Jessica Alba totes the Jimmy Choo ‘Mandah’ Hobo
March 31, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 2 Comments

Celebrities are all over Jimmy Choo bags this Spring. And Jessica Alba hearts Jimmy Choo too! She was spotted out in a casually chic outfit - an oversized top with gold trim, tights, Prada flats that I am dying to locate, and the Jimmy Choo ‘Mandah’ Hobo Bag. Read more
Alexander McQueen Squeeze It Clutch
March 31, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
I saw the metallic version of this Alexander McQueen Squeeze It clutch and immediately wanted to know where to buy one. The large bow-shaped clutch definitely stands out in a crowd, which is what I love in my bags. Read more
Heidi Montag Gets Glamorous with Valentino
March 31, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Sigh. I really hate writing about celebrities who aren’t really celebrities, especially fake celebrities named Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt. But I guess once you’ve been on a reality show, that makes you famous, like it or not. And if you’re spotted carrying a new ‘It’ bag, then I must do my handbag duties. Read more
Tory Burch Hadley Resin Clutch
March 31, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment

Tory Burch has mastered the art of creating attention-getting accessories, yet her bags are never over the top. The Hadley Resin Clutch is an adorable new addition to her Spring bag collection. Read more
Katherine Heigl Hearts Be&D and So Do We!
March 29, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment

Katherine Heigl is the latest celeb to sport the Be & D Kan Kan Tote. And why not, it’s an incredible bag! I had the opportunity to visit the Be & D showroom this week and got to see all of the Kan Kan bags, and tons more, very up close and personal. Read more
Brighton Roselie Flower Shoulder Bag
March 28, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
I recevied a Brighton business card case years ago and have since loved the brand. Brighton launched over 30 years ago with high school sweethearts, Terri Kravitz and Jerry Kohl who started their own specialty store. The Brighton brand actually came about in 1991 with a single collection of belts and since has become an accessory company with handbags, shoes and eyewear. Read more
Haute Bag on the Cheap: Jessica McClintock Stone Frame Pleated Clutch
March 27, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment
Have you ever bought a bag for future use? As in “I have no clue what I’m going to wear this with or where but I have to have it!”? That’s how I feel about this Jessica McClintock Stone Frame Pleated Clutch. Read more
Mama’s Got a Brand New Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Mini Bag!
March 27, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment

I’ve been a huge fan of Rebecca Minkoff bags for years but never broke down and bought one. Primarily because I couldn’t decide which style and which color to get! The Morning After Bag is a trendy yet classic ‘must-have’ bag Read more
Balenciaga Handbags - Still Haute or Had Enough?
March 27, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 3 Comments

Balenciaga bags have been around for years, with the Motorcycle Le Dix bag catapulting the brand to “It” status thanks to celebs like Kate Moss and Nicole Richie toting them around.
Celebrity Apprentice Claudia Jordan with the Jimmy Choo Saba Nappa Hobo
March 26, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Claudia Jordan of Deal or No Deal was the latest casualty on this week’s Celebrity Apprentice. Trump fired her for poor management skills, and obviously not her looks since he kept ogling her and commenting on her beauty. You know how much he loves those model types. Read more
Bodhi Geo Satchel
March 25, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment

Just when you think there aren’t any innovative designs out there, you stumble across a brand like Bodhi. If you’re looking for a really funky handbag, then look no further. Bodhi offers some of the most interesting handbags I’ve seen in a while Read more
Weekly Shopping and Goodies
March 25, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
What’s Haute Magazine shows you how to get in “shape” without even breaking a sweat. The secret? Spanx!
Handbag du Jour chats with Be & D on the re-launch of the iconic Garbo studded bag, Kate Moss and what’s next for the brand!
A Few Goody Gumdrops knows Spring is in the air and it’s time to put a little Pucci in your day!
Couture In The CityShows us how to steal Camilla Belle’s style.
Fashion Fille interviewed Beka of reLYME.com! She interviewed Fashion Fille as well…check it out!
Princess Dominique Dishes Fashion hosts the new My Twinkle Toe Shoes Giveaway! Got Facebook or Twitter? Then You Can Enter!
Quinta Trends shows the NSBP new collection. The fall is coming in South America…
Shopping and Info wants to buy Katherine Heigl’s Be & D ruffle bag!
Spork Fashion has teamed with ChickDowntown.com to give away a silk spring dress by Rebecca Taylor!
Style Eyes is fed up with frugal living so she cheers herself up with some small treats in her post The Lipstick Effect
The Bare Skinny shows you how to give em’ the cold shoulder this spring.
Make sure to take The Budget Fashionista’s fabulousAnnual Shopping Survey for 2009, and help us beat last year’s record of over 3,000 responses!
The Well-Heeled Society finds happiness in the color of sunshine.
diva in a carry on understands that your clothes are an investment, so protect them and your body from odor!
Isabella Fiore Bags on Sale
March 20, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment

Click here to shop the Isabella Fiore handbag sale at ideeli, starting today, March 20! Read more
News in the Bag
March 20, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
Coach and Cole Haan debut their Fall 2009 handbags!
Smythson’s up for sale?
Marc Jacobs is engaged.
Lambertson Truex is going bankrupt?!
Bolzano launches its Italian leather handbags in the Caribbean.
Neiman Marcus is offering ‘interest-free handbags’!
Mike & Chris goes full-force with a handbag line.
HdJ Interviews Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain of Be & D
March 20, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 4 Comments
Five years ago they caught our attention with the heavily studded Garbo and since have kept us interested with their perfect blend of rock-and-roll-meets-femme handbag designs. Be Inthavong and Steve Dumain of Be&D took some time to tell us Read more
Beyonce’s New Bag: the DvF Stephanie Large Slouchy Hobo Bag in Gold Metallic
March 19, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 2 Comments

I’m sorry to say that at first I thought Beyonce was trying to promote another one of those House of Dereon bags. So I was surprised to discover it was actually a Diane von Furstenburg bag. Yikes!!
Chloé ‘Ethel’ Tote
March 18, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment

Although Chloé bags never seemed to bounce back to the days of the hugely popular Paddington, the brand has been making some strides in terms of design and the ‘Ethel’ Tote is one of their great new Spring bags. Read more
Halle Berry Loves her Coach Large Zoe Leather Hobo
March 18, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
You would think Halle Berry was the newest spokeswoman for Coach, the way she’s been parading around her Large Zoe Hobo. But it is a great bag. Read more
Weekly Shopping and Goodies
March 18, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment

What’s Haute Magazine loves Sunner’s grown-up take on the romper.
Handbag du Jour brings you the hottest in green handbags in celebration of St. Patty’s Day!
A Few Goody Gumdrops scoops an interview with handbag designer’s Be & D about the re-launch of the Garbo Bag!
Be Seen In Hollywood takes you to GenArt’s and Boxeight’s kick off of LA’s Fall Fashion week .
Ma Petite Chou is in a shopping frenzy because Shopbop’s offering an additional 20% off items marked already 70% off!. Don’t miss it, it only lasts for 3 days!
Puppies and Worms loves Starbucks Green Tea Latte recipe for Spring.
Quinta Trends goes to shopping to Buenos Aires
Shopping and Info loves Julia Roberts Halter neck dress trend for Spring.
The Bare Skinny shows you how to Dress to the Max.
Its time to chime in! The Annual Shopping Survey 2009 by The Budget Fashionista wants to hear from all of you, dear readers, by Thursday, March 19th.
The Well-Heeled Society gives you attitude on heels.
Get Into the Spirit of St. Patty’s Day with Green Handbags!
March 18, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 5 Comments
So it’s St. Patrick’s Day and you may be one of those people who starts drinking green beer at 10am. Or you might just want to get in the spirit of the holiday by going green. And that could mean anything from a green party hats and four leaf clover pins to plain green clothes. Read more
Longchamp ‘It Bag’ Vertical Tote
March 17, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · 1 Comment

What a cheeky way to poke fun at ‘It’ bags! The Longchamp ‘It Bag’ Vertical Tote is really the anti-It bag and despite what it reads, is so not luxury. But it is truly adorable! This canvas tote has a French phrase ‘Ceci est un It bag’ Read more
Haute Bag of the Week: the Marc Jacobs Robert Canvas Tote
March 16, 2009 by Staci Rutherford · Leave a Comment

If a yellow handbag is not on your list of spring must-haves, take a moment to get acquainted with the Marc Jacobs Robert canvas tote. Leave it to the brilliant Marc Jacobs to design a bright saffron canvas tote Read more
Treesje Skylar Leather Tote
March 13, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
It seems that when a trend begins, most designers overdo it and do it to death. But I love Treesje’s fresh take on the revisited stud trend. The Treesje Skylar Leather Tote is a beauty in and of itself. Read more
Diane von Furstenberg Philomena Stud Clutch
March 12, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment

Whoa! This clutch is not what I’d expect from Diane von Furstenburg but I love it! Everybody is embracing the stud trend, apparently even trendsetter DvF. It’s described as “A sweet clutch gets a tough-girl edge” Read more
Spotted: Amber Rose and her Marni Slouchy leather bag
March 11, 2009 by Ehmonie Hainey · Leave a Comment
By now, Amber Rose is a household name. And she’s embracing her newfound fame by wearing scandalous outfits like spandex bodysuits and super short shorts but accessorizing them with the latest in stilettos, sunglasses and handbags. She was spotted recently shopping with Kanye of course, and carrying this unique Marni Slouchy leather bag. Read more





















