Okay, so you have a cool bag, matching wallet, now what the heck do you do with all that change that seems to end up in the pockets or the bottom of your handbag? Aside from using a zip lock…

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As much as I love Louis Vuitton, I have to say enough is enough! The hideousness that was the camouflage fashion trend was over long, long ago. So why do designers insist on bringing it back to the…

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About two weeks ago, we reported that eBay had lost a counterfeit case with Hermes. In that instance, eBay got away with being fined a mere 20,000 Euros. As a few of our readers pointed out to us today, eBay got a hefty slap on the wrist this time.
PARIS — A French court on Monday [...]

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Courtney Cox is not followed around by the paparazzi as much as her best friend from Friends is, Jennifer Aniston, but I bet she likes it that way. But at least when she is followed Courtney Cox pairs her casual jeans and tee shirt outfit with a bold red handbag. Courtney Cox was snapped while [...]

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The Pauric Sweeney Python Shoulder Bag has been a hit handbag long before the likes of Lindsay Lohan carried it (in my book anyway). There is something so overly simple yet intriguing about the Pauric Sweeney Overnight Bag. But the simplicity is what defines the bag, leaving the exotic black python skin to do [...]

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Our latest press has everyone at Purse Forum very excited! Vlad had been working with Amanda Kwan from the Associated Press on a story about authenticating handbags online. The verdict on the place to go: Purse Forum. Around 1.35 million handbag addicts flock to our forum monthly to discuss handbags and so much more. But [...]

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The guys at Etsy never cease to amaze me with their uniqueness and quality. This Embroidery Purr…fect, Hands Free, Reversible Bag is just one of many totally different styles and sizes of totes…

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No, it’s not the great pumpkin, but the ‘Rana’ Pouch by MARC JACOBS will be forever as memorable as Charlie Brown. This unstructured leather pouch, shown here in orange is detailed with a miniature…

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There is nothing better than sale season! One of my favorite designers (be on the lookout for more about their bags soon!) Temperley London is going 60% off this Saturday! The summer sale will boast 60% off the Temperley London Cruise & Spring/Summer Collections starting Saturday, June 28th. The boutique in NYC and in LA [...]

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Bottega Veneta Ruched Shoulder Bag
Today is a very late start after a morning filled with appointments. I went on my way to the appointments and everything was the exact same as usual, except one added little touch. Only valet parking at the Doctor’s office. It seems like a simple difference, well because it is, but [...]

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Calla Bags Alicia Satchel

Though most of us women love handbags, not all of us are willing to shell out loads of cash for them, especially for those new ‘It’ bags that are out next season. So many…

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We all Know that looking good is half the battle when it comes to exercising, and I might add the most important thing! Get your groove on with the Micro Fiber Day Gym Bag by Agoy. This adorable bag…

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I”ve really never been much of a clutch person, figured they were a total waste of space, that is until here of late. I don’t care how small they are, really! So…ladies, feast your eyes on this…

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Charlotte Gainsbourg, daughter of Jane Birkin and Serge Gainsbourg, has been the face of Gerard Darel since 2003. Gerard Darel bags have gained popularity year after year, and Charlotte Gainsbourg was the face toting the bags that we fell in love with. But a new face will be taking over Gerard Darel, that of [...]

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Lambertson Truex released their Resort collection earlier this month, which has caught many editors attention. Known for their meticulous attention to detail, clean lines, and overall simple yet elegant feel, Lambertson Truex has continued to forge their way in the handbag world. Their Resort 2008 line delivered precisely what it is they [...]

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Coach Heritage Swingpack: The Alternative to the Backpack [via My Fashion Life]
Who Wore It Better? Chloe Colorblock Dress [via Fab Sugar]
Bobbi Brown Mauve Collection [via Beauty Snob]
Lanvin Satin Papilotte Shopper and Pochette [via Bag Snob]
Michael Jackson Turns Clothing Designer! [via Off the Rack]

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Kooba Ashley in Metallic Silver Python
Ever see a bag (or anything, I guess) and immediately think “Oh my God, that is GORGEOUS” and then, after you get yourself all excited and paw at it for a few seconds, realize, “Wait…something isn’t right.”
That’s what happened to me last weekend when I encountered the Kooba Ashley at [...]

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If you haven’t already invested in a white handbag, check out this simply gorgeous Gladiator Metal Tipped Satchel by Botkier. Elegantly designed in lambskin leather, it features a top zip with flap,…

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Such a stunning bag doesn’t seem like it would be part of a brand called the ‘Jack Rabbit Collection’ but that is the name of the brand started by designer Mollie Culligan. The Jack Rabbit Collection…

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I like to think I’m a savvy shopper. I mean, I do write about where to buy the best bags, right? Well my friend O.B. should be writing on this blog because she managed to get the yellow/silver…

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Marc by Marc Jacobs Magazine Clutch
Now this is a purse that I have been drooling over for quite some time. Simple, fun, and cheap, what more could you ask for? Ok, so there are a few aspects that I am sure many of you would love to see spiced up; no structure, quite flat, and [...]

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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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Tarah Smith Yuppie Bag
I have a bad habit of trolling shopping websites when I’m bored, irritated, or in need of a distraction. As I sit here watching my beloved Georgia Bulldogs absolutely choke in the second game of the College Baseball World Series, my mind can’t help itself but wander to happier subjects (happier [...]

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• World Series Sports Memorabilia -> Fan Apparel & Souvenirs -> World Series Even someone who knows very little about sports most likely knows what the World Series is all about, because it's heavily advertised and almost impossible to avoid during the fall. The World Series is Major League Baseball's championship series,......

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I always appreciate the simplicity and structural design of Furla bags. Some designers create simple handbags that are simply bo-ring but Furla’s basic bags always seem timeless. They even managed to…

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Okay, so maybe Martina Navratilova you’re not, but with this adorable Tennis Survival Kit by Juicy Couture, you can definitely hit the courts in high gear with a little style while working on a mean…

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You can definitely cop an attitude carrying around this absolutely gorgeous Sexbomb Shoulder Bag by Tano. Displayed in Tano’s signature crunch leather, you can work a room everyday, all day, and…

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Wow! If I was ever stuck in the woods or some remote location with access to virtually nothing, this is the bag I’d want with me. I’m already the type of woman who carries too much a lot in her…

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Linea Pelle Dylan Tote
This post is long overdue. If you surf Purse Forum you will see new designer discussions popping up all the time in the Handbags & Purses section. And one of the brands that people can not get enough of is Linea Pelle. Take the thread with nearly 30,000 page views and 2,000 [...]

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Purse Blog would like to introduce the newest addition to the writing team, meaning that we now have a total of three writers (yes mostly me, then sporadically Vlad). Amanda Mull is a 22-year-old writer, blogger, and gal-about-town from Atlanta, Georgia. She has a degree in magazine journalism from the University of Georgia and [...]

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Gucci Small Hysteria Bag
I was not feeling Gucci handbags for quite some time, then came the Gucci Hysteria Bag. The luscious leather is as sumptuous as anything I have felt, in fact so soft that I would give anything to turn it into a pillow (or even better a blanket). And while leather versions have [...]

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This summers style trends are all about bold vibrant colors, with a for sure touch of casual flare. And nothing quite best describes this than the Cross stitch Square Bag by Free People. Made from…

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English model Agyness Deyn made an appearance at the private party at the Chanel Boutique Dover Street Market dressed from head to toe in Chanel. The supermodel was wearing the latest and greatest from the house, including the Chanel Anklet in Red (which she wore on her arm) and the limited edition Chanel Union Jack [...]

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Despite her self-proclaimed title “The first supermodel. Ever!”, Janice Dickinson is not who I look to for fashion inspiration. However, she was spotted on the streets posing with carrying a Le…

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Gerard Darel 36-Heures Bag sold at Delcina for $590
The buzz building around Gerard Darel is a force to be reckoned with. Our forum has been known to catapult bags into stardom, with thousands of posts surrounding one subject and the ability to create an enormous awareness of a new brand. The new kid on the [...]

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Time to put an end to the suspense. We previously teased you with the orange box, now it’s time to show off the goods. This being Megs’ first dive into Hermes exotics, the Hermes Kelly Long Wallet (officially: Money Holder) in orange matte alligator is the quintessential combination of skin and tone from the House [...]

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Jane August Bag and Alexis Hudson bag
This month there are two fabulous bag giveaways sponsored by Jane August and Stylefly.ca.
First you can win a Jane August Kings Road (on the left) in distressed leather in this month’s tPF Community Giveaway - sponsored by Jane August! ENTER the Jane August giveaway HERE.
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Forget that drab, predictable white handbag for summer, and pick the Saffron Satchel by Guess instead. Chocked full of color, this adorable retro floral bag features a laced detailed grommet handle,…

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We are always on the hunt for the next big designers emerging in the handbag and purse world. Many times I don’t even have to search, as the designers and their ever-growing popularity comes to me. Continually seeing talk on Treesje on our Purse Forum, I realized it was time to look into the designers. [...]

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Do you love your pet but hate the fact you find pet hair all over your house? Danelle German, the owner of The Catty Shack, a feline grooming and spa service in South Carolina, came up with the…

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Mulberry Agyness Bag
By age 25 supermodel Agyness Deyn had a bag from the top designer house Mulberry named after her. Her accomplishments by age 25 make most cower. This ambitious model was the face of Burberry and Giorgio Armani campaign, though she was recently dropped from Burberry. On top of these two campaigns Deyn was [...]

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I’m really not much by way of a ‘clutchy’ type person, but these hot colors of late have me going absolutely nuts! As with anything that’s in such vibrant shades as this very sophsicated Embossed…

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… for me to leave the office, head upstairs, lock myself in the new photo studio (that I built over the past week) and get shooting.

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Earlier this week I brought you the Sang A River Square Tote, which has become a staple for this flourishing young designer. Sang A is worth talking about and worth the slow growing hype. The Korean-born Sang A did not start out as a designer, though her track in life has been anything but ordinary. [...]

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The SAK and tPF are running a series of mini giveaways, giving away a total of 5 patent leather bags in summer colors.

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Straw Clutches by Glorinha Paranagua
One thing that you can count on Vivre for is finding interesting and fabulous pieces. The selection at Vivre is always amazing and I find myself clicking page by page deciding what I will order for my house when I hit the jack pot (Eva Jeanbart Lorenzotti has great knack for [...]

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Mulberry is one of those handbag brands that seems to pride itself on classic luxury. So when I came across the Milton shoulder bag on Net-a-Porter’s website, I was baffled. Are fingerprinted…

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Make sure to read our latest interview with designer Jane August [read interview HERE]
Love at First Sight: Karen Millen Shopper [via My Fashion Life]
Handbag Designer Spotlight: Nivaldo de Lima [via Fab Sugar]
Cheap and cute, the R & Y Augousti Ring Clutch [via Bag Snob]
Say Yes to Carrots! [via Beauty Snob]
David Beckham Gets Larger Than Life [...]

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The Telegram Shoulderbag by Anthropologie is definitely worth a second glance. Made from silk, this sassy slouchy shoulderbag features three pockets, is adorned with nostalgic prints and weathered…

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Seril Python Knockout Clutch
Seril handbags have been a hit in the accessory world before. The edgy appeal and the inspiration found by brass knuckles makes the Seril Knockout Clutch a funky wild child. And which wild child took a liking to this clutch? Angelina Jolie, the mommy and Goodwill Ambassador by day and wild woman [...]

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One of the biggest celebrity fans of Coach handbags is Mandy Moore. The casual appeal of many Coach bags is perfect for Mandy’s style and she constantly opts for their exotic line of bags. Most recently Mandy Moore has been spotted toting the hard to find Coach Ergo Convertible Tote, which can be carried hand [...]

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My boyfriend has a celebrity crush on Rihanna so I secretly despise her. But I have to admit, I really love her style. The edgy haircut, B-girl fashion and trendy accessories make her a true modern…

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