, but do you think you could you love one enough to pay $471,000 for it? Well that is how much somebody paid for Madonna’s Chanel bag at the annual amfAR Cinema Against AIDS benefit when it was auctioned off. The bag features alligator leather and a clasp studded with 334 diamonds. It was the bag that Madonna carried to the benefit and included everything she carried in the bag including, Shu Uemura blotting paper and lip gloss, lip balm, a magnifying mirror, and throat lozenges.

Now I guess this bag has a lot to offer. First off, its simply a beautiful Chanel bag….alligator leather and a diamond clasp. That is definitely a one of a kind bag that not everyone can get. Secondly, this is Madonna’s bag! Madonna! The queen of pop! I mean owning anything of hers is pretty awesome, let alone a Chanel bag with all of her belongings in it. Lastly, the money went to benefiting an AIDS charity.

Now, not many of us could pay $471,000 for a Chanel bag, but I guess overall this was a pretty good buy that benefited a great cause. Go Madonna!

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May 22, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

The Turquoise Coach Patent Francine Bag
When I saw this picture of Eva Longoria Parker, the first thing I noticed was her bag. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color of this bag! Turquoise is probably my favorite color of the summer. This shade of turquoise is just stunning. It is beautiful and bold. Everybody can use a bright and colorful bag in their closet for the summer. It is very rare and hard to find a bag of this color….trust me, I’ve looked. The turquoise and gold hues look perfect against Eva’s peach dress. While the color of this bag is so bold and distinct, it can still go well with many different colors and outfits, especially many of the colors and patterns out this summer.

This bag is the Coach Patent Francine Bag. It is made of turquoise patent leather and features goldtone hardware and rings. There is a front pocket right in the center, giving the bag more depth and giving you room to fit your ipod and cell phone. The shape of this bag is sophisticated but given a funky look with this bright color and bulky pockets. This bag also comes in brown and white and can be found at Coach.com for $798.

If you are still looking for your perfect, bright-colored summer bag, this is certainly one to look into.

Find Coach online @ Macy’s

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May 21, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather Messenger Bag
You can always count on Marc Jacobs to provide you with a stylish, chic, luxurious, and trendy bag. Marc Jacobs bags capture the essence of style and luxury while bringing a distinct look. When you see a Marc Jacobs bag, you know its Marc Jacobs. His newest bag does not fail us. It captures every element us handbag lovers look for in a handbag…quality, style, uniqueness, and versatility.

The Marc Jacobs Quilted Leather Messenger Bag is very similar in style to his latest bags. It features a beautiful quilted pattern. This bag is made of soft, supple goatskin leather and ads an extra belt detail right in the middle of the bag to prevent the bag from looking big, square and boring. The bag features goldtone hardware and a gold logo plate on the belt.

I personally like this bag. I have become a big fan of gray lately. It goes with so many of the clothes and trends that are out now. However, I would not normally pair gray and gold together. That is the one thing about this bag that makes me a little reluctant about this bag. I think I would prefer silver hardware, but then again, it may not distinguish the bag enough if it were in silver. I do love the quilted leather and the size of this bag. It is so versatile and can fit all of your everyday needs.

You can find this bag at Saks.com for $1,450.00.

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May 6, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Cole Haan: The Genevieve Handbag Collection
Cole Haan is not usually the first place I look for handbags but I’ve seen quite a few ads for their Genevieve Collection and it caught my eye. So I decided to check out their site and take a look at the collection. I saw pleasantly surprised. These bags are great for the spring and summer and mix well with the ever so popular safari and nature looks. The Genevieve Collection offers refreshing, yet simple bags in artisan crafted woven leather at very fair prices. These are some of the bags that the collection has to offer:

1. The Genevieve Collection Box Tote: This bag features handwoven leather with smooth leather trimming. It comes in a large box shape ready to fit all of your daily necessities. This bag comes in saddle weave and estate blue weave and retails at $525.00.

2. The Genevieve Collection Small Triangle Tote: This bag offers a funky and fresh new look to woven leather. The metallic silver certainly takes this bag from simple to trendy. I love the combination of such a classic pattern but the trendy coloring. It is a great match. This bag retails at $395 and also comes in gold metallic and estate blue weave.

3. The Genevieve Collection Triangle Tote: This bag also features the signature artisan crafted woven leather. It comes in a perfect shape and size to make this your every day carry-all bag for the summer. It is convenient and matches almost anything. This bag comes in saddle weave, white patent weave, and estate blue weave and retails at $495.00.

4. The Genevieve Collection Top Handle Clutch: Cole Haan took this woven leather and applied it to a smaller, sophisticate clutch. This is an adorable summer-time clutch and really captures the sophistication that the woven look has to offer. This bag comes in estate blue weave and retails at $295.00.

These bags offer style, quality, and leisure at very reasonable prices. Check them out for yourself at ColeHaan.com.

Also available at Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Saks Fifth Avenue

[ The Bag Forum: The Cole Haan Genevieve Collection ]

May 1, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

The Prada Fairy Bag
Every so often, us bag lovers are teased with limited edition desiger bags. Everyone one wants one, but only a lucky few can get one. The Prada Fairy bag is one of those bags. It is a limited edition bag by Prada. Only a limited amount of these bags were made. There is a waitlist about a mile long for this bag and it is extremely difficult to get on to. This bag is hot, hot, hot right now! Celebs like Hillary Duff have been seen toting around their highly sought after Prada Fairy Bags.
What do you think the appeal of this bag is? Could it be the plum art print on the deerskin leather? This bag combines art, fashion, and top quality. It is unique. It is less about fashion and more about art. So for those who want to embrace and tote around art and design, this is the perfect bag. Rarely do you find such artistic work combined with a top quality designer bag. This bag is not like any other designer bag you own and will most likely be a collectible item. This bag is quite unique to say the least.

This bag can be bought for $2,290…if you are lucky enough to get onto the waitlist that is!

[ The Bag Forum: The Prada Fairy Bag ]
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April 30, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Summer Necessity: The White Handbag
White handbags are an absolute necessity for the summer. They go with so many summer outfitsYear after year I find myself in search of a white handbag for the summer. I often have a hard time finding a white handbag I like. There are many things to keep in mind and look for when shopping for white bags. A big problem with white bags is that they can easily look cheap. You really can’t go the cheap route when buying a white bag or else you’ll get what you paid for. You have to find something of top quality but also of a material that won’t pick up every grain of dust that falls on it. The extremely soft white leathers tend to pick up dirt very easily. You want a classic style that will last you beyond one season. After shopping around for a little, these are the top 2 white handbags that I found:

1. The Bottega Veneta White Woven Leather Large Tote: This is one of Bottega Veneta’s signature woven bags. It is truly a classic, and one that will remain in your closet for years of wear. The fine leather and construction makes this bag a quality, sturdy handbag with luxury and style to boot. The minor touches of gold hardware give this bag an added touch of individuality. This bag is the perfect white handbag because it can be worn with anything, for any occasion and will never go out of style. This is my favorite white handbag. And at 20% off you can now get this bag for $1,904.00.

2. Prade White Nylon Bow Pleated Tote Bag: This bag’s simplicity gives it a timeless look. It’s basic structure and nylon exterior give create a look that you can’t really go wrong with. The bag is contrasted with a silver leather strap and handles that contrast this bag’s basic style. This bag is also 20% off and a steal at $476.00.

Both of these bags can be found at Bluefly.com.

** end note: Also check out Deysa’s post on eLuxury’s ‘Allure of the White Handbag’

[ The Bag Forum: Summer Necessity The White Handbag ]

April 29, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Zac Posen Handbags
Zac Posen is the prince of haute couture evening gowns. His gowns are made with the perfect material, detail, style, and precision. Zac Posen now also has a handbag line. Do you think his handbag line can live up to the expectations that we have of his evening gowns?

This first bag is the Zac Posen Attache Fifth Avenue Tote. This bag definitely screams Fifth Avenue. It is sleek and elegant in the black and white leather and croc and goldtone hardware. This bag is sophisticated, timeless, and chic. It is probably my favorite handbag from the most recent line. It retails at $1,800.00.

The second bag is the Zac Posen Pumpkin Drawstring Hobo. This bag consists of richly woven leather and soft pebbled leather side panels and tassel detail. This bag is roomy and stylish and is the perfect everyday bag. This bag retails at $1,995.00.

The third bag is the Zac Posen Bo Mixed Leather Bag. This bright yellow bag features a mix of pebbled, patent, and smooth leather. This bag is very versatile because it is so structured an basic while still so funky and stylish in this bright mustard yellow. This bag can now be found on sale for $836.50.

All of these bags, along with other Zac Posen bags, can be found at Saks.com.

[ The Bag Forum: Zac Posen Handbags ]

April 28, 2008
post written by Bag Bliss blogger: Vanessa

Angelina Jolie & the Anya Hindmarch Cooper Leather Bag
Miss Angelina Jolie is always a stylish one…whether she is out with the kids, shopping, or at a meeting with the United Nations, she remains stylish and can be seen with the hottest accessories. This mother of four (soon to be 5 or 6?) has a practical style for her busy lifestyle as a mother, actress, and humanitarian.

Angelina has been spotted a few times carrying this Anya Hindmarch Cooper leather tote. This elegant bag is seen here in cream and also comes in gray and caramel. The bag features buttery soft calf leather and a large front pocket, perfect to fit some of those extra necessities, or in Angelina’s case, a clean diaper. This bag is lined with leather metal detailing that gives it a unique and funky look. This bag perfectly accessorizes Angelina’s bright yellow maternity dress. It is neutral enough to match with almost any outfit but funky enough to stand out and truly accessorize your look. It is the perfect bag for a mother like Angelina…it fits all of the necessities and can be taken with you anywhere.

This bag can be found at Anya Hindmarch for $1,195.00.

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