I know this bag isn’t new but it was so tacky I didn’t feel compelled to write about it before. But now that I’ve introduced the Weekly WTF category on What’s Haute, I think it’s worhy to discuss. Michael Kors must be out of his mind. He’s charging $3,000 for a Seiko watch band strapped to some gator skin? The Beverly Gator Watch Clutch is one of the worst bags I’ve seen in a while, and designers are getting bolder and bolder, thinking that the buying public is foolish enough to pay almost four grand for a joke like this. There’s really not much more to say…this bag speaks for itself.

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Salvatore Ferragamo is one of those brands that has completely mastered leather goods design and development, so there are very few, if any disappointments. The Origami Kid Air Satchel ($1590) is a shining example. The brushed tan leather has a hint of metallic, with metallic leather trim on the edges. The braided straps look handmade and seem to appear out of nowhere, and there’s a hanging signature ‘Gancini’ charm dangling from the strap. But what I love most are the ‘winged’ side flaps that are turned down at the corners giving an otherwise classic bag an instant edge! Although the bag doesn’t appear to hold much due to the low zip closure, it doesn’t matter much because it is such a beautiful bag!!!

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Couture in the City: Fringe Benefits: How-to Get Celebrity Style Bangs Confession: last week I officially broke my 15-year stance against bangs and made the cut. I haven’t had bangs since I was a little girl (and those were heavily feathered to match…

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It was just a little over six months ago that the design duo of Mark Badgley and James Mischka announced the launch of a new day bag collection set to debut Spring 2008. Fast forward to today and the collection is slowing trickling into high-end depart…

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Purple has been the reigning color for the past two Fall seasons and now it’s carrying over into Spring too. And Badgley Mischka, the reigning red-carpet-couture-gown-design-duo has entered the handbag market and designed a gorgeous purple bag that I want this Spring. The Scarlet Tote comes in a bunch of lovely colors but I’m addicted to this luscious grape color. The purple is rich, the leather is luxe and the bag is haute! The bag is almost completely flat so it may be impractical for someone like me who likes to overstuff my bags but fashion isn’t really about practicality anyway. The color, double front vertical zippers and chain/leather strap have got me hooked. And the price is the cincher - I’d expect to shell out a grand or more for Badgley Mischka but it’s only $375! There are less prestigious brands selling bags for more than that!

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They just don’t work on me. Skinny jeans are like a puzzle I can’t figure out. I see the outfits on celebrities and in magazine that look wonderful, but on me it just looks awkward and I feel uncomfortable. Maybe I will always be stuck in the late 90s, but I think boot cut or wide leg jeans are so much more flattering on pretty much everyone.

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Call of the Wild Go wild with Old Navy’s New Spring Collection at Fashion Fling.Great Lengths Sephora has gone to “great lengths” to show you the top 10 best mascaras at The Beauty Counter.Ode to Mulberry’s Roxanne Tote Valentine’s day may be over, b…

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The latest thing is a “doggy purse” which has gained popularity due to celebrities such as Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson. These bags allow you to carry your small dog with you and has increased…

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GlamSpirit Challenge: Be Complaint Free Have you ever counted the number of times you’ve complained in a given day? Put a positive spin on some of that nagging negativity and see where it takes you. Moms Buzz: Parenting Style 101 - What’s Your Parentin…

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Who would have thought someone could be so excited over a Tod’s handbag? Certainly not me. While I love the labels tried and true designs, they tend to be too safe and predictable for my taste. Now I’m seeing this purveyor of elegant handbags in a whol…

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I’ve been enjoying my MARC by Marc Jacobs Faridah Bag in yummy brown chicory for almost a year now. It’s a fantastic carryall that any woman could appreciate. Now that Spring handbags are making their way to our favorite department stores and boutiques…

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• Marc Jacobs, Orange If you are looking for a sweet orange fragrance, not an orange blossom, check out the new MARC JACOBS ORANGE . It is a hefty 10 oz in a spray bottle reminiscent in some ways of a square Chanel bottle. In other words it looks and feels rich to use.......

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Wishing all my readers a very happy Valentine’s Day filled with love and lots of special “tresures” (wink, wink)! Let the bubbly, chocolates, flowers and arm candy flow abundantly.And a special wish for my very special guys…

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This clever little clutch speaks for itself. Perfect for a evening out, the Botkier Lita Clutch is stylish and affordable. Available in marine patent leather for an edgy look or fuschia and black leather for a more refined touch, the ‘Lita’ is a defini…

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In case the name 3.1 Phillip Lim doesn’t ring a bell, let me refresh your fashion memories. This emerging designer has cultivated a following among fashionistas who desire chic, simple clothing. This fresh aesthetic translates well into his accessories…

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Every Tuesday, Señora Cartera will bring you B.O.W. - the Best Of The Web. This weekly roundup of posts from some of the web’s best blogs and sites will keep you fashionably informed.________________________Glam Spirit: Fun Gift Giving Tip from Japan …

• Ebony Fashion Fair reminiscenses Ebony Fashion Fair is coming to town again. If you want to see a good show, very electric, by all means go. The fashions are wonderful; the music is wonderful; the strutting is wonderful; the audience is dressed to the hilt... There was a year, the first year I went.........

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A few mornings ago it was the same old story, I was crammed onto an over packed 7 train trying to hang on to the handrail, read the New Yorker, and hold my overly heavy handbag in the crook of my elbow. Of course my arm was falling asleep and I could feel a shooting pain in my back that was stooped over from the bag’s weight. Finally I decided enough is enough and I need to get a comfy backpack to even out the weight that I have to carry.

As luck would have it I was poking around the sale room at the Rockefeller Center Anthropologie the next day and spotted the Malinka Backpack by Hayden-Harnett sitting in the back of a high shelf. The best part was that it was on sale so of course I took it home with me.

I love the funky geometric print with the red, purple and tan color combination. The bag also has nice touches like “hh” stamped on some of the hardware.

My only complain is the sometimes the straps slide out of the buckle and they fall off my shoulder, but I can probably find a way to fix this. I’m looking forward to less back pain and more comfortable NYC subway rides!

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A smart day-to-evening clutch should be spacious but not cumbersome, chic but not trendy, elegant but not boring. This can be a very tall order in today’s disposable designer handbag market, and, yet, a fabulous, reasonably-priced option is ours for th…

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Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Louis Vuitton has introduced a new color to its’ popular Monogram Vernis line. If you loved last year’s radiant ‘Pomme d’Amour’, then this new, sexy color is right up your alley. The ‘Violette’ hue is deep, regal and v…

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To celebrate the grand opening of Gucci’s largest store in the world, Creative Director Frida Giannini has designed a collection of exclusive products that will be offered solely at Gucci 5th Avenue in NYC.The first collection, “Gucci ? NY” is an ode…

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There can be no doubt in the fashion world that Monique Lhuillier is a designer to be reckoned with. This fact is obviously displayed throughout her amazing Fall ‘08 collection. There are no bags to speak of, but when I see true genius I feel it’s my d…

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In my humble opinion, the ugliest handbag ever made was released in 2007 by Louis Vuitton. I know what you are thinking - how can such a savvy and successful handbag company make such a monstrousity?…

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Get the look every woman is dying to master - the smokey eye. If you happen to share my Angelina Jolie-like lips, accentuating the eyes is the perfect way to balance your features. Attaining this trendy yet sophisticated look is made simple with Sephor…

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As I browsed through the mostly ho-hum creations featured up until now during New York Fashion Week, I was literally blasted out of my chair by the chic, youthful and retro-fabulous fashions from MARC by Marc Jacobs’ Fall 2008 collection. A mixture of …

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