August 2006 Archives

We've been harsh on Mulberry bags in the past but their line of urban chic bags are starting to grow on us. We still have an issue with it's military inspired bags but we are loving the new silhouettes for fall. The Brooke bag in bronze leather with modern open chain link is totally snob worthy and priced reasonably. We often get emails regarding the snob-worthiness of handbags and our advice is to get the very BEST bag that you can afford to buy. Whether it's a $200 bag or an $8,000 Hermes birkin, YOU must love the bag regardless of what fashion magazines (or anonymous bloggers) are telling you to buy. $560 at Mulberry.com

This is a slight departure for Tod's and I have to say, I like the younger feel. The distressed leather is of course a big hit these days and the entire look of this bag with the tab on the pocket is more laid back. This is a great bag for them to capture the market that is just below their bread and butter middle age crowd. What? No, I'm not middle aged, I just love Tod's. At eLuxury for $1390

The Man Bag from Dior Homme is chic enough for the girls and you probably won't have much luck convincing your man that metallic silver is 'the' hottest trend of the season so you might as well buy it for yourself to use as a diaper bag or hip messenger bag. Seriously though, it's the cutest man bag we've seen yet. Hedi Slimane, designer of Dior Homme, understands that just cuz you're a man it doesn't mean you have to act butch and look like the Tool Time guy, you can dress well, carry nice bags, and still look like a man. Too bad Galliano doesn't get the same sentiment for Dior women's line. I think his idea is to make women look as stupid and ugly as possible so he can outshine us all. Call Dior boutique on 57th st. for details (212) 421-6009

I really didn't understand the awards that were given out. I've never even heard of most of the shows and none of the shows I watch won! And Charlie Sheen was nominated??? For what, the biggest loser of the year? And Amazing Race beat out Project Runway? Amazing Race is the dumbest show, I don't know why people bother watching it. At least The Daily Show won so someone was paying attention. Whatever, we only watch awards shows for the fashion anyways so let's move on to that. We have decided to give away our own awards to make up for the equally random awards that were given out at the Emmys.

The I'm Fighting With My Hair Dresser Award

Uh... was there a hair stylist strike I didn't know about? Allison Janney usually looks incredible but this hair of hers was god awful. If anyone needs volume it would be Ellen Pompeo. Did she get a perm, realized fuzzy was bad so at the last minute decided to slick it back as a salvaging measure? Both Eva Longoria and Calista Flockhart did the totally 80's half Farrah Fawcett tie back, which was just as unsavory back then. And speaking of Farrah Fawcett, someone should have been monitoring her drinking (among other things) in the green room.

Manolo does not approve of Mariah's new look and neither do we.

Mattie Roberts gives the best advise ever! Dress to impress yourself, not boys because after all boys are a side dish! We hope Bag Snob has imparted this philosophy because honestly, boys don't care about bags, it is a joy that is entirely for ourselves.

The Superficial - In an interview, William H Macy was quoted as saying about Lindsay Lohan, "A lot of actors show up late as if they're God's gift to the film. It's inexcusable, and they should have their asses kicked." Standing ovation for William everyone!!! How could this story be any better? Well, William H Macy could have actually kicked her ass, that would have made it better, but still, pretty damn funny.

How fabulous of Outblush to give us the tip on cool looking laptops. I can't believe someone has not thought of this sooner, like Apple. Pink laptops!!! The Sony Vaio comes in 6 colorful designs.

Fab Sugar always has the best makeup tips especially the Bobbi Brown cream shadow stick which we love for brightening the eyes.

 
 

Thanks to Pomegranita, my newly discovered blog that shares my aesthetics for many things, for introducing me to Jocelyn Warner, who makes fabulous tone on tone wallpaper that is seriously tempting me to cover up my expensive paint job.

 
 
Can this be true? Fashiontribes found estate jewelry on overstock that looks pretty amazing to me! Which reminds me..... we are launching Jewel Snob soon. It's going to be so much fun, I can't wait. We will make the announcement as soon as we are ready.

I know we seem like total sourpusses lately when it comes to large fashion houses but really, we're not totally jaded. Look at this adorable Hogan hobo bag from Tod's! As you all know, we're HUGE fans of Tod's, and we also love their secondary line Hogan. Hogan is Tod's answer to the casual and young hipster who still demands quality in the bags she carries. We love the subtle logo placement, it's so passe to have giant logos carry you. The cute little strap details on each side with pockets make the hobo shape more polished as does the gathering detail on the top. Hogan is less expensive than it's sister line Tod's, but unlike other secondary lines, they don't sacrifice on detail or material. Made of buttery soft Italian leather, this bag looks like it costs thousands but is only $995. At Neiman Marcus in yummy dark chocolate or crisp green (one of my favorite colors for fall!).

We have to hand it to Marc Jacobs, no other designer has consistently designed so many ugly bags in succession without being fired or blasted by fashion editors. Instead, they blindly rave about everything he produces because LVMH is one of the biggest advertiser in publication and to piss them off is to kill the golden goose, and since Marc is their golden boy, no one messes with him. Well, The Bag Snob is on NO ONE's payroll so we'll tell him what everyone is really thinking but afraid to say:

Dear Marc,
Nice gig you've worked out for yourself! Hanging out at cafes instead of working, spending quality time with prostitutes and bulim-a-rexic hobags, traveling around the world and expensing it to LVMH, and no one's caught on yet! I mean look at this Tie Tasha bag, isn't this last year's bag with a tie added on? And what are these weird studded ties supposed to do? They look like toilet paper hanging out of someone's pants, in other words, a total embarrassment. Looks like you also threw in the gold chain and buckle as an afterthought, what's the buckle holding together, the side seam? And how annoying will it be to have to move the ties out of the way to grab stuff in the bag? This stupid tie bag is going to look great on Paris Hilton and will certainly come in handy when she can't find her handcuffs. You truly are GENIUS! Who else gets paid so much to do so little? Bravo!

Disrespectfully yours,
The Bag Snob
$1950 at eLuxury(buy it if you don't mind risking ridicule)

This may not be one for the fashionistas but we are definitely predicting this to be a Hollywood favorite based on the distressed leather, giving it that laid back casual feel combined with the bedazzling studs, a crowd pleaser for the attention craved. And of course, the Chloe name helps the appeal. All in all, it's a so-so bag which means you will see Jessica Simpson with it. $1935 at Net-a-Porter.

Dearest Bag Snob,

Much love,
Glamour Geek

Chloe Double Pocket Satchel $1785

Chloe Edith Satchel $1560


Mulberry Baywater Tote $995

Dear Glamour Geek,
We had so many great bags to choose from as big bags are a popular trend this season and would double perfectly as college book bags! (but not so big that it'd dwarf you) Since you did not mention your budget we thought we'd suggest bags in different price ranges. We love the double pocket Chloe bag in light gray cuz it just screams collegiate. But if you want something more alternative and hip, the Chloe edith tote is totally fabulous. The roomy outer pocket is perfect for your cell, homework planner, and Hello Kitty pencil case. If you are budget concious, however, we recommend the Mulberry Baywater tote. It's a classic shape made from sturdy leather that will last you beyond your dorm days.
Good luck!
Love,
The Bag Snob

London Guardian complete article
Thanks to Furla Girl who sent me this article from London!