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Molly Sims is carrying my clutch from Anya Hindmarch, the Selina, while at the L'Oreal Legends Gala to Benefit The Ovarian Cancer Research Fund at the American Museum of Natural History on November 10, 2008 in New York City. Well, she's not actually carrying my clutch, but I have it as well! What I don't have, however, is her amazingly toned arms and that white hot gown she's wearing. I wonder if it'd look the same on me? Maybe if I wore really really high heels? Hum, this is a discussion we should take up in Couture Snob!

Back to the bag, this is one of my all time favorite clutches, it goes with everything and is so chic and elegant! Made of washed metallic linen/metallic nappa leather, it is a jewel of a clutch. Retail is $715 but you can find similar styles 60% off at the Anya Hindmarch warehouse sale!

When: Tuesday November 18th - Thursday 20th 9am - 5.30pm

Where: Anya Hindmarch Showroom 416 West 13th Street Suite 317

The new Bond Girl, Olga Kurylenko, is beyond gorgeous! A friend of mine met her an event in Amsterdam to promote "Quantum of Solace" and she said there were bodyguards flanking her because so many men were accosting her (these were movie executives!). Olga went from super model to full blown movie star in one quick second so this transition makes her an obvious style maker. She is seen here with the Corto Moltedo Susan Shock clutch at the Spanish premiere of the new bond movie, she also wore Corto Moltedo at the premier in Rome. I like this modern style miniaudiere with hardware as accents. It does not compete with her vintage Chanel gown and is updated and fresh. It will be available at the first flagship shop opening in January in Palais Royal and will also be available at Corto's online shop early next year for 775 euros, around $970 USD.

As promised, here are some of the bags seen at the Emmy Awards. I am glad to see that they aren't run of the mill - it looks as though celebs decided to show their independent style in their bags rather than in their gowns. Maybe there was a compromise with their stylists and publicists?

DVF Olivier dress and Romanek Yvette feather clutch

Even I opted for the statement bag and kept the dress simple (I wore this DVF dress). Not knowing the popularity of Romanek at the Emmy's, it seems like I was on the cutting edge with this Yvette feather trim clutch!! It is way out there and a total editorial piece, completely impractical for everyday life, which is why I chose it! It doubled as a fan, which came in handy during arrivals (the show started at 5pm which meant we were outside in the hot sun at 3pm).

We just can't get enough of this adorable Gossip Girl! Carrying an age appropriate bag from Bryna Nicole-- Blake Lively looks youthful and carefree. Bryna Nicole hails from San Francisco and is an up and coming designer to watch for. Her brightly hued bags add color and fun to any outfit, even a boring school uniform. The Loyola Satchel in Violet is a cheap thrill at $539- At Bryna Nicole.com

What is this bag seen on Audrina Patridge? I give her points for not going for the obvious (hint hint). Now that everyone seems to be looking at what she is wearing, she has decided to strike out with this very lovely (I'll resist from commenting on her fringy dress). This style is rather young which is a departure for this line (another hint) and it makes me wonder, is that why she is seen with it? Please put your answer in comments by the end of the day at 11:59pm EST. One entry per person please! We will choose one winner through a random drawing. Winner gets a Bag Snob bag hook! If you don't have a bag hook already, please take a look at the underneath side of your bag, is it roughed up?

Blake Lively on her way to work in the "Watch me work" bag by Celine. I am not a fan of these boorish bags and the black crocodile just makes it even more old-- doesn't it seem just a tad on the mature side for this young lovely?   Reminds me of myself at that age, trying to impress with bags that were beyond my age and wardrobe.  What do you guys think?  Check out the  leather versions of the bag on Net-a-porter.com.

I'm killing two birds with one stone here by giving a shout out to one of my favorite actresses, Naomi Watts, who looked casually chic in her Mulberry Mabel bag while shopping in the city last week. This is a great tote for new moms as it has multi pockets, tri-compartments (the strap may be left undone, see the three compartments? I am all about separate compartments lately) and is super soft and lightweight! I quite fancy it for some reason, even more so than the Bayswater. There are two sizes, a 21cm (blue-£395, USD$790) and a 29cm (fuschia- £595, USD$1190). The golden snakeskin above is only USD$1,795-- why does that sound so incredibly reasonable to me? Mulberry Bags at Net-a-Porter.com.

Read it and weep my darlings. Carrie Underwood strikes gold with the glittering gold version of my python bag. Carrie dined at Il Fornaio with her nephews and strolled the streets of Beverly Hills - toting this rare and ultra-glamorous handbag. Although unavailable for purchase in the United States, Gerard Darel python bags are quickly becoming a favorite among A-List celebrities. Angelina Jolie, Cameron Diaz, Halle Berry, Jessica Alba, Eva Longoria Parker, Ashlee Simpson, and Katherine Heigl are just a few of the big-name Hollywood starlets who carry the French designer. 1200 Euro at Geard Darel boutiques.

Photo: Courtesy of Gerard Darel