Love It Or Hate It: Splurge of the Week!

This week, we feature the new Took Tote Media by Tod's - a smooth grained leather tote with aged gold metal hardware and logo-engraved studs throughout the bag. This Italian-made tote also doubles as a sling and opens up with the push-lock closure to two interior compartments and a leather-trimmed zip pocket. What's more, the buckle frame top allows adjusting of bag capacity.

Sounds good? Sounds very luxurious isn't it? But of course it has to be.. It's on our Splurge of the Week with a whopping $2,165.00 price tag to it. But if you take notice.. it's also listed on our Love It or Hate It. Must be wondering why huh? Sounds perfect doesn't it? Can't imagine why I'm saying it? You're still liking it, aren't you? Well, scroll down to the picture and tell me what you think again after seeing it..






Tod's New Took Tote Media


Well, what do you think now? The description sounded perfect, doesn't it? Well, unfortunately the visual part doesn't quite do the trick. It's small, it's old fashioned and nothing spectacular, wouldn't you say?

Still want it? Get it now via eLuxury

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

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.

Splurge of the Week!

And for today's splurge, we're showing off Tod's Large 'T Tote'.

Tod's Croc 'T Tote'


An extremely large yet versatile bag from the 07/08 Fall Winter collection, the 'T Tote' comes in shades of black and grey. Made from crocodile skin, the bag doesn't only have pockets on the inside but zippered pockets on the outside as well - for easy storage. The tote is made to withstand heavy storage and comes with gold hardware and the 'Tod' signature hang tag.

Available for a price of $18500, the bag can be purchased from Tod's

'It' Bag List - Milan Fashion Week S/S '08

Yes, Fashion Week ended a couple of weeks ago, so Here's the Bag 'It List' Roundup from Milan Fashion Week, Spring/Summer 2008. You'll notice that Artsy and Printed Bags and Exotic bags primarily make up the 'It Bag' List from Milan's Fashion Week.



Bottega Veneta - Embroidered Satchel


Burberry Prorsum - Drawstring Bag in Croc


Dolce & Gabanna - Structured Croc Bag


Fendi - Decorated Oversized Clutch


Prada - Artsy Fantasy themed Printed Bag
Hmm, don't you think the faces on the flowers look like those Cabbage Patch dolls we used to play with when we were little girls?


Valextra - Slim Croc Shoulder Bag


Tods - Punk Rock Clutch in Python

Bagaholic Babe Loves:

the Tods Python Punk Rock Clutch in electrifying Turquoise! The colour and the zippered details just 'make' the bag! A diversion from the Tods philosophy of Functionality and Classic looking bags, but I absoloutely love it! They should have 'louder' bags of this sort. Very ME indeed.

For a more Classic looking bag, who could say no to the Embroidered Satchel by Bottega Veneta? Love the pastel ombre embroidery details. A bag that can definitely take you from a casual shopping day right into the office!

(Images from Style)

Tods Besonville Piccola Bag

Made of Creased Black Patent Leather, The new Besonville Piccola Bag by Tod's reminds Bagaholic Babe of another Tods Bag - the 'Carey', albeit without the belt buckle detail. I love the high-sheen and high-gloss look on patent bags, but unfortunately, it isn't suitable to Tropical Climate Asian weather, and will probably crack in these humid conditions as a result. Anyway, I digress. If you want a simple yet chic bag that can take you from the office to a casual evening out, or even straight from the runway (the airplane runway that is!) to the shops when you travel, then this is the bag for you! Get this new Besonville Piccola Bag with multipockets and lock and key signature detail by JP Tod's for $1450 via Saks

Tods 'Bangor' Bowler Bag - PreCollection F/W '07

Presenting: Tod's 'Bangor' Bowler Bag from Fall/Winter '07 Collection.



Here's a sneak peek at what's in store for Tod's come Fall/Winter 2007-2008. Featured is the 'Bangor' bag, the latest addition to Tod's ever-expanding family. Bowler shaped, the 'Bangor' comes in a variety of colours, including Metallic leather. I believe this is the first time a Tod's bag has the brand splashed over the front of the bag in big bold lettering. So, if you want an attention-grabbing bag, then this is probably the bag for you. To explore the Tod's Fall/Winter Preview and Pre-Collections, Click Here for the Official Site .

Image from Tods.com

Presenting: Style.com's Accessories Picks from Milan Fashion Week

Here are Style.Com's Fall/Winter'07 Picks from Milan Fashion Week...


Missoni's Colourful Hobo Bag


Tods Metallic Gold Doctors Bag with Large Logo


Valextra Butter-soft Unstructured Leather Bag


Bottega Veneta Dyed Python Drawstring Hobo


Burberry Prorsum Studded Patent Bag


Pucci Metal and Wood Box Frame Clutch


Fendi's Colour Block Leather Handbag


Mami PVC Shoulder Tote

In Bagaholic Babe's opinion, the winners are Fendi's Colour Block Leather Handbag and Missoni's Colourful Shoulder Hobo