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Murses: Purses for Men

Murses: Purses for Men

“Why are there no accessories for men?” a very close male friend asked one day over brunch. I tried to point out to him that…

Spring’s Must Have Accessory: The White Bag

Spring’s Must Have Accessory: The White Bag

If there’s one bag you should buy for the spring/summer, it’s a white tote. The bags fit right in with this season’s black and white…

Fashion Advice: Discount Gucci Bags

Fashion Advice: Discount Gucci Bags

Q: I live in LA, the most image focused place on earth, where cars and designer bags are instant status symbols. I would like to…

Fake Debate: The Case Against Fake or Real Louis Vuitton

Author, blogger, graphic designer, and handbag critic David Weinberger give us his thoughts on the ubiquitous fake Louis Vuitton Bags What’s the ugliest bag you’ve…

Fake Handbag Debate: The Australian Story

Fellower blogger Sarah Goldstein takes the fake debate down under to give us her perspective on fake designer handbags. A couple of days ago, The…

The Fake Debate Goes Legal

Law professor and blogger Susan Scafidi gives us the legal issues behind buying or selling counterfeit goods. As a law professor with a passion for…

Fake Handbag Debate: A Teen Weighs In

You could be having a bad hair day, and wearing a not so great outfit, but if you’re holding a designer bag people respect you,…

The Fake Debate: Another Teen Weighs In

There was an overwhelming response to the fake debate topic (especially the essay by my friend Mel. B.).  Most of you supported the use of…

Fashion Advice: Accessories Trends for Spring/Summer 2006

Dear Budget Fashionista I am looking to start wearing more jewelry and accessories as sort of a New Year’s resolution but I see everyone wearing…

Tara Jarmon Lands at Target

Tara Jarmon Lands at Target

Canadian born/French bred designer Tara Jarmon has officially landed at Target as the second designer in it’s Go International design series. Like the Luella at…

Two Very Interesting Facts About Louis Vuitton

Two Very Interesting Facts About Louis Vuitton

I just learned these very interesting facts while researching part 2 of my Ultimate Guide to the Top Designers: 1. The iconic “LV” logo was…

Wal-Mart Sued for Selling Fakes

According to Fashionwatch, Wal-Mart is being sued for selling fake Fendi accessories at Sam’s Club stores. According to Louis Vuitton, the parent company of Fendi,…

Does Bluefly Sell Fakes? The Fake Debate

The fake debate continues and apparently our friends over at the internet’s number one designer outlet, Bluefly.com, is caught up in the middle. There’s been…

Fashion Advice: Purchasing a Designer Bag

Fashion Advice: Purchasing a Designer Bag

QI recently found a handbag online that I absolutely love. At $645, it is more than I have ever spent for a hangbag. However, it…

Paul & Joe Owl Bag: On Sale Now at Target

The Paul and Joe Owl handbag is now available both in store and online at Target.com. The bag retails for $34.99 and if you want…

To Bag or Not to Bag . . . That is My Question

To Bag or Not to Bag . . . That is My Question

For some reason I’m drawn to this bag by new bag designers Emily and Margaret at MynaBags. It could be that at 11"H x 12"W…

Pamela Pekerman on HSN: News Alert

Pamela Pekerman on HSN: News Alert

What: Pamela Pekerman, bagtrends.com founder and VH1 fashion correspondent will appear tomorrow night, June 27, starting at midnight and throughout the day on HSN to…

The Ombre Handbag: High Vs. Low

The Ombre Handbag: High Vs. Low

Ombre patent handbags are going to be hot for fall—and while we’re kind of coveting the look we’re also trying to show some self-restraint, reminding…

Hayden-Harnett to Design Limited Edition Handbag Line for Target

Hayden-Harnett to Design Limited Edition Handbag Line for Target

What: Designers Toni Hacker and Ben Harnett will launch a limited-edition handbag collection, Hayden-Harnett for Target, due to appear in stores Dec. 28. What We…

Anya Hindmarch Handbags Up Next at Target

Anya Hindmarch Handbags Up Next at Target

What: Anya Hindmarch signs on for the next limited edition handbag collection for Target The Lowdown: Target is partnering with internationally-acclaimed accessories designer Anya Hindmarch…

What to Buy Fall 2008: Walmart

What to Buy Fall 2008: Walmart

Some of you might turn your nose up (still) at shopping for clothes at Walmart, but it’s our experience that amidst some of the fashion…

The Satchel Bag: Daily Poll

The Satchel Bag: Daily Poll

poll by twiigs.com Product Info: Coach Legacy Leather Satchel in Brass/Amethyst.

Fashion Trend: Cross Body Purses

Fashion Trend: Cross Body Purses

A friend of ours recently arrived to a party with a small, white leather bag with a long strap worn across her chest. Inspired by…

Free Shipping on Handbags at Endless.com

Free Shipping on Handbags at Endless.com

The Deal: Handbags ship for free overnight from Endless.com The Lowdown: A fab new handbag is just what the fashion doctor ordered for the season,…

Budget Handbags

Budget Handbags

What: Handbags updates for fall that won’t require a federal bailout for your bank account. What We Say: Right now, the word “budget” has new…


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