You know how it is when you “meet” a new actor or actress in a movie, fall in love with them and then realize you have to see everything they’ve ever been in?  That’s how it was for me and Angelina Jolie.  I’d always thought she was just some ridiculously beautiful face that happened to make movies.  Then I saw her in Girl, Interrupted and realized that she’s a scary good actress.

And now I’m on a mission to see every movie the lady’s ever done.

On the fashion front, it recently happened to me with a designer - Elliott Lucca.

I was pouring over the pages in the March 2007 edition of People Stylewatch when I saw one of his bags (”Socialite”) - a gorgeous woven leather satchel that lived up to its name.  It looks like something Jackie O or Princess Diana would have carried.

 (Pictured at the left.)  The “Socialite” Dr. Satchel comes in two colors - Light Camel with Chestnut or the one shown here, Natural with White.  The website described her this way:  “This stylish satchel lends a moneyed feel to any outfit and is uber chic in soft woven leather finished with signature gold hardware and a frame covered in waxed cord.”  I love that, “…lends a moneyed feel..” - that’s exactly a phrase I’ve often looked for when describing special purses.  All I’ve ever been able to come up with were words like, “rich,” “glammed up,” –things like that.  But, “…lends a moneyed feel…”  I like that!  And I love the purse they were used on.  To see the other available color, and alternate views, see Elliott Lucca’s Socialite Dr. Satchel

The floral beauty at the top of the post is the LUCCA FLORAL DR. SATCHEL. When I first saw this bag, I think my heart skipped a beat.  Okay, several beats.  This is one of the all-time most gorgeous bags ever.  She lets everyone know that you take pride in your fashion, in your look, and in yourself.  And she’s waiting on the website - just in time for Spring!  (Lucca Floral Doctor Satchel)

These are, of course only two of the gorgeous purses in the collection.  You HAVE to visit Elliott Lucca.com and see the rest.  I’m headed back there, myself, right now.  I won’t get anything done today - I can tell already.