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Cameron Diaz Steps Out with a Woven Purse in Berlin

Cameron Diaz was a picture of gray and brown when she stepped out for dinner last Friday in Berlin, Germany.

Cameron has been touring Europe to promote her new film, The Green Hornet, and was seen enjoying dinner at the Borchardt restaurant in Berlin.

The ever-so-svelte actress is certainly dressed for the cold, with no frills whatsoever. I’m just not sure, though, what’s under the coat. Nevertheless, while I cannot find anything particularly unique with her attire, I’m definitely digging the woven purse she’s carrying. It looks like a Bottega Veneta ‘Veneta’ Large Hobo to me. Do you think so? Well, let’s take a closer look:

Hmmm… I definitely think it’s a Bottega Veneta hobo, which happens to be a favorite among celebs, actually. It’s really a one of a kind purse that it’s quite becoming a classic. With its rich woven detail, soft nappa leather, and easy handling, it’s definitely a great all-around purse.

If you’re thinking of getting a purse this holiday season, a Bottega Veneta Dark Brown Woven Leather ‘Veneta’ Large Hobo might just be your perfect answer! Here’s another look to get you convinced that it’s the right purse for you:

Bottega Veneta Dark Brown Woven Leather 'Veneta' Large Hobo, $1,480.00

Quite a thing of beauty, right? I really do think so. It retails for $1,480.00 at Bluefly.com. However, if you find that quite a bit too much for your pocket, then try these less pricey ones then:

Jessica Jensen Woven Sidewalk Satchel, $537.66

Linea Pelle Perry Small Woven Hobo, $255.00

The Jessica Jensen Woven Sidewalk Satchel and the Linea Pelle Perry Small Woven Hobo are just as lovely. They are available at Endless.com.

Reese Witherspoon Totes Another Bottega

Reese Witherspoon is a woven purse fanatic, that much we can deduce after having covered her and her fantastic woven purses more than a couple of times here at WovenPurses.com (click here to read articles on Reese and her woven purses).

You could say it’s a long-time love affair that will probably see no end. Her latest acquirement is a classic large woven metallic tote from none other than the iconic Bottega Veneta. She was spotted sporting the piece last week; took it from Toys R Us to Neil George Salon while out and about in Beverly Hills.

Reese Witherspoon with her Bottega Veneta Tote, August 20

Now we all know that Bottega bags are expensive. Prices start at US$1500 and it goes up from there depending on the style. This Bottega Veneta Medium Cylinder Tote for instance, costs US$1504 at BlueFly, that’s even after the 20% BlueFly discount (was US$1880).

Bottega Veneta Medium Cylinder Tote, US$1504 at BlueFly (was US$1880)

If you want something similar that will not make you go hungry for a month, you can try these alternatives:

Helen Kaminski Tyra in Platinum, US$675 (Ebags.com)

This Helen Kaminski Tyra Tote in Platinum is a dead ringer for Reese’s Bottega Veneta. It may still be expensive, but at least it is a third of the price.

Sondra Roberts Cameron Tote, US$276 at BlueFly (was US$485)

Though not in metallic gray color, this tote from Sondra Roberts is a close look alike to Reese’s Bottega. Plus, it is priced much lower too!

Deux Lux Luella Bags: Affordable Luxury

If you can’t afford the iconic woven Bottega Veneta, what bag would you buy in its place? I think I might just have the right answer for you. Check out these woven bags from Deux Lux.

Deux Lux Luella Overnight Bag, US$83; Deux Lux Luella Crossbody Large Hobo, US$115

They have the look of a Bottega without the price of one. Although, I honestly don’t  know if they will feel as expensive as a Bottega because the bags are made from faux leather. But hey, so what, right? They look expensive and they serve the same purpose. Besides, a piece will only cost you a fraction of how much a Bottega would normally cost.

Now if it’s a Bottega you want and you have the money for it, then you shouldn’t be reading this article. You should be checking BlueFly.com‘s inventory of Bottega bags or visiting BottegaVeneta.com for the latest styles.

Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Medium Tote, US$1584 at BlueFly.com; Bottega Veneta Woven Leather Hobo, US$1,504 at BlueFly.com