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This bag is so silly it made me chuckle but then I found out who the maker is and I became annoyed. What I thought was a whimsical idea and creative artistic expression turned out to be mere convenience on the part of the designer. You see, Borsalino is actually a hat maker-- how hard is sticking a pair of handles on an upside down hat and calling it a bag? What, if my head gets cold should I stick it on my head? Made of wool and calfskin with a grosgrain ribbon around the middle, this ridiculous bag retails for $608 / 450 euros. It's much cheaper (and wiser) to just buy one of their stupid hats for 194 euro and sew on two handles yourself. BORSALINO - BORSALINO HAT TOP HANDLE here.

What do you think?

I read in the paper that owls eat dogs, a little boy actually witnessed an owl swoop down on his pup and take off with it in its paws! How traumatic do you think that was!?!? I have had a fear of them ever since, they are such sinister looking little suckers aren't they? Even disguised as a little beaded bag, I am scared. You know, I have never got the whole Judith Leiber kitschy beaded minaudieres craze (but ask me when I'm 50, I might change my mind). First, they are expensive beyond and yes, I do realize it's very labor intensive and the swarovski crystals are expensive but come on! $4,050!? Second, it's such an awkward piece to hold in the hand. Perhaps I'm missing something here, please enlighten me if you are a fan. As for this owl-- STOP staring at me. You, yes, you-- the hooter! Stop it! Judith Leiber Owl $4,050 at Net-a-Porter.com

I was really rooting for Hannah MacGibbon to rock Chloe's world back to Pheobe Philo's glory days but what I'm seeing lately is making me cringe! What is this thing?  Suede, studs and way too many chains going on.  It looks like macrame craft project gone bad. 

Delivery for this bag is not until September, so perhaps there is time to salvage this.  Let's start with removing the studs (and this is from a stud addict)-- it makes no sense whatsoever to have the two rows of studs there alongside all of that chain detail unless it's removable and converts to a belt in which case it makes perfect sense (not).  The chains framing the studs need to go, too.  That leaves the actual chain that holds up the bag and the chain down the center.  Now you have a chic bag with chains.  But I have no idea when suede and chains became so expensive, the bag is 2,662 euro/$3,685USD!  What do you think?  Snob or slob?

CHLOE for women from LUISAVIAROMA

I would like to start out by apologizing for even putting up pictures of these bags on Bag Snob. These Cell Phone bags are for the ultimate phone addict. There is a pocket with a clear touch pad friendly plastic window so that you can see messages and perform simple functions. I'm sorry, if you are this addicted to your phone, you should just not leave the house. And if you care so little about your bags, you might as well just put all your things in a zip lock bag. Even my husband thinks this is lame even though he is surgically attached to his iphone. He raised a good point, how do you hold the bag while you're using the phone? You have to cradle it in your arms, not exactly convenient if the price you're paying for that convenience is looking like a fool. They are $250 for the tote and $100 for the clutch, take a look if you want a good laugh.

This is a leather bag made to look like a paper shopping bag. When I first saw it, I thought, what idiot would buy such a thing? And then I went to a Lakers game and saw Vanessa Bryant, Kobe Bryant's wife, with it. I don't mean to beat on her for no reason, she is just not a nice person and apparently does not know how to shop either. A friend of mine lives in their gated community in Laguna and saw her screaming at the gate guard after he greeted her with, "Good evening Mrs. Bryant". She stopped the car, turned it around and went back to shout, "DO NOT EVER TALK TO ME!". I mean, it's not like he said, "That bag of yours is ridiculous" or something. Which is what I thought but was polite enough to keep to myself (to her face, I mean). So now this bag is laden with all sorts of negative associations for me. But not like it was ever a good bag so, so be it. Oh, I should have mentioned, it's $2525 (same price for both styles, both come in black or white). There is also an even more ridiculous little pink one. Contact Chanel (800) 550-0005 or Alexis at 214-520-1055.

I have to say something about this tote. I love Valextra, all their bags are exquisite. You pay for the superior construction and leather. But this is a canvas tote for $1060!! WTF?? I love the white with bright turquoise trim, absolutely perfect for the summer. But how can you possibly justify the price?? It's not even that big, 20" by 12", but who cares, it would have to be the size of a car for it to be worth a grand. We all indulge but this is just stupid wastefulness. At Barneys New York.

I'd be offended if I were Yoko Ono, even if the bag was not named after her-- I'd be pissed such an ugly and frumpy bag shares my name. We were just praising Ferragamo's new clutch and then this thing comes out. I can't even put my finger on why I hate it but I do. I don't mind the straps or the equestrian feel of the bag-- what I mind is the lack of thought put into the placement of the straps and rope like top handle. It's as if they threw both details on as an after thought. Not good, not good at all.  I guess if you are in need of a canteen holder for your camping trips this might be ideal but hello- 2 grand!

Take your $2,090 and buy the Jimmy Choo equestrian style tote I featured yesterday, a much better investment if you ask me. At Neiman Marcus.com

I saw this Burberry bag and was like, "Oh good, Burberry is making cuter bags" and then I realized why I like it so much. It reminds me of the Proenza Schouler PS1. But now that I see them side by side, it is obvious who has got "it" and who doesn't. Seeing both together, I would never get the Burberry, it is so stodgy and stiff. This just proves how subtle and gray the line is between hip and dud. Koodos for Burberry for trying but it's back to the drawing board. Burberry convertible satchel for $995 at Saks Fifth Avenue and PS1 suede satchel at Barneys for $1595.

I love hairy crab season in Shang hai-- it's the most delicious crab! When I saw this fringed hobo from Carlos Falchi it reminded me of the belly side of hairy crabs-- cooked to a pink perfection. Lift up the belly and you'll discover sumptuous crab roe covering the most succulent flesh (female hairy crab is preferred)-- dip it in malt vinegar and experience gastronomic explosion! Once I came out of my daydream, I took a hard look at this bag in all its horrific glory and lost my appetite. In all fairness I will go in person tomorrow to inspect if up close but I just don't see the appeal of a hairy crab of a bag, even it's made of crocodile and python (my two favorite skins!).

I read that Carlos Falchi will be doing an affordable line of bags for Target-- even at $19.99 I wouldn't use this except maybe as a crab carrier. $2,675 at Neiman Marcus.

What do you think??? Snob or Slob?

All this talk of "tea bagging" in congress apparently has inspired Mark and James to make a tea bag bag but in a literal way. It is in the hip and cool disco beads but why this shape? All it needs is a tag at the end of the strap for the full effect. It is not that bad but still, you'll walk around looking like you're looking for a big pot of hot water. At Saks Fifth Avenue for $465.