Check out her “Rockstar” satchel – it’s trimmed with snakeskin embossed leather ruffles, and not just a couple of discreet little ruffles – lots of ruffles!

I love the combination of the girly ruffles and the tough faux-snakeskin.  Hey, if you’re going to carry a statement purse, you might as well have fun with it.

The satchel is lined with a lace print fabric and has interior pockets with zippers.

images: Nordstrom

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Betsey Johnson Rockstar Satchel

With 20% off most of their stock, you can find some amazing goodies.  They carry everything from boutique jewelry to lamps, but I of course go for the accessories section

So what kind of goodies can you find?

How about the sleek and elegant aqua-colored calfskin bag from thirtyfour?

This bright and cheerful bracelet by Ronni Kappos is made using pre-WWII vintage glass shapes, on a gold-filled chain.

How about a lovely turquoise paisley scarf, made by Epice?

Just enter the code “SUMMERSALE09″ at the checkout to redeem your discount.

images: Auto

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Summer Sale at Auto

The site’s line of accessories are usually spot-on, but I do wonder from time to time just what age group ASOS aims to target with something like the straw cupcake purse?

The Hexagonal Spot Handheld Bag strikes me as more wearable, you know, on a day you’re feeling whimsical and are wearing nothing but solid white or black.

ASOS Hexagonal Spot Handheld Bag

And then there’s this.

Yes, that’s a magazine, wrapped up like a newspaper, tied with a lime-green bow. Of course it’s a ridiculous, unnecessary purchase that will go with — maybe — one or two outfits in your closet. But I want it now.

Images: ASOS

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When is a Purse Not Just a Purse?

Chanel has decided to help you out and has created a clear plastic purse with special holders for all your accessories.  The clear plastic purse debuted during their Fall/Winter fashion show during Paris Fashion Week.

Of course, whether or not we actually get to buy the “purse holder” is another thing…

And can it be customized to fit a purse that’s not a quilted Chanel?  As much as I’d love to, I just don’t think my budget will fit buying two Chanel purses!

image: Newscom

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Chanel Goes High Tech

Actress Taraji P. Henson (”Queenie” in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button) added a little red carpet to her style when she carried an elegant pleated red satin clutch purse.

There were a lot of classic metallic and crystal clutches on the red carpet last night, but I love the little added spice that the red added to her outfit.  It’s small enough that the color doesn’t overwhelm her outfit – but just sets it off nicely.

Tomorrow – my favorite picks for red clutch purses… all the way from “rent for a month” to bargain chic!

Image: Newscom

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Pretty red accents in a sea of white at the Oscars

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to run my hands through my button stash now…

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button clutches

First of all, the purse is one of my own designs (it’s a perk of being a designer )

My no-name pink leather wallet… along with my pink Motorola V2 razr cell phone & matching headset.  Hmm… I’m sensing a pink theme here

I’ve got my video iPod in it’s heavy-duty aluminum case.  I’d like to carry it in something cuter, but I have a habit of dropping things & don’t really want to risk trashing it!

My wad of keys, house keys, keys for 2 vehicles, mail keys etc.  Plus my collection of keychains – almost every key has it’s own keychain on it, and I wonder why my purse is so heavy!

My checkbook, pain killers, pen, favorite lip gloss, and of course, wintergreen gum.

Whoops, I forgot to put my sunglasses in the photo!

So that’s my purse, what’s in yours?

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what’s inside my bag

“Wynn” by Kate Spade

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spring colors – Kate Spade bag

I came across this very cute Kenneth Cole New York handbag this morning – tada!  It’s even on sale at Bluefly

Yes, I admit, I tend to be a girly-girl & love that flower on the side

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spring colors – Kenneth Cole bag

Loro Piana
Fjord Mini Bag, Red

Reminds me of something from the 40s…

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I’m Seeing Red