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Blue Ivy Lives A Life of Luxury

Yes, we’re talking about a baby! LOL. Little Blue Ivy was carried on a yacht in St. Barth’s by her mama Beyonce last Sunday (April 8). It’s gotta be cool having superstars for parents.

As Beyonce carried her little bundle of joy, she also carried a woven straw bag on her shoulder.

Beyonce’s bag is available in Bergdorf Goodman.

Olivia Harris Simple Woven Tote

This bag is a sure hit at the beach (in Beyonce’s case a boat). It is made of woven straw in three colors- red, tan, and turquoise, with thin leather straps. The bag is $395.

There is a very similar bag in Zappos. The good thing about the bag, made by Rafe, is that it is cheaper.
The bag is only $275. Like Bey’s Olivia Harris bag, this purse has three vibrant colors. It has two flat shoulder straps and a removable leather tassel with a nice pearl accent.

* photo credit: eyeprime

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! This day is all about LOVE LOVE LOVE. And if you already have a date planned, that means wearing a special outfit later tonight.

Dressing in red is boring, and I’d say a tad too much. Plus, you will easily blend with the decorations so avoid going that route. Go for a neutral monochromatic coloring instead (such as charcoal gray, black, navy, beige, bone, or nude) and just show some love by using an eye-catching red handbag like the red woven bags from Rafe New York enumerated below.

This collection of woven handbags is made from the most luxurious genuine leather, while the detailing is a brilliant mix of weaving and pleating. To cap off the unique combination, Rafe Totengco (the designer) highlighted each bag with a pair of hanging hand-cut, handmade tassels. The outcome is a collection that looks fresh, breathtaking, and super distinct. Take a look:

Rafe New York Zoe Flap Clutch, US$254

Rafe New York Mandy Medium Hobo, US$429

Rafe New York Isla Large Tote, US$429

Here’s the latest tidbit on the most sought after celebrity couple, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. The two were seen heading into Alto, an Italian restaurant on the Upper East Side of New York, last January 7, 2010.

Notice how Brad holds Angie’s elbow as he leads her into the restaurant? How sweet! Brad obviously still likes taking his lady love out on dates. And the photos say it all; these two are still hot for each other and IN LOVE!

I have been a fan of Angelina since she came out in HACKERS. Her style has evolved as she matured. Nowadays, I see her wearing more classic, easy to wear pieces. Just like the knitted blue Loro Piana dress in the picture, paired with her favorite classic Ferragamo boots. The same goes for her taste in purses, as clearly seen by the classic black framed clutch she used to complete her outfit.

As we know, a black clutch always goes a long way. It is a versatile and classic piece that every girl should have in her closet.

To get Angelina’s look, you can opt for these clutches from Rafe New York and Helen Kaminski. Both are exquisite, hand-made creations.

Rafe New York Zoe Flap Clutch

This Rafe New York Zoe Flap Clutch features a hand woven detail that gives the bag texture. Combine this detail with the tasseled zipper puller, wearing this clutch will surely give you personality.

Helen Kaminski Cassiopeia Clutch

The Helen Kaminski Cassiopeia Clutch is a more classic piece that is made of woven raffia. Simple and elegant, this clutch will take you from a casual date to a long gown event.

If you want more options, try shopping at Zappos.com or Ebags.com. Both online stores offer free shipping to anywhere in the US so you can actually shop from home without spending for delivery charge.

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