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Demi Moore’s Luxe Jimmy Choo Woven Bag

Monday, January 10th, 2011 at 3:12 am

Demi Moore looked the part of a true vacation-babe while waiting for a boat in St. Barts on December 29, 2010:

Demi and husband Ashton Kutcher descended upon the Caribbean island to rang in the new year, and was spotted rocking chic vacation styles. One instance was in the above photo when she donned a Missoni maxi dress, black gladiator sandals, large sunglasses, and a neat-looking woven bag.

Don’t you just find Demi’s look so cool and chic? I love everything—the tribal-print maxi dress, the gladiator sandals, and most especially, my eyes are glued to her luxe-looking woven bag. Here’s a look of the beautiful bag up close:

Jimmy Choo Bali Raffia Hobo

Demi’s woven bag is a Jimmy Choo Bali Raffia Hobo that I find so totally adorable! Do you think so, too? The woven raffia material has been considerably softened so it looks more flexible and supple. The black leather trim and the slim strap decorations on the sides are so sophisticated, and give this gorgeous bag that modern rocker-chic edge. It’s looks really elegant that not only is it appropriate for the summer, but for all seasons as well.

The Jimmy Choo Bali Raffia Hobo is available at NeimanMarcus.com for $995.00. For those looking for less-costly alternatives, I couldn’t find one that looks exactly like it, but just take a look at these beautiful woven bags for you might just find something among them that strikes your fancy:

Magid Paper Shiny Trim Chain Tote, $73.00 (Endless.com)

Magid Casual Paper Bucket Bag, $36.30 (Endless.com)

Brighton Fern Straw Tote, $160.00 (Zappos.com)

A Mile Long List of Woven Bags You Can Wear for Each Occasion

Thursday, July 29th, 2010 at 2:24 am

I thought it would be interesting to post this article for the woven bag junkie, or to anyone who enjoys buying and wearing woven bags at least. There is always a woven handbag you can use for every occasion, no matter what that may be. You don’t need to limit wearing the woven purse to casual or work activities, you can stretch it to a night out or to a red carpet event. Here’s a list of woven bags you can take with you for each occasion:

BEACH and COUNTRY BOUND

Roxy Sand Patrol Straw Tote, US$38 (Zappos.com); O’Neill Vava-Voom, US$46 (Zappos.com)

CASUAL CHIC

Brighton Sangria Shoulder bag, US$280 (Zappos.com); Harveys Seatbelt Bag Lattice Medium Hobo, US$202 (Zappos.com); Ashley M Cadillac Woven PU Leather Clutch, US$60 (Ebags.com); Nine West Melinda Large Hobo, US$60 (Zappos.com)

CORPORATE and CLASSY

DKNY Woven Large Shopper, US$429; Steve Madden BHypno Large Tote, US$109; Cole Haan Prudence Top Handle Satchel, on sale for US$318; Kooba Meghan Tote, US$599; Cole Haan Eve Soft Tote, US$448

(available at Zappos.com)

DATE NIGHT DIVINE / CLUB CHIC

Jessica McClintock Marble Croc Woven Flap, US$57; Francesco Biasia 24 Patent Small Shoulder, Vans Crossroad Purse,US$28; US$342; Elliot Lucca Anie Demi Crossbody, US$82

(available at Zappos.com)

EVENING GLAM

Carlo Fellini Eleonor Clutch, on sale for US$80 (Ebags.com); Franchi Handbags Constance Bow Clutch, on sale for US$114 (Zappos.com); Big Buddha Martini Clutch, US$45 (Zappos.com); J. Furmani Metallic Woven Clutch, US$35 (Ebags.com); Franchi Handbags Dianara Clutch, on sale for US$93 (Zappos.com)

A Look Back at Rachel Bilson’s Woven Zac Posen Bags

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010 at 12:00 am

Just a few weeks ago, we featured Rachel Bilson and her 2010 Spring Woven Chanel Tote. We had a strong feeling that it wasn’t her first woven piece, so we did a search.

And guess what? Here’s the ultimate proof that Rachel Bilson’s love for woven bags goes way back. And we mean seasons back. Check out these pictures of Rachel carrying two different styles of Zac Posen bags, both of which are woven: