Best Spring 2009 Accessories from Milan

As with the roundup for Paris Fashion Week, we give you, today, the roundup for Milan Fashion Week. Indeed, they're the most unbelievable stuff you've ever seen (both in a good and bad way). Tee hee hee. And for the rest of you who missed Fashion Week, well, you'll get to see what caught the eyes of the people right on this post *winks*


The Drum-Shaped Wristlet

Bottega Veneta
Flat round metallic leather zip-top bag

First up is the Bottega zip-top bag which is both cute and funny! It's cute because it DOES look like a cute lil drum haha but heck, how do you go around with one of those?

The Jewelry-Like Bag

Dolce & Gabbana
Coral and sequin-embroidered crocodile bag with necklace shoulder chains

This is so overdone. Not for me, no thank you!

The Canvas Tote

Emilio Pucci
Canvas tote with orange and printed leather trim

Absolutely LOVEEEEEE this one! Love the fact that it's framed, not overdone yet still has a hint of Pucci in it! Three cheers for Emilio Pucci! Hip hip hurray!

The New Exotic

Fendi
Top-handle python bag

Love this one too. It's one of those that have grown on me over the course of these few weeks. I think it has style and character. Not to mention, very unique too!

The Heritage Bag

Gucci
The revamped Jackie shoulder bag

Goodness gracious! The title's definitely fit for it. 'The heritage bag' they call it. And under the Gucci brand? So un-Gucci. Being a huge fan of their's, I'd have to say I give them a 1/10 for this one! Boo!

The Waterproof Bag

Tod's
Neoprene shoulder bag in neon coral

Nice one from Tod's. And in a new color too! How pretty! No reason to not look hip and happening even during the rainy season like we have in the tropical country of Malaysia!

The Metallic Leather Clutch

Valextra
Rectangular mirrorlike metallic leather clutch

Last but not least, this Valextra metallic leather clutch which we've seen over and over again. It's nothing to shout about really. It's been done again and again and what's there to say except... BORING! I don't mean to be a Meanie but don't you think Valextra's a little behind time in their designs? Hehe

Pictures courtesy of Style.com

Dolce & Gabbana S/S '09

I love pictures. Lots of them. And I know our readers do too. And I'm proud to present you with a wide range of bags from Dolce for Spring! Not to mention, you're in for a lovely surprise ;)

If you're liking embellishments, well, this is it, really! Every single piece has been jazzed up to give you one of the best collections for the season (in my opinion).

This Spring introduces the collection "Pigiama Barocco" - a collection where Dolce "literally shone, loaded with sequined embroideries and gold chains (a smart proposition for toting a purse as a piece of jewelry)", says Style magazine writer, Sarah Mower.

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By now, I'm sure you would've noticed that most of the collection are made up of shoulder bags. Oversized ones, to be specific!

The embellishments are so colorful and full of flavor, with all the different types being introduced into the collection. Even the shoulder straps are different for each piece - some plainer and others, well, more hip and happening. However, I'd like to point out the ones with beads - the multiple straps put together - well, that one's gonna be a bit of a problem. Reason being.. they'd probably get tangled up easily and I so wonder how they're gonna sit on the shoulders - especially for those who have drop shoulders (like mine!). I've owned one of those before and they're extremely uncomfortable. So if you ever think of getting those, make sure you put something in it to carry and test it out before you actually purchase it or it's gonna be a white elephant sitting in the corner of your closet. What a waste that'd be!

Anyway, I'd like to talk about this greyish shoulder bag right below. Sorta reminds me of the Fendi "dead bird" they killed which Bagaholic Babe posted about many seasons back! Don't you agree with me it looks pretty similar, Bagaholic Babe? Haha ;)




Am really liking the one below. Simple (looks like suede to me) yet hip because of the straps. Not over the top. Goes well with just about anything!




Here comes the chunkier embellishments..








Am loving the straps on the bag above. The embellishments, however, aren't too appealing. Looks like those mosaic tiles they have in the toilets of modern homes nowadays. In fact, if it got any bigger, it'd look like mahjong tiles! And funnily enough, somehow, the bag looks very.. oriental. Hmmm.. could it be because of what the model's wearing? I don't know!

But the one below, I'd say is very ethnic. Not very me!




This one below's really plain, don't you think? Think it'll go well with bright colored prints - just like the one you see in the picture!




Hmmm.. very funky, very funky indeed. Love the flower!




And this one.. It's one of my favorites! Pretty, not over the top and roomy!




Oh dear, talk about being LOUD! Think it's for one of those hip and happening nights out on the town - painting it RED! But with those straps? ... I don't know!






First look at the one above.. it reminded me of a pet carrier! Lol..




Last but not least, my favorite from the entire collection..




Need I say why?


Courtesy of Style.com

Splurge of the Week!

Dolce & Gabbana Miss Pocket Shoulder Bag

Today's Splurge features a leopard print patent leather shoulder bag by Dolce & Gabbana. The bag comes with grained leather trim,polished silver metal hardware and flat leather shoulder straps that come with buckles and link chain attachments. A trend with many designers, the logo nameplate is common in many designs only.. this one, you'll find, dangles from the handle of the leather strap rather than at the front of the bag. The bag top comes with magnetic closure and a securing buckled strap opening it up to an interior zipped pocket and a leather-trimmed cell phone pocket.

Definitely a storage friendly piece. However, correct me if I'm wrong, the shape's not to many young adult's liking. The link chain straps included. I think it'd be more appealing to the middle ages.

Drop your comments and tell me what you think. The Dolce & Gabbana Miss Pocket Shoulder Bag is available via eLuxury for a price of $2,195.00

Love It or Hate It: Dolce & Gabbana Runway Snakeskin North/South Bag

Dolce & Gabbana Runway Miss Pocket Patchwork Snakeskin North/South Bag

A very unusual piece I must say. However, it's an item only a handful of people will appreciated - those with an acquired taste. If you're liking things colorful, consider this.. A multicolored bag with genuine snakeskin patches and suede trimmings, the bag is definitely of top notch quality - with its buckled leather shoulder straps, flat snakeskin handles with logo-engraved link attachments. Not forgetting the polished silver metal hardware and the fine textile lining, you can be sure the $3,995.00 you will be paying towards owning this piece of gem is well worth the price.

However, I think I'll make a pass at it cause I don't think the bag's very me. As much as I like how it's a foldover bag with really exotic leather, I think the bag is a bit too much for me to handle. If it had come in lesser colors, I might consider. I think it would be a really good piece to own if you were a solid color person - not necessarily dull but for those who like to stick with plain color clothes, I think it'll go well with just about anything! Afterall, it is multi-color. But is it you? Drop a comment so we'll know what you think!



Made in Italy



http://www.eluxury.com/estore/browse/product_detail.jsp?id=11772401

Best Picks for Fall (by Style.com)

Now that we've completed the Fall/Winter 2008 collection, it's time to give you the best picks for the coming season as selected by Candy Pratts Price of Style.com

Anna Sui Embossed Leather Frame Bag



Balenciaga Leather and Stingray Cherche-Midi Handbag



Bottega Veneta Pleated Goatskin Shopper



Burberry Corrugated Alligator Pleated 'Lowry' Bag



Diane von Furstenberg Abstracted Minaudiere



Dolce & Gabbana Fur-Print Miss Bunny Bag



Fendi F3 Handbag



Gucci Leather and Tapestry Top-Handle Bag with Stud Detail



Hogan Leather Cherry Bag



Jil Sander Leather Large Shopping Bag



Louis Vuitton Embossed Leather Speedy Handbag



Marc Jacobs Leather Bag with Ring Handles



Michael Kors Studio Top-Handle Bag



Missoni Leather Frame Bag



Mulberry Leather Maggie Handbag



Renaud Pellegrino Python Clyde Double Bag



Salvatore Ferragamo Tiered Mesh Fringe Frame Bag with Resin Barrel Closure



Tod's Alligator Took Bag



Tony Burch Suede Academy Clutch



Valentino Fango Rose Tote Bag



Valextra Crocodile Prelude Bag



Versace Crocodile Luxe Bag with Brushed Metal Detail



Yves Saint Laurent Croc-Embossed Nubuck Top-Handle Bag



Zac Posen Ponyhair Alexia Bag


What a wide range of beauty bag we'll have this coming season. They range from an assortment colors - the most common among all designers being pinks, greys and various shades of brown.

The designers seem to have an eye for detail this coming Fall - from Anna Sui's Embossed Clutch to Burberry's Corrugated Alligator Pleated 'Lowry' Bag right down to Valentino's Fango Rose Tote Bag.

Framed and structured bags are very in this season and exotic leather is still favored. We're looking at luxurious pieces like Tod's Alligator Took Bag and the Valextra Crocodile Prelude Bag, both, with gold hardware.

Of course, there are also colors like purple (Michael Kors Studio Top-Handle Bag), gold (Anna Sui's Embossed Leather Frame Bag and Diane von Furstenberg Abstracted Minaudiere) and my favorite among all - in blue - the Salvatore Ferragamo Tiered Mesh Fringe Frame Bag with Resin Barrel Closure which is absolutely fabulous. It's fun, it's classy yet not over the top! Perfect for an evening out..

Watch out for the upcoming season as they've got more than what's recommended here. Check them out at Style.com today.