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Dear Bagsnob,

I've been reading your blog religiously and absolutely LOVE it. It made the process of selecting the most suitable and stylish bags so much easier for me! As a matter of fact, I need to ask for your help and advice. I desperately need a perfect white bag and I'm in love with Givenchy Maxi Clarabelle in white. However, it's almost EUR 1,600 and the maximum I can do right now is about USD 1000. Could you be so kind and suggest any possible alternatives for me for that price range? Your help is much appreciated.

Best regards,
Anna

Dear Bag Snobs,

I've been reading your blog for almost 1year and a half now (isn't it incredible how time flies?). I've been following it loyally and surprisingly my husband loves it too. I spend less on bags now as I've gotten much more discriminate, buying less 'it' bags every month and just going for what I love.

Now I have a problem. I go for yoga 3 times a week, whilst the rest of me looks cool and sophisticated, my gym bag is an old sweaty Nike gym bag. And I'm so embarrassed. I'm looking for a new bag something practical, sweat-proof since the yoga clothes do get wet and still something l can lug around town... Any suggestions?

Your fan,

Julia

>Dear Bag Snob (or Bag Snob readers)-
Normally I would go to friends for advice, but none of my friends are into fashion as much as I am. Anyway I need a new bag, something light that I can literally throw around when I run errands etc... The bags that I like the most are all older bags. Normally I would get a new bag (new for the season), but I just want something that I really like and will use a lot. I do not care if it is not a brand new design.

So I have narrowed it down:
Balenciaga Hobo (similar to the played out Motorcycle Le Dix but hobo shape) in Olive Green. Love the color and it is very light.

Miu Miu Coffer bag (on your top 10 list), in brown or white leather.

YSL reversible bag. Large size and black/silver color. Please help!!!

Irena

Every Christmas Bag Snob is besieged with phone calls and emails from frantic husbands trying to find the perfect bag for their wives. One year a Hollywood producer called me while standing bewildered in Gucci, producing blockbuster movies that have raked in over $200 million he can handle (The Rookie, The Miracle, and this year's The Invincible with Mark Wahlberg), but deciding between a tote or evening clutch? Clueless! This year, I received the most fabulous request, a husband who not only wanted a great bag for his wife, but a husband who insists that the bag be none other than the highly coveted Hermes Birkin! Now that's what I call a keeper :) After many phone calls and visits to Hermes in Beverly Hills, New York, and Highland Park, I finally found one that is perfect for his wife. In a divine shade of Vert Fonce (a very rare and hard to get color) with palladium hardware, this is a gem that I thought of keeping for myself. (You'd think with six birkins and two kelly bags I'd be satisfied but Hermes is a like a drug and it is never enough, I think it's something they put into the leather that's so addictive.) Of course I did the right thing and sent the birkin off to it's new owner's anxious husband. I know it is going to a good home and I'll be able to visit often. :)

Dear Bag Snob,

I LOVE your website! I'm about to embark on my new professional career and I wanted to have a stunning briefcase in tow. I was wondering if you could do a feature on stylish and luxurious briefcases to help me find that perfect work accessory. I definitely want it to be the envy of everyone in the office and your recommendations would definitely help with that. I would appreciate it if you could find the time to help me out.

Thanks,
Kay

Hi Bag Snob,
Great blog! I have been reading it as my bedtime reading everyday for the last two weeks, and drift to dreamland in a good mood indeed. I have a quick query. Like a previous reader, I'm looking for a black leather bag with gold or brass hardware for this Fall. But being quite petite, I don't want to look overpowered by a huge bag. I have been eyeing the Coffer, The Stam, The Muse, and The Paddington. My budget is around US$1,500.00 and I really want something with snob appeal, that will be sort of a classic, last me a while, and won't look totally last season. It also has to be something that will take me from day to night. What do you suggest? Is it too late to buy thePaddington?
Luv, V

I love shopping for my family and friends almost as much as I do for myself, the hunt for the perfect gift is so much fun! I know what you are thinking though, you don't even have time to shop let alone shop for gifts but that's what we're here for! Christmas is just around the corner so we'll be featuring gift ideas from our favorite online boutiques every week.

It's all about living beautifully at Vivre but it doesn't mean you have to spend millions to live well. Eva Jeanbert-Lorenzotti, the tres elegant owner and founder of Vivre, offers chic items for all budgets and tastes. We love the fabulous embossed croc leather pouches she designed for her private label that combines our two favorite elements, metallic and croc. It's a perfect stocking stuffer for your best friend, at 8 1/4" x 5 1/2", it's large enough to hold all of her make up but not so big that it won't fit in her bag. $150 at Vivre.

The power of photoshop is truly amazing, but if you ever want to walk around in the clear bright daylight, you really need to take care of your skin. You should use something for the wind chapped leathery skin, like the Alchemie Forever Kantic Lights Off Night Cream, which hydrates, softens and helps with redness. Get the Eye Balm too, in fact, get two and slather it on real thick.

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Everybody wants to feed you but we only suggest that you consider a smaller bag - like the Novak clutch. This is a good choice for you because you like super popular bags, which the iconic Novak is, and the smaller clutch version won't look like it's going to topple your avian-like frame.

(The evidence as posted on eBay)

We were alerted to a possible stolen bag from the Dior show in Paris that was being auctioned on eBay for 20,000 pounds ($37,444 USD)! After doing a little sleuthing, we discovered rumors that the culprit may be someone from O2W (ones2watch), (a website that showcases up and coming models around the world) who has been bragging to everyone about stealing the bag. It may not be a coincidence that the seller's eBay ID is also O2W(over2who) but it could be a prankster/imposter. Whoever it is, they must have been caught cuz the auction has ended early without a bidder. The lesson to this story? If you're going to steal, don't brag about it over the internet where rumors spread faster than a California wildfire and certainly don't put it up for public auction on eBay.

We received an email from a reader who had quality issues with her Gryson bag and we immediately sent it to Gryson's rep. Our reader not only received an email from the rep, but from Peter Gryson himself!(Peter is married to Joy Gryson- the designer of Gryson bags) See, we told you we are helpful :) We also commend Peter Gryson for contacting our reader, he has restored her faith in the Gryson brand (ours too by the way) and she is once again carrying her Gryson bag proudly. We love Gryson and will continue to support a brand with this kind of leadership. Here is the letter from the CEO of Gryson:

Dear Shirley,

Peter Gryson
President + CEO
GRYSON INC.