Givenchy is typically known for its fantastically simple yet iconic handbags, which come in solid colors. But the brand’s latest creation is a fantastically simple bag that’s also a colorful work of art! The Givenchy Birds of Paradise Tote displays Riccardo Tisci‘s bright, digitized floral prints featuring irises, pansies and birds of paradise wallpaper-like motifs, framed by a black graphic border. The prints were first seen on the runway at Givenchy’s SS’12 show in Paris last Fall, and are found on this tote, plus other styles like the Antigona Duffel and the Obsedia Minaudière. The Givenchy Birds of Paradise Tote is available for pre-order now, for $1,120 at Bergdorf Goodman.

Expected to ship by 2/22/12.

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We’ve always loved Rachel Roy‘s commitment to empowering women and giving back to those in need. Through her “Kindness is Always Fashionable” platform, she previously created a celebrity-signed tote to raise funds to benefit the children of Pakistan, and then the  Japan Tote to help raise funds for tsunami victims. The newest item in her philanthropic handbag line is the Ghana clutch. This multicolored print burlap fabric clutch features the “Kindness is Always Fashionable” catchphrase across the front, with a silver-tone frame and hardware clasp at the top. Inside their is a message from Rachel that reads: “For my kids in Ghana“. The bag measures 9.5″ x 6″ and proceeds from the sale of the clutch will benefit OrphanAid Africa, a non-profit organization that supports orphans and other vulnerable children in Ghana through programs in care reform, education, and development.

The bag has already garnered support from celebs like Hilary Swank (who carried the clutch on the red carpet at the Cinema For Peace event benefitting J/P Haitian Relief Organization), and of course, Rachel herself who always promotes her causes proudly. It retails for $49.50 which is a small price to pay to help those in need. Pick one up today at RachelRoy.com.

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It may seem cliché, but isn’t red the most obvious color for Valentine’s Day? If you go into the stores right now, everything V-day-related is red – cards, candy, gift boxes, etc. So if you’re planning on gifting a new handbag this coming V-day, think red! And bows always add a nice gift touch too. A great Valentine’s Day gift pick is this Susan Bow Clutch by Italian-made, Parisian-based brand Corto Moltedo. (Fun fact – Gabrielecorto Moltedo is the son of Laura and Vittorio Moltedo, founders of luxury brand Bottega Veneta!) But back to the Susan Bow Clutch – it’s like a V-day present that’s already been wrapped! Made of red nappa leather, this rounded box clutch features an ultra-feminine large leather bow on the front, a gunmetal star clasp closure at the top and TWO detachable (long and short) chain straps. We suggest gifting it before Valentine’s Day, so the giftee can carry it to that romantic dinner you also had planned…

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Recently I read that designer paper shopping bags were becoming the new ‘It’ bags, with ones from stores like Chanel fetching hundreds of dollars on eBay! And in recent years, even Bloomingdale’s has turned its popular medium brown bags into PVC-printed tote bags. So it’s no surprise that the white plastic restaurant bag would also soon be turned into a designer handbag. Folks – that day is here. Meet the Cast of Vices Corner Store Leather Tote. This cheeky black pebbled leather calfskin bag features 4″ double top handles and seven rows of the words ‘THANK YOU‘ embossed down the front. It’s one pretty luxe takeout bag, isn’t it?

Measures 16″H x 12″L. Made in the USA.

Buy for $240 at shopbop.com or Revolve Clothing.

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If we had to choose one designer’s clothes to live in for the rest of our life, it’d be Marni. The retro colors and prints make us swoon time and time again and we’d be happy to be swathed in Marni garments and accessories forever!

Added to our ‘want’ list is practically every item in the Marni Foulard Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Marni first debuted Foulard last year. Designer Consuelo Castiglioni told Harper’s Bazaar that the small capsule collection was developed “by taking silk scarves, accessories with a very ladylike connotation, and turning them into bon-ton graphic pieces.” The Spring/Summer 2012 collection features an explosion of colors and colorblock, with abstract, geometric and tile prints, plus multicolored stripes. The collection includes nylon and silk and recycled vintage LPD vinyl accessories like coin purses and cosmetics pouches, scarves, sunglasses cases, shoppers/tote bags made of PVC with leather handles, hair bow clips and jewelry including geometric cuffs and necklaces.

The Marni Foulard Spring/Summer 2012 collection is available at all Marni boutiques and online at www.marni.com.

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Longchamp is best known for those ubiquitous nylon tote bags you see all the college girls carrying around campus. But it’s their handbag collaborations that really pique our interest. They’ve got not one, but two recent collaborations, with London-based designer Mary Katrantzou and the other with American designer Jeremy Scott.

The limited-edition release of Longchamp x Mary Katrantzou is a collection of tote bags called “When East Meets West.” The totes come in several silhouettes, with Katrantzou’s signature eye-popping prints like orchids and lanterns floating in the sky. You can purchase at Parisian boutique Colette starting Jan. 23.

Longchamp’s other collab with funky and tongue-in-cheek Jeremy Scott collection features the brand’s Le Pliage tote covered in a limited-edition postcard design. First there’s the side that reads “Wish you were here! Love, Jeremy” with the designer’s face on the ‘stamp’. The other side reads “Greetings from Paradise. The Land of Sunshine” It retails for $202, also at Colette.

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A Few Goody Gumdrops is getting trendy with neon colors for Spring and is giving away two sets of Threads of Friendship Bracelets! Enter to win!

Handbag du Jour thinks this Marni Leather Tote is understated and oh-so-chic!

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Forget pony hair – this season it’s all about the Springbok. These medium-sized brown and white bags are made of real springbok (or springbuck) fur, and feature complementary leather touches. If you’re looking for a haute or hot priced springbok bag, check out these two options:

First we’ve got the Christian Louboutin Sybil Springbock Fur Tote. This bag is covered in textural, natural beige Zambian springbok fur, and features tonal flat leather shoulder straps with small gold studs and a ‘belt’ cinching the top of bag. Inside you’ll find Louboutin’s signature red lining.

Made in Italy. Measures 12 3/5″H x 11 4/5″W x 5 1/2″D.

Click to buy the Christian Louboutin Sybil Springbock Fur Tote for $1,595 at Neiman Marcus.

Next – if you’re looking for a ‘hot’ bag, this Patricia Nash Berlino Bucket Flap Bag is a great chic/cheap option. Made of real German spring buck fur, this flap bag features a saddle bag-style silhouette with burnt-edge leather and antique brass hardware. It also features an adjustable crossbody strap with a 23″ drop. There are front and back slip pockets and inside it’s lined with zip and open pockets.

Measures 12″ W x 13″ H x 4-1/2″ D.

Click to buy the Patricia Nash Berlino Bucket Flap Bag for $298 at Macy’s.

Which of these springbok/springbuck bags do you prefer?

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Marni accessories are typically on the quirkier side, and that’s just why we love the brand. The usual Marni look consists of playful printed clothes, interestingly sculpted bangles, funky bib necklaces and chunky wood platform heels. Oh, and we can’t forget about the infamous Marni Balloon bag. But Marni apparently can do understated very well too. Case in point: this Marni Leather Tote. The silhouette is very different than usual but very ladylike and chic. In sand-colored calf leather, the tote features a sliding top handle atop structured gold brass bars, an open top, and lined inside with two internal pockets. This makes a great neutral bag for the Spring. I’d wear it with a brightly colored outfit and nude shoes.

Originally priced at $1,410, it’s now on sale for $423 (marked down 70% off) at The Outnet.

What do you think of this Marni Leather Tote?

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Thou shall not covet someone else’s stuff. Unless it’s this hot pink Celine Leather Luggage Tote. The Celine Leather Luggage Tote is easily the frontrunner for the ‘It’ bag title and the bag in itself inspires envy among bagistas in the know, with its luggage-inspired silhouette, sturdy double handles and distinctive curved raised piping detail. And in this flouro pink hue for spring, it’s making me even more ‘green with envy’. Savannah Brinson, newly engaged to Miami Heat star LeBron James, posed for pics with her new bag and besties Adrienne Bosh and Gabrielle Union. The trio took Twitpics of themselves and Savannah with her hot pink Tote before heading out to see the Miami Heat play the Boston Celtics.

Want Savannah’s bag? It’ll only cost you $2000 at Bergdorf Goodman.


Photos: via Adrienne Bosh on Twitter

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Kyle Richards is the latest of the Real Housewives to become an author. She recently went on Good Morning America to promote her new book, “Life Is Not a Reality Show: Keeping It Real With the Housewife Who Does It All.” The title includes everything from some questionable relationship advice (she says ‘if you cheat on your spouse once, keep it a secret’ – we’ll leave it), to beauty and fashion tips (we’ll take it). The Beverly Hills housewife shares that she primarily does her own hair and makeup, save for interviews on the show, and prefers hi-lo fashion, like pairing a $40 Zara skirt with Valentino shoes. But Kyle obviously loves a good splurge on shoes and handbags (don’t we all?), like the Givenchy Antigona Leopard bag we spotted her carrying while heading into the show. The Antigona is the new celebrity ‘It’ bag, as seen on just about everyone who’s anyone (Khloe Kardashian is a fan of the leopard print Antigona bag too). The bag retails for £1,750 at Harvey Nichols but is currently sold out but you can buy the natural leather Antigona at Barneys New York or the black leather Antigona bag at Bluefly.

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A famous celebrity couple was spotted in NYC heading out to celebrate New Year’s Eve. Can you guess the celebrity guy hiding behind his duffel bag and shielding his famous paramour?

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Ahh…resort. It’s that lovely time of year when we get to shop the collections inspired by sunny vacation spots and tropical island beach paradises. When we think of resort we picture nothing but airy, printed caftans, large floppy straw hats, jewel-encrusted thong sandals and of course, a multicolored designer handbag. To us, the perfect vacation bag looks exotic, and features tropical accents like coral-toned hues and touches of metallic. So it gets no better than this Vince Camuto Satchel. This colorblock bag makes the perfect EVERYTHING  bag – day bag, travel bag, strolling on the beach bag. This cream colored slouchy leather satchel features a metallic-brushed snake-embossed trim framed by coral leather with shiny black top handles. There’s an open slip pocket on the back plus a multi-toned detachable leather strap at the top. A gold logo disc and leather tassel accents the bag. We can picture ourselves wearing an airy sundress and large sunglasses and carrying this Vince Camuto bag one hand and a tropical drink in the other!

Buy the Vince Camuto Satchel for $325 at Nordstrom.

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