Even though I’ll be over-posting, I’d love to post all the pictures of celebrities that will be popping up with their Chloé Bay bags. Especially hot and favored is the Quilted Bay. Something about this bag just chimes with celebs and Chloé fans.

Here we see, or just barely see, Mischa Barton opening her Café Brown Quilted Bay tote. I think it’s a bit divine!

You can now pre-order the quilted bays only at LuisaviaRoma.

*Photo credit: What Celebs Wear*

Popularity: 21% [?]

Here is Victoria Beckham looking mostly fabu, aside from her virtually sheer top and no bra, while carrying a black Hermès Birkin bag (unsecured and flap open).

Sometimes there are beloved brands I don’t mention nearly enough simply because they aren’t sold online - well that’s rubbish I say. So from now on I will feature any photos of recent Hermès celebrity sighting I find. I know it’s not much, but it’s something. Le grande sigh!

*Photo via Style and Vogue*

Popularity: 15% [?]

That. My dear friends is the new Limited Edition Louis Vuitton tote. Made up of actual pieces of bags from current styles and maybe a few classic IT LVs, this Tribute Patchwork shoulder bag is available this month. Another picture to follow.

Its two sides feature different iconic pieces from yesterday and today, complete with straps, buckles, flaps, locks, hooks and plaques - even fur. Each bag its made up of is practically complete. (Oh, this is nearly enough to make me vomit as well.)

Loved by crazed fans, hated by most, the worst part - possibly - is its price: $42,000.

I’d rather have just three or so of the styles, plus other Vuittons for just a few thousand, and save the rest. Well, save most of the rest … some will be for Chloé, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Balenciaga … ooh, and to pay off my AMEX.

Photo credit: Nitro:licious

Popularity: 13% [?]

Is the Bay by Chloé all about zipper pulls and straps? What is the appeal to make Chloé’s new style IT? I’m waiting for the quilted version, which is quite interesting (just wait yourselves!).

This washed Lambskin Bay Bag at Neiman Marcus comes 13″ x 11″ x 7″ in a deep Mocha brown and rings $1,680.

It’s no Paddington to me, what do you think?

Popularity: 8% [?]

Polka dots make me happy, and that is the feel of Dooney & Bourke’s new “Mini Bubble” collection. In their classic shapes, they’ve miniaturized their “Bubble” circle logo and put them on different colours such as cream/black, sky, cocoa, multi (pictured) and more.

The mini bubble is cute and depending on colour can suit any age. It’s not in-your-face or tacky, no these tiny bubbles are just fine.

Popularity: 9% [?]

It’s hard to find pictures of purses at Luella’s Fall 2007 runway show, but I found one of my favorite via In My Bag. This bag in the family of Giselle, except with side belts instead of multiple full-width ones, is a new classic and one I’m really interested in. I can’t wait for it to come out for the Fall (boo hoo), in a more affordable leather, of course, and then to hopefully go on sale. Of course, if my prediction is right, this bag will have IT status - or at least it should.

It’s a bag with classy style for anyone in a tote shape with flap, lizard skin as on the runway, and what seem like two large tassels on front. Quite yummy.

Footnote: What is that which appears on this model’s feet???

Popularity: 5% [?]

When I posted about a similar Gucci Scarf “Positano” Tote, I was told by a commenter that another was much more expensive. The first was straw, the second—crocodile. The price of the crocodile tote? $19,800.

Nearly $20,000! Actually it’s nearly $21,000 with tax!!!

Oiiiiiiiiiiiii.

It’s lovely, but I don’t need it. I do, however, need a new car. A nice hybrid would be an option with that amount of money. Oi.

Popularity: 8% [?]

B. Fendis! B. Fendis! These bags were so prevalent in stores and on people’s wish lists this year. One of the bags of 2006, for sure. The style debuted in the year, and one of the very first to come out, and the first to make most magazines, was the B. Fendi Lace & Embroidery Shoulder Bag. It’s still being sold now - plus it’s on sale! $3,633 from $5,190! Sure, the bag is a busy B., and there might be others you prefer (I actually do) but one has to admit, this bag buzzes luxury.

For sure, the B. Fendi line will be huge in 2007, but what’s next for designs? Check back to Pursed Lips soon for the very next style out!

Popularity: 6% [?]

This IT bag spawned several similar bags, so many and in such the same style that it can be hard to tell the difference or perhaps name them all. On this list is the classic - The Chloé Edith Leather Bag.

Somewhat in between a tote and a satchel this large bag has one front pocket with double closure straps. In several colors, the Ediths were sought after long before release … and yet more staggered releases, from fashion week in September to early Spring waiting lists, right through Fall updates.

What’s in store next for Ediths? Well, more Ediths, for sure, but will they fly off the shelves?

Edith - an iconic bag to represent 2006.

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Popularity: 7% [?]

No surprise here, on the list of Top Ugly Bags is the new Dooney & Bourke: #3 Dooney & Bourke Bumble Bee bag.

The complete collection features bags with overly cartoonish bee drawings carrying “Ds” (the letters) but no “Bs”, for the bees are the “Bs” - get it? It’s a form of signature, then?

It’s busy, it’s corny and it’d be cute for the too young to afford $185.

Popularity: 12% [?]