Have you ever visited the art museum and saw a piece of art (or maybe even a few) that made you question the artist’s thinking but you were drawn to it anyway? It’s that way sometimes in fashion too – you see a canvas of colors that you just don’t get but there’s something about it that you still admire. Like this Maloles Andrea Clutch . It screams hideousness but still ...

There seems to be two popular accessories in Hollywood right now – the baby bump and a designer handbag. Naomi Watts was spotted with her expanding baby belly and her beloved Mulberry Mabel bag. The actress looked casual and laid back in a blue raw silk dress with a silver bag. The Mabel is one of my favorites from the Mulberry handbag collection. The large shoulder satchel features double handles, ...

Every woman needs a biker bag for those days when she’s feeling edgy, fearless and a bit reckless. A good biker bag should be black leather, of course, with some tough hardware – think studs, zippers, chains. The Tulah Ray Zip Split Satchel strikes the perfect balance between biker chic and practicality. A center zip opens all the way around the satchel to expand the bag and meets at the ...

*UPDATE* Katie’s bag is the Chloe Paraty in python. Thanks Melissa! I don’t know what is up with celebrities wearing day scarves in the summer. It’s hot outside – save the scarves for winter! Maybe Katie’s covering up some weird alien pods that have something to do with her crazy Scientologist of a husband, Tom Cruise. Ok, that’s a stretch but Tom is weird and alien-like ...

Last year Chloé was producing bags most of us would be embarrassed to carry but this year they’ve really stepped up their design game! This lovely hobo is so uniquely designed and just the bag you want gracing your arm. The Chloe Large Milton Hobo is really a cross between a hobo and a shoulder bag – the bottom is flat and the top curves upward in a delicate crescent shape. Four outside ...

Ah, if only I could have a closet like Beyonce’s…I swear every time I see a picture of her she’s carrying a haute new handbag! One of the new additions to her handbag collection is the python Sergio Rossi Giselle Hobo (Giselle also happens to be Beyonce’s middle name). The ‘Giselle’ is a python shoulder bag with double rolled shoulder straps and two front flap pockets. ...

It’s a shame when you can’t tell the difference between a luxury bag and a cheap, celebrity-licensed brand but that’s really not my fault. It’s Gucci’s fault for designing a bag so hideous. I’m sure anyone would have guessed this bag was from the Jessica Simpson accessory collection and not the new Gucci ‘Babouska’ Large Boston Bag. The tomato-red leather, ...

There’s no doubt that fall is quickly approaching. Despite it being August, it’s been chilly the past few days in New York so that means it’s time to start thinking about fall fashion. (As if I needed an excuse!). And of course fall bags are already available for purchase, or at least pre-order so get your credit cards ready! The Anya Hindmarch Perry patchwork bag is a great fall ...

Chloe has, in the past, deserved a ‘KISS’ (Keep it Simple Stupid). Their attempts at designing ‘dazzling‘ bags failed miserably so they returned to simplicity which works much better. The Chloe Joan shoulder bag is reminiscent of drawstring Coach bags circa the nineties but I like it nonetheless. This tri-color bag has the perfect range of tones for fall – chocolate brown, ...

To everyone who entered, please email info@whatshaute.com with your email address so I can contact the winner. Thanks! For me, shopping is escapism. Buying new stuff makes me feel so relaxed and free. Same goes for soap operas. Yes, I am a soap addict as much as I’m a handbag addict. I especially love new episodes of daytime soaps like Days of Our Lives, and reruns of primetime classics like ...

Model and designer Camila Alves, along with baby daddy Matthew McConaughey and baby were at the Kitson Studio in Los Angeles to unveil her Muxo handbag line. Muxo, which means “Goddess of the Water” is a collection of fairly nice, handcrafted leather bags but that one on her shoulder is hideous. Leather fringe is one of those horrible trends that many designers seem desperate to resurrect ...

Botkier has been on top of the handbag game for years. But I’m not sure how I feel about this fringed Botkier Morgan Satchel. The pros: I love the rich purple color which is returning for this fall. The shape is unique, the long handles are incredibly practical and the top rounded zip is cute! The single center pleat is a nice added touch. BUT…what’s up with the fringe? The bag looks ...

Over the course of her career, Beyoncé Knowles has transformed into quite the fashionista. Of course, it doesn’t hurt that every designer wants her wearing their clothes and carrying their handbags! Though her style is ‘haute’, her bags are even hotter. Here’s a look at some of the many bags of Beyoncé: Beyoncé’s white Valentino Satchel perks up her colorful sundress. ...

I’ve always said that no matter how much money I have, I will still do bargain shopping. Don’t get me wrong, I am a high fashion girl – always have been and always will be, but I also love looking for deals. Call it the sport of shopping. So I visited TJ Maxx last weekend just browsing around and I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw this Katherine Kwei ‘Donna’ ...

I love Vivre for their unique selection of handbags. You can shop well-known designers like Anya Hindmarch and Michael Kors alongside newcomers like Antrobus and Kotur. Also, every bag has a resort feel, with materials like canvas, jute, cork and lucite as well as python and croc. Another reason I love Vivre? They have great sales. Shop some of the bags on sale now: Clockwise from top left: Antik ...