Designer Handbags Review

If you are looking for the next designer hitting it big, take a look at Rebecca Minkoff. Spotted on celebs galore, like Lindsay Lohan and Hilary Duff, Rebecca Minkoff bags reveal beauty in the detailing and quality in the materials. The line was launched by Rebecca in 2004 and since then has caught the attention of many ladies around the world. Well Rebecca, you have my attention now. I have been swooning and pining over the array of bags offered. Look for much more news on the Rebecca Minkoff front in the near future. Here are my four favorite:

Top left: The Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Bag. This is one of the most well known designs, which has double handles and brass rings. There is an inside and outside pocket. Slouchy and good dimensions make this bag double as a day or night bag, and of course, if you happen to be on your way home the morning after, you will still look great

Top right: The Rebecca Minkoff Nikki. This shape is my favorite; it is slouchy and the perfect laid back everyday bag. The leather can even expand to fit a 12″ computer. Too bad my computer is 15″.

Left: The Rebecca Minkoff Elisha. Ample space and easy to either carry in your hand or over your shoulder, another great option. The shoulder strap is removable.

Right: The Rebecca Minkoff Date Clutch. You all know me and my clutch obsession. The date clutch is perfect for date nights, and who does not love a date night?! Fold it over or wear it longer.

And we are finally back from a glorious and amazing mini-vacation! We spent the past five days in Key West enjoying Duval Street for its tasty icy beverages at day and intriguing party crowd at night. My grandmother’s 81st Birthday is a force to be reckoned with, so all 18 of us made the haul down to Key West and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I am coming back with a slight tan, tons of pictures, and the sun still on my mind. The temperature in the early morning started around 85 degrees and mid day we saw temperatures reaching 100 degrees. But not like it is out West, rather the humid, sticky, killer heat. I was toting around a Bottega clutch when I realized a larger beach bag is a must. And what better option than a Louis Vuitton bag? If the beautiful beaches of the tropics are on your mind, the Louis Vuitton Antigua Cabas is right up your alley. Sure, it is merely a cotton canvas bag, but the added touches have me day dreaming of being back on the boat with my sunglasses on, wind in my hair, and nothing but open water ahead. The exterior straps give off a nautical feel while the golden metal hardware offers a refined touch. A “Louis Vuitton Inventeur” logo plate is placed on the front along with a detachable leather address tag. Use it as a carry on bag for an island get away or beach bag for summer lovin’ gal. Dimensions are 16.5″ L x 14.1″ H x 3.7″ W. And if you really love the nautical theme, opt for the Louis Vuitton Antigua Striped Pochette.

Luella bags have not been spoken about recently on the site, but there is a new season bag that needs to be deemed fab or drab from the house of Luella. The Luella Large Beanie Bowling Bag sports black leather along with ponyskin. On the front, two large tassels and a zip fastening can be found. Are you a fan of the tassels or are they too much for you? Gold hardware ads a nice touch to the black along with black suede lining on the inside. Two small open pouches, a small zipper pouch and two press stud pouches are also inside additions. I can think of two main reasons many will not like this bag: 1) the ponyskin and 2) the tassels.

The young actress Emma Watson, who plays Hermione Granger in Harry Potter, trotted out in LA when arriving for the Harry Potter primer. The 17-year-old actress is a millionaire by her own right at a young age, yet seems to stray from that of some of her US counterparts. Emma seems to always be dressed age appropriate, as in she dresses nice but not too old and not too revealing. Her fresh face and look has developed her a fan base, who were awaiting her arrival in LA. Found on her arm is a bag by a timeless designer with a younger appeal, a funky Chanel handbag. The bag was the perfect addition to her simple outfit. Who else is super excited to see Harry Potter?

Ashton Kutcher must be one of the luckiest men alive. He was recently snapped leading Demi Moore and Penelope Cruz out and about. Seriously?? Two beautiful ladies? Not to mention, read their body language. Ashton leads them as they walk behind both holding his hand. If only Ashton had a third arm, he could lead me too . And seen in the hand of Penelope, is the stunning Tod’s Capucine Pochette. This new number from Tod’s is a refined black satin clutch with smooth leather trim and an engraved gold metal closure. Buy the clutch via eLuxury for $795. Buy Ashton Kutcher via Demi Moore after asking Bruce Willis. Yikes.