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The newlyweds are out and about.. and while their recent wedding and pregnancy has been most talked about, I’m going to talk about her handbag(of course)! I love that it’s black; she can wear it with multiple outfits, multiple functions and still make it look good. I’m not for sure what this exact bag is that Ashley is carrying around Hollywood, but if you like her style, here are a few that are similar to it:
Joe’s Handbags Rocker Large Tote	Madison Crinkle Stud Handbag
Betseyville Tuft Daddy Hobo	Betsey Johnson Strap ‘Em Down Hobo

Who knew that your handbag could actually take someone out? While leaving the L.A. airport, Sienna Miller used her handbag to hit one of the paparazzo’s trying to photograph her. Not sure what started the incident, but what we are sure of is that there are more and more stories showing up about women using their handbags to protect themselves! Just one more reason to carry an oversized handbag right? You never know when you’ll need it! Here are a few good ones:
Madison Large Buckle Tote $90.00	Francesco Biasia Lady Lou Double Handle $478.00	Elaine Turner Hunter $384.99

There are some people that follow the trends of the celebrities in this crazy world of pop culture. Since working in a “bag” related industry I have now dubbed myself a “bag dork”. You catch yourself looking at all of the handbags (Pocketbook for your East-coasters) and wondering what brand they are carrying.  During the week, I do have my favorite television shows and catch myself looking at the accessories that the actors/actresses are wearing.

Now that the writer’s strike is over, most of all of the our favorite television shows are back on the air! YAY! Desperate Housewives is one of my favorite drama shows, you can never get enough of the gossiping girls on Wisteria Lane.

During the episode on April 20, “In Buddy’s Eyes”, Gabrielle Solis (Eva Longoria-Parker) was carrying a clutch by Rafe. The specific clutch she was carrying was called the Lotus Joy Long Frame Clutch Flower Patent in Black.

 

Speaking of Rafē, the pregnant Jessica Alba was spotted carrying the Lotus Coco Large Tote in White this week in Beverly Hills.  She has been seen carrying the same product at the beginning of her pregnancy! It is good to know that they do not use them once, then discard because of the season!

Did you know that Michael Kors is a longtime fan of Dolly Parton? Not only did he kick off his 2006 runway show with a Dolly Parton song, but he was also a member of the audience for the Dolly Parton themed American Idol episode. Although Michael says that he had no idea what the show theme was when he bought the tickets, it turned out well for the designer, who coincidentally got to attend the show of the country legend(WWD-April 12, 2008).

Cheers to Mary Frances and her absolutely fabulous creations! This year’s Academy Awards was a great one for Celebrity Handbag Designer Mary Frances, stars carried her bags on Oscar night, Roger Neal had Mary Frances handbags on Good Morning America and KTLA Morning News, The Florence Henderson show, and in People Magazine all Oscar Week.  For nearly 18 years, Mary Frances has advanced accessory design by blending elegance with whimsical to create a unique style that is  her own. Each year Mary Frances designs five dynamic collections that blend her love of color and texture, offering legions of loyal fans an eclectic array of pieces for their wardrobes. Mary Frances Handbags are anywhere from artsy to trendy. She also offers accessories, jackets and home gift items.  The unique look of Mary Frances handbags have inspired many to  collect her creations. Her handbags are regularly seen on the arms of celebrities such as Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Simpson, Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Britney Spears, Sheryl Crow, Shania Twain, and Kate Hudson, and many more. Shop Mary Frances Handbags! Get the look of celebrity fashion through a handbag creation!

I love music and I have been inspired by the new Madonna (Hard Candy drops 4.29)featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland song, Four Minutes. After watching the video I was ready to put on some hot laced up knee high boots and dance on car tops. Now if only I had a dancing partner that looked like Justin. So instead I began to think, what if I only had 4 minutes to find MY perfect handbag? This short amount of time made me think of the features that would be the most important to me. Start the timer, I have 4 minutes!

4:00 – 4:01– Login to eBags.com and hit immediately hit the Designer Handbags tab.

I shop by Designer and click Just Cavalli. I like Cavalli jeans and if I only have less than 4 minutes, I need something that will match my attire. I quickly scan the other brands listed just in case Cavalli’s handbags do not match my interests. A Designer’s clothes versus handbags are always different.

4:01 -4:02 – Eh, the bags are not matching my current mood/style. What next? I go back to the Designers and choose MICHAEL Micheal Kors and I think I am hitting the Mother Load! (not be confused with the eBags Private Label luggage)There are so many items to choose from. My jaw slacks. What do I narrow it down to? Think, Think. I like Satchels! I have 6 to choose from. The Hudson Pebble Large Satchel catches my eye! I like the shape of it as I have been digging the “doctor bag” style.

4:02 – 4:03 – Does time really go by this fast? OK, I like the Dome look for this bag. It only comes in two colors, Vanilla and Luggage. We can definitely pass on Luggage as the brown would not help improve my groove. I also do not see it matching my knee high boots while I am dancing on the grocery store checkout conveyor belt. The dimensions are showing rather large for a handbag, but again it is a Satchel. A Satchel is not meant to be small. I think Dome shape bags are even trendy this season.

4:03-4:04 – My final minute! I check out the Vanilla and the associated photos. I realize this bag also has white canvas lining. Ouch, that is not good. That means you will be able to see all the dirt! Can I live with that? I sure can! The Satchel does not come with a million pockets either, so I think this is the keeper. The Satchel is also made out of leather and I love the smell of real leather. It makes me feel important.

Now where is Justin? We only have 4 Minutes to Save the World!

Even celebrities are being consious about the environment! Jessica Beil is saving the environment one bag at a time while carrying her eco friendly tote bag.  Catch on to the eco trend and carry one of these around with you on your next trip to the store!

Ella Vickers San Francisco Recycled Sailcloth Shoulder Tote	Helen E. Riegle Mushroom Cotton Tote	Keen Johnson Tote/Backpack

On May 22 the fourth installment of Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, will hit theaters. For the men that were once boys, Indiana Jones was their hero. He was an adventurer! He and his gang went to hunt treasure, fought alligators, and escaped death. Indiana Jones had his signature bullwhip, fedora hat, leather jacket and a great man-bag. Did I just say man-bag? The original Indiana Jones bag was a British Army surplus MK VII Respirator bag which might be the inspiration to some of the bags that are offered on eBags.com. The main features of the bag include internal pockets with dividers. The bag was also made of real cotton canvas with a leather strap. How else was he expected to steal The Ark of the Covenant from Raiders of the Lost Ark? He needed it to carry the bag of sand to replace the famous statue before he barely escaped alive from that dark tunnel!   In spirit of the new Indiana Jones: Kingdom of the Crystal Skull, I have found some similar products for the boys that are now men. Even for the boys that want to play the part of Indiana Jones in the backyards of their parent’s houses.     

White handbags continue to dominate the sharpest and most wearable trends of the season.  For a stylish and on-trend look this summer try a bag from Modalu’s fantastic Spring/Summer 2008 range. The handbag shown below is the Modalu Phoenix Large Shoulder Bag. The leather is absolutely gorgeous and the attention to detail is immaculate. If White bags are not your thing, there are also several other UK trends and styles in handbags to keep your eyes on for Spring/Summer, such as bright handbags, printed handbags, oversized bags, across body bags , clutches and more!

I absolutely HEART the Limited edition Hayden Panettiere Bag by Dooney & Bourke! Aside from being a beautiful, SUPER LARGE, rich-colored red patent leather handbag, the bag’s detail even features 18 carat gold finish hardware! The Hayden bag retails for $500, so if you’re not quite sure about dropping that much on a red patent leather bag, you can save a little on the J.J. Winters Patent Buckle Satchel. The J.J. Winters patent satchel is stylish, has adorable fuchsia satin lining, costs less than the Hayden, and makes for a quality luxury handbag investment.

If you’re really not yet invested in the patent leather craze, save a ton of dough on a well designed, but moderately priced Big Buddha Ibiza Bag.

Star gazing, wishing on a star and wanting to a be star, this fabulous Tabitha Star Petal Leather Handbag is the handbag to outshine  the crowd. If Kate Moss wears star prints, then you are certain this is going to be the trend for  2008. Match your Star Petal Leather Handbag to your all in one outfit and you too could be like Kate.  Oh how I wish…… Designed by Tabitha, who is a favourite designer of  Danni Minogue this beautiful shoulder bag will help you be the star of the show. So if you are dreaming of celebrity status, which I am, this luxurious soft leather handbag will  be the bag for you and me….