Wow, is there any wonder that retailers across America have dropped Miu Miu bags?  Sure we could all use a chuckle in the mornings but do you want to be the one laughing, or laughed at?!?!  Wait, let me finish giggling... okay, done.  To be fair, the overall shape of the bag is cute if not for the fact it's made of wool crepe (fuzz balls, anyone?) and giant flowers.  Make that giant METAL flowers at that, you'd have to be really quirky to pull this off (or underage).  Crazy thing is, when I saw this earlier it was still available but in the last few hours it has since SOLD OUT.  Who bought it?  I'm betting on my friend's 10 year old tween snob.
Miu Miu Wool-Crepe Metal Flower Bag for $1,695

There are a few sure things in my world, and a Chanel bag is one of them.  They are appropriate for just about any occasion (even the US Open!), never look dated, and just when you thought they couldn't possibly think of more ways to tempt us with the chains and quilted lambskin, they come out with the St. Tropez classic bag.  To me, it's a youthful version of the 2.55 classic (love how Chanel still uses 'classic' instead of 'timeless', the trendy verbiage for old styles)-- it has all the same elements but done in a rumpled, rounded and effortless way.  Like the 2.55, it comes in 3 sizes in multiple colors.  The one above is the medium (20.5X28cm) and costs $2350 (hurry and get yours, Chanel raises prices as often as I buy bags).
Available at select CHANEL Boutiques (call my SA Korey at 214-520-1055) and at www.chanel.com.

I just needed to get this out of my system, the throw back Gucci logo is really really ugly. It is grandmother-ish and vintage in a "has been" kind of way. Which actually describes the entire Fall collection with this logo. Maybe I'm totally off base and they have a specific customer they are going after (grandmothers) but it is making me feel like they have no clue what is cool. There is cool vintage and there is "so glad it's done and gone" vintage. Even if I was Bianca Jagger trying to relive my Studio 54 days, this would only remind me of all the things that should be forgotten.

Love love love this bag!! Because of the price I hesitated and now it's sold out. I hope this means the economy is picking up because a $4295 bag is decadent and excessive to say the least. But oh-so worth it for luscious fabulousness. The pony hair and the leopard on a simple frame is as chic and on trend as they come. This is very reminiscent of the Fendi Peek-a-boo but it does not open up on both sides but it does have 2 separate interior compartments. The frame opens with tension hinges so is much easier to operate (has pull tabs). The classic shape ensures this will be relevant whenever leopard is in, which is every other year, if not EVERY year. At Net-a-Porter for $4295. I have not heard if Net-a-Porter will restock but I will update if they do or if i find this anywhere else.

Louboutin is a clear leader in shoe design but he is a follower when it comes to bags. This is a great bag that is right on-trend but a bit too right on top of the trend - not at all original or ground breaking. When I interviewed Christian Louboutin a while back, he was very adamant about not looking at or caring about trends - I guess he was talking specifically about shoes. I wish he would take the same approach on his bag collection instead of chasing trends. Not saying his shoes necessarily last beyond last season (I have many a dusty Loubies) but with the bags, he's not even trying. Having said that, if you don't care to use a bag for more than a few months, this Trophe shoulder bag is hip and stylish and you won't have to worry about babying it for longevity. At Net-a-Porter for $1350.

If the fact that Karl Lagerfeld will be at the Chanel Soho store on Spring St. on Fashion's Night Out (September 10), where there'll be a whole host of exclusive bags and accessories trumpeting the store's Peter Marino-designed renovation, isn't enough to get you south of 14th Street, then contemplate this: nearby neighbor, and designer emporium, Kirna Zabête will debut an exclusive Céline small Box bag in black croc available only at the boutique in the U.S. It's the classic shape Phoebe Philo made a major hit when she debuted it two seasons ago; since then, it's become a wardrobe staple for the most stylish women in the world (think Hermès Kelly and Chanel 2.55 level). Boasting a unique calf leather strap--two on one side, singular the other--the bag's simplistic shape is utterly timeless and guaranteed to be a classic for decades to come. Just remember that before you glance at its price!

$8,100, available at Kirna Zabête, 96 Greene St., 212-941-9656

We just got word that Net-a-porter.com will have the Chloe Marcie bag tomorrow in an exclusive color, Brick.  I am not a big fan of the cross body style Marcie and I like the medium bag so much better-- the slightly structured and curved shape is so much prettier.  This is an easy and functional daily tote to add to your wardrobe!  The brick color is just the right cinnamon-y touch for fall, especially with the contrast color handles and gold hardware.  Convertible shoulder strap included.
Chloe Marcie will be available tomorrow, September 1 here!