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: 14% [?]

Neiman Marcus is having a huge designer sale, including bags from designers like Chloé (with lo-ots of Ediths, but no Paddingtons) and Marc Jacobs.

My sale pick of the whole store is Jacobs’ Stam Hobo, on sale for …

*drumroll*

… $840, from $1,200!

It’s only still available in chestnut, so hurry! If I weren’t saving for a Paddington, ah well, I’d be saving for the Little Stam anyway, so oh well. Good luck picking out something special!

Popularity: 23% [?]

I love looking at sites like Shopbop.com because I always find bags there that you don’t see at a ton of other sites, especially when it’s a Shopbop exclusive such as the Crete Bag by Emily by Emily. As an added plus, this bag is on sale for $236, down from its original $472.

This is a really beautiful-looking suede bag that comes in three lovely colors perfect for fall (Solid Sand, Solid Charcoal and Solid Oak)—love the Solid Charcoal! It measures 18″ l x 12″ h, so it’s a big bag, good for when you need to carry a lot. The braided handle is also a nice detail.

Popularity: 9% [?]

Once again, if you happen to be in the New York City area today, August 15, through Thursday, August 17, check out Lauren Merkin’s Sample Sale, located at 231 West 29th St. Suite 201. Bags will be marked down 40 to 70 percent off retail, so hurry!

I can’t be there, so shop for me! Stop by anytime between 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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It’s your lucky day! Not only is there a Summer Sale occurring at Renée Davíde handbags, but they are offering Pursed Lips readers an extra 15% discount off the current sale prices!

To take advantage of this offer, visit the Renée Davíde web site and enter PursedLips15 in the comments section when you check out. The additional discount will not show up at checkout, but it will be taken off when your order is processed. This discount is available while inventory lasts in their summer sale!

The Renée Davíde line, founded by sister and brother Renée and Dave LaTulippe, offers bright and creative handbags made from luxurious leathers and linens. There are too many classic styles and gorgeous colors to choose from! Ella and I both like the Signature Satchel—Ella likes the green and “cherry,” while I prefer it in the wine color.

Popularity: 6% [?]

For the modern, hipper, edgier Chanel set? The classic rectangular shape and chain strap have been modernized with vibrant colors (coral left) and studs, studs, studs. The Rafē New York Bleecker range Yolanda Long Flap Clutch is sized 11″ w x 5.5″ h x 1″ d and has a removable chain, leather and stud flap. C’est trés grunge-chic! There’s still great Italian leather and workmanship, but the pricetag has a sale sticker of $130 (from a small-bag steep $325)!

Popularity: 6% [?]

Forzieri.com, an online store of luxury Italian-made goods such as handbags, is holding a Bag Event with $30 off a purchase of $195 or more of handbags or related accessories.

Fun! Shop away the holiday. It’s family time for me, but … I’d rather be shopping.

… Or just not tapping away on a laptop while a fumey grill is being built. (Less family, more time losing.)

I’ve just been really into bag browsing while shopping on vaca, when not spending quality time. I have stories! Oh yes.

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Okay, I just think this Delano Small Rowen Tote by Kate Spade is adorable and is perfect for this time of year! Plus, here’s the great news and why I decided to post about it—it’s on sale for $106, marked down from it’s original $265 price tag!

My one problem with this bag is it doesn’t fasten shut—I like my purses to be closed when I’m carrying them so I don’t have to worry about things falling out, or worse yet, someone’s hands trying to reach in and grab my wallet without me noticing. Yeah, some might call me paranoid, but oh well. This bag does feature an interior zipped pocket which helps.

It’s made from green and white canvas, has white leather trim and a beige and blue polka dot lining, which I wish I could see a picture of. Ooh, polka dots—maybe I really will have to consider buying this one. I can get over the bag not fastening—maybe.

Popularity: 6% [?]

When I received an e-mail from Coach, with a promotion billed as “just for you,” I thought it was for special customers or e-mail subscribers, but it’s also advertised on the website, for all to see.

That means I’m free to let you in on this knowledge.

Free www.coach.com shipping, on orders over $150 (excluding tax), this week until Friday, June 23rd at 1 p.m., that’s right; not midnight, 1 p.m., and that’s EST!

The offer is also valid by phone, so you can get some help in selecting your order. It is not, however, valid for shipment to the non-continental United States, internationally or to P.O. boxes.

(Stay tuned at Pursed Lips for more Coach while this offer lasts.)

Popularity: 5% [?]

Elliott Lucca is the name of woven leather. Such mastery gives the brand a designer status in my eyes, but so do the few-hundred dollars pricetags. But my top favorite bags of theirs are currently on sale, so I had to inform you!

– The Jussara Large Leather Satchel (pictured) is on sale at Elliot Lucca .com for 50% off at $119.

– The mini version: the Jussara Small Satchel is 45% off at Zappos for only $61.95!

– And the Arianna Mini Satchel, which is much more medium than mini, is a grand 54% off at Zappos for $69.95.

Popularity: 8% [?]