If you are an avid viewer of the Oscars and Emmys and love watching what celebrities wear on the red carpet, then I’m sure you haven’t missed the accessories that come with the outfits as well.

A popular red carpet companion among A-list stars is the Bottega Veneta Knot.

The Bottega Veneta Knot

The popularity of this tiny box purse can be clearly seen on the countless red carpet celebrity pictures some of which are shown below. I understand why of course, apart from the fact that it is made by the iconic brand Bottega Veneta, the Knot looks classy, dressy, and versatile enough to be worn with different styles of red carpet dresses. And because Bottega offers this in different colors, the Knot usually ends up becoming the first accessory of choice to match.

Leighton Meester wearing her Bottega Veneta Knot

Nicole Kidman with a Bottega Veneta Knot

Penelope Cruz and her Bottega Veneta Knot

If you are looking into getting the same red carpet look but don’t want to spend too much for a small box that will only store your lipstick and compact, then I suggest you buy the Prezzo 38.

The Prezzo 38 woven clutch box in Black

Similar to the Bottega Veneta Knot, the Prezzo 38 also features hand woven detailing minus the celebrity price. Plus, it is slightly bigger so you can actually store your Blackberry, car keys, credit cards, and some bills in there too.

The deal breaker is its price, of course. The Prezzo 38 will only cost you a meager US$31. Now that’s a SUPER STEAL!

Prezzo 38 in Gold, Bone, and White

The Prezzo 38 comes in four (4) beautiful colors so you have more options to choose from. I’m sure you’ll find at least one that will match your outfit. My personal favorite however, is the black.

You can purchase the Prezzo 38 at Bagsbuy.com. Enjoy their free shipping service. That means you save MORE, all you will spend is just US$31!

If you plan to shop ahead for Spring/Summer 2010 looks in order to be the first to welcome the season in style, do include the woven straw bag in your list.

This coming season, two of the most well-known and iconic fashion houses will be releasing their own versions of this rustic bag, adding glamour appeal to an otherwise ordinary and uninteresting accessory:

Chanel will be offering the Coco Country Handbag, a simple wicker-type bag accentuated with braided wicker strands at the bottom, topped with braided leather handles surrounded by a golden chain, and completed with the usual signature CC logo in the form of a bag charm. The bag obviously exudes elegance and class in a town and country manner.  

The Coco Country Handbag for SS2010

The house of Bottega Veneta on the other hand, will also be releasing the Paille Intrecciato Nuvolato Caiman Bag, which is actually made of straw woven the Intrecciato way. Trimmed with leather handles that contain grommets, the look of the bag is rustic, but also fresh, modern, and edgy.  

The Bottega Paille Intrecciato Nuvolato Caiman Bag for SS2010

Feel free to shop the same look at more affordable prices by grabbing one of the bags from Elaine Turner at Bagsbuy.com. You can choose from 2 different styles that offer the same appeal.

One is the Elaine Turner Paula Basketweave. A simple flap style bag with turn-lock opening and a stylish bamboo handle. The bag is also accentuated with embossed croc leather trim, which ultimately adds flair to a rather traditional shape and style. The Elaine Turner Paula Basketweave also comes in two color combinations: Coral/Natural Basketweave and Raspberry/Natural Basketweave.

To achieve the Coco Country look for a lot less, the Elaine Turner Paula Basketweave should be your bag of choice.  

Another recommendation is the Elaine Turner Tammy Basketweave. The bag features a basketweave design in bi-color, accentuated with braided metallic bronze leather handles and trimming for a more modern feel. There is a magnetic snap closure for easy access, and interior accessory and zip pockets so you can keep your stuff organized. 

The Elaine Turner Tammy Basketweave (Front View)

Side view showing the interior of the Elaine Turner Tammy Basketweave

The Elaine Turner Tammy Basketweave is definitely a great accessory to complement your Spring/Summer 2010 look. This is also your alternative to the Bottega Paille Intrecciato Nuvolato Caiman bag. 

A variant of the Elaine Turner Tammy Basketweave, is the Elaine Turner Tammy Grasscloth. This variant uses woven grass cloth instead of basket weave. Trimmed with black bark leather, the Elaine Turner Tammy Grasscloth is simply there to give you more choices.

The Elaine Turner Tammy Grasscloth

You can purchase any of the three bags at Bagsbuy.com. Take advantage of the free shipping service to anywhere in the US.

Plus, Bagsbuy.com offers a 100% price guarantee. If you find a product for a lower price on another website, Bagsbuy.com will refund you 100% of the difference between the lower price and Bagsbuy.com‘s price. They will even refund the difference if they lower the price at Bagsbuy.com.

Visit and purchase the bag from Bagsbuy.com now and look great this coming Spring!

So what is it about woven handbags that make it such a great fashion accessory? Personally, I think it’s the pattern created by the meticulous weaving technique that makes the bag distinct and unique.

To give you a quick history, the weaving brilliance came from Bottega Veneta. It was the genius of the brand that started this “weave wave” among bags. In fact, the woven handbag has now become synonymous to the brand and vise versa.

Judging by the number of celebrities walking around with it, iconic is probably an understatement. To name a few celebs wearing the popular brand, here are a couple of pictures:

Miley Cyrus with her Bottega Intrecciato in hobo style

Cameron Diaz with her Bottega Montaigne Intrecciato