Chloé has put out soo many fantabulostest bags this season, it’s mad! Many aren’t happy with new (and recently sacked) designer, Paulo Melim’s clothes, but come on - those bags! I’d hire him if I didn’t do all my own designing and well, owned a huge company. Just for bags, of course. To me, this will be Chloé’s big year, aside from 2005 - there are just way too many bags I’m dying to blog about, even with my newer philosophy to stick to only the most notable (good or bad).

So yes, I’m behind this Spring… and where to start? Well why not where I have a little pun already popped into my mind - even though it’s just an update on my favorite, and I recently blogged about the Paddington, but oh well! It’s a fave for a reason, perhaps.

Yes, the Paddy, that I have dubbed…

The Pattenton

Basically, the Paddy’s out in patent now, which actually is notable for a bag known largely for its smooshy leather. I say since they recently failed to keep up with the quality, why not just go patent? Not forever, but it’s amusing, aaaaaaand surprisingly gorge! I love the matching tone on the new padlocks, too, and that blue is giving me cravings! Other tiny details were altered, as well, which always keeps the bag-candy browsing interesting … even if I can’t afford such a bag right now. And it’s not one I can easily “copy” and make, either. But that does just keep the love deeper.

If you want to and can snatch one up - good luck - Paddies are widely sold out, at least online.

It’s Florida (my first year living here), it’s June and I’m …. not feeling Summer.

It doesn’t feel like it to me. Bring on the plaids, the tweeds, the knits… sighhh…

I look at this:

Pucci Bag

And I’m blinded. It’s not a bad pattern, I just cannot take the bright hue right now.

I’m truly afraid I’m going to have to either phone it in, to praise such bags as this “Sundial” - or just look ahead to the Fall collections.

Humph.

Coach calls this bag a pleated framed satchel, but I see this shape as the famous hobo. Calling it by that name also adds to its visual appeal the fact that a framed hobo is rare, if unique, and done well by Coach, to boot. The side view (below) shows a kiss lock framed closure, neatly tucked behind a rounded (hobo) shape and those pleats. Its straps continue in patent leather from the bag’s top “hem” area, which combined with the pleats lends to this bag a vintage feminine charm. The bag comes in pink, navy and camel patent leathers. Running $498, this purse is sized 15.5″ x 8.75″ x 4.5″ w. Buy this bag from COACH.

I love my bold, large, yet apparently understated - compared to these - giraffe print Medium Sac. Now Dooney & Bourke has new Zebra-printed handbags in several over-the-top color schemes, for their new twisted-strap Sacs. With their slight metallic sheens, I do love the white/grey, as a large day to night, “I’m-fabu” bag. But if you still need a little more tameness in your already sassy animal prints, then the Twisted-Strap Sacs in the zebra line are still available in black/white!

The Medium Sac is sized 15.5″ w x 12″ h x 5″ d; the Large Sac: 19″ w x 14″ h x 5″ d. Despite equality in size and a snazzier design, the new sacs are actually lower in price from the basics, from $325 and $395 to $240 for medium and $260 for large.

And all that’s “less” in this version is a thinner strap, as far as I can tell. So really, it’s a win overall. A serious no-brainer. There’s no sin in this temptation, why not make the kill and buy one of these wild steals.

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The IT Chloé Heloise at Net-a-Porter has lowered in price from $1,670 to $1,169. Pretty good difference! I almost want to jump, but I think I’ll wait for a bit more of a decline. If you don’t want to miss a shot by any chance, it is absolutely at a fine price now!

Oh, my! This color! I had just started preparation for a “what trends I’m into for Spring” post, and pastels top that list, my friends. And then I come across this, this pale plum Stam! It’s gohhhhgeous!!

I don’t know if the photography is off or the copy writer for Neiman Marcus handbags is blind, but there’s no mention of how this Stam just look so different! The handles, the width, what is it? If I find out, I’ll let you know! (Oh, won’t you do the same for moi?)

The purse sells for the usual Stam price of $1,350. *Shrug*

Well I *drooooooooooool* over the colour, it’s my new fave!!

Garbage Bag of the Week:

Jay McCarroll Bowler - Fred Flre $60

Is this how the winner of Project Runway makes a bag? See, this is what we get when the rules for the contest are as such; “the designers must sew” and “they must design women’s-wear” instead of the important things, like talent in aesthetic design. I mean of course sewing is an important factor with how the competitions are run, and sticking to ladies’ fashions keeps the show running more consistently, but with the popularity of purses, and the presence that handbag designers bring to the scene, where is the TV show for those aspiring to design bags?—Huh?!

Really, how does someone who won a major, famous contest for fashion design then make a bag that disregards color combination and basic knowledge of modern strap attachment? There is no talent in this cheap POS. Why make something for fabbingMy F-ing word Fred Flare, wih fugging vinyl trim?! No respect for you, McCarroll.

You’re out!

This is partly why I don’t like the show.

Sacré Bleu! Non, Sacré Noir! What I’ve hoped for from Louis Vuitton is here; black monogram, in their signature denim this time in their newest shapes. Funny thing is they call it “Monogram Black Denim” instead of “Monogram Denim Noir“, which is just a tiny little setback in my dream come true — I mean I’ve just envisioned it a different way. Another setback; no Speedies. I do love their Neo Cabby MM, but the Speedies are more toward my price range these days.

The line also comes in Neo Cabby GM, XL Denim (Hobo), gorgeous scarves, a belt, and two pairs of shades (although I don’t think they have actual denim on the sunglasses).

The Louis Vuitton Monogram Black Denim Neo Cabby GM features side buckles to adjust size, boasts grained calfskin trim, is sized roughly 15″ x 10″ x 5″ and runs $1,500.

Well more good news is that these bags will age quite gracefully for eBay in years to come. Click for more (photos: angles, colors, etc.) »

We could get soo excited about model Lydia Hearst’s new bag for Puma, a re-do of last year’s now called the Lydia 2 Holiday Bag, a multi-function bag in either black with blue trim or silver. The bags aren’t too expensive at $120, and yet they are for “environmentally-friendly material” or pleather? (Unconfirmed.) Which actually isn’t eco-friendly, due to the manufacturing process of plastic. Hmm.

Right photo from TheRunwayScoop

Let’s get right to it. The bag looks totally cute and fresh with that very Miu Miu/Prada ruching, until one sees it from just the wrong angle (left). The ruching part sticks out in a trés poofy way. It looks weird, but it functions as an outer zipper compartment that even has its own zippered pocket inside.

The generously-sized bag is out today, and available on store.puma.com, just in time for your holiday business/exercise/shopping/gifting.

If you’re not sure, this video interview on FlyPaper with Hearst showing off both colors should answer a lot of wonderings!

Lauren Conrad, famed from MTV’s The Hills and ex-BFF feud with co-star Heidi Montag, has designed three accessories for contemporary/urban luxury brand, Linea Pelle.

LC’s collection, called “L: Lauren Conrad for Linea Pelle“, consists of a matching hobo/tote convertible bag, clutch and coin purse all in subdued, soft leather and adorned in sophisticated chains.

“I love the bag because it holds so much and the leather is super soft. It is available in 3 colors. There’s also a clutch and a coin purse,” Conrad boasted of her designs.

To me this is not even just another celebrity living my dream, Click for more (photos: angles, colors, etc.) »