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Kate Moss Pulls Rank in Longchamp's Fall Ad Campaign

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Fleet Chic: Kate Moss and the "Gatsby" bag get the white glove treatment in Longchamp's Fall/Winter '09 ad campaign. Photo courtesy of Longchamp

Who knew Kate Moss was aligned with the armed forces? Well, actually, Moss herself is a fashion force, armed with Longchamp's fall must-have bag. (The men in uniform are just props!)

Moss and leggy Canadian model Daria Werbowy (shown on continued page) star in the brand's Fall/Winter '09 ad campaign, shot by photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. The above is the brand's first ever billboard.

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Target Collaboration News - Up Next, Carlos Falchi

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From the main (read: not Target) Carlos Falchi collection. Photo courtesy of carlosfalchionline.com

Top designers keep joining forces with Target for exclusive lines, and we keep swooning (and shopping), so the recipe for success is clearly working.

The latest collaboration? Carlos Falchi, master leathersmith and purveyor of classic, yet modern handbags and accessories. He is following in the fashionable footsteps of past handbag designers for Target including Gryson, Anya Hindmarch, Devi Kroell and Botkier.

The collection, eighth in a series of limited-time-only accessories designer collaborations for the retail giant, will be available at most Target stores and Target.com from November 1 to December 27. (But you know the deal, these designer items fly off the shelves.)

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Victoria Beckham - Birkin Bag Lady

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Victoria Beckham doesn't exactly shy away from excess. The former Spice Girl didn't earn the nickname "Posh" for nothing! It took serious dedication to shopping for couture clothes, shoes and, most importantly, bags. Hermès Birkin bags, to be exact.

The Big Money reports that Posh owns around 100 of the exclusive and pricey purses, a collection worth possibly $2 million. Bag prices range from approximately $6,000 to over $100,000, depending on the materials used. Exotic animal skins, like saltwater crocodile, up the price significantly, as do embellishments on the hardware (a crocodile Birkin with roughly 10 carats of diamonds sold at auction for $120,000).

Victoria Beckhams Birkin Bags

    Victoria Beckham shops with her son and, of course, a gorgeous blue Birkin, large enough to hold plenty of toys and snacks. Hey, if she's going to drop that kind of cash on a handbag, it should at least be useful, right?

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    Victoria Beckham arrives at Heathrow Airport wearing a polka dot Mac coat and basic black bag. You know, if an Hermes handbag can be considered basic.

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    England football players' wives and girlfriends depart to Cologne for England's match against Sweden on June 20, 2006. Is she wearing shorts? A skirt? Who cares? She's got it covered with her fabulous bag.

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    Victoria Beckham and youngest son Cruz leave their hotel in Paris. Posh's chic, layered look should fit right in with the city's style.

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    Victoria Beckham at the Farmer's Market on June 15, 2008. Because, you know, who doesn't take a ridiculously pricey designer bag to buy fresh cut flowers and veggies?

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    Victoria Beckham arrives to Heathrow airport dressed to impress. As always.

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    Victoria Beckham shops at Fred Segal in Santa Monice and then heads to the Sunset Marquis Hotel in West Hollywood, where she meets Katie Holmes and daughter Suri for dinner at the Bungalow. Just another day in the life of Posh, and, of course, another Birkin.

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    Victoria Beckham uses her bag to brighten up an otherwise neutral ensemble at the airport.

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    Victoria Beckham, rocking a black tipped french manicure, arrives at Los Angeles International Airport to fly back to England with Melanie Brown (Mel B) to work on a new Spice Girls single and a television commercial. No surprise here -- the bag is a perfect match for the dress, but we can probably guess which cost more.

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    Posh sports a bright, 1960's-style dress while toting a hot pink ostrich Hermes Birkin purse. Victoria is trailed by several assistants who carry her luggage, block photographers, and escort her through security. Ever wonder what Mrs. Beckham carries in that expensive luggage of hers? Now we know: More expensive handbags.

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Okay, even if there wasn't a two-year waiting list to get a Birkin, most of us can't afford the price tag. And it's not like the value goes down over time (it's called an investment piece for a reason, people). However, we can dream, and we can gawk. And so can you -- check out the gallery of Posh and her many, many Birkins above!

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Hype 'Alexis' Handbag From ideeli - StyleList Giveaway Reminder!

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Smart fashion insiders know you don't have to pay full price for a fabulous designer bag -- you find bargains on ideeli.com, the amazing site where members get killer deals on gorgeous pieces.

Of course, the only thing better than a sale is getting something for free, and this week we're giving away the gorgeous Hype "Alexis" handbag from ideeli.com! This stylish lambskin leather bag, with cross body strap and so-in-right-now ruffles is sold out, so the only way to get it is to enter the giveaway!

Ready to enter? All you need to do is go to the original post before 5pm EST today and leave a confirmed comment telling us what the most important item in your handbag is. That's all it takes ... plus a enough luck to have your comment be the one we randomly pick to win. So good luck!

Hype 'Alexis' Handbag From ideeli - StyleList Giveaway

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Photo by ideeli.com

These days, who can afford a designer handbag at full price? (And hey, if you can, don't brag -- we don't want to hear about it!) But, you know, you don't have to pay full price for fabulous designer wares. You just need to know where to shop -- a site like ideeli.com could be the answer to your shopping prayers. Members pay a fraction of the retail price for amazing, high-end pieces!

Then again, there's something to be said for free, and this week, we're giving away this gorgeous Hype "Alexis" handbag from ideeli.com! If you love it, you need to enter our giveaway -- the bag was so popular that ideeli doesn't have any left!

The bag is made from Italian soft lamb leather and is a hobo style with an adjustable cross body strap. You'll notice the super stylish ruffled and tiered detailing, but the winner will be even happier to have a zip pocket and three slide pockets within. Who says fashion can't be functional?

And, of course, entering to win couldn't be easier.

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Designer Handbags for the Modern Woman by ELSPETH

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ELSPETH handbag fall 2009Today we're pleased to be chatting with New York City based handbag designer Elizabeth Phillips. Elizabeth has designed for both Coach and Calvin Klein in the past, but in 2005, she launched her own handbag line, ELSPETH, which features modern bags that can easily transition from an upscale gym tote to a handbag perfect for a night out.

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Matt & Nat Handbag Giveaway Reminder

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pink purseHave you entered this week's amazing giveaway yet? Why not? We're giving away a gorgeous vegan Camden bag in Magenta by Matt & Nat. It's the perfect pop of color for your outfit this spring (and summer, and fall, and, you know, for the rest of your life).

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Alexander Wang's Coco Duffel - The 'It' Fall '09 Handbag

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Shopbop's Alexander Wang Coco DuffelThe last time fans of fashion totally lost their minds over the fabled "it" handbag was way back in the early to mid '00s, when the accessory and creative masters behind behind luxe labels like Chloe (Paddington), Prada (Fairy), and Fendi (Spy) were churning out coveted pieces as if each of their lives depended on it.

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Matt & Nat Vegan Handbag - StyleList Giveaway

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camden bag by matt and natWe know you love incredible handbags. And we know you like doing your part to help the environment. So, we have no doubt that you're going to love this week's giveaway of a Matt & Nat handbag, and you're really going to love the fact that you have two chances to win.

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Spring Sports Get Stylish - Tessuta Life Woven

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florida game day purseWe love sports, but we really love looking cute and unique while supporting our teams. We don't wear the same logo tees everyone else has -- we'd rather don a dress in our team's colors and accessorize to drive home our point. And, that just got a whole lot easier, thanks to Tessuta Life Woven ribbon products.

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Budget Conscious Handbags by AllyBu

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Black and White Filagree Slouch Hobo Tote by AllyBuToday's featured indie artist is handbag designer Allison Bubash of AllyBu. She creates a variety of bags and purses ranging from totes and hobos to wristlets and tiny pouches. Not only is each piece handmade by a talented independent designer, each bag is also truly affordable -- nearly everything in Allison's Etsy shop is under $35!

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Chanel Kits on the Runway in Paris

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Chanel on the runway
At the Fall 2009 Chanel show yesterday in Paris, Karl Lagerfeld, who is known for his quirky accessories (who could forget the faux-shopping bag handbags from last season), sent tightly sealed plastic cases down the runway filled with an assortment of goodies from the design house.

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Style on a Budget - A Dirty Trick

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MCM just opened their first American shop in decades in The Plaza Hotel in New York (you know, where Eloise hangs out). Maybe you can't afford their luxury bags, but you could probably splurge on this keyring for just over $100 and ... oh, dare we say it ... put it on a cheaper bag!

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Celebrity Swag Bag Giveaway!

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Madison & Mulholland Giveaway
Ever wanted a mega awesome gift bag just like the stars get? Well, we have one for you! Our gift bag includes many of the same items included in the bag (above) that was recently given to Kate Winslet, Penelope Cruz, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Eva Mendes!

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Danielle Nicole Handbags Are the Bomb

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clutchWe went, we saw, she conquered. Danielle DiFerdinand, the 22-year-old entrepreneur of Danielle Nicole Handbags makes some of the best handbags in the biz; no kidding. There is simply no comparison between seeing her utterly soft and totally cool handbags in person versus seeing them on a computer screen. So what makes these bags so darn good?

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