What is this? Is it a soccer ball or a handbag? Or is it a handbag dressed as a soccer ball? It is Halloween, after all. This is definitely one of the most hideous bags I’ve ever seen. The top handles and frame have a classic appeal, but then you go lower and see the rest of this atrocity. This bag is stuffed with 100% duvet which makes it way too bulky even without anything inside it; imagine ...

It’s no surprise that I love beautiful bags. As an artist and designer, I truly appreciate gorgeous design and inspired pieces that are reminiscent of fine art. Blush B-lush is a London-based handbag line designed by Tara Gelpey, and the creations are luxe and absolutely gorgeous. You can see both Tara’s experience as a costume designer incorporated into her bags and floral details in the ...

When I think of Rock & Republic, of course I think of rock and roll – edgy leather, zippers, and metallics, and metal hardware. The Rock & Republic Metallic Olive Zipper Hobo in Pewter ($950) perfectly fits the image of Rock & Republic, and if I was a rock star, I’d definitely be carrying it! Ok, reality check – I’m not a rock star, but I still think it’s ...

Style Talk brings us the retro-chic fashions of Vivienne Tam. So Frugalicious found 5 fabulous pieces to plan an outfit around all for $25 or under. Check out the always fun and over-the-top designs from fashion duo Heatherette’s Spring ’08 collection courtesy of Spork Fashion. Fall in love with the colorful and very expensive Fiore Fiore Pearls collection at Designer Tips. Cole Haan ...

Why buy a real croc bag when you can buy a simulated one? Chanel‘s new, hot “most-wanted” bag is the Quilted Croc, which uses the brand’s traditional quilting in a crocodile pattern. It’s a lovely twist on the original, and you won’t feel any guilt toting it around! It comes in a bunch of delicious colors – cotton candy pink, turquoise, purple and coral, ...

What’s Haute is pleased to announce that Señora Cartera (a.k.a. Dania Padron) is the newest contributor to Hauteness – The Handbag Magazine! If you love her amazing handbag reviews on her blog, then you’ll definitely love reading her feature – the ‘Haute Bag of the Week’! Check out Dania’s inaugural post, and be sure to check out Señora Cartera for even more haute ...

Since the Paddington, I’ve pretty much given up on Chloe’s bags. In fact, they’ve been pretty awful over the past few seasons, like the Chloe Bracelet Bag with details like horrible hanging gemstones and the Chloe Aubrey Leather Wristlet Hobo with hideous dangling pailettes covering the bags. I was just about to give up on Chloe, and write off the brand as the latest casualty in ...

Source The luxury houses seem to be on a downward spiral. Fendi is producing nothing buy fugly bags, and Louis Vuitton seems to be competing with them for the title. LV collaborated with controversial painter Richard Prince to create the ‘Joke’ Bag for it’s Spring ’08 runway show. This hideous python-trimmed bag, along with others from the show, feature a combination of Prince’s ...

As Halloween approaches, stores are filled with frightening costumes and haunted houses and horror movies are everywhere. But one of the scariest things I’ve seen is the Thomas Wylde Fairground Tote. This loud bag is not for the faint of heart. Canvas material is covered with the Thomas Wylde signature skull and the bag is trimmed in black patent leather with gunmetal logoplates on the face ...

Elite Choice brings us the latest stylish men’s trenchcoat from London-based Oliver Spencer. The Tivi Zebra Clutch is just the kind of bag Style Talk wants. GLAM & TONIC found fun t-shirts from LaFraise that will spruce up any pair of jeans. Read all about Randolph Duke’s triumphant return to the runway at L.A. Fashion Week courtesy of Spork Fashion. Attention all brides-to-be with ...

When you’ve designed a hit bag that becomes so popular you’ve got celebs like Jennifer Aniston clamoring for ten of them, what do you do next? Well designer Poppie Harris created a higher-end line of the bag that catapulted her to handbag designer fame – the Foldover Clutch. Oversized clutches are already hot this season, and the new clutch by Poppie Couture is the one that’s ...

Marion Jones may have been stripped of her gold, but you can still carry yours proudly. Gold never gets old, and it’s once again an ‘It’ colors again this Fall. Gold handbags look great with everything – it gives basic blacks and browns a much needed color boost, pops against primary colors like red, blue and green, and looks regal against purple and plum. Accessory and interior ...

Sometimes I want just one bag to carry to work, to lug all of my papers, personal items, lunch and whatever else I can fit inside. But I usually wind up carrying a basic black nylon bag alongside my handbag du jour. I just found a bag that satisfies all of my practical needs, and looks quite stylish too! The Premium Patchwork Leather Shopper is the ideal bag for both work and play. It’s a large ...

One of my favorite fashion magazines is Lucky – it doesn’t waste time with a slew of high fashion editorials – it gets straight to the point telling you what hot, what to buy and where to buy it. It’s like an online shopping magazine, but in print! So of course one of my favorite events of the year is Lucky Shops, where you can shop your favorite designers you’ve seen ...

Fashion Fling spotlights the many designs available at Petunias of Naples. Elite Choice always finds the most luxurious and expensive jewelry for all of us to lust after. Feast your eyes on their latest discovery. Style Talk brings us Alexander McQueen’s fitting fashion tribute to his muse, patron and friend, Isabella Blow. What’s black and white and red all over? How about the most fabulous, ...