Chloe Leather Reversible Tote
Who don’t want to buy two bags for the price of one only? A reversible bag always allows us to enjoy such a benefit. However, this Chloe Leather Reversible Tote is an exception! One side of the bag is made of leather while the inside is multi-color canvas. The blue leather side is absolutely great, but the other side is totally a Nay! I wonder who would carry the bag with the colorful side facing up? Secured by a hidden magnetic snap, this Chloe bag is roomy enough to hold your personal items and is perfect for weekends. Available at shopbop for $695! Yes…it is $695. The bag is nice but I don’t think I will spend that much on it! Sorry…
Michael Kors Newbury Clutch
My best friend, Angel, gave me a task to do today. She asked me to look for a beautiful yet affordable clutch for her. While I was browsing from one brand to another, I finally found the Newbury Clutch from Michael Kors. I believe she will LOVE this purse! What this clutch appeals to me is the simple design and the gold color. The shiny color in the snake-embossed metallic leather is really eye-catching! Other features include a Michael Kors logo plate and a magnetic snap closure at front flap. Interior is lined with a patch pocket. Dimensions: 5.5″H x 11″W x 1.5″D. Pre-order at Michael Kors website for less than $200. Do you think this is a pretty clutch at a reasonable price?
Vote for this Michael Kors Newbury Clutch HERE.
Introducing Adriana Castro
Most of us grew up with dogs, cats or birds, didn’t we? I wonder any of you grew up with lions, tigers or Crocodiles?! Adriana Castro is the one who has such a unique experience! Castro is a beautiful sweetheart who was born in Colombia. Having spent most of her childhood with her father on his crocodile’s farm, Adriana was fascinated about being designing handbags and accessories with the exotic skins of these creatures. She knows crocodiles and she has the knowledge to “utilize and combine as much of the creature’s skin and textures as possible,” Adriana said.
After getting her Bachelor Degree from Purdue University, Castro continued her studies in Accessory Design at Miami International University and started her designer adventure. Castro’s designs were recognized by the public soon after her first collection, Amazonia, was launched. Her collection has been featured in WWD, Vive, Ocean Drive, Daily Candy, Vogue Latin America and many more. Last year, Castro won the Fresh Faces in Fashion award for Accessory Design from GenArt.
Adriana aims to make elegant crocodile bags and accessories that everyone can carry. She pays a lot of attention to quality control and always travels to Colombia, where the bags are made, to make sure every bag is in excellent condition. For the Fall collection, she will name each of her bag by a star of the constellation and will emphasize the use of metallic and night-sky deep blue. To see more of Castro’s collection, visit www.adrianacastroonline.com
Adriana Castro Vibora Clutch: Black color is available for this clutch. For Handbaggers’ members, there will be a 40% off! The original price is $1400 but now you have to pay only $840 for this beautiful purse.
Adriana Castro Modish Clutch: Retails: $1485; For Handbaggers: $891.
The one on the left is the Adriana Satchel. This bag has a perfect color and size for summer and weekends. Retails for $2750, but it is $1650 for Handbaggers! The eye-catching Belly Bag on the right is now $1140 (was $1,900) for Handbaggers.
I love Castro’s bags not only because they are made of fine crocodile skins, but also the design of the bags, which are easy to wear with anything in your closet! To order Adriana’s handbags and accessories, please send an email to info@adrianacastroonline.com. Don’t forget to mention us to get the discount! 
NOTE: The 40% discount offer will end on 7.26.08 11:59 PM CT
Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
Happy Friday! Happy Day with a Big Sale! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale will start from today till Sunday, Aug. 3, 11:59pm PST. Many of them are up to 30% or more! Why wait?!
 Juicy Couture ‘Gossip’ Hobo Bag Was: $450 Now: $299.9 |
 Michael Kors ‘Newbury Patent Croc’ Tote Was: $478 Now: $319.9 |
 kate spade ‘belle meade quinn’ tote Was: $345Sale: $229.9 |
Botkier ‘Bryant’ Hobo |
 MARC BY MARC JACOBS ‘Lovely A-Line’ Satchel Was: $478 Now: $319.9 |
 L.A.M.B. ‘Music Rocksteady’ Tote Was: $595 Now: $396.9 |
Anya Hindmarch Broken Mirror Clutch
When you look at this Anya Hindmarch Broken Mirror Clutch, what do you see? I can see gorgeous and elegance. This Anya clutch is very adorable and I think every woman should have at least one of shiny clutches for dinner or a party. A lady in a black dress, carrying this bag, can definitely catch people’s attention. Available for pre-order at Saks, this eye-catching purse is made of metallic Italian calfskin and finished with silver stones. When you open the clutch with its kiss lock, you can find an open pocket and natural suede lining. The beautiful purse retails for $390.
Let’s celebrate the 5th Anniversary of “The Budget Fashionista”
After Handbaggers launched for less than 3 months, I received an email from Kathryn, the founder of The Budget Fashionista, saying that she likes Handbaggers a lot and she has featured our site on her popular blog. I was very excited and appreciated Kathryn for spreading the words for us. If you are not yet a fan of Kthyrn’s blog, don’t hesitate to visit The Budget Fashionista, which teaches women to be fabulous and stylish without spending a lot of money.
Kathryn is celebrating the 5th Anniversary of her site during the New York Fall Fashion Week on September 8,2008, from 7pm to 9:30pm. The event will be held in 143 West 17th Street, New York, NY 10011. Congratulations, Kathryn!
According to the Runwayscoop,”Kathryn will highlight and share some of her favorite brands of apparel, accessories, and more as her guests sip “Budget Fashionista” Martinis from the open bar, sample savory food, and receive spa treatments from Johnson’s and Johnson’s Melt Away the Stress products.”
For those of you who live in New York, don’t miss the chance!
In order to attend this event, please contact:
RTC Publicity
Rebecca Crowley
rebecca @ rtcpublicity.com
201.792.2958 Or Stefanie Williamson
Stefanie @ rtcpublicity.com
516.437.1810
Thanks TheRunwayScoop for the tip!
How many designer handbags do you have?
Have you ever counted the number of handbags you have?
Marc By Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Lil’ Riz Hobo
Submitted to Handbaggers for less than a week, the Dr. Q Lil’ Riz Hobo Bag from Marc by Marc Jacobs is already on the Top 10 Handbag List of Handbaggers. Are you one of those who have voted this bag? Available in purple and black, this lovely purse is made of supple leather with a fine sheen. Under the flap top, there is an open top with magnetic closure. Some other features such as silver hardware and single leather shoulder strap complete the look of the bag. If you are looking for a good designer handbag for a great price, this Marc Jacobs hobo is an excellent choice! Available at Neiman Marcus for $428.
If you also like this bag, don’t forget to vote for it HERE.
How to care for your designer handbags
Last week, when I went out for dinner with my close friends, one of them asked me how I took care of my handbags so that they are always in good shape. Well…here are the 10 tips:
1. Never put your bags on the floor, but keep them in a plastic box or on the shelf of your wardrobe.
2. Always organize them by size, color and type.
3. Keep your bags stay away from food and drinks or anything that can stain your bags.
4. For the handbags that you do not use very often, stuff them with bubble wrap or tissue paper to maintain the bag shape.
5. Always wrap them in dust bags or cotton pillow cases to avoid mold, dust and damage.
6. Warp the buckle or chain in tissue paper or store chain handles inside the bag to avoid scratching the outside leather.
7. Always protect your bags from makeup and lotions. Don’t put a pen without a cap in your bags.
8. Before storing, empty your bags and clean them every time after use.
9. Protect your bags from humidity, heat or overexposed to sunlight.
10. Never store you bag in a plastic bag.
I hope these tips are useful for you. There are some more information about handbag care I want to share with you. Click Here or visit eHow and eBay to learn more. I found that fashion houses such as Louis Vuitton, Coach and Botkier, also have their own product care pages. Their suggestions should be the best solutions for their own products. If you have any other tips, experience or feedback, feel free to share it with us in the comment section!
Louis Vuitton: Go to “Service”, then “Product Care and Repairs”. It offers different ways to properly care for various material.
Coach: Cleaning and moisturizing products are recommended for different fabrics and leathers.
Botkier: A general idea on how to care your Botkier handbags.
Balenciaga: A general idea to clean Balenciaga bags.
This list will be updated continuously
Eco-friendly Bags arrived at Handbaggers!
I believe that our members are people who care about our earth. So they would probably love to bring their own bags when they go grocery shopping. I know there are a lot of eco-friendly bags out there, so I come up with an idea to help you find some very nice environmental-friendly bags. Now when you go to Handbaggers, you will see a new category called “Eco-friendly bags” in the menu bar. Using this page, we can encourage more people to go GREEN! I hope all of you will love this new idea and will support it by uploading and sharing ANY eco-friendly bags with us! Be an earth-friendly fashionista and help save the environment! Let’s create the web’s best resource for earth-friendly bags! Click here to see if you can find your favorite eco bag!