Shoulder Bags

Furla Elisabeth Medium Shoulder Bag

Croc-embossed leather has the ability of looking pretty chic or looking cheap. I have run into many bags that are croc-embossed and pull it off beautifully. But those that do not, well they just look quite tacky if you ask me. From a photo stand point, the Furla Elisabeth Medium Shoulder Bag has a great croc-embossed leather look to it. The hobo-shaped bag sports this faux-croc in a purple shade, which is very seasonal but a nice shade nonetheless. I realize that spring is on its way, so the pastels are coming out, but I find this bags very hard to use for more than a few months which makes them a no-go for me. But if you like this color and don’t mind it not lasting for months at a time, this is a good bag at a good price. There is a detachable canvas shoulder strap along with a leather shoulder strap. Dimensions are 17″W X 15″H X 5″D. So tell us, do you go for pastel bags or steer clear because they can not be used enough? Buy through Saks for $555.

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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Zac Posen Bo Small Shoulder Bag

Love his clothing, love many of his bags, but Zac Posen has totally fallen off the wagon with this one. It is an awkward handbag, this Zac Posen Bo Small Shoulder Bag. The Bo part might as well be the name of the cat that it is designed after, because right when I looked at this fug bag I saw an animal’s face. There are whiskers, eyes, a nose, just add the mouth and ears and you are set. Everything about it is off, and the dimensions are huge; 17.5″ (at base)x 9″x 2.5″! That means this will eat up your body and you either get it in the honey/yellow, a-la-Garfield, or the slate/multi. Sometimes is just all wrong. The bag looks off on so many levels. Sure, the materials are great and Zac Posen is an amazing designer, but I am hoping he signed off on this without looking at it, because it is so totally fug to me! Through eLuxury for $1,195.

Bottega Veneta signifies ultimate luxury. All of their leathers and products they use are the highest quality, which comes together to make a handbag just divine. And their designs are also so feminine. I can’t explain it, but when go into a Bottega Veneta boutique or see their bags, I get weak in the knees. The buttery soft leather lures me in, and my hands can not refrain from grabbing the bags and feeling the smooshy leather and examining the perfect construction. So I am not surprised that another shape is just as alluring as the one before. The Bottega Veneta Woven Shoulder Bag offers a slight hint of color, with egg shell woven leather, and elegant gold hardware. But it is the slight roping off a tad darker hue of leather that offsets plain leather that spotlights the woven leather THAT makes this handbag so amazing. Yes, that was a mouthful, but I am sure when you look at this handbag, you follow my gist. The front flap closure with gold tone hardware lock bring the three different leather looks together, and the stunning chain shoulder strap with leather top only reels me in more. I could not be more in love! Buy this luscious handbag through Saks for $2,760.

And for the perfect splash of color, you have to try out the Bottega Veneta Woven Ballet Flats! I picked up these beautiful shoes while in NYC and I have not been able to put them down since. I opted for the divine carmino, which is a rouge, and adds the perfect splash of color to my outfits. The toe turns up ever so slightly, and the fit is comfortable. You may want to go half a size up if you have wider feet, but I was actually half a size down in these. Buy exclusively online through Saks for $570.

Great picture of my shoes after the jump!

Every Chanel lover is coming down off a fume about the recent exorbitant price increases. While we all expect our handbags to become more expensive over time, the Chanel hike has been ridiculous. Luckily there are other designers whose handbags meet our fancies. And as the prices sky rocket, it is comforting to see some handbags that remain in the lower range, which is ridiculous that we consider under $1500 lower now. A brand that is filling the shoes of its big sister beautifully is Miu Miu. Many of the recent Miu Miu handbags have been huge hits, giving us the feeling of a Prada bag with a price that allows us all to breathe easy. From the resort collection, the Miu Miu Quilted Chevron Shoulder Bag gives us a great quilt on a nude colored shoulder bag. The link chain top handle is designed with a nude toned chain, which makes this handbag sleek and uniform. The only aspect that stands out is the Miu Miu logo in gold hardware. Yet when this simple bag comes together, the look is clean and chic. And the price, this is where I get back to the Chanel price increase; because you can get this handbag for much less than a Chanel quilted bag. And no, you don’t need to play this handbag off as a Chanel, just love it as a quilted Miu Miu bag. Pre-order at Saks for $1155.

And if you are looking for a killer pair of shoes to compliment this bag, stick to Miu Miu. Miu Miu shoes are designed impeccably well, with an understanding of how a woman’s body is made, to give you the most comfort while looking astounding. Spice up your shoe wardrobe with the Miu Miu Deco Patent Platform Shoes. The pink with pink/black trim is a great color combination and the deco look adds a modern and nice touch. Buy at Saks for $695.

Zac Posen handbags implement classic designs that can last for seasons. Marked 40% off, the Zac Posen Lola Shoulder Bag sports tan leather with lush chocolate trim and gold hardware. The chocolate on tan really pops out, and accentuates the sleek lines and the clasp fastening front pocket. There is a strap on each side, also lined in chocolate leather to help it pop. I love that the inside is not forgotten and lined with lush gray suede. The size makes this bag practical for everyday use; 15.5″W x 14″H x 7″D. Between the color scheme and the sturdiness of Zac Posen handbags, this is truly a bag deal. If you are on the hunt for a brown bag, this could be a great bag for you. The brown family, especially tan, is easy to match to many outfits and the chocolate trim really makes this handbag pop.

Buy through Net A Porter for $777.

Michael Kors is able to offer us a designer handbag for a more friendly price tag. Not quite under the $1000 mark, the Michael Kors Chain Shoulder Bag sports cream leather accented with gold hardware. Some days I begin to question these handbags that I love, watching the price tags sky rocket. Is the price really worth it? Are we getting what we pay for? Even with this handbag, sure, it is cute and perfect for that light colored bag. But the tag is still hefty, considering all of the other expenses in life. The chain detailing along with the long zipper pulls are cute. I suppose what I am saying is that I like this bag, but I would not buy it. At Net A Porter for $1095.

The hue is perfect, the shape is functional, and the price is superb. The Kooba Aram Metallic Shoulder Bag is yet another Neiman Marcus exclusive, featuring gunmetal metallic lambskin. The chunky shoulder strap and buckled strap on the front add the Kooba touch that we have all found recognizable. The leather is patent, which we all know is a must have for this season, and the color is gunmetal metallic which is almost a must have for the season. Coyly placed side slide pockets add a dimensions on either end of the bag. While this handbag is nothing super fantastic or extraordinary, it demonstrates that style can be functional and practical (money wise). Kooba is known for good prices and young funky bags. Buy exclusively through Saks for $595.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt took their brood to Lee’s Art Shop in midtown New York City last Friday. Maddox, Zahara and Pax were in tow and swarmed by eager onlookers and paparazzi. While rumors fly about Angelina’s disappearing waist line, her style stays true to herself. Angelina sported a Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses with a sleek black dress and an ivory Valentino Braided Leather Shoulder Bag. While initially I was not a fan of this handbag, I must face defeat and admit that I was vehemently wrong about it. The braided handle along with the buckle detailing and flaps are completely hot for fall. Available at Bergdorf Goodman for $1695.

What I am wondering is where is Angie and Brad’s own flesh and blood, Shiloh? Why is it that I never see her been toted around by her parents?

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Look at the ladies of New York’s Upper East Side, and you will find elegant bags by Lambertson Truex. For an every day work bag, I am loving the Lambertson Truex Colt Leather Shoulder Bag. The shape is exquisite and the soft pebbled leather and silvertone hardware is classy. There is a push lock flap closure, and protective feet. Storage wise, a zip compartment and three open compartments line the inside of the bag along with suede lining. Measurements are 18″W X 12″H X 5″D. Stunning. Via Saks for $1395.