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Yves Saint Laurent Grey Flannel 'Downtown' Tote

Aesop's Fables cautioned "beware lest you lose the substance by grasping at the shadow." We can't help but feel that Yves Saint Laurent's accessories are beginning to lose the substance of their style as they grasp at the dark shadow of "it bag" success. Charging thousands of dollars for flannel bags like this Yves Saint Laurent Grey Flannel Downtown Tote is a way to turn a tidy profit but the danger of losing the substance that gives you cachet is an ever present danger as markets tire of bag saturation. A cautionary tale indeed.

Rebecca Minkoff Dream Bag

When traveling it is easy to focus on others. Aliena nobis, nostra plus aliis placent or Other people's things are more pleasing to us, and ours to other people is never more true than when on a trip. Waiting to pick up bags is an exercise in jealousy at times. But it is possible to avoid that grass is always green mentality. Who wouldn't be completely satisfied with this Rebecca Minkoff Dream Bag? It is a tidy little duffle style shoulder bag that just screams stylish travel!
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Furla Small Red Bow Handbag

Apparently the bow tie has been going out of style for men for sometime but a a bag with a bow tie flourish is another matter entirely. Perhaps the traditional men's bow tie has simply been coopted by women and integrated into our wardrobes. This Furla Small Red Bow Handbag isn't quite as prim as a bowtie but it is certainly as festive and very much conjures up images of parties and formal events. Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas!

Budget Bag Blog: Forever 21 Vintage Lady Bag

It has been said that  “The more you act like a lady, the more he'll act like a gentleman." But what do you do when you are a lady without means living in a culture of crass, mass, and very little class?

Find a way around the system of course. Impress an otherwise hookup obsessed guy into acting like a gentleman on your next date with this Forever 21 Vintage Lady Bag. Just because you can't afford a Chanel 2.55 doesn't mean you can't put yourself together beautifully are we right? Who knows maybe by saving all that money on dinners you can buy yourself a nicer bag next time. That's right, use the patriarchy. Or is that acting less like a lady?

Zac Posen Ariel Shoulder Bag

We love bags that go off the beaten path when it comes to shape.  With all the "me too" bags out there something a little different will always grab our attention. Though if it is always a good thing we can't really say. Take this Zac Posen Ariel Shoulder Bag for instance.


We love the slim length of the body of the bag. But with its red and browns we keep being reminded of something. Perhaps a Tootsie Roll?

Gucci Cruise 2008 Bag: D-Gold Large Leather Shoulder Bag

Even if you can't escape to someplace warm mid-winter this Gucci Cruise 2008 D-Gold Large Leather Shoulder Bag in Dark Yellow should cheer your spirits. Frankly we think people should wear these kind of colors in deepest darkest winter anyway. Add a little color are we right?

'D gold' large shoulder bag with double straps, push lock closure, D ring detail, gucci script logo, bottom feet, inside zip pocket, and cell phone pocket. 17.3"L x 6.3"W x 10.2"H.

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

Budget Bag Blog: Talbots Quilted Print Shoulder Bags

A bag doesn't have to be an over priced "it" bag to grab attention. We love this Tablots Quilted Print Shoulder Bag for a cheap going out bag. With  a patent leather-laced chain handle and darling print quilting its a $17 STEAL!



9" at opening, 10½"L x 6"H x 2½"W. Fully lined.