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Bejeweled Accessories: A Must Have!

This fall, check out the new 'bling' accessories at stores near you. They're the most hip and hot items this fall. From heels to coats, gloves and watches, you'll see costume jewels piled onto every available surface.

Take a look at a few of 'em bling bags below (selected by Candy Pratts Price herself):


Renaud Pellegrino Bonnie Bag
Price: Available upon Request
Available via Bergdorf Goodman




Malene Birger Divine Safari Safi Clutch
Price: $371
Available via Revolve Clothing




Giambattista Valli Metal Clutch Bag With Gems
Price: Available upon request
Available via Bergdorf Goodman




Jimmy Choo Chandra Satin Clutch
Price: $1,450
Available via Jimmy Choo




Bulgari Aida Clutch
Price: $6,450
Available at Bulgari boutiques nationwide, www.bulgari.com




Betsey Johnson Bebob Tote Bag
Price: $225
Available via Nordstrom




Prada Crystal-Encrusted Satin Top-Handle Bag
Price: Available upon request
Available at Barneys New York, NYC




By now, you'd have a good idea of what to look out for. Am liking the Prada Top-Handle bag as well as the new Jimmy Choo Chandra. Hip yet not over the top. What's your favorite? Write and tell us. We'd love to hear from you!


Pictures courtesy of Style.com

New Chloe 'Cyndi' Tote

I've been a fan of Chloe ever since the Paddington and let's just say the House of Chloe hasn't disappointed me yet (unlike yesterday's Prada from the F/W 08 Runway Collection). I've loved every single one of their bags since the Paddington, especially last season's 'Saskia' is kinda on my wishlist right now. Anyway, from this Fall/Winter 2008 collection is the new 'Cyndi' tote. This bag is unique because it looks like a bag within a bag. Everything about this 'Cyndi' tote spells CONTRAST. From the contrasting textures and colours to the hardware, this is exactly the element that makes the 'Cyndi' so interesting. The 'exterior' is made of grey croc-embossed leather while the 'interior', or rather, the top section of the bag is made of bright contrasted turquoise/teal calfskin leather. Even the hardware is contrasted, as both silver and gold hardware are used together - the silver on most parts of the bag, while the gold only appears on the turnlock closure (on the turquoise bits of the bag) that secures this stunning tote. Get this 'Cyndi' tote by Chloe for $2,020 from Nordstrom

Love It or Hate It: Prada Pizzo Satchel (Runway Collection)

I've always been a fan of Prada. But Bagaholic Babe knew, from their Fall/Winter 2008 showing at Milan Fashion Week earlier this year, that this coming season would NOT be one that I will be looking forward to. Why? Well, simply because everything from their F/W '08 is made of Lace. I've never been a fan of lace, not even on my clothes (plus the fact that I'm allergic to lace helps because my mum wouldn't have dared to put me in anything lacey when I was young due to the fear of me breaking out in a rash all over) simply because it looks well, rather erm...granny-ish, imho. I may be a total girly girl, but lace really isn't my thing. I thought the lace bags (mostly in black) were distasteful enough, but let's just say that what I saw at Prada's Milan Fashion Week show did not at all prepare me for THIS...



Yes, now that you've seen it, it's a Showstopper in every way isn't it? Pity it isn't for the right reasons. This my dear BagAddicts, is the new 'Pizzo S' satchel that is made of nappa leather with lace overaly and ruched details on its edges. Man, this may definitely be a bag that only Morticia Addams from the Addams Family would carry. My dear Miuccia, what exactly were you thinking? I guess for 2 years now, Prada's Fall/Winter stuff seem rather err....peculiar. Last year it was the fringed nappa tote that resembled an Afghan dog from afar, and this year, its THIS... or rather, the lace collection in general. I guess F/W aren't really inspiring times for the House of Prada as Spring/Summer collections are milestones better. Ah well, what can I say. Fashion has its ups and downs and not everyone has to agree. Beauty, after all, is in the eyes of the beholder...

For those of you who disagree with me, this Prada 'Pizzo S' satchel can be Pre-Ordered for $1,995 via Saks .

New Prada Tessuto Gauffre Bow Tote

Bagaholic Babe has always been a fan of the Tessuto Gauffre range by Prada. If you're not exactly sure about what I'm talking about, it's the ruched range in nylon, that was launched in 2007, right after the nappa gauffre range. Because of its popularity, what was initially intended to be a seasonal collection has now become very much a part of Prada's classic collections that appear every season. The only difference? The colours and minor details on the bag but keeping the general ruched look of the bag. So yes, anything 'gauffre' means ruched, in Prada terms. Take a look at this beauty below.


Prada Tessuto Gauffre Bow Tote

If you're an avid Prada fan like myself, you'd notice that the theme for Prada this year (as seen in their Spring/Summer 2008 Collections) and now in their Fall/Winter Collections are rosette details or bow details on the bag. Keeping to their 'bow' detail theme, the Tessuto Gauffre Tote now comes with a small bow detail in leather, thus adding a more feminine touch to the bag, compared to other bags from their Tessuto Gauffre range that have a more casual look to it. Similarly, like all Tessuto Gauffre bags, this top handle tote comes with a detachable leather shoulder strap. A noticeable difference is the PRICE of this bag, which is much cheaper than bags from the Tessuto Gauffre range. This Bow tote is a steal at just $720! It's available in Pink (shown) and Black, via Saks

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.

Versace F/W '08

One of the best collection for Fall/Winter 2008, Versace has topped it off again with a stunning bag collection. The 11 dresses paraded at the recent Academy Awards has kept everyone on the look out for Donatella and what she might come up with next.

The new bag collection is definitely to die for. I'm guessing it must've left its audiences in awe and excited about placing these new beauties in their stores. This incoming collection is colorful, classy yet trendy.

The collection is brought together with gold hardware paired with either leather, fur or fabric. The 'in' colors include sweet pink, blue, black, red and the vibrant signature Versace colors - purple and yellow. What's more.. some of the bags have well-matched leather woven into the chain strap handles.. Take a look!














Saw anything you like?

Simply gorgeous! Definitely a more fun collection if compared to the other brand names. Looks like gold hardware is still very popular among the designers, although, I must say, I didn't quite notice their signature medusa on any of the bags. Must've taken it off to accomodate its buyers' no-logo, no-monogram taste. Simply loving the sweet pink fur and croc shoulder bag that doubles as a clutch too. How awesome!

For a review on the Versace Fall/Winter 2008 collection (courtesy of Style.com), click here

Prada F/W '08

This season, Miuccia Prada has got the entire Switzerland working on couture lace. This handmade fabric has taken over almost the entire Fall/Winter 2008 collection simply because Miuccia wanted "something simple", she says.. although I think it's FAR from simple. She continued by saying "the surface is important. I wanted to do minimal, something that was feminine and strong - but in the end, not so sexy."

The collection resembles the early nineties Prada and I'm sure must've been a hit among their clients. You'll also notice that the bags have been implanted with strange upstanding frills. They appear throughout the entire collection on the lace pieces as well as the leather ones. Take a look..












BagObsessed is particularly liking the last leather shoulder bag that comes with a plastic chain strap as it's not only slick but also easy to match with although it would look better without the (bat wing) frills. The lace looks pretty in champagne color although I must say it's really delicate and will be difficult to maintain. The frills are definitely over the top and looks especially ugly on the totes.

To read a review of the collection on Style.com, click here