'Gossip Girl' Designs Her Own Botkier Bag and You Could Win It!

Posted Oct 27th 2009 at 6:12PM by Melissa Foss (Subscribe to Melissa Foss's posts)

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Michelle Trachtenberg and her Botkier bag on the set of "Gossip Girl." Photo: Justin Campbell, FilmMagic

The aptly named "Michelle" bag. Photo courtesy of Botkier

Michelle Trachtenberg, aka the villainous Georgina Sparks on "Gossip Girl," has teamed up with bag designer extraordinaire Monica Botkier to create this chic bag (shown right, and featured on the Oct. 12 episode of the hit series).

"Working with Michelle has been a blast! She is quite talented and very dedicated to making this a success." says Botkier, whose bags and shoes are also loved by celebs including Angelina Jolie and Rihanna.

The blue leather "Michelle" satchel will retail for $545 and is available for pre-order now at botkier.com. It will also be sold on ShopBop in the next couple of weeks.

A portion of the proceeds from the bag's sales is going to Oxfam.org, a charity that helps fight worldwide poverty.

Here's how to enter:

To enter, leave a confirmed comment below telling us the one must-have item you always carry in your bag.
The comment must be left before 5pm ET on November 4, 2009.
You may enter only once. One winner will be selected in a random drawing.
One winner will receive the special edition "Michelle" Botkier bag (valued at $545).
Open to legal residents of the 50 United States, the District of Columbia and Canada (excluding Quebec) who are 18 and older.
Click here for complete official rules.

Tags: botkier bag, giveaways, gossip girl, gossip girl style, GossipGirl, handbags, michelle trachtenberg, MichelleTrachtenberg

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 11)

Michele Bolona 10-27-2009 @ 6:59PM

Maybelline's classic mascara in the pink bottle with the green cap is my favortie beauty product PERIOD. It is an amazing product and makes my lashes incredibly long and lustrous.

Tina 10-27-2009 @ 8:23PM

Burt's Bees chapstick!!! Without it, I feel...naked and uncomfortable. I have three in use at all times - by my bed, and 2 in my bag.

Diana 10-27-2009 @ 10:35PM

A mirror. Duh!

Natalie 10-28-2009 @ 12:49AM

It is imperative to have a pack of Clean&Clear Oil Absorbing Sheets on me. Nothing makes my skin happier during those shiny, slick times so many of us are plagued with!

Hui 10-28-2009 @ 1:41AM

I must always have my camera. You never know whenever your going to get inspired by someone's style or see a beautiful scenery or capture a special moment/occasion. With my camera in my bag, I'm always ready to record a moment.

Joi 10-29-2009 @ 8:28PM

Yu-be lip balm is a must have in my bag, esp. since it's getting cold!

Heather 10-28-2009 @ 12:53PM

My must-have item is bobby-pins. I use these religiously- and if I decide my hair looks awful half-way through the day I just pin it up and i instantly feel better!

Vickie A 10-28-2009 @ 1:12PM

Fingernail file!

Kendall 10-28-2009 @ 1:14PM

One must-have item = driver's license.

Sadie 10-28-2009 @ 2:39PM

A must have item that is always in my purse: kiehl's lip balm (this stuff works magic!)

JOANN 10-28-2009 @ 4:38PM

A must have item is my hair bear clip.... it's the best clip ever, french twist or just a cute bun, half way through the day that's what i'm lookinng for!

Susan P. 10-28-2009 @ 6:52PM

My must have item is my iPhone. Phone, text, calendar, alarm, lists, calculator, etc.

Jennifer 10-28-2009 @ 5:51PM

That's easy, wet wipes. Nothing takes a stain out better. I am the go-to girl every night out because someone always spills something and wet ones will get the stain out better than a Tide to Go pen any day of the week. Not to mention, they can clean your hands, cool you down on a hot day, wipe up spilled coffee in the car, clean mud off your gorgeous new shoes, wipe your sweaty brow if you're stopping at the store on your way home from a run, the list is endless.

Barbara Moahamed 10-28-2009 @ 7:07PM

I always make sure I have a small compact in my bag.

victoria 10-29-2009 @ 6:53AM

Besides the fact that a beautiful Handbag says it all, a woman should always have potty money. Potty money is a few dollars just in case! The old phrase is true, "there is nothing money can't buy"

Pat Salada 10-29-2009 @ 10:15AM

These days you have to have hand sanitizer....who wants
to get the flu!

Jeanne Gillett 10-29-2009 @ 2:55PM

Clinique double face powder is my must have!

Perri Cesarelli 10-29-2009 @ 12:28PM

My 2 must haves- Burts Bees honey lip balm, best there is, always leaves my lips soft for hours, and Bare Escentuals Butter Pecan lipstick. A perfect neutral shade that gives just the right amount of color for anything I wear.

Sutton 10-29-2009 @ 12:49PM

I have to have two - a mini note pad for jotting down ideas, sketches, or lists... and secondly is a travel size Evian Brumisateur for mid day facial pick-me-up! Perfect for an easy dewy look, and mini stress reliever!

elizabeth 10-29-2009 @ 3:01PM

I always have a pocket size morror, great for applying lipstick or mascara

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