July 2006 Archives

I can't tell you how much I love this bag. As with the other JPG cross body bag we featured, this one saves the day for being the hippest, chic-est and most practical bag ever! This bag is going to change my life because no longer do I have to strain the crook of my arm with a Birkin in order to be glamorous. The natural toffee leather is perfect for daytime jaunts around town with whatever you are wearing. We love the strap detail - it can either be looped around or tied in a knot. It's details like these that make us dance with joy like little girls. Pre-order at Neiman Marcus for $995.

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Usually we would turn our cute little noses up at stamped crocodile but this is such a beautiful bag and the embossed leather is so luxurious (I saw it in person, it's to-die!) that even the most seasoned leather craftsman would have a hard time discerning it from the real thing. And it is Armani afterall, with the exquisite details and craftsmanship you'd expect from him. For those of you who want the luxe look of exotic skin but don't want to shell out $18,000+, here is a nice alternative and don't worry, we won't tell if you won't. $1,495 at Nordstrom.

Lambertson Truex Lee Bag

Lambertson Truex has long been a favorite of fashion insiders and this fall, everyone is clamoring for the "Lee" frame bag in black or white. American designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex founded the company seven years ago and have established themselves as one of the most original and innovative design houses in the fashion industry. Lambertson Truex bags are known for their modern interpretation of classic luxury as well as commitment to fine craftmanship and they have developed a loyal following around the world. The "Lee" bag is the perfect execution of that vision, a classic frame bag with a modern twist in patent leather, it's on the top of the list of must haves this season. Sold out before it's first delivery, your only hope is to get your name on the wait list at Neiman Marcus for future deliveries!

Fall goodies are starting to arrive at your local Chanel boutique so it's time to start budgeting for your indulgences of the season! I stopped by Chanel last week and picked up a to-die-for winter white python bag that I plan to wear with EVERYTHING this fall. I also gave in to my insatiable Chanel craving and ordered a black distressed patent double chained flap bag from the Paris-New York collection, platform wrapped pumps in black, a belt with fabulous buckle, and a J12 watch in white with pink sapphires. I figure Chanel is one of those addictions that there is no cure for so why fight it? I mean there are worse things in life to be addicted to, like Mariah with her fried chicken.

Other hot styles from Chanel's Fall line.

We expected nothing less of Gwen Stefani than to be an uber stylish mom. She probably doesn't even know what a Baby Bjorn is (either does Danny Moder who uses it as a manbag) but instead opts for the Gucci baby carrier that comes in the beige or black GG for $760. We love the moms who remind us that being a mommy doesn't mean you have to live in Crayola technicolor hell. And it definitely helps now that having babies is so hip with celebrities the designers are making good stuff to accommodate the put-together moms!

This is truly a treat for all you girls out there who ask us to about bags that are easy on the bank and on the eyes. Our favorite affordable and adorable designer have a couple of super cute bags on sale. The ultra hip Black Frame Pochette is only $356 and the Comasto Basket Bag is $393. Did someone just say "bargain"? Don't you just love sale season?

Modern Bag Snobs need our hands free to answer text messages on our sidekicks while toting around our toddlers and husbands/boyfriends so who has time to juggle a handbag? JPG solves our dilemma with this tres hip anthracite "cross-body bag", one of the biggest trends for Fall according to Neiman Marcus and the Bag Snob agrees wholeheartedly! Metallic has become a neutral and a must have staple in your bag wardrobe, you keep emailing us with questions of it's longevity and we promise, it will last longer than those platform pumps you've been yearning from Louboutin. We love the super hippie tassles and the braided details on the front flap, making this much more glamorous than your average messenger bag. $1495 @ Neiman Marcus.

Couture is an interesting thing, it is highly specialized and tailored to fit a very small niche so in that sense you get a periscope view into the lives of the women who buy it. In the case of Christian Dior's Fall 2006 collection, JG is designing for a highly select group of trust fund debutantes who are fed up with their parent's expectation and demands and have decided to join the circus. In all seriousness, this is a dazzling collection perfect for medieval court festivities complete with jesters and jousting. Totally fabulous.

On the other hand, Chanel's clientele is very predictable and so we get a very predictable collection without any shortage of embellishments and perfect suits. I do like how everything was shown with skinny jeans and boots. But there were a couple of pieces that were highly questionable. Is der Kaiser suddenly being charitable to FIT students and allowed them to show senior projects on his runway?? These are awkward, clumsy and amateurish. Or is there some cross promotion with Project Runway that I don't know about? You better take a better look at the new recruitment, Karl. And stop obsessing over Lindsay Lohan.

Brand new for fall in a golden hued vachetta stamped suede, the Paro from Tod's is a must have for bag divas. The stamped suede is much more durable than traditional suede and the texture is so lush I just want to rub on it all day long. We also love the round shape of this bag, it's a nice change from all the square and rectangular bags we're seeing everywhere. Plus it just looks so happy! The gently curved lines on the bag and the outer pocket all look like giant joyful smiles :) $1250 at Neiman Marcus