This Bottega Veneta velvet shoulder bag is to die for. It is super luxurious and the beauty is simple even in the embroidery. The details on the chain totally make the bag, they are silver flowers. The blush velvet and yellow leather trim make this the perfect evening bag for summer. The blue suede lining is super cool! $1650 at Net A Porter.
This week's topic for the Carnivale of Couture, hosted by Shoelover, is to choose a fashion "celebrity" to exchange lives with and to be honest, The Bag Snob can not think of anyone more fabulous to be than "The Bag Snob"!
But since we're part of this fabulous blogging tribe, we decided to let go of our vanities and choose our favorite rock and roll fashionista, Gwen Stefani. We all know there is nothing cooler than being a Rock Star, but a rock star who is also a Movie Star is even better. To top it all off, she's also a Fashion Designer and gets to do the cat walk thing at the end of each show and take a bow! Now that is a Bag Snob fantasy!
All that aside however, we have to say the real reason we want to be Gwen Stefani is so we can wake up next to her super gorgeous husband Gavin Rossdale every morning. Now that is worth trading in all of our birkins for.
Jane Birkin has replaced the Birkin with a Scottish Sporran. Seriously, I had to google that because I had no idea what that was, in our world, a bag like that does not exist. She claims that the Birkin has given her tendinitis because she put too much stuff in it. But what I don't get is, she is now using this Braveheart fanny pack because it's all she needs to hold her essentials, so why didn't she just put less stuff in her Birkin? Clearly, she is not in her right mind. Dementia is a serious matter and we mean no disrespect, but read her story and keep your Birkins. Although, we do see the irony in this story and thus here, on BagSnob.com, it is posted.
It's been a while since we lashed out with a list. These bags are this season's absolute worst!
At the top of our list is the B Bag. We are only bringing it up again because this damn bag is all over magazines. This only proves that editorials brainwash the fashion world and this must be some cruel joke.
This Etro bag would be good if you are an insane rodeo clown.
Versaces is known for over the top looks but this is totally ridiculous. I mean, does this not remind you of an Afghan dog?
Luella had one bag design and made an industry out of it and now to do something different, she comes up with the idea of adding random shit to her bags.
The absolute worst trend of the season is patchwork. Patchwork is gross. Why would Chanel do a bag like this? And what? You wear it with this baseball cap and go to the county fair to churn some butter with your friends, Holly Hobby and Raggedy Ann?
Alexander McQueen is usually pretty cool in our opinion, always something interesting and innovative but making a bag out of a giant bra cup is not exactly what we had in mind.
This Botkier bag looks like you just went shopping in Chinatown. You know, those striped plastic trash bags they give you.
This Isabella Fiore bag is exactly like the one I got on my last vacation to Mexico. Except I paid $5 for it, after some heavy negotiations. Nobody beats me at bargain shopping.
I've seen this Ferragamo Ostrich in Saffron and thought it was just another nice exotic but I had the chance to take it in my hands yesterday and let me tell you, the picture is criminal in its injustice. This bag is so luxurious it really takes your breath away. There is so much interest in the texture of the ostrich and woven leather, it keeps all passing eyes glued on it. $2950 at the 5th Ave. Salvatore Ferragamo boutique and Neiman Marcus online.
This week Bag Snob is hosting the party! So, what is your must have fashion item for this Spring/Summer? For us, no doubt it is a collection of bags for all your Spring and Summer needs.
White is so hot right now and it is so refreshing on a hot day to carry a white bag. The white Fendi Spy with adorable floral appliques tops our list. This is your perfect everyday bag that will hold more than you need to carry.
The Miu Miu mottled leather gold frame bag will go perfectly with whatever cute little summer dress you have for going out.
Have an evening event? How fabulous will you look in this Chloe Rita clutch in shimmery silver python!
And of course, we can't forget about our traveling needs. It is of utmost importance to look put together when flying and this Henry Beguelin Sindey bag will gather all your nick knacks so you don't look completely disheveled. This is leather embossed croc so you can be fabulous without ruining your real croc in the security melee.
Here are contributions from friends of the Bag Snob:
Catwalk Queen is reading our minds! "What happened to the days when women looked like women?", asks Gemma. That is what we preach, that women must always look feminine and reveal the fabulousness that is a part of our DNA. Gone are the days we need to dress like men and wear pants to prove our worth. How hard is it to put on a dress? It's the simplest thing to wear, come on, the top and bottom automatically match each other!
Style Tribe love us for being opinionated and we love Style Tribe for appreciating a good opinion. We think peep toe flats are fabulous but peep toe heels give height as well as ventilation.
We have a kindred spirit at The Fashionable Kiffen who picked bags as the must have item this season (or is there some coordination going on since we are hosting?). They love the line of bags by Hobo International and although it is not the kind of bags we feature at the Bag Snob, the colors are great for Summer.
At first I found The Blingdom of God to be terribly confusing, what is an assistant professor of law at SMU doing blogging about jewelry? After reading some posts, it became clear that Jeff is definitely a professor of law. It’s highly informative but still confusing. For Spring he suggests purple jewelry to celebrate Easter. I’m sorry, that’s all I could understand. (Please refer to Style Tribe’s comment about loving us even though we’re a pain in the ass sometimes).
La Retrosessuale of the Shangri Law has one of the most important tips for the season of sun damage – Tease Zone from Derma Doctor to protect our delicate beautiful faces.
Sense of Soot sent in her post with a forewarning that her must have “accessory” may offend the Snob. You cannot offend the Snob so easily!! We love her out of the box thinking, not just in her choice of “accessory” but for her utility of it. A pair of pocket snippers to cut away fashion atrocities she sees on the streets! How fabulous of an idea, wish we thought of it ourselves! Of course she fears offending us with her bash of great big giant bags she compares to potato sacks, but yes, we admit, if you fill the Spy we so love and the recent hot selling Chloe Edith, you will need to hire a personal valet to carry it for you.
I Am Fashion has such great taste! Harrod's Girl's suggestion of pretty ladylike coral, white and other pale colored tops are fabulous. We love the Marc by Marc Jacobs and Chloe choices. She loves the Vanessa Bruno top but it is a little too lingerie-ish for our taste.
Barney's Girl at I Am Fashion is all about the white jackets. We agree, white cropped jackets are especially great for Spring/Summer. You do not want to overwhelm your delicate Spring outfits when you must cover up.
As expected, crocodile birkins ruled the runway at Hermes this fall. What was unexpected, however, were the fencing masks that resembled dog muzzles on the models. Perhaps Jean Paul Gaultier is trying to make "Fencing" the new "Equestrian" at Hermes. Whatever the reason, we doubt Hermes clients will be wearing this look to Cipriani's, at least we hope not. Theatrics aside, we loved everything else in the collection. Gaultier filled the season with flirty cropped furs and shearling capes, elegant lambskin dresses, flowing chiffon dresses luxuriously lined in lace, and impeccably tailored suits and slim skirts. As always, the House of Hermes adheres to classic pieces rather than following trend. You can't go wrong with any of these beautifully made clothes.
It's been a while since we've seen a bag under $500 that perks our interest but the latest from Coach is absolutely fabulous. In glittery bronze or soft white, the "Legacy" is a chic bag that won't break the bank at $498. Which means you can splurge on this season's must have crocodile platforms from Gucci or Hermes. 
Sunday's Oscar fashion can be summed up with one word, pragmatic. I guess black is the new black again. I was so bored, I was hoping that someone might actually fall from tripping on their gown (Jessica Alba and Jennifer Garner). I guess celebrities are finally doing what seems so simple, you know, look in the mirror before you go out. But not everyone avoided my wrath.
Pockets?
So how pragmatic are we talking? How about pockets on gowns to hold lipstick and awkward hands - Sandra Bullock and Amy Adams (her gown even comes with a sunglasses case).
Blushing Bride
It was very practical of Nicole Kidman to do a dress rehearsal for her wedding. It's important to see how the gown photographs. Verdict: Go with it. You looked amazing!!!
In the Nude
Did Jessica Alba look naked to you? The color of the gown was so close to her skin color it was hard to focus my eyes. I would have loved it in another color.
Poochie
This Givenchy tulle number on Naomi Watts could have been really fabulous, but the fit was so awful. Why is it all bunchy in the middle?
Wrong Season
Reese Witherspoon looked like one of those monochromatic Christmas trees you see at a department store.
Obstructed View
OK, Matt Dillon had the worst seat in the house. He sat behind Charlize Theron! The dude was cursing the whole night and you know he wanted to knock that big ass bow right off of her. Did you see him when Philip Seymour Hoffman was accepting his Oscar? He was squinting, ducking and diving around trying to see past that humongo bow.
If Only This Were the SAG Awards
I see now why Hilary Swank never wears bust revealing gowns. She has major sock boobs, like serious tribal ones. It's so sad. There is an entire landing strip from her neck to her cleavage, which starts at her belly button. OK, Hilary, go back to wearing backless gowns, we won't make fun of you for that anymore.
Best Dressed
Best Dressed of the night - Salma Hayek. Although I'm not sure why she was there. And Uma Thurman. Truly fabulous!!
This collection looks like it was designed for a Jane Austen movie about starving artists. Take it or leave it with that comment, I'm not sure it's either good or bad. Luckily though, the bags are reminiscent of what Pheobe left behind. The loss of Phoebe is ovbious in this collection but we aren't bound to the Chloe label, being that labels are just marketing machines these days anyways and are no longer design houses that represent any particular sense of style, just whatever is on the trend menu.
