Adorable chic, that's the first thing that came to my mind when I saw Dior's latest arm candy-- the New Lock flap bag.  Cleverly designed with Dior's now iconic quilting-- this is for the bag snob who loves a touch of girly ruffles toughened up with industrial link chains.  What a fab alternative to the classic shoulder bag!  I haven't coveted a Dior bag in ages, this may just be too cute to pass up!  What about you, when was the last time you bought a Dior bag?

Dior New Lock Small Flap Bag for $2,300

This is an OK bag but a fantastic laptop and work bag! Bag Snobs don't use briefcases, that is so passe. This tote with the knot detail adds some razzle dazzle so it can easily translate to the evening without looking like you're still clocked in. If you slouch it (by not putting a laptop in there) and wear it crossbody it will not look all business and can be a great weekend bag. The leather is buttery soft and lightweight, and it can be worn with the shoulder straps or with top handle. The price is also nice, at Saks Fifth Avenue for $498.

Bottega Veneta is presenting a world premiere concert by Oscar-winning Chinese composer and conductor Tan Dun at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai on August 7. You can enter to win tickets to this event from now to Aug. 1st. In conjunction with the event, Bottega Veneta is offering a special edition bag to benefit the Spring Bud Project. The Intrecciato Nappa Crossbody bag will sell for RMB 20,770 ($3065 USD) and has a special inscription in the mirror sheath with the words "Spring Bud Shanghai 2010". This bag is limited to only 26 pieces, sold in 11 boutiques in China, as well as one that will be auctioned online at Elle China. The Spring Bud Project provides education, medical care and training to underprivileged young women in China. The entire proceeds will be donated which could be as much as $80,000 USD. This bag was chosen because of the rich green hue which symbolizes the blossoming and vitality of the Spring Bud Project. It is also THE fashion bag of the season!

The name sounds strange until you see the bag and then it totally makes sense. Yes, this is in fact inspired by horse and nails. But the origin of the name comes from designer Lindsey Hufnagel's last name, which in German means horse (Huf) and nail (nagel). So, was she bound to this look with such a name? I don't know but I like it! The horsebit has been done to exhaustion (Gucci) but here there is a slight twist to it - it is the shoulder strap with some rocker like chains to make it edgy like a futuristic outlaw rather than hoity toity polo player. The super grainy textured leather in military green is the perfect canvas to bring this back into city life (saddle brown would take this straight to tumbleweed town). There is an detachable long shoulder strap to wear this cross body with the chains and horsebit hanging but that look is highly discouraged. At Shopbop for $1280.

Great way to ruin the perfect run of a Snob Worthy season, this old wig (a.k.a. bag) is offensive enough to negate all the lusty must haves for Marni. It's downright creepy - why would you want to carry Cousin It around with you? Maybe for the hair fetish neurotic who can stroke the locks all day. *Shiver*. I would be so scared to have this in my house, I thought my daughter's Barbie beauty head was terrifying, this is like horror movie material. Can you image waking up to this decapitated head? And in the humid heat of summer, would it start to smell? What about tangles? Does it require regular conditioning treatments? I'm obviously spending way too much time thinking about a bag that nobody will EVER subject themselves to. At Net-a-Porter for $1500.

Lady like shoulder bags define the Fall 2010 season and YSL defines chic with its new CHYC shoulder bag.  The longer strap is so flattering and creates an illusion of length which will make you look trim and slim (now who doesn't want that?!?!)  I love the way it looks dipping just below the hips and casually slung on the shoulder with a crisp white shirt and a pair of jeans (Chemin de Fer if you can find them!).  The clever use of the Y logo in brushed gold hardware is also gorgeous with the grainy patent leather.   I say for A/W 2010, put your Chanel bags to rest and grab a YSL Chyc instead!
Yves Saint Laurent Chyc Large Flap Shoulder Bag for $1,870

I was initially interested only because this looks nothing like the motorcycle bag, not that there is anything wrong with the motorcycle it's just that Balenciaga has done nothing new in 10 years. When I go in to my neighborhood noodle shop and half the women there has that bag or a close approximation of it, I'm gonna be turned off. But after looking at it for a couple of days, I have come to really love it. Not just because this is new for Balenciaga and I'm excited to see something new, this bag does stand on its own merit. Those giant outer pockets are the bomb! OK, so the straps are not at all original but who cares, it totally works here. Thank you for the shoulder pads because I just don't have it in me anymore to suffer for fashion. There is a total rocker vibe here that fits into a non-musical lifestyle. The exaggerated proportions, that's what does it here. Love! At Barneys New York for $2495.