Zufi Alexander is a handbag designer that is still working her way into the scene. Her bags have been seen on the likes of Katherine Heigl and were part of a fabulous giveaway on Purse Blog. The Zufi Alexander Kiss Me Baby style is memorable, offering structure without overdoing it. I will have to come back to the Kiss Me and look into it again, but right now the Zufi Alexander Y Clutch in pink eel has my heart. And the stunning Alicia Keys carried this clutch to the 20th World Music Awards on November 9th. Her choice of sleek eel skin in a stunning pink hue was paired perfectly with her purple gown. In fact, I can not stop staring at the beauty of her outfit. It truly is a stunning combination. And the clutch, LOVE! Eel skin is a fascinating skin on handbags. Many times it feels cool to the touch, looks sleek, and ultimately it gives a different look and dimension. On this simple clutch, it is perfect. This clutch is hot from the Spring 2009 Zufi Alexander collection and will retail for approximately $1000. The brand will be launching in America in March 2009. Find more information through Zufi Alexander or shop through Lux Couture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
RHOC: “The ones who don’t talk about it are the ones who are doing it even more.”
RHBH: “What name did Giggy call you on Twitter?”
RHBH Reunion: “Being friends with you is like playing chess with Bobby Fischer.”
RHOA: “I doubt very seriously that Emily Post has a chapter in her book about aggravated assault.”
