The Dior Gaucho bag just keeps getting better. When it first came out, ehh not so good. But with style re-inventions there have been improvements, like interesting texture and different straps.

Now they have the classic in a shimmering gold metallic washed calfskin. My BFF’s mother picked that out as her dream bag, and I say “good choice!”

But here’s how the conversation went with my BFF, introduced here for the first time (who otherwise will be known as the Evil Fashionisto! dun dun dunnn).

Ella: “And that’s an It Bag!”

TEF: “A **it bag?”

Ella, ignoring: “I found the price! It’s about the same as my dream quilted Bay; $1760.”

TEF: “**** ****.”

Ella: “It’s less expensive than the Gaucho she liked last trip to Neimans. Over $2,000.”

TEF: “****. Ma, you should get a fake.”

Ma: “I don’t want a fake.”

TEF “No, don’t they have inspireds?”

Ella: “Yeah, I can find one for you, without metallic leather though, probably on ASOS.”

TEF: “What’s that, pesos? It’s for pesos? That’s a perfect price!”

Ella, laughing: “That’s priceless. Ooh, get it?!”

Popularity: 27% [?]

I’ve hated the Gaucho by Dior. There wasn’t one aspect to pinpoint, or so I thought, but with the arrival of a new Gaucho style, I suddenly know.

The bag is 1,000 times better with short double handles instead of a long shoulder (or cross body - bleck!) strap.

Unfortunately I’ve only seen this style in a yellow-creme white, but hey that’s in right?

The new Gaucho is sized 18″ x 12″ and through Diabro.net costs roughly $1,277.

Popularity: 19% [?]

Ooooooooooooh, Dior mon amour! New Dior in new classic styles, les grande sighs!

From the new “My Dior” collection, this “Large Pockets” Satchel (which is large with pockets, not actual large pockets :-P) is an upgraded version of an old favorite. With sophisticated details, including a metal “accessory” strap cinching ruched leather, and barely a logo in sight - this bag is all design and shape (zip-top frame and pockets, all rounded Dior-lightfully!) with not a bit of tacky - all class.

Plus if you’re often worried about fitting your necessities, this bag is truly grandiose at 17″ x 14″ x 4.5″

What an amazing sight to be seen! Dior - you are one of my true, true loves!

Popularity: 12% [?]

This Dior Voyage Large Boston Bag in brown should be mine, all mine. It’s classic, logoed, brown, a satchel … but it’s a tad expensive at $895. Yet I yearn. The details are specifically done, letting this bag’s simplicity shine, both winning for this to be an all-around great, everyday bag. It could even be true for any time, especially with antiqued silver hardware. This Boston bag is also the perfect size at 13.5″ x 8.5″ x 6″. Now, I already read the price, I hope it’s perfect for you, because it’s practically devastating to me. To each her own pricepoint, but I’m sure this handbag speaks to anyone.

Popularity: 9% [?]

There’s a new Gaucho in town, and it’s more attractive to me. I still wouldn’t fawn over the design, no, only the IT. Sorry, I do that.

The body of the bags looks .. less ugly—being subtler yet letting that Dior-saddle shine. But the leather is actually beautiful; it has embroidered patches made to look like croc skin. Why not the real thing? Why not the real thing, yet it’s $3,590? Bah.

Still, it’s quite ugly when worn, with that loong shoulder strap on the huge bag. Ick.

How’d the original even get tagged IT? (Oh, silly editors!)

Shop this Croc-Embroidered Gaucho on eLUXURY.

Popularity: 7% [?]

It’s IT Bag Monday!

Yawwn. Vacations are tough, huh? Preparations for a week before … then after, there’s paying bills that arrived (and are already overdue, eek!), getting re-settled, and working out the kinks of getting back to one’s life. Sometimes that last part’s especially hard. I came from hot but completely air-conditioned Florida to more humid in my-house-than-out Home-Bleh-Home. Adjusting is of course tough.

So, I’m soo late in posting this. But my enthusiasm makes up, right?

The new Dior Rebelle line is so hot, this hobo’s cousin with a front pocket (and this one in white!) already sold out. I personally love the dogleash clips connecting the flap and strap, but find the bags more rebel than belle.

(And I love that pocket, but hate hobos with flaps. Boo.)

Buy this leather and suede-trimmed bag for $1,495 at eLUXURY.

Popularity: 6% [?]

My Birthday is past, and I’m disappointed with my overall lack of boxes to open. I suppose I am difficult. I will be happy when spending all the cash received, though. However, I’m a bit busy for the bank and even shopping! The perfect present would be “free” time or more hours in the day. My other tastes in wishes are either expensive or loving relationship related. With time, all my bliss will come to me, but certain items are limited. Alas, I’m not fortunate enough to be able to acquire this dream gift: Christian Dior’s Trotter Romantique in Beige. I imagine such a bag as this to be the someday “engagement” handbag. Don’t you think it’s suiting?

Popularity: 5% [?]

When I first saw Dior’s saddle pouches, well I was intrigued, but I thought they were impractical and questionable in looks. But last evening I saw a girl wearing one of these bags, and I immediately recognized it as designer. So, I gawked. Naturally. This is a good thing.

Looking more at this bag being worn, it is quite nice. For right-arm purse wearers, it must feel comfortable. But it is still a little impractical, as I can’t quite pin down how the items inside the purse will settle.

Above all, though, this bag is an innovation. It is far different from any bag I’ve seen. And the name? Well, it makes sense if you stare at the purse long enough.

See more from Dior, including saddle purses.

Popularity: 5% [?]