It’s the twice-yearly Lime Tag Sale at Piperlime!

This sale couldn’t have come at a better time. Now that all the Christmas presents are packed and under the tree, and with some already on their way to their recipients, we can start shopping for ourselves.

We’ve been working hard all year; managed to save and also donate some money. Now we feel we deserve a treat.

Get up to 40 % Discount at the Lime Tag Sale at Piperlime

Below are three woven purses from the sale. All the bags are below $100. There are many more options available in the store, so go and visit Piperlime.

SR Squared by Sondra Roberts Tangier Bag

This bag is now only $ 58.99 in the store, reduced from its original price of $ 118. It’s a satchel with a woven cage construction made of cork and synthetic leather. The bag has a 10″ handle drop. The bag has 2 inner pockets- 1 zipped pocket and 1 slip pocket.

Elliott Lucca Lucca Woven Bag

This is a camera bag that looks good enough to be carried as a regular shoulder bag. It is now only $ 46.99. The bag is made of leather so this purse is a steal at that price. The bag’s size: 6″ high, 7″ long, 1 3/4″ deep.

Nine West Isola Large Tote

This spacious bag, perfect for Spring, is now only $54,99. The bag used to retail for $79. It is made of 100% cornhusk with polyester lining. It has a handle with a 10 1/2 inch drop plus an inner zip pocket.

Here’s the woven purse that Shoe Dazzle picked out for us this month:

If you haven’t yet, it’s time to sign up for your very own Shoe Dazzle account. Creating an account with the website is free, and you don’t have to pay for anything until you make your first purchase.

Since we’ve signed up with the site, Shoe Dazzle has given us some pretty good selections for footwear, bags, and jewelry. During the months that we don’t like the purses that were picked out for us by the website’s stylists, we still get some great shoe picks.

All the bags and accessories from the Shoe Dazzle website are just $39.95 per item with free shipping. Of course the Shoe Dazzle purses can’t compete with $1000 handbags, but the website really allows you to update your wardrobe regularly without bleeding your bank account dry.

I assume you’re familiar with Malin Akerman–if not by name, then probably by face. Malin’s sweet face had graced quite a number of famous Hollywood Films, including 27 Dresses and last year’s Couples Retreat. Also, she’s the girl who played Ryan Reynold’s ex-girlfriend in The Proposal. Do you remember her now? If not still, then this image of her might just remind you:

Malin Akerman at the launch of Targets' & William Rast's Limited Edition Collection shopping event at Factory Place in Los Angeles, California on December 11, 2010.

Much as I love giving you more tidbits about Malin Akerman, we’re really not here for that. We’d rather be talking now about woven purses–Malin Akerman’s Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily purse, in particular: Take a good look:

Here’s the store photo:

Notice something? Yes, it’s crochet! And it’s actually not the first time that this satchel’s been out and about in public. Earlier this year, several stars have totted the Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily. Take a look:

Victoria Beckham looks posh with it, while Ashley Greene’s version added a chic element to her cool downtown look. As for Madonna, the bag definitely gave her appearance a glamorous boost.

So do you like the Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily? It’s quite easy to warm up to this trendy crochet purse. It has a long strap and a handle that makes it versatile to be carried on the shoulder or on the crook of your arm. Plus, it’s crochet element makes it quite lovable. Well, it won’t be last spring’s must-have bag for nothing. But, I can’t say the same thing with it’s price. It’s currently not available anywhere, but it was last retailed for $1,695.00. Farfetch.com says it’s out of stock, so even if you’re well able to buy it, you’d have to wait for stocks to arrive. Sometimes they do, sometimes they don’t.

If you’d rather have your own crochet purses now and at a fraction of the  Dolce & Gabbana Satchel Lassie Sicily’s price, then take a look at these adorable woven purses from Endless.com:

Straw Studios Zl86013 Hobo, $31.35

Dan W Woven Snake-Print Satchel, $225.00

ECHO Woven Shopper, $26.40-$48.00

High Fashion Two-Tone Woven Satchel, $151.25