Celebrity Style

Today I got an email with a complaint about us covering Gossip Girl on Purse Blog. Ok, I see your point. This is a handbag website and covering a TV show that is not about handbags may seem a bit off topic. But you must give it to Gossip Girl for having some of the most bold, fun, young, hip, and daring styles! And one of the things that Gossip Girl stylist Eric Daman does best is accessorize the characters.

This week we found Blair Waldorf, Leighton Meester, carrying around a classic yet hip crocodile tote. This tote is one of my favorites, as it is a Sang A Bag. We have covered Sang A on Purse Blog before and I have loved her different uses of materials, modern lines, and sleek styles. The River Tote has been the bag on my lust after list (in YELLOW PYTHON!). Blair Waldorf carried a different version of the River Tote, and I must admit that I am in love!

The Sang A River Tote in African Crocodile was the bag of choice for character Blair Waldorf as she made her way onto Yale’s campus. The bag signifies tradition, elegance, and class while being able to be worn by a young 20 year old and not look old. The bag worked perfectly for all of her outfits and I am officially in love with Sang A bags all over again! The River Tote is a staple for Sang A and is available in a wide variety of colors and materials. The specific bag Blair was seen carrying retails for $9,440 at Sang A online.

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This is a first, the first time we have spoken about Roger Vivier. But Vivier, known as the “Fragonard of the shoe”, has created some of the most important shoes of the 20th century, including in the 1950’s when he invented the stiletto heel. Vivier passed in 1998 and Bruno Frisoni took over as the artistic director in 2002. Frisoni has continued to keep the brand growing, as the shoes have always spoken for themselves and now the handbags are seen on every top celebrity and socialite from Paris to New York.

One of the biggest fans of Roger Vivier is Katie Holmes, who has been seen in Vivier often. The latest acquisition for Katie Holmes is the stunning Roger Vivier Mikado Flat Bag in black python from the fall/winter 2008-2009 collection. While Katie wears her Vivier bag, her daughter Suri enjoys her very own pair of iconic Roger Vivier Buckle Flats. Jealous? Yes, I am as well. Suri is becoming a fashionista in her own right and Katie Holmes is stunningly dressed in Vivier accessories, including her sunglasses and new handbag.

Buy the Roger Vivier Mikado Flat Bag through Roger Vivier NYC for $2275 (large) and $1325 (small). Call 212-861-5371. Visit Roger Vivier online.

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As earlier mentioned, Purse Blog and Luxaholics will now be working together to bring you some great handbags seen on celebs. This being our first post, we wanted to pick a handbag we knew would spark a little debate. If you are like most of us, you anxiously await to watch The Hills every Monday. You crave the drama between the girls and you want to see who is going to back-stab who this week. If you are a bit older, seemingly beyond the drama-infused years, you lie about watching The Hills, but still do. Another thing we all do is look at the style of the girls, buy the celeb magazines, and follow up on our favorite celeb websites daily. For some reason you all, and of course we, are obsessed with celebrity style. Doesn’t mean we are going to go out and try to emulate it the next day, but we love to see what celebs are wearing, especially the girls from The Hills.

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I just got done watching an episode of one of my absolute favorite shows, Gossip Girl. You may recall, I was planning to do a recap of every episode like I do for Project Runway, but gathering the pictures and IDing the fashions in a timely manner proved to be harder than expected, so I scrapped that idea recently (which made me very sad!).

Gossip Girl is still one of the most fashion-forward and style-conscious shows on television, so from time to time, when I spot something particularly fabulous on the series, I’ll post about it.

Today’s feature is a bit of a throwback, and a good example of how things can often look much more interesting when worn than they do in pictures online. I spotted the Foley + Corinna Jet Setter Jr. Tote in cream leather worn by Lydia Hearst on the first season finale, and it immediately seemed much more chic than I expected. I’m usually not a huge fan of “north-south” shaped totes, particularly those meant to be worn in the crook of the arm. To me, they can easily look awkward, but the Jet Setter tote looked like it would be the perfect size on a normal-sized woman (Ms. Hearst, as you can see, hardly exists).

This season, Foley + Corinna has made the bag in a gorgeous bright blue patent that is wearable in virtually any season, and as you probably have realized by now, I’m an enormous fan of patent (or, possibly, just easily distracted by shiny things). The color is very saturated and even, which is only highlighted by its beautiful sheen.

And as with all of their bags, the price point on this one is great – $528 via ShopBop.

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The new bag of choice for Katie Holmes? Well it is an interesting Fendi number that can clearly be loved or hated quite easily. Katie Holmes was spotted out sporting a funky cross-body bag, the Fendi Snakeskin F3 Secret Code Bag. If the bag looks familiar, it is because Shannon covered the Fendi Stamped F6 Secret Code Bag, which elicited a strong like/dislike barrier. And the F6 is similar to Katie Holmes’ F3, but the F3 is designed with genuine snakeskin. The focal point of the bag is the genuine sodalite stone embellishments with logo-engraved settings.

What is so secret about this bag? Why name it the Secret Code Bag? All of the details do show themselves well, including the snakeskin, suede-lined cut-outs on the front and back, and stone embellishments. Katie Holmes choose to wear the bag with the removable belted shoulder strap, rather than carrying it by the rolled leather handle. There are two pouch pockets under the flap and an interior patch pocket. Measurements are 12.5″x 7.75″x 4.25″. Buy through eLuxury for $3,840.

See by Chloe Day Tripper

I gave a bland and blah review to See by Chloe Bags a month ago. On the particular See by Chloe Bags I reviewed, you all mostly agreed. The bags lacked any design innovation; they merely looked like colored leather stitched into a sac. So should I take back what I said now? Because the See by Chloe line is more expansive and the See by Chloe Daytripper Bag is the new go-to bag for many celebs. The See By Chloe Daytripper bag has been the new favorite bag of Miley Cyrus, Jessica Alba, and Leighton Meester, as all three ladies were spotted carrying it in different bright hues recently. Now am I taking back what I said about the See by Chloe Bags? Partially, yes.

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Reese Witherspoon’s style is known for being elegant and refined, logo-free yet stylish. Her handbag sense follows this trend with structured stylish bags. Reese has been a fan of Anya Hindmarch bags before, spotted carrying the Anya Hindmarch Pimlico Bag. And most recently Reese has opted for an exotic handbag from Anya Hindmarch, the Anya Hindmarch Vigo Python Shoulder Bag. This large exotic python skin bag features a chic slouchy style that still exudes elegance and refinement, precisely what Reese Witherspoon emulates in her dress. And this bag, I LOVE! Oversized, exotic, and beautiful all combined. If you are looking for a bag that will last for many seasons and many occasions, this is a perfect option. The gold hardware dresses the bag up and the strap can easily be thrown over your shoulder. Another A+ for Reese and her style picks! Buy the Anya Hindmarch bag through Net A Porter for $2,495.

Katie Holmes dresses older than her age, is married to a questionable man at times, but she has a knack for fashion. And her latest handbag that has made it onto our obsession list is the Chloe Paraty Bag in black python. This bag is not available in stores yet, but of course it has been seen with Katie all over town. And why wouldn’t we obsess over it? It is casual, exotic, and perfect urban chic style. That has my name written all over it. And while this bag may be available in leather versions, it is this exact python version that I am lusting for. Of course I will have to go see it in stores once it arrives, but my hope is that this Chloe bag does not disappoint. We are waiting to hear more information on this handbag, so when we do we will be sure to let you know. Bravo from us to Katie on this one! Buy Chloe bags through Net A Porter and Saks.

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Salvatore Ferragamo Apollonia Bag

Salvatore Ferragamo is a brand known for its ready-to-wear and picturesque shoes (that are divinely comfortable might I add). The shoes are statement pieces that stand on their own immaculately. But the handbags from Salvatore Ferragamo are not as well known as the shoes, but they should be. While I have not loved every Ferragamo bag, I have found an ultimate drool-worthy bag from the company, one so lovely that it is officially on my want/need list. The Salvatore Ferragamo Apollonia Bag radiates this sort of subtle perfection, this simplistic look that just has me infatuated. This bag stands out and has a different look to its exotic body, seeing as it is made with black and white hardwick, which is a type of huge reticulated python that weighs in at over 200 lbs. The skin does look different, very uniform, very patterned. But for me, it flows wonderfully. And who was caught wearing this bag? None other than refined simplicity herself, Reese Witherspoon. The picture of Reese carrying this bag only sealed the deal for me, putting it on a person and showing me how beautiful it is! The bag comes from the Spring/Summer 2008 collection and is available in Ferragamo boutiques for about $3,350. You can also buy Ferragamo bags through Saks.

One of the perks of being an A-list entertainer is that you can get the high end fashion brands to make cool, custom gear for you. Kanye recently unveiled this custom, oversized Louis Vuitton Damier Azure Backpack on his blog. The backpack features LV’s signature Damier Canvas print with light brown leather trim and supposedly, it took a year and a half to make. It won’t be making the boutiques, still there is chatter that this piece set Kanye back by $15,000. Some say it was $6,300, no idea.

I don’t care for Kanye, his cocky attitudes, nor his music, but getting Vuitton to make a custom piece to suit your needs (better: wants) is quite cool.