Do you like busy bags? I love them – not those hideously embellished bags covered in jewels and with dangling paillettes and sequins, but bags that have multiple design elements yet remain stylishly chic. Like this Multi Chain Hobo by De Couture. As if the patent crocodile body wasn’t enough, this oversized bag is nicely decorated with details such as a draped silver chain, a patent leather-encased ...

It may sound cliché but diamonds truly are most girl’s best friends. And since handbags are my other ‘best friend’, I was excited to discover that one of my favorite Project Runway ‘outees’, Malan Breton, recently launched a glamorous handbag line with this ‘Black Diamonds’ Clutch as the central piece. This limited edition clutch is an evening bag covered ...

I’m really starting to favor bags made of luxe materials, at least the look of luxe. Even those of you who don’t like snakeskin, python and crocodile can appreciate and carry this bag! The Minority Printed Leather Hobo is a made of a beautiful multi-berry colored leather, printed to resemble some sort of animal skin. And I love bags that require minimal hardware yet still look absolutely ...

Thomas Wylde Bag of Tricks Handbag What’s your New Year’s resolution? Forget all the claims to lose weight and stop smoking – I’m resolving to shop smarter in 2008! And I’m here to help you. I’m extending an invitation to you, my loyal readers, to join Haute Look, an online fashion club that arranges exclusive 24-48 hour private sales online! And on January 10 (mark ...

Let’s start the New Year off right with a Fendi I actually love! I honestly believe Fendi is better off designing bags that refrain from boasting their logo in various forms, and are not adorned with wild embellishments. This bag actually has the class and style that Fendi was once known for. The Fendi Rectangular leather clutch is the perfect size and shape, since oversized clutches are definitely ...