Juicy Couture Valentine's Gifts

For those of you who are on a tighter budget or if you don't wanna get something as pricey as yesterday's Louis Vuitton heart purse, here's 2 items which are similar, both from Juicy Couture.

First up, is the Heart Crossbody Bag.


Similar in style and look to the LV Heart purse featured yesterday - its monogram is embossed onto the bag, and has that 'glossy' look. This Heart Crossbody Bag by Juicy Couture comes with tan-coloured crossbody strap with clips, so it converts into a clutch once the strap is removed. Get this sweet pastel pink bag for just $75 - just a fraction of the price compared to yesterday's LV Heart purse. Available via Neiman Marcus


Next up, also by Juicy Couture, is the Heart Jewellery Box.



Also similar to the item above, it also has logo embossed monogram and a hanging pearl logo charm at the zipper. Enclosed is the 'I am the fairest' mirror, four compartments and one ring holder. Again, it's similar to the LV Heart purse featured on our blog yesterday. Retails for just $55 via Neiman Marcus

Presenting: Chanel's New Ankle Bag, Hot off the Runway!!

Hot off the runway, is this new fad, the Ankle Bag! Seen on Chanel's the Spring/Summer 2008 runway at Fashion Week recently, this ankle bag is a novelty indeed! I've never seen any designer do an ankle bag before. The trend is quickly spreading like wildfire in the Celebrity circuit. Rumour has it that ankle bags was a trend fueled by celebs on House Arrest, who used this sort of ankle bag to hide their House Arrest detector thing-a-ma-jig. Very clever indeed, don't you think?


However, Bagaholic Babe isn't a fan of it though.
Do you think that this trend will catch on? Tell us what YOU think!!

Bargain of the Week!

This week's Bargain of the Week is of the Specialty Bag sort, ie. a bag intended for a specific purpose. For this week, imported directly from Japan, it's super-cute grocery bags you can cart along during your grocery shopping trip. Yep, since Anya Hindmarch's 'I'm Not a Plastic Bag', Grocery bags are quickly becoming fashion statements. Since then, it has become a sin not to have a fab grocery bag. Made of polyester, these bags are enviromentally friendly too! Choose from 2 cute and quirky designs, the Chihuahua, or the Jelly bean print grocery tote.



Don't you think the Chihuahua print one reminds us a little of Anya Hindmarch's printed Blue Label Bags? These adorable bags even have a side zippered cellphone pocket with an additional pocket on the inside! Also chihuahua and jelly bean-printed, depending on the exterior of the bag. Get these cute totes for just $30 each via Fred Flare

Bargain of the Week!

We at Bagfetish Unleashed are still loving Animal Prints, so needless to say, this week's Bargain of the Week is of the Animal sort - The "Palais Royale Animal Patent Continental Checkbook Wallet" (doesn't it sound so grand?, Lol) by Rafe New York.




Funk up the contents of your bag with this Cheetah printed Checkbook case cum wallet - you can actually use it as both! So not only does it look HOT but also saves space too! Made of rich patent leather (Patent is HOT this Fall/Winter season!) and lined with leather, this checkbook wallet holds 5 credit cards, your cash, etc. Plus, it also has a rear compartment with a snap closure. Get this via Zappos Couture for $198.95

j'Tote - New Line of Designer Laptop Bags

Recently launched on 29th July 2007, j'Tote Bags presents highly fashionable designer bags for your laptops. They come in 10 different styles and designs, and the best part is that none of these actually look like laptop bags at all! Instead, they look like your regular handbag, available in Messenger Style, Tote, Satchel, Top Handle and Shoulder Bags. No one will even be able to tell that you're toting your laptop around in it. Some even look a wee bit Gucci-esque, due to the bamboo handles that the bag sports. The materials utilised are either laser-cut calf hair, Fabric, Suede or Leather.



First Up, the 'Melania'


'Melania' - $255



Next up is the 'Afric', a Limited Edition style.


'Afric' - $175


'Aoife' (pronounced ee-fah

'Aoife' - $190


'Dubhesa' (pronounced duv-eesa), meaning 'Dark Beauty'.

Retails for $210



'Alannah'

'Alannah' - $190


'Saoirse' (pronounced seer-shah) means 'Freedom'

'Saoirse' - $260


'Shauna'

'Shauna' -$200


All j'Tote bags come with PDA or iPod Pockets, Cellphone Pocket, 'D' Ring hooks to hang your keys, etc Pen Holders, and a special rear compartment designed to hold file folders, writing pens, and all your busniess necessities. As a safety feature, all j'Tote bags also come with 3 gel pads that function as shock absorbers, to protect your prized laptop should you drop your bag.

Bags shown above are just some of the styles.Click Here to view the entire collection of j'Tote Laptop Bags and to read or view the story behind each of the j'Tote creations (Yup, there's a very interesting story behind each of these bags - Each bag has its own story!).

My faves are the 'Alannah' and the 'Saoirse'

Alexander McQueen for Samsonite

Alexander McQueen Collaborates with renowned Luggage and Travel Goods maker, Samsonite Alexander McQueen for Samsonite Black Label (Samsonite's Luxe Range) Collection of Luxury Travel Goods and Luggage. This Luxury line features McQueen's creations from Trolley Hardcase Bags and Beauty Cases to Garment Bags and Passport Holders. This Luxe line comes in Leather and Croc skin textured and Printed leather to create the illusion of Luggage and Travel Bags in Exotic Skins.


Passport Holder $99


Women's Boarding Bag $555


Beauty Case $435


Croc 24" Spinner Upright $875 - features multidirectional spinner wheels, enabling the bag to be pulled from any angle.


Garment Bag $600


Hero 20" Upright $750


Men's Boarding Bag $600

Wanna view the complete Alexander McQueen for Samsonite Collection? Click Here!

Luxury Laptop Bags by Violet May

I couldn't believe my eyes when I came across these luxury laptop bags. *Gasps* I was utterly awestruck, and seduced by its beauty! It's the prettiest and most feminine looking laptop bag I have ever laid eyes on! It's so pretty and so luxe that it doesn't even remotely resemble a laptop bag, but a piece of art..I was dumfounded. I mean, hey, This 'Lloyd' Laptop bag even comes with a matching detachable Italian Leather clutch!!

You absolutely have to look at it to understand the reason for my gushing over this particular laptop bag by Violet May London...


Standard Strap


Interior View - Fuschia Lined Silk Interior


Petite Strap


Clutch Bag

Available in 3 colour combinations: Storm/Black Rose, Peppermint/White/Rose (shown) and Peacock/Violet/Black, choose between 2 strap lengths - Standard and Petite (see pics above). The beautiful silk pleated strap gives the bag a super-luxe look and disguises the fact that it's actually a laptop bag. This is a perfect example of Fashion and Function all-in-one!

Get this for £375.00 / €555.00* / $695.63 via Violet May London . They ship worldwide. Alternatively, it's also available in Harvey Nichols London. All Violet May products are handcrafted in Spain.

Violet May also makes a collection of Bespoke (custom-made) laptop bags and gifts. For more info on the Bespoke collection, and for more designs, styles and colours, go to Violet May Official Site

Juicy Couture iPod Nano and Video iPod Cases

Looking for an iPod case for your Nano or iPod Video? Well, look no further!
Here are some cutesy iPod cases by Juicy Couture.



Juicy Couture iPod Nano Case in Pink Leather with Hanging Charm

Carry your Nano in style with this Cutesy Juicy Couture iPod Nano Case in Baby Pink Leather. It's so cute, you should carry this in your arm instead of storing it in your bag! Just put the chunky gold chain through your wrist and voila! It comes with a hanging heart charm! Get it for £46.81 via Net-a-Porter .




Black Leather Video iPod Holder

Similar to the Nano case featured above, this Video iPod case is equipped with an additional press stud fastening on the top to secure your precious Video iPod. This Juicy Couture Leather Video iPod Case retails for £63.83 via Net-a-Porter

PS: Bagaholic Babe thinks that the Nano case looks much cuter in terms of colour and design compared to the Video iPod Case.

Couture Baby

If you're looking for a baby bag that not comes with accessories like a baby mat, burping towel and bib but also looks absolutely fabulous and charming, you've really gotta take a look at this..

Juicy Couture Baby Tote in Angel

The Juicy Baby Tote is made especially for the 'Couture Baby' - made of Angel cream colored terry with Crystal pink leather trim and bottom, double canvas straps with leather top handles and silver-tone hardware. "Couture Baby; Enfant de Juicy" is embroidered at the front with pretty swirls and heart details - just divine! The main compartment closes with a cute Juicy Couture printed ribbon and all zip pockets have an adorable new bubbly Juicy "J" zipper pulls - including the heart-shaped quilted pocket that appears on the back of the bag.

The Juicy Couture Baby Tote is available from Adasa for $295.00. However, if you like the bag but that isn't the color for you, visit Neiman Marcus Online as they've got a few other colors that you can choose from.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Convertible Baby Bag Tote

Marc by Marc Jacobs Convertible Baby Bag Tote in White


Marc by Marc Jacobs Convertible Baby Bag Tote in Black


Baby Changing Mat

This Marc by Marc Jacobs tote can be used either as a Baby Bag, or a chic tote. Available in White or Black leather (shown above), this Convertible Baby Bag Tote comes with a washable vinyl lining and a logo changing mat so that it's more convenient for you to change your baby's diapers in style, whereever you may be. You, lucky babies, you! If I were a baby, I'd definitely love to be changed on a MJ changing mat! After targeting the 'tweens' market, with Dakota Fanning as Marc Jacobs's new muse,perhaps Marc Jacobs is targeting babies now, by trying to cultivate brand loyalty since birth?

However, if you don't have a baby yet, you can still use this as a shoulder tote. Simply leave the changing mat at home, and you're good to go!

Available for $458 via Neiman Marcus Online