Presenting: Selections from Prada Resort Collection 2009

Here are some of Bagaholic Babe's favourite picks from Prada's Resort 2009 Collection

Some of the key trends such as lace and ruffles from Prada's F/W 2008 collection has been carried over into the Resort 2009 Collection, as you'll notice below.


Cervo Lux Print Bowler - $2350

Lace has spilled over from F/W into Resort 2009. Choose between pink pebbled leather with black lace (shown above) or white pebbled leather with black lace. In Bagaholic Babe's opinion, the pink looks sweeter and less granny-ish. Generally not my style as it looks rather mature.



Tessuto Weave Tote - $1350

This is one of Bagaholic Babe's favourites from this Resort 2009 Collection. From the photo above, it may look woven ala Bottega Veneta, but after looking at it in the store, it is actually pleated to create a weave effect. Very interesting. If you're not a Tessuto (that's nylon, in Prada speak), you might prefer the metallic leather one below. The patent handles give the bag just the right touch of luxe. And if you're wondering where the Prada logo is, it's at the opening of the bag, facing inwards.




Vitello Mordore'A Hobo - $2490

Here's yet another woven bag, but in metallic leather this time.


Vernice One Bowler -$1360

Remember the multicoloured leather stripes from Prada's S/S 2008 collection earlier this year? Yes, those very bags that I commented on their jesterly look. We saw a few striped bags with stripes of different textures like alternating mix of patent and leather in F/W 2008, and now, it makes another appearance in the Resort 2009 Collection. This one fully patent bowler is much more classy, and no longer jesterly, imho.


Ruffled Chain-Strap Tote - $1295

The same ruffled leather look that we saw in this year's Fall/Winter collection has been carried over into next year's Resort collection. I was not a fan of the ruffled leather bowler from F/W but this is quite pleasant to the eye! Love the plastic chain-strap handles, but because of the chain straps, we can expect that it would be quite heavy.



These are only some of the bags from Prada's Resort Collection 2009. To view the entire collection, or ti Pre-Order them, head on over to Neiman Marcus today!

Also, Neiman Marcus is offering a FREE handbag hook* with any purchase of a regular-priced Premier Designer Handbag.

Jewels Are A Girl's Best Friend!

Another great find! Only.. this time it's from Michael Kors.

By now, I'm sure you bagaholics must be wondering where are the jewels.. especially when this is a blog site for bag lovers.

Spot the jewels below..


MICHAEL Michael Kors Large Malibu East/West Tote


But on a bag, of course! Pretty, isn't it? A clear vinyl with metallic grained leather trim, this tote comes with fine topstitching, flat metallic leather handles and oversized jewels decorating the leather bands on the front and back.

You must be thinking.. but it's transparent! I don't wanna show what I carry with me wherever I go? I'd like to keep my life private, thank you very much! I do understand your reservations if you have thoughts such as these but well, look at it this way, this is a bag you can play around with. I'm sure a Pucci pouch would look great in it! You can have lots of different colored pouches. That way, you not only keep your things organised, but they look great in the tote too!

With the sales tags up everywhere, I'm quite sure you're expecting a bargain with this one too. And you're right! It can now be yours for only $139 via eLuxury

Bargain of the Week!

Instead of one, we'll be featuring two bargains this week. Simply because.. we're featuring one (like we always do) and the other we've featured in the past (but not under the bargain section) and we're delighted to feature it here today! It's one of our favorite pieces. It's part of the wish list of a few people we know and we wanna tell you, if you haven't got it yet, this is your last chance to get it.. and it's a STEAL!

First up.. the new stuff..


Brian Atwood Daphne Clutch


An exclusive item online at Saks Fifth Avenue, the Brian Atwood Daphne is a calf leather clutch that may seem like a rather serious piece to you. Although simple and more suitable for the older generation, you say.. and I agree completely, try and take notice how the gold hardware as well as the oval details have brought back life into this framed clutch. If you look closely, it's no longer for the old but for the young too.

For a fraction of the price, you can now add this piece to your collection. It is highly recommended that every girl's wardrobe stores at least 1, maybe 2, basic bags (preferably one colored and simple) to make use of in case you haven't a matching bag in your closet. They always come in handy. Always!

Original Price: $1,060.00
Sale $317.92


Next up is of course is one of our favorites (as mentioned to you earlier).


Juicy Couture Leather Mini Bag with Charms


For those of you who never got a chance to learn about the bag when I posted it a while back, let me share with you again why we think the bag is simply divine! As the name suggests, the bag is a petite metallic shoulder bag that has plenty of charm ornaments hanging down from small rings. If you look close enough, you'll see the charms are in the shape of a heart, a crown, a horseshoe, a key and a cherry! Pretty, isn't it? And the bag also comes with goldtone hardware, a detachable top handle and canvas logo lining. If all the while, what you're looking for is a hip, trendy piece that's fit for a princess, well, this is it! If you think this is great, wait till you see the price tag *winks*

Previously sold at a retail price of $155.00, you can now own the Juicy Couture Leather Mini Bag with Charms for only $57.67. Yup, you didn't see that wrong! That's more than 60% off the original price. Well, what are you waiting for? Grab your very own Juicy Couture Leather Mini Bag with Charms today!


Only at Saks Fifth Avenue

Bargain of the Week!

Jimmy Choo Ramona Metallic Leather Bag

Check out the fabulous Ramona tote by Jimmy Choo - now on sale! The perfect item that holds your day-to-day needs. Available in metallic leather, the design is funky yet classy. What's more, you've the choice whether to wear it snugly on your shoulder or tote it around. And now for only a fraction of the price!

Was £1,652.34 Now £991.41

The Jimmy Choo Ramona Metallic Leather Bag is available via Net-A-Porter