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Double Vision Chanel: SJP vs. Reese

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chanelvintagezip.jpgTwo of my favorite actresses apparently have similar taste in bags. Both SJP and Reese Witherspoon were spotted shopping recently in Chanel's vintage zip quilted shoulder bag in grey aged calfskin.

I quite fancy this bag myself and if it weren't for this damn economy making me feel guilty for shopping I would have snapped it up along with the other 3 Chanel bags I purchased this season. But I told myself 3 was plenty for the CC's and that was that.  The bag is from Pre-Fall and it's sold out. So good luck finding one.  Call my guy Alexis at 214-520-1055 and maybe he can help you.

Anyhoo, just curious, who do you think rocks the bag better? SJP or Reese?

Net-a-Porter Crazy HUGE Sale

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Sale season is in full bloom and I think I destroyed any semblance of a savings last week with all my purchases. Maybe I am helping the macro economy but my personal micro economy is in jeopardy. Women literally go crazy during sales. Last week, Saks in Beverly Hills went 70% of everything, including bags and shoes!! I was next door at Neiman Marcus and talked to someone who came from Saks and witnessed a fist fight! An actual closed fist punching fight over a pair of shoes. Now these are fine Beverly Hills ladies so I am thinking this looked like the famous Dynasty Alexis and Krystle catfight. What I would give to have witnessed this in person!! I am trying to find out what these shoes were, like Louboutins for $200 bucks or something?? Anyway, Net-a-Porter just started their big sale today and it is GOOD!! It was really hard looking through all the bargains without getting itchy hands - I really should throw my credit card away to be safe.

Miu Miu Nappa patch leather bag $1012, 30% off

Miu Miu Paillette covered clutch $210, 50% off

Chloe Nicosi leather clutch $534, 40% off

Marc Jacobs Multipocket patent bag $805, 30% off

Tod's Quilted Bowling Bag

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This new bag for Fall is a part of a special bag collection that is designed by Derek Lam for Tod's. Of course the entire Tod's collection, not only bags, is overseen by Derek Lam but there are a few select bags that has his special personal touch and you can tell which ones these are by the keychain letter blocks that spell out "Tod's". I understand tods_keyfob.pngthat this is meant to be cute and kitschy but I don't like it. When I go and spend a couple grand on a bag, I don't want something on there that is meant to be a gag. I'm going to go ahead and say this because I know some of you are already thinking it, this is a total Asian thing. Every Asian person has some sort of dangling strap on their cell phones with their name on it (OK, I am guilty). It's fine and good for a cell phone but keep that away from my bags, please!! The bag itself is actually really cute and I like the departure from the classic old school Tod's. It has all the great detailings you'd expect from Tod's including convenient pockets and interior organization. The bowling style bags are back and the use of quilting and the distressed crinkly leather mixes a little bit of the old with the new. This is obviously meant for the younger crowd and is not a classic Tod's but this is one of those bags you can take out in 10 years and it will be cool and retro chic without looking at all dated (yes, in fact, I can predict the future). At Neiman Marcus for $1550.

Chanel knocks off Marc Jacobs who knocked off Chanel first

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Check out these pre Fall Chanel bags, does it not look like Chanel is copying Marc Jacobs' interpretation of Chanel's own classic quilted bags? Knocking off those who copied you is not only reverse flattery (as Coco Chanel herself said, imitation is the highest form of flattery!), it's totally brilliant- why let them make all the money off your ideas right? Copy them right back! Way to go Karl! Check it out, black out the CC zipper pulls and clasps on the quilted doctor bag and it looks like a Marc Jacobs(excuse the photo shopping, clearly I am not a Tech Snob but I so enjoy amusing myself!). The bowler on the left is very casual chic, again a Marc Jacobs signature and very un-Chanel-y. So my advice for those of you with two grand to blow, spend it on Chanel. As a dear friend of mine always says, "Hermes, Chanel and Diamonds- you can't go wrong". At Chanel boutique. Call Alexis to order 214-520-1055

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Left: CHANEL Bowling Bag Right: Chanel Doctor Bag

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