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Designer Handbags for the Modern Woman by ELSPETH

Filed under: Handbags, Interviews

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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Budget Conscious Handbags by AllyBu

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Interviews

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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Danielle Nicole Handbags Are the Bomb

Filed under: Handbags, Product Reviews, Must Haves

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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Harveys Original Seatbelt Bag - Interview with Harveys Founder

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Interviews, Green Fashion


We recently caught up with Dana Harvey, who created the original seatbelt bag back in 1997 along with his wife Melanie. Their line, Harveys, has become an iconic brand and has expanded since its inception to include over thirty different handbag and accessory styles. Each piece is made in the U.S.A. and comes with a lifetime guarantee.

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Top 5 Accessories 2009 - Tip of the Day!

Filed under: Style Tip of the Day

FendiHow do I compare thee to a lovely accessory? You can't. Accessories are what turn an outfit into fashion. They can make or break any look and we love them for it. And, if for nothing else, isn't shoe and bag shopping just so much fun?!

Click through to find out what this year's "It" bag (pictured) is and more!

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Handbag Designer Sidney Brand - Indie Designer Interview

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Interviews

Sid's In Stitches original handmade purseToday we're chatting with handbag designer Sidney Brand. Sidney has been a pattern designer for 26 years (if you're the crafty type, you can find her handbag patterns here). She also offers one of a kind handmade purses, totes, and handbags on her site, Sid's In Stitches.

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Justice Bodan - Indie Designer Interview

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Men, Interviews



We recently chatted with the incredibly talented designer David Grieco of Justice Bodan, an accessories line for men and women which combines his original sculpted metal pieces with fine Italian leather belts, handbags, and more.

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Handbags Hangers Save Handbag Lives

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Product Reviews, Gift Guides, Daily Obsession, Must Haves

Sex and The City, purse hangersHow many times have you set your purse down in public – on a restaurant floor, on a bathroom counter, dropped it on a dance floor? Or how about all the times you've fumbled around in the depths of your bag looking for keys? Purses can be problematic but we've got a fashionable solution for floor filth and lost keys.

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Are Purse Hooks Dorky?

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Style in the News

Silverhooks purse hookIf you haven't seen them on TV or in your local pub yet, a purse hook is a little metal contraption that keeps your purse affixed to any flat surface that has a lip. As you can see at right, the purse hook is somewhat unobtrusive - but do we love it or hate it?

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Crystalyn Kae Is Bringin' Sexy Bags

Filed under: Holiday Style, Product Reviews, Gift Guides, Must Haves



As Crystalyn Kae's website states, her supremely gorgeous limited edition 12 Bags of Christmas collection are "perfect to give or receive." (Note to self: Print photo of clutch and leave under husband's pillow.)

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Anya Hindmarch's line for Saks looks just like the one for Target

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories, Get the Look

Image courtesy of Target.comSince when do designers design their own knockoffs?

Roll over the image at right to see if this is an Anya Hindmarch Handle Bag for $1,170 from Saks, or an Anya Hindmarch for Target Medium Satchel for $44.99.

And read on to see the other.

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Buba bags

Filed under: Product Reviews, Daily Obsession

Fall and winter are times when our collection of little black dresses really comes in handy. But after the first few wears, we're already missing the little kick that summer colors give. Add a little sparkle to take your LBD's up a notch with Buba bags.

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Braccialini TEMI Collection

Filed under: Holiday Style, Handbags, Stores We Love, Accessories, Daily Obsession, Must Haves

Braccialini Owl Purse

Braccialini can be counted on for exciting, whimsical designs. Always made from the best materials in Florence, their handbags make excellent gifts for those friends who have everything (and for their children).

The beautiful owl purse from the new TEMI Collection (above) is one such perfect gift; owls have been all over jewelry this year. Unfortunately, it is not available online, but you can visit their shop in Soho, New York City, or click here for where we've been able to find them online.

Read on for a gallery of more new, fanciful handbags by Braccialini!

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Blumera, one of those designers you should know by now

Filed under: Handbags, Stores We Love, Accessories, Men, Celebrities with Style, Product Reviews, Gift Guides, Must Haves

You know when you see a celebrity carrying a great bag you'd love to have, but part of the reason you love the bag is that there isnt a huge eyesore of a label on it? So you totally don't know where to get that bag?

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BagTrends Arm Candy Party is the best party ever!

Filed under: Handbags, Accessories

So we've heard of eye candy and even ear candy but arm candy? Yes, its true. Bagtrends has hosted its first fabulous Arm Candy Party that featured countless designers like Ananas, Antoinette Lee, Elezar, Sweet of Stockholm, Magnes Sisters, Rebecca Minkoff, and more!

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How You Voted

    Threesome or topless?
    More than 3/4 of you think the CK campaign 'Threesome' campaign was more risque than Wrangler's topless models. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Do these ads belong in the U.S.?
    StyleList readers were nearly evenly divided on this, with 52% thinking that they should run in the States, and 48% finding them inappropriate. Get the full story here.

    Inzemove and Fred & Farid

    Curly or Straight?
    While 30% of you think she's so beautiful that her hair doesn't even matter, 49% of you prefer her curls. Get the full story here.

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    Offensive or artistic?
    Just over 50% of StyleList readers said they weren't offended by this shirt, but didn't know if it was totally appropriate to wear in public. Unfortunately, that wasn't the opinion in Dubai. Get the full story here.

    Photo: eBay

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    Strapless dresses on 13-year-olds
    StyleList readers think strapless dresses should be saved for older girls -- 41% of you think the look is too mature. Get the full story here.

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    Is Megan the new Angelina?
    Half of you think Megan needs to get her own identity and quit copying Angie, but more than a quarter said Jolie doesn't stand a chance against this Fox. Get the full story here.

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    Did Calvin Klein respond to public's outcry?
    The controversial "threesome" billboard in Soho has been replaced with this one, but 51% of you believe it was just to keep people talking about the brand, not because CK caved. Get the full story here.

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    Calvin Klein's Racy Ad
    Is it art or practically pornography? About 40% of StyleList readers found this billboard obscene. Get the full story.

    Maggie Coughlan, AOL

    Palin's Pedi
    Do you think Sarah Palin's funky pedicure was appropriate? If so, you're in good company -- 68% of you said it was fun and fabulous. Get the full story.

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    Bright, Light, or Dark as Night?
    How do you like your toenails painted? Over half of StyleList readers prefer their piggies with bright, perky polish. Get the full story.

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