Celebrity Style

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Only in today’s day and age can a teenager become famous by appearing on a scripted reality show. The Laguna Beach turned Hills star, Lauren Conrad, has been riding a high since MTV decided to cast film her and her life. While her internship at Teen Vogue is over, LC has ventured off on her own and now is designing clothing. Too bad her ex-boss, the genius Lisa Love, thinks her line is “more T-shirt kind of things and jeans, very simple basics.” Ouch! Love did not have great things to say about Lauren, especially about her love of partying, but the show must move on. Lauren Conrad has paired up with Linea Pelle to design her own line of handbags. She has been seen sporting the bags herself, but the wait is on to hear whether those in the fashion world think her bags are fab or drab. She designed three bags; the LC Tote, the LC coin purse, and the LC Clutch. All three are available online at Linea Pelle.

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While Vlad and I were invited to many of the Fall 2008 shows at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York City, we unfortunately had to decline. Supposedly it is very hard to be in two places at one time, and the move to Florida took precedence. One of my favorite parts of Fashion Week is to see who goes to the shows and what they wear. Of course it does not beat what is going down the runways, but it is a close second in my eyes. Rihanna has been photographed numerous times leaving her hotel and attending the shows. Most recently Rihanna was spotted at the Matthew Williamson Fall 2008 fashion show sporting her new hair cut and the Kooba Bennie Clutch. I have been eying this Kooba bag for quite some time and it has grown on me. Available in either cream or black, the clutch is off-set with pink, yellow, and blue neon piping. There is a front flap opening to lead to the main compartment. Rihanna opted for the black version, which suited her black ensemble perfectly by adding just the right touch of color. Even better is the price, which is a definite bag deal! Buy through Saks for $295.

Kooba Bennie Clutch

Unlike many celebrities that are in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons, the young actress, Hayden Panettiere has lived in the spotlight with incredible grace. The young starlett has made a name for herself, having her own set of hoarding paparazzi wherever she goes. But she is not seen partying and acting crazy, rather campaigning in DC to save the whales. Wherever she is photographed, she is seen sporting a great sense of style (covering up too!) and great handbags. Hayden was spotted toting the Kooba Elisha Shoulder Bag while grocery shopping. Hayden, who is also a huge fan of Rebecca Minkoff Bags, loves sporting casual chic handbags. The Kooba Elisha Shoulder Bag sports pewter metallic leather with a woven bow on the front. There are side pockets and top handles. This is a perfect everyday bag and perfect for a young girl like Hayden. It is refreshing beyond words to see a young celebrity who smiles for the camera and continues to stay classy. Thumbs up Hayden! Buy the bag for $575 through Neiman Marcus.

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Eva Longoria Parker is living the dream. She plays on the hit TV show Desperate Housewives, is now on the big screen, and recently married San Antonio Spur basketball player, Tony Parker. Eva is all smiles nearly every time she is photographed. After leaving a photo shoot, Eva Longoria was seen wearing a hot blue number paired with her Coach Python Miranda. As prices in handbags skyrocket and buyers continue to look for more luxurious options, design houses like Coach, who are known for their more affordable bags in the realm of the handbag world, continue to raise their prices and bring in new option. In the past couple years, Coach began to release alligator and python bags to compete with the exotic push in the luxury market. Many shoppers say they would not splurge on an exotic bag from Coach, but Eva seems to love this bag! The python version of the Coach Miranda costs $1200 while the leather costs $798 via Coach. This bag is no longer available online, so inquire through Coach stores.

Coach Python Miranda

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We reported on the Chanel Cruise 2008 Trunk Show in October; revealing the Chanel Ice Cubes Bags. The Ice Cubes bags have caused quite the stir, creating a huge separation between those that love the line and those who do not. The ice cubes are designed with clear vinyl and then placed on top of metallic lambskin leather which gives it the feel of the classic Chanel quilting. Chanel has released an Ice Cubes line, including a 2.55, a shopper, and pouchette (are there any others?). While some think these bags look cheap, it is evident that Kim Kardashian loves the Chanel Ice Cubes 2.55 Bag! She was spotted leaving Prive nightclub with fiance?/boyfriend?/friend? Reggie Bush over the weekend. Kim showed off her stunning curves in a hot turquoise number and paired it with her Chanel bag from the Cruise 2008 collection. On this girl with this outfit, the bag looks stunning.

$1,650 at your local Chanel boutique or call (800) 550-0005 to inquire further.

 

Bulgari (usually written “BVLGARI” in ancient Roman style) has been setting the pace for over 100 years now on the most elegant and stunning pieces of jewelry. The Italian design house has ventured into the realm of handbags and has done so exquisitely. Halle Berry, who is expecting her first child with model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, was spotted shopping in LA carrying a Bulgari Bag in olive ostrich. Halle was glowing and looked very happy while she shopped at Minotti, a store famous for their exquisitely-designed sofas and chairs. Her handbag really stands out, which features black patent leather shoulder straps with gold-plated ring detail. The handbag also features two outside pockets on either end. The handbag is elegant and classy, just as Halle Berry is. The price is quite steep, but that is to be expected from the Italian luxury house. $8,050 at Bvlgari (1-800-BVLGARI).

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After spotting this bag on Vanessa Hudgens, all Rebecca Minkoff fans have been going crazy over this bag! The bag is the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini in Tangerine from the Spring 2008 collection. While the bag has not hit stores yet, it has already created a buzz. The color is not an in-your-face orange, rather a burnt orange that gives the perfect shade of color while being easy to wear. All I know is this version is super hot, and I am hoping I can get my hands on one when they are available! Inquire through Rebecca Minkoff and keep checking to see when the Spring 2008 bags will be on their site!

Miu Miu’s Spring/Summer 2008 ad campaign.

The new Miu Miu Campaign has surfaced with Kirsten Dunst as the face of the campaign. The Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2008 campaign was shot by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott in Los Angeles back in November. Kirsten is following in the footsteps of Selma Blair, Kim Basinger, Maggie Gyllenhaal and Lindsay Lohan, by being the face of the campaign. The handbags sport fun colors that pop and the photos have a great artistic touch.

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Katie Holmes has gone from the girl on the Creek, to the girl with the wacko husband, to the girl who dresses 10 years older than her age. I liked her on the Creek and I also love her chic style these days (though like I said she looks much older than she actually is). And now she is carrying a bag that literally weighs half her body weight, I kid you not.

Katie Holmes has been seen sporting a Hermes HAC around town, though not for travel, for day-to-day wear. The HAC, Haut a Courrois, was actually the original ‘Birkin’. The HAC and the Birkin are indeed different; the HAC is taller than the Birkin and the handles are shorter. The HAC comes in a 28, 32, and 36 cm size whereas the Birkin is available in 25, 30, 35, and 40. The debate is on as to the size of Katie’s HAC. I am sticking to my original assessment, it is a 50 cm HAC, but many members of our Purse Forum think it is a 40 cm. I am taking into account that Katie is very thin and 5′9, and since she and I are about the same height it looks very similar to the 50 cm I have tried on. The next debate is the leather and color. My guess, Fjord in Rouge VIF, but again, there are so many Hermes reds and I can be wrong. What many of us are in agreement on is that this bag is far too large for Katie. In my opinion this bag is meant for travel, not to carry to Good Morning America. What could she need to carry inside the show? Suri? Tom? A space ship? Anyhow, this bag will cost around $8,900, give or take, depending on the size and leather.

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Lindsay Lohan was seen doing what she is known for over the weekend, getting in and out of her car while the paparazzi snaps her picture. LiLo is back from her make-out sessions in Italy and has been laying low. Recently, Lindsay Lohan’s bag of choice has been the Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag. And now she has opted for a smaller handbag, just to carry the essentials. Lindsay Lohan has been sporting the YSL Belle de Jour Wristlet in white patent leather with brass hardware. The wristlet measures 4 3/4” H x 4 1/2” W x 1” D and features a zip-around closure. This is the perfect accessory to carry a few essentials around in when on errands. Lindsay is always carrying bags that are huge hits! The wristlet is available in green and anthracite on YSL’s online boutique for $335.

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