New Spring Handbags 2011

I am a handbag fiend, but have a limited budget and can never afford the fantastic designer purses I lust after. Here are some of my favorites of the coming season.

Alexander McQueen
Britania Python Skull Clutch
Price: $2,595.00 @ Bergdorf Goodman

Elie Tahari
Emmy Straw Handbag
Price: $398.00 @ Bergdorf Goodman

Diane von Furstenberg
Leni Burlap-Croc Tote
Price: $395.00 @ Bergdorf Goodman

Diane von Furstenberg
Stephanie Metallic Hobo, Medium
Price: $875.00 @ Bergdorf Goodman

Valentino
Large Petale Tote
Price: $1,795.00 @ Bergdorf Goodman

3.1 Phillip Lim
Edie Bow Leather Bag
Price: $750.00 at Saks

Chloé
Marcie Small Braided Hobo
Price $1560.00 at Saks

Rebecca Minkoff
Tryst Large Weekender Tote
Price $550.00 at Saks

Salvatore Ferragamo
Maia Gancio Rafia Tote
Price $990.00 at Saks

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Sex Lives of the Rich and Fashionable

Fall 2009 Fashion Week - Diane Von Furstenberg

Diane Von Furstenberg's Fall 2009 collection, "Nomad," is a melange of earthy patterns and textures, from leopardskin to camouflage, in fabrics mimicking Italian knitwear and Persian carpets. Leggings are featured heavily, as are fabulous pom-pom-bedecked hats and bags. Coats and jackets are all gorgeous and I'm betting this collection will sell extremely well.

The pièce de résistance is this almost-liquid silver gown, one of only two pieces of eveningwear in the show.

Spring 09 Fashion Week - Diane Von Furstenberg

DVF's collection for Spring '09 was entitled "Rock Goddess" but "Hippy Dippy" might have been more appropriate as Ms Von Furstenberg channelled the late 60s and early 70s with her collection of bright prints.

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There were also some neutrals in the collection, particularly white, but all had a retro feel.

These were my least favorite of the collection - a little too colorful, even somewhat ugly.

DVF's accessories were interesting, and just as colorful as her garments.