Splurge of the Week!

Dior Tie-Dyed Woven Medium Shopping Bag


Check out the new Dior Tie-Dyed Shopping Bag that's made from beautifully woven leather. High in demand, this shopper comes with double chain straps - finished with signature hanging logo charm. he Dior Tie-Dyed Shopping Bag is unique and you'll find is coming out to stores near you very soon. Pre-order this item via Saks Fifth Avenue for $2,300.00

Presenting: Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2009

Presenting: Louis Vuitton Cruise Collection 2009







Scuba GM $2580



Scuba MM - $1940


Scuba clutch - $725

Created by Marc Jacobs, the Scuba GM, MM and Clutch above is made of signature LV monogram embossed on Neoprene (that's the material used for making wetsuits for diving), therefore earning the name as 'Scuba'. The shape of the Large Scuba (GM) can be changed by unfastening the dock clip and tucking out the sides. When expanded, it will look like the Medium Scuba (MM) . All bags from the Scuba range come in 2 bright colours, neon pink and flourescent orange. Both the Large and Medium sizes may be either toted in your arm (though imho it's a tad toooo big for that) or on the shoulder. The Scuba Clutch on the other hand, also doubles as a wristlet. All you have to do is strap on the wrist strap and voila, you're good to go!

The Verdict: It's been awhile since Bagaholic Babe saw anything from Vuitton that she likes. This collection, on the other hand, she absolutely loves! And no prizes for guessing which colour I like it in.... Pink of course! Lol, though the orange and pink together (Ad campaign pic above) looks smashing! Good on ya, Marc Jacobs! I applaud these designs. I know that the designs aren't exactly new and neither are the shapes, but it's definitely novel in terms of the use and choice of material! Kudos!

To view the entire Cruise collection, head on over to Louis Vuitton or enquire at your nearest Vuitton store.

All images from LV Official site

Burberry Prorsum S/S '09

On Burberry Prorsum this Spring..

A collection inspired by Christopher Bailey's very own garden in Yorkshire as well as a book on eccentric Brits by Thames and Hudson called the 'Garden People'. Absolutely everything, including shoppers, shoulder bags and clutches have a hint of of mud covering them. As such, tints of ochers, browns and mossy greens have been introduced into the fabrics and leather to look as if its been in the rain.

Take a look for yourself!




The canvas bags below help give one a rugged look.. Looks good but it looks as if it could hurt brushing against the skin.






I'm absolutely in love with this exotic leather pieace below. Extremely soft, with different shades of brown treated on the leather to give it a real summery feel!








Another one of my favorites from the collection.. Very unique detailing all round the bag. The color's rarely seen as well. Think they'd look really good with jeans. I know some of you may think they look like fish scales and I do quite agree. But after seeing it a few times, it gets more soothing to the eye. I think this is one of those where 'the more you see, the more you love it!'






And for clutches, they've got..






What's with this clutch anyway? It certainly doesn't go with any evening wear! I can't imagine using it during the day either. Imagine going shopping with it. A terrible no no!





Courtesy of Style.com

Bottega Veneta S/S '09

Out are the times where people make purchases for seasonal items. Instead, the majority of them seek classic/evergreen items they can collect and wear over the years. And thanks to high fashion and luxurious labels, you'll never have to throw out your newly purchased bag because the zipper's out of order - although you've only really made use of it for 3 months!

This coming Spring, you're looking at luxury in muted browns. Bottega Veneta, well known for its woven bags, shocks us again this season with an extensive range of bags, purses and clutches in caramel right through to dark saffron, copper and chestnut. Check them out below..




















































An AMAZING collection, wouldn't you agree? Lots of hardwork and dedication was required to bring about such a fine collection - even right down to the intricate details. Fabric treatments and handcrafted leathers were not overlooked as it was necessary to give you all the vibrant summery, earth tones you have today in this collection.

I personally recommend the half woven, half tarnished copper shopper hobo as well as the shopper as they're hot from the oven! I believe they look great with just about anything, they're roomy and not to mention, great arm candy as well! ;)


Courtesy of Style.com

3.1 Phillip Lim S/S '09

Fashion Week is on again and we're back with more reviews on the latest in the fashion industry.

First up, we've got 3.1 Phillip Lim with polka dots! As always, expect to see lots of earth tones - whether it's on garments, shoes or even bags. With a weather like that, what could you expect but lots of beiges, greys and browns!






Polka dots seem to "the thing" right now with Phillip Lim and they're coming in shoppers, totes and even slings!






And guess what, they've even got a lil something for the guys!




Looks like they've now blown up the envelope clutch to make it big enough to fit in documents. Thumbs up for the guys!

As for the bags, well, think they aren't anything to shout about. Doesn't have the WOW factor in it but heck, if it's for you, I'd say.. Go for it! But it looks as if you'll have to wait for them to get on the shelf. And while waiting, why not keep an open eye to see what's on tomorrow?

Stay tuned for more updates on Fashion Week!

http://www.style.com/fashionshows/detail/S2009RTW-PLIM?viewall=true

Splurge of the Week!

One of my favorites from the Christian Dior label, the Samouri Shopper is our pick of the week for a splurge!


Dior Samouri Shopper


A pretty in pink (well, to be exact, the color is fushcia) shopper, the Samouri has a very Asian feel to it. The woven leather reminds of the weaving we see a lot in Malaysian handicraft but of course, this is weaving at its best and the top handles come with tortoise shell rings and serpents too. Am definitely loving the tortoise shell rings but am not too sure about the serpents. Also included is a Louis XVI picture frame tag with the Dior logo.

The Dior Samouri Shopper is priced at $4,275.00 and any $350 regular handbag purchase is entitled to a FREE* set of 12 designer-illustrated notecards.

*Terms and conditions apply

All the above is available via Neiman Marcus

The Perfect Bag For A City Girl

Babes, you're in luck!

I found the Chloe Calfskin 'Bay' Shopper and it's on sale right now!


Chloe Camel Calfskin 'Bay' Large Shopper Tote


The perfect bag for a city girl, this bag is beautiful and roomy! The slightly distressed calfskin and goldtone hardware makes the bag looks just right without looking over the top. The bag is stylish yet functional with front and back pockets to accomodate more storage space. And for a discount of more than 25%, the bag can now be yours for only $1,338.99

Visit bluefly today for more information.

Bargain of the Week!

Gustto Estiva Shopper

This week's Bargain of the Week is the Estiva Shopper from Gustto. Made of canvas with metallic leather trims and studded details on the flap, Bagaholic Babe just loves the colour combination of this bag! I also love the top bit of the bag where one is supposed to put their arm through. Such a unique shape! Usually when people mention shoppers, there's usually a standard look - a rectangular tote with long-ish shoulder straps so that your arm rests comfortably. This Gustto shopper is rather unorthodox looking. The studded details add just the right amount of the chic factor to the bag. Get this shopper now, at a discounted price of $180 (original price was $360). If you're not loving it in canvas, it's also available in leather. Hop on over to ShopBop today before the sale ends!

Bargain of the Week!

Doggie Shopper

This week's bargain features an Anya inspired shopper that's oh-so-cute! The bag is a reusable shopper that comes in brown multicolor with a picture of a cute white doggie sticking out of a bag. It is pretty not to mention, it's eco-friendly! The item comes with double handles and no closure for easy storage. Best used as a bag for shopping or as a substitute for plastic bags at the supermarket. Cleaning it is extremely simple. Just use a damp cloth and viola, the bag is as good as new!

Available for purchase via Target at only $12.99. Get yours today via Target