Louis Vuitton “Monogram Tahitienne Cabas GM”

I hope Zoe won’t mind me stealing this bag from her to do-list, since she’s been pretty busy these days and it’s about time to givr this bag the attention it deserves. Let me start by saying that I’ve had a hard time getting my mind around which one to go for - the PM or the GM one… So here’s the deal, when it comes to tote shaped bags (which are pretty big most of the time), if they come in various sizes I will usually go for the biggest without thinking twice. The price isn’t usually much higher, unlike the effect the bag has on people (me included ). Zoe has recently added to her collection a beautiful LV Neverfull in the GM size, and it couldn’t look better than it does.

There is room to discuss which size to go for if you are a lady of rather petite proportions, but nevertheless, even if you are and you go for a big bag, I think you’ll look great as long as the style of the bag you go for expresses your personality. But back to the bag… I decided to post about the biggest Tahitienne available because it’s made of woven cotton canvas which just looks better and makes a much better impression if the bag’s body is larger.

What I particulary like about this bag is that it defines a certain fashion period, and it will do so in ten years from now. Five years down the road, people will see you carrying it and think “look at her, she managed to snatch it in time it was released, and OMG it looks great!”. It’s the kind of bags which define you as a fashion insider, and there’s no escaping that fact. You can choose between three colors which all look equally great: violet, rose or sable. Besides the large LV logo paying respect to Paul Gauguin, there is a golden LV plaque on front. There is a d-ring on the side, perfect for attaching a detail such as one of those amazing LV charms, and a strap that can be unsnapped so you can adjust the bag’s capacity or shape. The interior is textile lined and also features the tahitienne print.

SIZE: 21″ x 14″ x 8.5″

PRICE: $1,200.00 @ eLuxury.com

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Emilio Pucci “Cosmo Print Canvas Tote”

This is a true summer bag, and by summer I mean summer only… This is really the type of bag I can only imagine myself carrying during the summer. I mean, imagine yourself trying to catch a cab on a rainy autumn day, strugling with an umbrella in one hand and this bag in the other?! No way… I’m sure you will all agree with me when i say that this bag was made to match flaunting tunics and flats. The vivid print gives the bag a special touch and the colors have been chosen carefuly to make this bag an awesome all day summer accessory. The pattern itself isn’t all that crazy, but it’s interesting and amusing enough to make me want this bag in my collection. As you might have noticed, this bag is actually pretty simple. With no closure and no pockets inside, it’s perfect for the beach or a day out. Knock yourself out, fill it up with what ever comes your mind and flaunt it…

SIZE: 13″ x 10.5″ x 5″

PRICE: $630.00 @ Saks.com

Emilio Pucci “Sundial Canvas Beach Bag”

Tina and I were discussing how we both noticed the new Emilio Pucci summer bags and how we both really liked them. I found this one at NAP, which is the only place to buy it online. If you decide to buy it, you will take part in the fight against breast cancer, since this bag is a part of the Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Worldwide collection. Getting yourself something as delicious as a new bag, and at the same time donating for a good cause is probably as good as it can get.

Anyway, what drew me to this bag was the print. It is so vivid and beautiful and it just screams “summer, summer, summer!!”.  I like this one better than the one that Tina picked. It reminds me of a refreshing cocktail, I even managed to see an orange hidden in the pattern. Also, this one is equipped with all the pockets a woman needs, and that is a must when it comes to me and bags. It has a small compartment on the front, featured with a magnetic closure for all the things you want to have at your reach, a press stud fastening on the top and an inside zipped pocket for the things like keys or credit cards/cash. Carry it as a top handle, or as a shoulder bag if you are a bit petite. This bag will definitely carry everything you might need at the beach, and it is featured with enough pockets to organize all that stuff. Now excuse me while I go fantasize about summer and beach cocktails …

SIZE: 14″w x 15″h x 7″d, handle drop 8″

PRICE: $795.00 @ Net-a-Porter.com

Burberry “Canvas Tote”

Here’s a nice twist on the traditional check pattern that we all love. I really like the bag, but I can’t help myself thinking that it would only work for the warmer part of the year. I guess it’s because of the material. As far as I am concerned, canvas works for warm and dry weather only. If I buy a bag during the winter, I simply can’t carry it during the summer time only, regardless of the material or the color. Can you imagine buying a brand new bag and not being able to carry it for months? I can’t. I should probably try to get rid of that prejudice, but I just can’t help it. It’s like I have this blockade in my mind and I’m sick and tired of it to tell you the truth. Ok, baby steps I guess… This is not only a summer-time tote. Why should it be? It’s made of canvas and released in May, so what? A bag is a bag, especially if it’s a nice and rather simple and not too demanding one like this is. That means it can, and should be carried whenever we feel like it! Ok, I feel better now… So let’s get down to business. I was saying… Oh yes…

I like the enlarged check pattern on this bag. It makes it look more casual and laid back. It’s still perfectly recognizable, even without seeing the metal logo plate on front, but it’s not overwhelming. The smooth calfskin is used for the handles as a contrast to the canvas bag body. The interior is featured with a zip pocket, a phone pocket and one open pocket. I like it.

SIZE: 12″ x 17″ x 6.25″

PRICE: $695.00 @ Saks.com

YSL “Ivory Tan Leather Trim Large Tote”

Say what you want, but this is a true shoulder tote. I mean, the shape, the material, the combination of colors… Everything about it is right where it should be. Even though I’m not all crazy over each and every design that the YSL designers come up with, I have to give them credit and admit that their handbags always end up looking great.

 This is the type of a bag you simply can’t go wrong with… The type of a bag I like to refer to as an investment, an investment you’ll never be sorry you made. If you decide to pass on this one, there will be bags in the future that’ll match up to this one of course, but if you like it and you are in a position to buy it I would wholeheartedly suggest that you go for it. Summer is here and this is the bag you want to be seen carrying around. Featuring a brown leather trim on top as a contrast to the soft ivory canvas, this beautiful hobo is both elegant and casual which makes it a perfect summer all day bag. The double handles have large grommets along the back and front which can come in handy if you want to give the bag a personal touch with a scarf or some other detail. The open top reveals a fabric lined interior with a zip compartment and a zipped pocket.

SIZE: 17″ x 13″ x 6″ ; handle 19″

PRICE: $1,436.00 @ Bluefly.com

Jean Paul Gaultier “Satin Boxing Shopper”

Love the color, hate the bag… I hate the trashy looking picture as well… No really, this bag is an insult for bags, and nothing can make me change my mind. The only thing about this bag that’s right is the name… It really looks like it’s made of the leftovers of boxing shorts. I mean, even a girlfight fanatic wouldn’t carry this around, or am I wrong? In the sea of bags of all kinds, shapes and colors, there are many items much more worthy of spending $680 on them than this one. Who would buy this? Hahaha… And it actually has stripes on it’s sides… Imagine seeing your boyfriend mistaking it for his shorts and trying to get into it. And let me tell you, the satin will get torn in that case… Maybe this bag really was a pair boxing shorts somewhere in the past… Ahhh…

As I said it’s made of satin and the open top reveales mesh lined interior featured with center and side zipped pocket.
Knock out… Black out…

SIZE: 17″ x 10.5″ x 6″

PRICE: $680.00 @ eLuxury.com

Chloe “Odessa Leather Tote”

Now we’re talking bussiness… I am so thrilled right now that I might actually lose my mind over this one! The leather, the shape, the combination of these two colors… Everything, absolutely everything about it is nothing short of stunning. And the fact the bag is yellow just makes it… I don’t even have the words to describe the effect this bag has on me. And of course, that inner strugle that Chloe bags always get me into is nowhere close right now. It’s surprising how simple this bag is yet I can’t stop staring at it, and that’s what sets me off big time. Check out how sophisticated the smooth brown leather looks… Mmmmm… The bag body, being just a bit slouchy, creates a beautiful contrast to the framed top making it simply adorable.

The interior features brown twill lining and two compartments and a zipped pocket. The only visible Chloe detail is the clasp fastening on the top. You can carry it as a top handle, cross body or as a shoulder bag thanks to the removable shoulder strap. I don’t know which way I like better… I can imagine myself standing in front of the mirror for two hours trying to decide which look to go for, and probably ending up sitting on the floor, not going anywhere just to spend some quality time with it…

SIZE: 14″ x 9″ x 2.5″

PRICE: $1,560.00 @ Net-a-Porter.com

Prada “Brown Cervo Lux Shoulder Bag”

I was hoping this bag would be available in some other color than black. I loved the shape and the shiny deerskin, but I somehow couldn’t get over the fact that it was black. I don’t know if it was because we are all more into vivid colors during this time of year, but no matter how good the black one looked I would still prefer another color. This shade of the brown, on the other hand, looks simply gorgeous! The glossy finish gives it a perfect dose of freshness, I absolutely love it!

You might say the price is set too high but hey, it’s Prada and we’ve been through that subject already. If it makes things any easier, the shape and the style are as timeless as the material is, so we might as well say this bag is one of those we would consider as a sound investment. The interior is closed with magnetic button closure. Me likey!

SIZE: 16″ x 13 x 6″

PRICE: $1,995.00 @ Saks.com

Burberry “Leather Tote”

Having posted about two Burberry bags we didn’t like recently, I just I had to find something from one of the Burberry collections and post something positive and put my heart to rest. I just hope I’m not too boring with with my obsession with white bags, but this time it’s not about the white color. It’s about this bag being beautifully simple and perfect for almost any use imaginable. The fact that it’s white is a mere coincidence in this case. There’s no need to ramble about its looks or quality, since you’re probably well aware of both, but I do have to say I absolutely love it. It’s as simple as they come. Detailed only with Burberry’s logo, this beautiful tote will complement every summer outfit you decide to wear.

One thing many of you will appreciate is that this bag, unlike most other top handle tote shaped ones, features a zip closed top which is always welcome because it leaves the choice wheter to carry it open or closed to you. The interior is signature Burberry check lined and featured with zipped, cell and open pocket.

SIZE: 17″ x 15″ x 4″

PRICE: $995.00 @ Saks.com

Bulga “Foldover Buckle Tote”

This is not something I would usually pick out, but I’m not feeling usual myself today so let’s do it. I can’t believe that I actually like this oddly shaped, yet still simple bag. I have to give it to designers over at Bulga, because it’s not easy to make a strange bag look simple which is the case with this one. The only thing that really stands out on this bag is it’s shape which is everything but ordinary. When was the last time you saw a bag looking like this? I thought so…

I have a feeling I wouldn’t like as much if it was… umm… red for example. It’s too big and too weird looking to be able to carry a bold color, the color it comes in suits it perfectly, creating a contrast between the unusual, rather bold shape and a neutral color. Maybe I’m too conservative when it comes to bag shapes, but that’s just the way it is.

You may not agree with me on this one, but still, I have my imagine-me-and-you process going on in my mind right now and I can see this bag working with various outfits. Anyway… This pebbled leather handbag has a patch pocket and a flap belt with a turn lock closure on the front. Fully lined interior is featured with one zip and two patch pockets. The shape might be strange, but the bag as a whole is definitely unique and chic enough for my stamp of approval. Zoe is breathing down my neck waiting for me to say something negative about it, which I won’t do. She can write her own post about it if she dislikes it that much… Yes, you read that right, Zoe…

SIZE: 14″ x 16″

PRICE: $610.00 @ Shopbop.com