Super Unique (and stylish) Bags!

Kristine Gottilla is a handbag designer from Brooklyn, New York, who has some amazing ideas and a lot of creativity up her sleeves. Gottilla designs each bag with quirky hardware and out-of-the ordinary silhouettes. The designs come from picturing the girl who hates sitting across from someone wearing the same thing as her. These bags are made for the girl who takes pride in being original. No bag is exactly the same, they are all hand made and hand stiched.



Not only do these bags look fantastic, a portion of each bag sale is put into a fund to distribute sewing machines to young women in India.



Front 242 - 242 Grand Street
Brooklyn, NY
11211
open 2-7pm every day.



Kristine Gottilla also makes custom orders via e-mail.

Hayden-Harnett Holiday Happiness! (Say that 3 times fast)

Hayden-Harnett gives joy this holiday season with reduced prices on beautiful bags, wallets, shoes and accessories. Get it while you still can, from now until December 31. The sale is 20-40% off selected items.

Rebecca Minkoff - Patiently Waiting For The Big Sale

I can't wait for the Rebecca Minkoff Black Friday sale that starts tomorrow! Just wondering how much those Morning After Bags are going to go on sale! Go to rebeccaminkoff.com/shop for the deals!

Black Friday Sales! The Best Time To Shop!

I have already started my Black Friday shopping and it hasn't even started yet! Hayden Harnett started off things early with an impressive sale that starts today! I've already bought a pair of sandals....which I can't wait to get in the mail! Up to 40% off the fall/winter stuff. Beautiful bags from this Brooklyn handbag designer.



Our favorite bargain is this Zeus Origami bag in Blueberry/Brandy! The original price is $448 and it's on sale for $268.00! GET IT!

Jimmy Choo For H&M

I"m sure everyone has heard the news that Jimmy Choo is the new designer to collaborate with H&M and we are stretching for the race there. Here is a sneak peak at some of my favorites, just don't steal them from me on the big day! Jimmy Choo for H&M will be in stores November 14 2009.

Canadian Fashion At Its Best - Rudsak

It's time stylish men and women start recognizing and supporting Canadian designers and fashion labels. Canada has a lot to offer that is unique, yet we keep looking to our friendly neighbor to the south for all of our fashion needs. I'm not denying that there are GREAT American fashion designers, but maybe we should be proud of what we have in our own backyard. So instead of only looking to Coach and Michael Kors for your bags, here is another idea!

RUDSAK was started in 1994 in Montreal, by designer Evik Asatoorian, The line features mostly leather goods and clothing, specializing in handbags, coats, and shoes for men and women. RUDSAK has shown their collections at Toronto fashion week for many years and is one of my favorite shows for the fall.



RUDSAK has been described as high quality, timeless, and stylish. The spring/summer 2009 collection featured amazing trenches in various colours, and cute matching hats.



The bags and shoes are amazing quality and very unique. I have a beautiful leather bag (which is my favorite at the moment) and some super cute white leather flats!

There are a few locations in Ontario:
315 Queen Street West - Toronto
Sherway Gardens Mall - Etobicoke
Bayview Mall - Willowdale
Upper Canada Mall - New Market

Rebecca Minkoff Tax Day Sale

Rebecca Minkoff online is offering 30% off cruise styles from her collection, with free domestic shipping! Sale runs April 15th - April 17th. We love the Morning After Bag (or MAB) and its available in colors Fawn, Peacock, Sunshine, Rose, and Tie Dye. The MAB was $550 and now its only $385.



Click here to go to the sale!

Louis Vuitton Boetie Bag

New on the Louis Vuitton watch is the monogram Boetie bag. This bag comes in three sizes (PM, MM, GM) and the prices are $1860, $2180, and $2580 respectively. The Boetie bag is made of monogram canvas with leather trimmings. Loving this bag, very classic!

Hayden Harnett Online Sale - Spring Styles

Hayden-Harnett is out with their new spring collection with bright colors and plenty of cool shoes and sandals. Go shopping online and add some spring items into your winter wardrobe with 20% off your entire order and free shipping! Use code "muse" at the checkout. Sale ends March 1.



Sonia Tote in Blueberry - $548.00

Ferragamo Creates Eco Friendly Bags

Salvatore Ferragamo has introduced a new line of handbags for the spring called Eco-Ferragamo. The environmentally friendly bags are dyed using tannins derived from tree bark, which results in metal free coloured leathers with no pollutants. The lining is handwoven hemp, and the bags are biodegradable and water resistant.



Look for these bags in Ferragamo stores starting in February. There will be a series of 5 bags from small hobo's to large maxi's. Eco-Ferragamo comes in Tobacco Brown, Lemon Yellow, and Grapefruit Pink.

Prices range from $1,190 to $1,890.

Hayden Harnett Continues Wishful Sale With The Sloane Satchel!

Hayden Harnett does it again with the holiday spirit! Go last minute shopping with this awesome deal! The Sloane satchel was $505.00 now $103.00! GET IT NOW!

Hayden Harnett's Wishful Sale Continues With The Lorca Bag

Hayden Harnett is having an amazing sale for the holiday season. Don't miss out on this one, a new bag on sale almost every day. Take a look at the violet Lorca bag on sale from $335 down to only $90. Now that's a great sale!

Coach Holiday Collection

We couldn't believe our eyes for the new Coach Holiday Collection! Gorgeous bags all over the store, which is a nice change from the boring Coach logo pattern. The Coach holiday collection is packed with colour and beautiful satins, suedes and leathers.

Take a peak at some of our favorites.


Amanda Satin Capacity Wristlet - $118

Coach Soho Leather Large Hobo - $378

Bleecker Street Suede Haversack - $498

Leather Large Anna - $198

Designer Bags For Less - Botkier For Target

Botkier, the designer of shoes, handbags, and accessories, has designed a lower priced line for Target. The wallet friendly bags look a lot like his higher end items, which is really impressive. Here are some of the highlights, available now.

Python Satchel - $39.99

Fuchsia Pink Hobo - $39.99

Gold Hobo Bag - $49.99

Fuchsia Clutch - $19.99

Louis Vuitton & Comme Des Garcons Collaboration

Starting in the fall Louis Vuitton has taken their classic monogram totes and put a spin on it by teaming up with the Japanese fashion line Comme des Garcons. There will be a total of 6 limited edition bags that will be sold exclusively at the Louis Vuitton mini store inside the Comme des Garcons boutique in Tokyo, starting Sept. 4. The bags are going to be very creative and interesting like this sneak peak.....the eight armed Speedy.

The designer for Comme des Garcons, Rei Kawakubo, will be guest designing a men's and women's line for H&M starting in November of 2008.

Design Your Own Coach Tote

Coach and Brickfish have teamed up to create a contest for all those with some artistic talent. The contest is called "Design Your Own Coach Tote" and is exactly that.....create a design for a Coach tote bag.

The winner of the contest will recieve a $2500 shopping spree and a party in your closest Coach store. Not only will the designer get to shop they will have trendy fashionistas buying their designs as well! The winning design will be created into a limited edition tote bag and sold at select Coach stores.

Contest ends August 4, 2008. Enter the contest here.

Louis Vuitton "Monogramouflage" Collection

Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton and Takashi Murakami have teamed together to create the "Monogramouflage" collection for Louis Vuitton. The collection was specially created for the Murakami exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum in New York.



The collection is now available online at louisvuitton.com and eLUXURY.com with accessories and jewelry such as bracelets and hair clips to match. Get yours while you still can....these items are limited time only!



Check out which celebirites are carrying Monogramouflage bags here.

Cute Bag For Spring

Dolce and Gabbana have a very cute floral print satchel that is perfect for spring. This red, white, tan and black poppy printed canvas bag with white patent leather trim would look great with jeans and and t-shirt for those dressed down days and it would also go with your spring/summer dresses. $845.00 at Neiman Marcus.

Cute Spring Bags For Less

Looking for cute spring bags and purses, but don't want to spend a lot of money? Try Old Navy, the lower priced trendy store has just released its Pattern Play collection for accessories and shoes. The collection has everything you will need for spring, such as t-strap sandals, flats, wedges, floral bags, bracelets, flip flops and more.

Check out this Women's Printed Scarf Bag for $19.50. This slouchy-chic bag made of supple satin lets you stow everything under the sun! Bold prints and faux-leather straps add inimitable style.



We also love this Women's Wooden Handle Canvas Clutch for $19.50. The pink paisley pattern is cute for spring and summer.

Feel Good And Spend Less - Designer Bag

Designer, Diane von Furstenberg has released a new spring tote bag for the Dress for Success charity. The cotton Fiji floral tote is only $45 dollars at Saks!!!



10% of the profits goes to the Dress for Success charity which helps disadvantaged women to find new jobs and stay employed by providing clothes, support and career advice.

Feel good by helping out a worthy charity and look great carrying your dvf designer bag! Its win win for everyone!