30 April 2006

Chanel Fall Bags

Some more Fall collection Chanel Handbag goodness. Enjoy!
The purse on the right goes for $1,295 and comes in dark silver or gold.
The bag on the right costs between $1,895 and $2,095 in a variety of shades, including gold, silver, grey, white and black.

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30 April 2006

Penelope Cruz Carries A Chanel Classic Flap Bag

Penelope accessorized a beautiful outfit by Wyeth Designs with a coordinating beige Chanel classic flap handbag with gold hardware. Often called the 2.55 purse, sales associates simply refer to this purse as the “classic flap bag”. This purse is the foundation of any handbag collection. It is complete with double chain shoulder strap invented by Coco Chanel to free up use of a woman’s hands and quilted design inspired by jockey’s coats. Also featuring exterior love letter pocket, double flap closure and interior pockets to keep lipstick and compacts secure, it offers everything a lady needs. In the 1980s Karl Lagerfeld put the CC monogram turn clasp into the design. There are few purses that have lasted the test of time such as this one. This classic can be worn for evenings or even daytime paired up with jeans as Miss Cruz has.

The classic flap bag is carried season after season, often coming in limited edition colors. Available in lambskin or caviar leather, the latter is must more wear friendly scratch resistant leather but lambskin is a baby soft to the touch. This fall it is available in black, white, gray, a rich dark chocolate brown, yellow, light green, blush, ruby, clay, and two shades of beige.

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30 April 2006

Chanel Precious Symbols

Chanel HandbagsChanel is exclusive. We all know that is a fact. But they are actually quite exclusive on the internet as well. The website is done well, but there are no prices or detailed descriptions. That is why when it comes to Chanel, Vlad and I go to our friend Rhiannon. Rhiannon is a part time writer on the Purse Blog, but most of the time she writes for her own blog, Chanel Amour. When I am longing for the latest Chanel news, she has it. A new bag that really is striking my attention is the Chanel Precious Symbols Handbag. Rhiannon explains all about this bag:
For Fall we have a fun and whimsical purse named “Precious Symbols”. It is decorated with all the iconic symbols we have come to recognize as synonymous with the house of Chanel. The number 5, the camellia, CC monogram and the four leaf clover are all there. The purse is a small clutch size shoulder bag with chain strap. Available in black velvet and black patent leather, the latter is priced at $995. That is a deal for a Chanel bag!
There you have it folks! A beautiful bag which shows a fun side of Chanel and it has made its way under the 4 digit price tag. It is really unique how they implemented the use of all their well-known symbols on bag.

30 April 2006

Prada Jute/Snakeskin Hobo

Prada Jute Snakeskin Hobo
I’ve been getting some requests lately to talk more about Prada. I would love to if Prada only make more bags and had a website that was a little more helpful than a simple bump on a log. Until then, I will stay on the hunt for more Prada bags and will let you all know when I find them. Right now let’s take a look at center stage. The Prada Jute/Snakeskin Hobo is here in time for summer. There is a bit of glitz with the gold snakeskin on the top and bottom sides but the bag is toned down perfectly with the woven jute body and tan leather trim. Oh the strap you will find buckle details. Prada finishes this bag off with its logo on a wooden plate smack dab in the middle of the front of the bag. Overall the hobo measures 11¾”H X 15″L X 4¼”W

27 April 2006

Louis Vuitton Damier Alma and Epi Leather Alma

Louis Vuitton Damier Alma and Epi Leather Alma

For every brand there are a few signature bags that everyone seemingly knows and loves. For some reason my brain is not working great right now so my example is beyond obvious: What bag to you associate with Hermes? For all the wise-guys who didn’t say Birkin, you should be ashamed of yourselves for not taking my game seriously ;-) When it comes to Louis Vuitton there are a few signature bags that stick out in my head. The Speedy is one for sure, but so is the Alma. There are some beautiful Alma’s that can not go unnoticed right now.

Louis Vuitton Damier Alma

The Louis Vuitton Damier Alma is an alluring shape with the chic Damier print and is accented with smooth ebony leather trim. This bag is the perfect size for work or fun measuring 12″ L x 9″ H x 7″ W. The Alma opens wide with a double zip top closure to show off terracotta canvas lining and a cell-phone and patch pocket.

Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Alma

But if you are looking for no print or pattern and only simply divine leather, give your attention to the Louis Vuitton Epi Leather Alma. Available in myrtille or black/silver this Alma shows off gorgeous textured Epi leather and is accented with smooth leather trim. While the myrtille is gorgeous, the black/silver makes me go ga-ga. There is a full double zipper closure with a padlock which opens to alcantara lining along with a small inside pocket and cell phone pocket. This Alma also measures 12″ L x 9″ H x 7″ W, and looks like the perfect work bag to me.

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