Designers Handbags

Nicole Ritchie can do no wrong in my book. She’s stylish, sophisticated, youthful, trendy, classic. You name it, and she’s been it. She tries all the latest trends, but sticks with what she loves best. The girl loves Balenciaga. She’s been photographed countless times carrying various Balenciaga Motorcycle styles. She seems to prefer this Black Motorcycle City bag the most. I can’t blame her. It’s the signature Balenciaga color and style.

What I love most about this bag is its’ leather. There is simply no other comparable handbag leather out there (with all due respect to Chanel, Hermes, yadda yadda…). These bags are trendy yet classic. For those that claim Bbags are “out”, I say “Not on your life”. Quality never goes out of style. Period. Ms. Ritchie knows this as much as I do.

If you haven’t had the distinct pleasure of owning one of these beauties, start by drooling over them at Balenciaga’s website. For the latest styles and colors available contact BalenciagaNY by phone at (212)206-0872.

Just after I eyed Paris Hilton’s silver metallic 2.55, Mischa Barton’s gorgeous black charm version makes an appearance on the runway! Mischa looks fantastic in that pale silk and the golden charms that drape across her back. Her accessories are black from head to toe (literally – I’m sure thats the highly covetable Chanel Black Satin nail polish she’s sporting), including gorgeous black pumps and of course, the Chanel 2.55. Her version boasts delicate Chanel charms nested between the signature quilting, and a slide latch clasp.

Click on the jump for close ups of the 2.55, and for a strange alternate version thats being touted on the Chanel website.

Check out the beautiful glittering Chanel logos integrated in the lambskin. Its a wonderful touch of glam for the red carpet – but if ever going to get my own 2.55, I think it might be too much for repeated use.

Here’s an alternate Chanel Charms version that you can see on the Chanel website. Ehhh, I don’t know about this one!

Chanel bags are notoriously difficult to find online, and Bag Borrow or Steal is about as close as you’ll ever get to mouse-clicking your way this particular one. Toted all over the place, from red carpet events to quick lunches at the Ivy and grocery store trips, the Chanel Classic 2.55 Quilted Bag is a must-have bauble for any It Bag collector. In particular, the metallic silver as seen on Paris at is an especially worthwhile investment – hey, if you’re going to spend big bucks, you want to be able to take it to the most glam of places! Bag Borrow or Steal has this baby available for US$120 a week. I’m not a huge proponent of renting handbags, but if you must have it, even for a little while, here it is.

Sure many people have had work done, but not everyone that has had some ‘alterations’ turns into a total wax doll with absolutely no facial expression, movement, or charisma. So welcome empty Ashlee Simpson to the scene. Almost resembling a wax doll, the living-in-the-shadow-not-really-a-singer-merely-a-sister-of-a-celebrity stepped out in LA sporting a stunning YSL Patent Tribute Tote. Ashlee is a huge fan of YSL bags and has been seen carrying a few before, but now she has switched to the YSL Patent Leather Tribute Tote. At least the bag is chic. This version sports a crocodile like quilted patent leather with gold tone hardware. Available via Saks for $1195.

Total wax figure of Ashlee from head to toe below (but not)