I’m a fan of so many handbag designers but if I had to choose a favorite it’d be Judith Leiber. I just love the way she creates luxury bags with a sense of humor, handbags that are chic and a little cheeky. This adorable clutch is a prime example of exactly why Judith Leiber purses get my pulse racing.

It’s made of luxurious ivory colored karung snakeskin offset by classic gold hardware. The soft snakeskin is stunning, but it takes a backseat to the fun gecko accent. This adorable reptile is made of gold and snakeskin, with gleaming black eyes and tiny padded feet! A pretty pearl clasp sits just behind this lovable lizard.

Inside the purse you’ll find a spacious slot pocket and a zippered compartment to help you stay organized. This clever clutch also comes with a cute coin purse, and a mirror and comb for those emergency beauty touch-ups!

This beautiful bag is so breathtaking that it’s guaranteed to turn heads!

More Features of This Judith Leiber Karung Snakeskin Clutch

• A thin shoulder strap with a 20 inch drop
• Measures 10 x 3.25 x 7 inches
• Made in New York

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Will Sofia Coppola make the move from Louis Vuitton model to designer? It’s rumored that the acclaimed film director plans to create a line of Louis Vuitton handbags and shoes.

According to sources the French luxury brand will launch Sofia’s collection in Japan before rolling it out around the world.

Sofia has long been associated with the iconic design house. She’s often seated in the front row of Louis Vuitton’s fashion shows around the world, and she’s currently starring with her father Francis Ford Coppola in LV’s “core values” advertising campaign.

It’s also not the award-winning director’s first foray into fashion. As a teen, Sofia completed an internship with Chanel. Then after graduating from the California Institute of Arts, she launched Milk fed, a clothing line available exclusively in Japan.

What kind of fashion statement will one of Marc Jacob’s favorite muses create? I’d wager the accessories will be just as cool and classic as Sofia herself!

[Source: BlackBook]
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This cutie-pie hobo purse from Jack Georges really makes a statement with its bold colors and fun slouchy style.

This playful hobo is made from the highest quality pebbled leather rendered in a vibrant plum color. This purple fabric is paired with smooth peach leather accents and silver toned hardware for a dramatic look.

The front pocket gives you a convenient place for stashing the goodies you need on hand. It also looks fabulous with its cute belted closure!

A floating zippered section divides the interior into three handy compartments. The front features a cell phone pocket, a slip compartment, and a leather ID card slip for your driver’s license. In back you’ll find a zippered pocket plus two spacious gusseted pouches. All pockets are leather trimmed, making them functional and fabulous!

An adjustable strap makes carrying a breeze. It extends to a long 11 inch drop, allowing you to carry this cute purse in your hand, on your shoulder, or even across your body.

More Features of This Jack Georges Pebble Leather Purse

• Magnetic snap top closure
• Brown cotton canvas lined interior
• Four protective silver-toned metal feet on the bag’s base
• Measures 15 x 11.5 x 6 inches

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Francesco Biasia has used the highest quality fabrics and classic styling to create the Gwen, a gorgeous quilted bag destined to stand the test of time.

It’s elegant but not boring thanks to its unique green color, lush quilting, and playful tassels. The supple calf leather body is offset by matching suede trim for a stunning effect.

The interior is cleverly organized to hold everything you need to get through the day. The eight inch zipper pocket is large enough to hold more than just coins. There’s also a handy back wall organizer with space for your cell phone, PDA, and more.

Francesco Biasia’s Gwen shoulder bag is elegant enough to turn heads while being functional enough to hold all your must haves. And what else do you need in an everyday purse?

More Features of This Francesco Biasia Quilted Leather Handbag

• Gold-toned hardware
• Reinforced base
• Fully lined with signature fabric
• Zipper closure
• Dual handles with a 6.5 inch drop
• A cushion removable adjustable shoulder strap with a 16 inch drop
• Measures 11.5 x 8 x 5.5 inches

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Admit it: it might be 2008 but you’ve still got a pair of acid wash jeans and a few fluorescent T-shirts in your closet just waiting for them to come back into style. At least, you do if you’re my age!

For those of us who lived it, the 80s never really went away. They just moved with the times. Retro style meets modern day cool with this rocking laptop messenger bag.

The gorgeous laptop bag was designed exclusively for hardcore Bon Jovi fans with VIP status. But it proved so popular the original hair band’s decided to let everyone buy one.

The khaki color should make it a winner with nostalgic guys and gals. This neutral tone is embellished by a black vintage heart and dagger design featuring a bold Bon Jovi banner.

It’s spacious enough to easily carry a 15-inch laptop, but that’s not all. There are plenty of pockets and compartments to store all your gadgets and goodies.

The standard Bon Jovi Heart and Dagger laptop messenger bag retails online for $50. Diehard fans can pay an extra $150 for an autographed version. That’s just $37.50 more per band member!

[Source: The Bag Lady]
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Head back to school with style carrying this sweet Cupcake messenger bag from Juicy Couture.

It’s as delicious as its name sounds, with a soft pink velour finish accented with white patent leather trim. As always Juicy brings the bling with an adorable Juicy hanging chain featuring a cute Cupcake Couture charm.

A zippered pocket on the front flap and another on the back of the bag offer convenient places to stash the items you need on hand. Lift up the flap and you’re treated to a large slip pocket which is perfect for holding folders and essays.

Cell phone and pencil pockets make organization a breeze, while zippered and zlip pockets ensure you’ll never run out of storage space. I also love the large heart-shaped mirror, which is perfect for those emergency lipstick touch-ups!

An adjustable shoulder strap is webbed to maximize comfort, no matter how many textbooks you’re toting.

More Features of This Juicy Couture Book Bag

• Silver-toned hardware
• Interior lined in signature Juicy Couture crown logo fabric
• Measures 13 x 13 x 4 inches

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We all love a beaded evening bag or a silky clutch. Yet while these mini purses capture our hearts, they’re not setting the fashion world alight. That honor goes to the more practical oversized handbags.

Paris is the fashion capital of the world, so it’s little surprise to see the French are leading the way. Think the robust Louis Vuitton Speedy, the generous Yves Saint Laurent Muse, or the spacious Hermes Birkin.

But these modern it bags look tiny next to the new kids on the block. The Dior Soft bag dwarfs Italian actress Monica Bellucci in the designer’s recent ad campaign. YSL didn’t even release a small Muse Two, skipping straight on to medium and large. More than half of the handbags in Chanel’s winter 2008 collection are oversized shoppers and totes.

So why when cell phones are becoming smaller, when digital readers are replacing bulky books, and when Blackberries are superseding conventional organizers are our bags getting bigger?

“The big bag is sexy and mysterious,” said Erotokritos, a Parisian designer embracing the oversized trend. “In an era where everything is getting smaller and more high tech, the big-bag lady looks like an urban gypsy, ready for anything, an extra pair of heels for a night out, ready for the gym or ready to catch a flight for the weekend.“

And style icons on the street seem to agree.

Marketing assistant Cordelia Smith carries oversized bags loaded up with girly goodies.

“I think that it is more elegant to carry a large bag,” she added, rather than “a small bag crammed with stuff.”

Tightening household budgets are also a consideration for many. We all know a smaller handbag doesn’t always mean a smaller price tag!

“Personally, not having a budget that allows me to buy lots of bags, I prefer to spend in one go a large sum and buy a bag that I can carry all the time,” said press assistant Emilie Audry. “It’s more understandable to spend €1,000 on a bag that you can take everywhere than €600 on a bag that’s pretty but into which you can barely fit your cellphone.“

[Source: International Herald Tribune]
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Like it or loathe it, these days we’re never far from technology. Mobile phones and laptops are keeping us connected no matter where we go. Cell phones are easy to stash in our handbags, but what do we do with our computers? Simple! We buy a laptop tote bag.

Whether you’re doing the daily commute or taking a business trip, laptop bags protect your PC from the elements and look fashion fabulous.

Laptop totes are available in a range of styles, sizes and fabrics to suit all tastes. Choose from affordable canvas varieties or luxurious leathers. Large laptop totes are perfect for big machines, while small ones are ideal for the latest notebook computers.

If a tote doesn’t suit you, that’s OK too. Laptop bags are also available in casual messenger styles or backpacks for hands-free carrying.

Buying a Laptop Tote Bag

No matter how tiny they get, laptops are still heavy to tote around. Most bags come with a single handle which is sufficient for carrying the bag a short distance. But if you have a long commute ahead, look out for handbags with longer shoulder straps. These will allow you to sling your tote across your body for a more comfortable carrying experience. If your laptop is on the heavy side, your shoulders will thank you for purchasing a bag with a wide, soft, and lined strap.

If your laptop tote will double as a workbag, make sure you invest in one with organizational features. Many laptop handbags are made for business with separate sections to hold files, accessories, and software, plus a few more pockets for your girly goodies.

Laptop totes are available in a variety of computer, department, and handbag stores. There are also some great bargains to be found on eBay, like those below!

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When I was younger, I remember my grandma carrying string bags just like this to her local grocery store. Everything old is new again because EcoBags have revived these popular shoppers and given them a modern makeover.

The thick woven handles are easy to grasp and carry, no matter how much you load the shopper. And they’re easy to overstuff because they expand to fit everything you need. When you’re not using them they fold up to next to nothing, making them easy to stash in your shoulder bag, purse, or pocket.

These EcoBags string totes are available in a fruity range of tropical colors. Choose from willow green, coral rose, violet, blue hydrangea, and earth brown.

EcoBags are perfect for running errands and taking a trip to the markets, but they’re much more than shoppers. They’re so versatile they’d make a colorful beach bag, handy diaper bag or a unique everyday purse.

More Features of This EcoBags Cotton Market Tote

• Made from natural cotton
• Machine washable

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Emma Hill’s first collection for Mulberry is just months away from release, and it looks like it could be one of their best yet. Hill has brought a fresh energy and vibrant colors to the spring 2009 line.

The bag generating the biggest buzz is the Jenah. With its chain detail, stylish creased leather, and minimal hardware it gives a casual sense of style to any outfit. The shoulder bag is perfect for everyday use, while the baguette shape is dainty enough for the evenings.

Another fabulous Mulberry purse for those warm spring nights is the Ava. It’s fun and just a little flashy with its reptilian scales in metallic gunmetal.

Hobos are still big business, and Mulberry gets it right with the Shimmy. Its rounded slouchy shape is so casually cool, and the flat shoulder strap makes it a breeze to carry.

Mulberry knows women don’t always want to sling a handbag over their shoulder, so most purses have also been created in cute clutch-sized varieties. You could carry the larger one during the day, and stash the smaller version inside for a night out with the girls!

The men haven’t been forgotten either, with a range of chic man bags also slated for release.

[Source: Bag Snob]

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