Splurge of the Week!

One of the few Leiber pieces I really like is the Nymph and we're featuring it on our Splurge this week. A curved rectangle clutch covered in multicolor Austrian crystals, the focal point lies in the beautiful pink flower - accompanied by a cute 3D dragonfly. As with most other Leiber clutches, the Nymph opens to an interior "Leiber" logo plate with a push lock closure.

Judith Leiber Nymph Curved Rectangle Clutch

Like what you see? The Judith Leiber Nymph Curved Rectangular Clutch is available for purchase at $4,495.00 via Neiman Marcus

Oh, and before I forget, I have good news for all you Malaysian bagaholic babes. You can now purchase your Judith Leiber clutches locally. Tribeca KLCC now carries the Judith Leiber range. Go take a look!

Splurge of the Week!

Our weekly Splurge of the Week Mondays was put on hold when we showcased Fashion Week S/S 2009 Collections. Now that we're done with that, Splurge of the Week is back!

We all know that towards the end of the year, your social calendars will be filled with parties, especially around Christmas and New Years. This Week's Splurge is perfect for that occasion, as it not only shimmers but also has that wintery feel and vibe to it! With that, What a better way to shine and bling up your outfit than with this Judith Leiber "Humble the Penguin" Emperor penguin miniaudiere?



As with all Leiber creations, you can either hold this in your hand or strap it on your shoulder so that you can dance the night away and not worry about having to hold or lose your cute bag! I just love Leiber miniaudieres, so fun and quirky, and definitely a bag for one with personality! If you're one who's looking for a conversation piece, Leiber never fails to deliver! I must admit, that Leiber miniaudieres are addictive, and once you own one, you keep wanting another and before you know it, you have an entire collection of Leiber pieces! ;)

This "Humble the Penguin" miniaudiere is available at Bergdorf Goodman for $4295.

Splurge of the Week!

Judith Leiber Henna Box

Check out today's splurge - an ethnic inspired design covered in rhinestone/dark camel Austrian crystals. A signature with the Judith Leiber brand, you'll find the design carries the henna detail - originally used to adorn young women's bodies as part of social and holiday celebrations since the late Bronze age in the eastern Mediterranean as well as other parts of the world.

The earliest mention of henna being used was in the context of marriage - which has references to women marking themselves with henna in preparation to meet their husbands. In consistent with the henna markings, they are normally found on the nails, palms and soles of the bride. Although beautiful, henna can last a very long time without coming off so if you're looking for an alternative to replace what you won't find on ur body, the Judith Leiber Henna Box is an option for you. If we don't hear wedding bells coming your way, well, it's still a pretty piece to own..

To find out more about the Judith Leiber Henna Box, check it out at Neiman Marcus today.

The Judith Leiber Henna Box is available for purchase via Neiman Marcus at $3,595.00

Splurge of the Week!

It seems as if everything nowadays is inspired by culture and tradition. This week's Splurge of the Week features this Limited Edition miniaudiere by Judith Leiber. Inspired by the Indian God, Ganesh, this bejewelled Collectors' piece comes in an assortment of vibrant colours that really make the miniaudiere stand out. One of Judith Leiber's more quirky, eccentric and bolder creations that is best worn as an accessory to your LBD. To all Leiber fans out there, this is definitely a piece to add to your Leiber collection. Priced at $5,595 a piece, this is definitely a splurge. Available via Neiman Marcus

Newsflash: Judith Leiber collaborates with Hello Kitty

Guess what? Uber miniaudiere extrodinaire, Judith Leiber has collaborated with Sanrio (Japanese brand that houses Hello Kitty). The result? This Limited Edition crystallized (need we say more? It's Judith Leiber after all innit? Lol) Hello Kitty compact mirror for the kid in all of us. I know that BagObsessed Babe, my counterpart and co-author of this blog would be delighted to see this as she is a massive Hello Kitty fan and has been one since young! Being a Judith Leiber creation, it comes with a dustbag and has Judith Leiber's signature enclosed within!


Get this Limited Edition Judith Leiber Hello Kitty Compact Mirror for $295 via Sanrio

Splurge(s) of the Week!

In conjunction with Neiman Marcus's 100th Anniversary, it has collaborated with various designer brands such as Chloe, Gucci, Valentino, Bottega Veneta, Judith Leiber and Prada. This means that these designer items (handbags in this case) are not to be found anywhere else, except Neiman Marcus, in other words, these handbags are exclusive to Neiman Marcus alone.

As such, this week will feature not one but 2 Splurge(s) of the Week - the Butterfly Celestrina Clutch by Judith Leiber and the Croc Logo Clutch by Prada

First up, the Leiber Butterfly Celestrina Clutch


Made of Pink, Lavender, Lilac and Clear Austrian Crystals, it has a cute Antennae-motif clasp. Hmm, I think this Butterfly Clutch is one of the few Judith Leiber Miniaudieres with such huge crystals. In case you haven't noticed, most Leiber clutches/miniaudieres come with small crystals set in pave style. Exclusive only to Neiman Marcus, this Butterfly Celestrina Miniaudiere is feminine, romantic and whimsical, though I'd prefer it more if the crystals were slightly smaller. Available for $5995 via Neiman Marcus

And the second Splurge of the Week goes to... Prada's Croc Logo Clutch


Made of Pink Crocodile skin, this Croc Logo Clutch by Prada comes with a removal shoulder strap with bow detail. As such, you can either use it as a clutch, or sling it over your shoulder. Specially made exclusive to only Neiman Marcus stores, It comes with a croc luggage tag that reads "Prada for Neiman Marcus". Well, to Bagaholic Babe, this clutch isn't really out of the ordinary, as it looks quite common. Also, usually a sucker for all things Pink, I think the Pink croc with the gold hardware and details just look err, garish. Plus, at $8990, it's a huge price to pay for something so totally ordinary-looking. And, for that price, I'd rather fork out just a little bit more and get a Birkin. However, if you like it and think that it's worth it (cos of the croc), then you can Pre-Order it at Neiman Marcus

Splurge(s) of the Week!

Instead of just one bag, for the first time ever, this week's Splurge of the Week will feature two bags! Why's this week special, you might ask. Simple reason, really...I love both these bags so much that I couldn't make up my mind or bring myself to choose between these 2 Judith Leiber Miniaudieres!


"Dora" Miniaudiere - $4495


"Spring Fling Bird" Miniaudiere - $3695

Although both are embellished with crystals in different shades of blue, these two miniaudieres are so different in terms of character! The "Spring Fling Bird" is more feminine, classy, sweet and somewhat understated, much like the Mandarin Duck miniaudiere that Mr. Big gave Carrie in Sex and the City. The "Dora", on the other hand, is more suited to someone with a quirky, funky, fun and playful personality. The Spring Fling Bird retails for $3695, and the Dora retails for $4495. Both come with a detachable chain strap, but for a fun-filled night of dancing, strap the chain on and start dancing the night away! Get your credit cards out and be ready for splurging! Go to Judith Leiber now to purchase or to view the collection.

Splurge of the Week!

For this week's Splurge of the Week, we have the Limited Edition Shell Miniaudiere by Judith Leiber.



We're all familiar with Judith Leiber and her quirky and fun crystallized Miniaudiere shapes. I'm sure if no one had heard of Judith Leiber before, we definitely know her designs now, thanks to Sex and the City when Mr Big gave Carrie Leiber's Mandarin Duck Miniaudiere. This week's Splurge is Shell Shaped, with Champagne, Pink and Clear Austrian Crystals and Gold tone hardware. And guess what? it doesn't stop there! This Limited Edition Shell Miniaudiere includes a double-sided mirror and matching coin purse. But a word of warning, you definitely need to be self-confident and a personality to match in order to pull of any of Judith Leiber's Creations. If you think you can pull it off then hop on over to Bergdorf Goodman and get your Limited Edition Shell Miniaudiere for $3,995.

Be-dazzled by Crystal Daisies

Judith Leiber Daisy May Miniaudiere

A very chic clutch by Judith Leiber that dazzles with a mixture of light rose, white and yellow crystals to form daisies. How sweet! The clutch comes with gold-tone hardware that appears as a push-lock closure. Everything is made to perfection. Just take a look at how the patterns to the bag match when the clutch is closed. It looks as if there's no break in between. How clever!

The Judith Leiber Daisy May Miniaudiere is definitely the perfect match with your LBD! Available for purchase at Bergdorf Goodman for $2,495.00

Bagaholic Babe's Spotlight On... Clutches!

Bagfetish Unleashed!: Bagaholic Babe's Spotlight On... Clutches!

With Christmas and New Years just around the corner, it can only mean one thing!! ......... PARTIES!!
So, to tie in with the festivities, Bagaholic Babe puts the spotlight on Clutches!

First up, is the Bottega Veneta Butterfly Woven Clutch


This Bottega Veneta clutch is made of textured leather with a knotted leather clasp. It is elegant and chic, and in short, a true statement of understated simplicity. Perfect for a Christmas Ball, Winter Formal or an Elegant Evening Gala event if you want to be the Belle of the Ball. It measures 7 inches X 4 inches X 2.5 inches. Available at Net-a-Porter

Second on the list, is the Diane von Furstenberg Leather Clutch


Metallics are in this season and as showcased in the collections shown at Fashion Week, Metallics are here to stay! So, what better way to get ahead of the rest? Show everyone your fashion forward-ness by using this Metallic Leather clutch! Diane von Furstenberg also seems to have caught onto the 'Feng Shui' trend by adding an auspicious Macrame knot detail on the clutch, thus giving the bag a slightly Oriental feel to it as well! This clutch, like the Bottega Veneta clutch above, is also perfect for a Christmas Ball and Elegant Evening Gala, BUT provided that you're going to be attending the After Party as well!
Available at Net-a-Porter , this Diane von Furstenberg clutch measures 12 inches X 5.5 inches X 2.5 inches and is lined in suede.

To add a little 'Bling' to your outfit, the Judith Leiber Slender Curve Pave Crystal Clutch


Judith Leiber is known for her signature hard-cased crystal-encrusted Pave clutches that comes in animal shapes such as the Mandarin Duck (as seen in Sex and the City), fruits, and other quirky designs that add a little fun to your outfit. However, this clutch stands out from the rest of her quirky collectors' pieces due to its uniform shape and structure and push lock closure. It also comes with a coin purse and double-sided mirror. Judith Leiber thinks of everything, doesn't she?

With this clutch, you'll definitely be Red Carpet worthy and Red Carpet ready. And, with the amount of Bling on this clutch, you don't even have to wear any jewellery! Actually, it's advisable that you DON'T wear any jewellery, otherwise, you'll end up looking like an overly decorated Christmas tree (pardon the pun). That aside, this Judith Leiber clutch is the perfect accent piece that will complement your LBD (Little Black Dress) or even your black evening/ball gown if you like. To add a little more elegance to your outfit, sweep your hair in a loose updo, grab your clutch, and you'll be ready for your closeup! ;) *winks*


And finally..... it's time to party into the New Year with this Roberto Cavalli Leopard Print Clutch


Ahh Winter, the season of animal prints...OR...as i call it, "Animania".
Get ready to party into the New Year with this clutch! With gold accents and "RC" embossed on the gold hardware in the middle, it's definitely A wild bag for a wild night out, and/or After Party! Just clip on the detachable gold link chain strap, and voila! you're ready to party and dance the night away!! It comes with a matching leopard print interior lining too! What are you waiting for? Unleash the inner feline in you!
It measures 9 inches X 4 inches X 2 inches and is available at Net-a-Porter