Handbags

The Natural Tile Wedge Handbag from 6pm.com has to be the most unusual handbag I’ve seen in a long time. But, unlike alot of handbags, it’s uniqueness doesn’t come across as obnoxious. This handbag isn’t being different just for the sake of being different - always a turn off in fashion.

This absolutely gorgeous and memorable little handabg is a real head turner.  I was reading various reviews for this bag - and several commented that they always get compliments on it whenever they take it out on the town.

That’s one of my favorite things about a truly great handbag - it can start up a lot of conversations and you get to know people that you might not get a chance to, otherwise.  My favorite handbags in my own collection each have their own stories of people commetning on them.  Something that never fails to amaze me is the number of males that notice handbags!  I have a particular purse that always catches the male eye - it’s kind of large and colorful….they never fail to comment.

My daughter has a blue “hairy” purse that a cutie in his early twenties calls Cookie Monster every time he sees it.  I swear, he loves that purse!

I know the Natural Tile Wedge Handbag would get just as much attention and adoration.

Features:
• Amber horn handle
• Fabric lined
• Magnetic snap closure
• Just large enough for a small wallet, cell phone and a few cosmetics

Click the link to take a closer look - and to see the other colors that this cutie is available in.

I saw a sexy little purple satin clutch in my recent issue of Elle Accessories and tracked it down like a stalker.  Turns out it’s from Hollywould - one of the most cleverly-named Collections in the world.

Hollywould is named for it’s Creative Director, Holly Dunlap.  Click HERE to read about the ridiculously talented designer.

When I Googled the name “Hollywould” (I told you I was a purse stalker), I found the website I Love Hollywould.com, but when I searched the site, I actually found a few handbags I liked even better than the satin clutch.  Maybe it’s my intense love of flowers and all things Spring and Summer…or maybe it’s the knowledge that I couldn’t even carry my make-up in a clutch, let alone everything else.

The beauty above and to the left is the Hibiscus Capri Tote.  It’s a practical, sensible, very functionable bag without looking like a…well, like a practical, sensible, very funtionable bag. 

The 411:  Signature green hibiscus print fabric and brown leather with silver hardware and bamboo handle. Bag dimensions: 18in x 17in x 5in. Made in Italy.

Hollywould also offers a hot little matching Clutch (pictured below).  The attached Bamboo bracelet makes this the perfect companion for a walk in the park or day at the zoo…or at the State Fair, carnival, Disneyland - wherever Summer carries you!

Click HERE for a closer look at the Hibiscus Napa Clutch.

The CAPRI SATCHEL from Bedford Fair is a roomy leather carryall - available in three hot colors:  Red, Black, and Brown (an accessory color I’ve fallen in love with).  Each  has seven zippered pockets, giving us plenty of room for tucking away lipstick, money, chocolate… all of the things that get us through the day.  The bags feature a woven trim on flap, fabric lining, antiqued lock close, clutch handle, and an adjustable/detachable 47″ shoulder strap.

The Capri Satchel is available at Bedford Fair for under $40.

11″ W x 9″ H with a 5″ base. Imported.

Designer handbags and fine jewelry. They often come with a price tag so stiff that only a lucky few are able to carry them.  BagBorrowOrSteal.Com changes all that. Bag Borrow Or Steal is a subscription-based program that allows members to pay just $9.95 a month and borrow handbags and jewelry from a virtual closet filled with thousands of selections from over 130 top-name designers. Each member simply finds her dream bag or earrings, borrows it, and returns it for another whenever she’s ready for something new.

This unique program not only saves you money, it’s a perfect way to stay on top of the hottest trends.  An added bonus is you’ll enjoy a wide variety of Arm Candy without the worry of where to keep it all!

The cutie to the left is from Bootbay.com.  The website is smack in the middle of a 20 percent off sale on all of their American West Purses.  They have a great selection of American West Purses, but this one just might be my favorite.

They also have some of the most amazing boots and belts that you’ve ever seen in your life. And the quality on everything they sell is, quite frankly, as good as it gets.  They have products for men, women, and kids and feature a large number of impressive brands.

Purse Features:

The billfold above is also from Bootbay.com, and it’d be a perfect match for the purse.

Billfold Features:

Trust me, you HAVE to check out the handbags on this website - I’m more worked up about them than any bags I’ve seen in a long time.  These are phenomenal.  When you get to the website, enter handbags in the search field.

You’ll be glad you did!

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.

I love the simplicity and strength of this Roberto Cavalli clutch.  It and the model carrying it were part of the hugely successful Fashion week in Milan.

I love the way she’s carrying the purse - with her fingers inside the strap, so we can see the beautiful details.  Smart girl.  Beautiful bag.

These guys are so adorable, they need no introductions.  Click for the HQ pictures.

Photo Credit:  Celebrity City

Giorgio Armani worked his magic during Fashion Week in Milan.  Below are three great bags that made the strut down the runway.   Glamour is back and long overdue.  Click each t-nail for the HQ version.

The arm splendor in the second picture is too hot to even acknowledge.  Let’s ignore it.

Gorgeousness!

Photo Credit:  Celebutopia

This black handbag by Loungefly is sexy and it knows it.  It owns it and it likes it. 

The bag features an allover white heart, skull and crossbones bandana print and a zip closure. Skull and crossbones continue to be a huge deal, and they probably will be for some time.

 A matching coin purse is included in addition to inside zip and pouch pockets.  It seals the deal with a Black with white skulls lining.

The   Loungefly Black And White Skull Bandana Bag  is 12″x7″ and can be bought online by clicking either the link above or the picture to the right.

Some Hot Topic stores also carry this bag - so if you’re lucky enough to have a Hot Topic store in a mall near you, you might want to check them out first.  Besides, that way you get to meet the people who work there.  I swear, some of the coolest, most deliciously off beat people in the world work at Hot Topic stores.