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Stella McCartney Sage Patent Saddle Bag

Pierre Bourdieu developed theories of social stratification based on aesthetic taste in his work Distinction. Bourdieu claims that how one chooses to present one’s aesthetic dispositions, depicts one’s status and distances oneself from lower groups. The classic example of this tendency in fashion is our obsession with carrying status bags. But in a world of multifaceted concerns standing out can be more about subtle cues. Quietly carrying an environmentally friendly and Vegan Stella McCartney Sage Patent Saddle Bag is a signifier for a whole different kind of social AND socially concerned woman.

Lauren Conrad for Linea Pelle

We have tried to watch The Hills but every time we turn it on we find ourselves stymied by a language barrier so impenetrable we are reminded of the work of Willard Van Orman Quine on post modern translation and language. We believe they are speaking English and yet we cannot understand their words or references. His work on the indeterminacy of translation (i.e without a common frame of reference translation may in fact be impossible) seems remarkably apt in that with their inscrutable intentions we can only observe their behavior and hope the speakers environments provide us some clue.


But today we found a reference point we can understand. Lauren Conrad is a guest designer for Linea Pelle. We have always appreciated the contemporary handbag line and thought their bags a decent value. Clearly if they are reaching out to promote themselves via Lauren Conrad it must mean we have something in common. We still don't know what it means, but with Linea Pelle as a reference point perhaps some day communication will be possible. Either that or all meaning is now so blurred that the panoptica of reality culture has skewed all our understanding. With fame whoring being the way to decent sales in an overcrowded market space we might have to go with blurred though.

Henry Cuir Blue Jeans Large Tote

In the epic poem The Faerie Queene we explore allegories of virtue and vice in an Arthurian landscape. The third book brings the readers to the House of Busyrane. The protongist Amoret is entreated on the three gates of the to "Be bold!" on the first gate; "Be bold, be bold, and evermore be bold," on the second gate; and "Be not too bold!" on the third gate.


We feel this is sound advice, particularly when one is dealing with the purchase of an extreme handbag. Wild colors like orange are encouraged but sometimes it is best to temper it with a little of the "be not too bold." This Henry Cuir Blue Jeans Large Tote is a perfect example. Its bright color exemplifies stylistic boldness but its simple tote form reigns it in with reason.

Hogan Brown Leather Dual Pocket Backpack

Hogan is part of Tod's conglomerate and as such is generally a good bet for well made leather goods. They are the highest expression of a “new luxury” lifestyle according to their press materials. But sometimes these lifestyle leather goods brands confuse us a little. In fact this Hogan Brown Leather Dual Pocket Backpack has us stumped.
  

A thousand dollar backpack just doesn't make a lot of sense, even in Gossip Girl land. Sure they are school girls who should nominally be carrying backpacks and might shell out for expensive leather goods but they carry Chanel to school not backpacks. We guess that is how this ended up on Bluefly.

Prada Glazed Calfskin Pocket Tote

There is a difference between like and love or so we learned from Ten Things I Hate About You. And while we never much cared for Sketcher Shoes and we think Prada Nylon is sort of a waste of money we do feel a lot of love for this Prada Glazed Calfskin Pocket Tote.

It seems like the sort of bag we would carry if we are a hot rich busy Mom who needed to carry around wet wipes and her Chanel lipstick. You gotta look good and get the kid to Gymboree are we right?

14"H x 15"W x 5 3/4"D.

Sonia Rykiel Purple Bag

Find it curious that a bag with such a dark brooding shade of rich plum comes complete with a quirky little heart coin purse. But Sonia Rykiel's Purple Bag, her supposed "it" bag for fall goes for both deep and cute at the same time.

But its spacious, basic, and has a very alluring color so different from the otherwise saturated bright hues so trendy this season.

Stella McCartney and LeSportsac Collaboration

Looks like Stella is going to have a new partnership! According to WWD, Stella McCartney and LeSportsac have joined forces for a new bag line.

LeSportSacc is upbeat about its new collaboration with Stella McCartney, projecting the 18-month deal will deliver $50 million to $70 million in sales at retail.

The 17-piece, limited edition nylon handbag and luggage collection that was shown to select retailers late last month is signature McCartney: sporty, feminine and utilitarian.

Ready to give birth to her third child, McCartney has motherhood on the brain. Each bag contains compartments for cosmetics and baby wipes and insulating compartments for baby bottles.

We actually really dig she is thinking of moms. How says that practical and cute shouldn't come together? Though she might be going just a little TOO cute.

Gustto Large Setela Snake

We seem to have a thing for exotic carry alls. First we became enamored of Ghibli's Red Reptile Satchel and now we can't stop thinking about Gustto Large Setela Snake Tote


Designed by Agathe Planchon this giant snake carryall is made of luxury materials and yet feels like an indie hipster bag. The contradictions there (well aside from trust fund hipsters who can afford anything) make it incredibly covetable to regular woman looking to add both luxury and cool to their wardrobe.

Ghibli Red and Gold Reptile Leather Large Satchel Bag

We wonder what it would be like to be the sort of woman who uses what amounts to a giant reptile duffel bag. Not exactly the sort of thing you check at the JetBlue gate and wait to come out on the little luggage carousels huh? Nonetheless we simply must admire this Ghibli Red and Gold Reptile Leather Large Satchel Bag on the Forzieri site.

                                                                                           

•	Material	Reptile Leather
•	Width	15.75" | 40 cm
•	Height	10.24" | 26 cm
•	Depth	7.87" | 20       cm
•	Handles	Shoulder Strap
•	Handle drop	10.25"|26 cm

We guess you can't really front on women that like that kind of dramatic statement and can pay for it. Lavish and aristocratic luxury indeed.

Bag Blog Sale Alert: Alexander McQueen Oversized Shoulder Bag

Love Alexander McQueen but you weren't quite in the know enough to buy his Central St. Martin's Thesis like Isabella Blow? Wish you had been cool enough to watch his Kate Moss Hologram show from the front row? Well at least you can score one of his bags deeply discounted from Net-a-Porter! The Alexander McQueen Oversized Shoulder Bag in White is not only a gorgeous summer bag but we think it works as winter white too frankly. And its marked down %60.

Size	Width	Handle Drop	Height	Depth
ONE SIZE	16.5	10.5	11	3.5