Bag Babe's Purse Picks

Function and Fashion

2006-04-25T05:32:00.000-07:00

Although I am loath to admit it, sometimes you need a bag that is actually functional for your activities of daily living (and something that you won't go into mourning over if it get a little damaged - Yes, I am still pissed off about a Louis Vuitton that some klutz in a Starbucks poured half a peppermint mocha into)

We came across LaNeige Purse, designed by Kristy Sobel (that is her in the pic) after she could no longer wear a traditional over the shoulder purse due to chronic shoulder injuries. Her purses can be worn around the waist and over the shoulder. Prices seem to be under $200 for her larger bags, so the are reasonably priced as well. No, you are probably not wearing these things with your Prada power suit, but seriously, how often do you actually wear it..........

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What do you do

2006-04-23T04:10:00.000-07:00

if you just can't afford a designer handbag or purse?

Well, normally I would say that the best option is to talk someone into buying it for you, but if that ain't your style, you may want to check out Clickhandbags, a site that specializes in helping bag buffs sell their used handbags and purses

Now I haven't used the site so I can't attest to the authenticity of the bags or the truthfulness of the sellers, but thought it was something worth knowing about.

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A little bit of Gator for you?

2006-04-18T05:36:00.000-07:00

Forzieri Capaf Denim and Alligator Leather Trim Tote Bag ($273.00)

A great little starter bag for anyone looking to get into aligator. This tote, made in Italy, is a double open compartment handbag with a beige canvas lining, internal side zip pocket plus one zip compartment• The double stiff leather handles finish off the structred look of this very structured bag.

As an additional benefit, it looks like it can do some damage (look at those corners1) if you decide to hit your spouse with it :). It measures 13 3/4" in width, 9" in height and and 6" in depth

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Slag The Bag

2006-04-15T05:56:00.000-07:00

As part of our quest of identifying high quality purses, it also means we have to identify the not so high quality ones.

So, if you have shelled out a mind for a bag and it fell apart, tell me why and how.........yes you can cry on my shoulder. I keep plenty of kleenex in my purse:)

Take it from me, I have been there before

BB

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A word to the wise

2006-04-14T21:41:00.000-07:00

Don't waste your money

Too many totes
Why does every B-list celeb design a line of handbags?
BY MARK ELLWOOD
Pinup, actress, author, mom, designer...is there nothing Pamela Anderson can't do?

Who needs a design degree - or even any training - to start an accessory line? Not Gwen Stefani......or Nicky Hilton, each of whom recently added purveyor of purses to her resume. Monica Lewinsky has more to answer for than just forgetting to dry-clean that little blue dress. Thanks to those saggy satchels that she stitched up in her apartment and started selling at Henri Bendel a few years ago, Monica single-handedly kick-started the latest unwelcome B-list celebrity craze: handbag design.

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2006-04-14T21:37:00.000-07:00

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Thank you, Thank you very much

2006-04-14T06:06:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is true I am the Bag Babe and am on the hunt for all sorts of bag related goodies.

I'd like to thank Shoeguy and Shoelover over at Shoe Stor for this wonderful opportunity to show off all of my bag related knowledge.

I hope not to disappoint
BB

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Hand bags, Purses, Clutches

2006-04-14T02:46:00.000-07:00

I love em all.