Been very busy this week, flew back to LA from Asia and went to work immediately while severely jet lagged. We attended the Women's Conference (with 50 amazing and inspirational speakers!) on behalf of Glam in addition to doing a lot of market research work (code for shopping on Rodeo). We have not had much time to blog but will be back to regular schedule next week! Meanwhile, I thought I'd share a few laughs with you. I came across this photo and almost spit out my cupcake-- what is this hideous thing Catherine Zeta-Jones is carrying? I have no idea what brand this is so please help us identify this god-awful bag! I think Catherine just carries whatever is free cuz she has a really weird collection of bags and I can't really imagine anyone actually paying for this hideous mismatched patchwork bag, can you?
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Apparently Alien parasites inspired this YSL logo mini bag. You know, as in the creepy crawly things growing under one's skin in sci-fi movies. It's rare for us to rag on YSL but there ain't nothing charming about this mini charm bag (7.5"x5") and hello, $455 is not cheap! I do appreciate creativity but it should also be aesthetically pleasing which this obviously is not. A more subtle way to incorporate this into the leather would be hot pressing, at least it won't make me gag when I look at it.
When will designers get it!?!? Denim belongs on my ass! Not on my bag! And for that matter, not on my belts, hats, bracelets or any other accessories! Jesus, look at this thing!!! I only slept 4 hours last night and this hideous thing is pissing me off to no end! And the price, for a pocket sized bag made of scrap denim cloth held together by grommets and chains, is beyond ridiculous ($1,295). So it's lined in lambskin, which would have been a better choice for the exterior don't ya think? Emilio Pucci Denim Bag at Saks Fifth Avenue.
I can't stop staring at this ridiculous outfit on Paris Hilton. I guess if you want attention, dressing like an idiot is the quickest way to get it. I totally understand wanting to be comfortable on the plane (I just flew to Asia last weekend and changed into my PJs the minute I got on the flight, too-- apparently Paris forgot to change out of hers). I can't get over that hideous leopard print bag either. Does anyone know who the designer of the bag is?
Saw the back of this bag first and heart quickened a bit. Then saw shot of the front of the bag and heart slowed to dull thud. Why do we need heinous logo plates in the dead center of a bag? I understand branding, and don't mind small and discreet stamping. But this big thing, why not place it on the sides where the black patent leather is? It'd at least blend in and not stick out like a sore thumb. And speaking of black patent, why the shiny patent with the leopard? Makes it look so cheap! How about a nice buttery black leather or lambskin to compliment the calf hair leopard print?
Kate models for Longchamp so I know she was gifted this and I refuse to believe she'd actually go out and pay for this. Don't get me wrong, I like most designs of Longchamp bags, I just can't get over the nameplate on every single damn bag. This is from the past spring so it's probably in the clearance bin for 75% off by now.
My cat dragged this in as a surprise for me. It's sweet of her but still, quite scary and mutilated looking. What the heck is going on? Is Givenchy doing a Halloween collection or something? This could be cute if it was a different shape but this long 1980's cell phone case is just odd and awkward. I'm all for furry and poofy but let's leave that for the boas. At Luisaviaroma for $1816.30. I know, seriously? At least they are now including import fees and shipping in their price so this price for the US.
Anyone who has been living outside of a cave the last 10 years is now sick of "classic" Balenciaga bags. OK fine, they put grommets on the recent ones to update the look but they are essentially the same bag. Apparently, they are incapable of veering from that template because whenever they do, this happens. First of all, what is up with the overly poofy quilted bags? Chanel is on steroids with their quilting and obviously there is an epidemic. Especially with all the studs, all I can think about is a giant office couch, but its even too swollen to be good for that! It is also kind of big, almost 14" across. Think about how this will look tucked at your side? I never thought I could say this about a bag but I really think this would make you look fat. The price is OK, at Browns Fashion for $1900.
I love Zagliani. The exotic skins they use are top notch and the construction is flawless. Total investment worthy. But this new One Handle bag has some fatal flaws, even though it is still gorgeous and has that same Zagliani look. The buckle is just for show, it sits under the zipper, which flips the top open. Which means, you can never use this bag without zipping it up completely. And it does not even open all that well because you have to bend the top completely over and out of the way of the interior. There is no way you can do this without setting the bag down somewhere or you will be fumbling with both hands. It does not ever make sense to make a bag this high maintenance. You almost need an assistant with you at all times. Sure, it looks great when closed, so I suppose it's great for someone like Queen Elizabeth who just walks around with a bag but never needs to actually go into her bag. And at this price, it needs to be perfection. It almost doesn't matter that the skin is so incredibly lush with perfectly beautiful scales. At Browns Fashion for $18,850.
Are we out of skins to use for bags? You know, like leather, crocodile, python-- what, no good anymore? So now we have to resort to road kill? I mean it'd make sense for Davy Crockett to utilize skunk fur (to repel other animals from his food stash?) during the three years he roamed the country as a trapper but why would a girl like me want to carry this? The fact that it is described as soft skunk fur is beyond creepy. I have a question, does it stink? Cuz the bag design sure does. It's along the same idea as the uber popular peekaboo tote but is smaller and has a cross body strap. The bag looks stiff and awkward as it is but that giant skunk tail sticking out of nowhere just makes it worse. Fendi Skunk Fur Bag $1970 at Saks.
Wow, where do I even begin? First of all, believe it or not, this is Prada. The rest of Fall so far has been really great, back to basic and NORMAL. I guess Fall 2 is where they let Miuccia loose and allow her to do whatever she wants as a reward for designing boring bags that sell. This feedbag looking thing is crackled leather with fringes adorned with studs and beads. The Lone Ranger uses this as a snack bag for Tonto. Unless you own a horse, miniature horse are ok too, I really hope you don't strap this around your wrist and show up to happy hour. At Barneys New York, for...are you ready for this second offense...$1395.
