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LeAnn Rimes is a Buff Bottega Babe

Roselle — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 10:38:13 +0000

Singer LeAnn Rimes was spotted last April 7, exiting the Hollywood Palladium after a practice for her performance the next day, a Diane Warren tribute.

LeAnn Rimes

(photos care of Just Jared)

This is actually my first time to see LeAnn in a skin revealing outfit, and boy is she buff! She sure did a good job of disposing all that baby fat. Just check out those toned arms, thighs, and legs!

Anyway, I do have one comment. I wish she had at least put on a sleeved top. There’s just too much skin going on, it makes her look like she’s going to the beach.

That aside, the wide collared sandals on her feet are divine; love the pair and would love to have it. I also like the way she matched the all black outfit with a light yellow woven Bottega Veneta Hobo; a nice pop of color is always good.

The woven Bottega Veneta bag on LeAnn is actually one of the brand’s iconic pieces. It may have a simple silhouette, but the intricacy lies in the woven material. This particular bag currently costs US$1950. If you have the money to spend for it, you can get one from Bottega’s online store.

But if you want the look without the hefty pricetag, I suggest you get a Helen Kaminski creation. Helen Kaminski is also known for making quality woven bags both in native and leather materials. The prices are not cheap, but definitely much lower than that of Bottega’s.

For example, a woven leather Helen Kaminski Satchel such as the one below will cost you US$775, while a woven leather Helen Kaminski Tote such as the fringed piece below can run up to US$725. That’s more than 50% less than the Bottega above. And the good thing about Helen Kaminski bags is that they are all well made.

Helen Kaminski Bethan, US$775

Helen Kaminski Hestia, US$725

All of the above Helen Kaminski products are available at Ebags.com.

Rachel Bilson and Her 2010 Spring Woven Chanel Tote

Roselle — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 12:44:45 +0000

Looks like Rachel Bilson has a new favorite purse – the 2010 Spring Woven Chanel Tote. She has been spotted sporting this country looking piece for the past few days. Check out these photos:

Rachel Bilson (April 1st)

Rachel Bilson (March 31st)

Rachel Bilson (Mar 30th)

(all photos care of Just Jared)

This girl sure loves Chanel; quite an expensive taste, if I may say. We saw her using a Chanel 2.55 Flap Bag last month (click here to read article), now she’s toting the brand’s latest spring purse.

Woven Chanel Tote (Spring 2010)

(photo taken from Chanel.com)

The new woven Chanel tote isn’t in any way super extra-ordinary looking, but it does have some whimsical and dainty appeal to it. Plus, wearing it does fit the season. The material is actually made of fabric, though it appears to be made of straw from afar. What identifies the piece as Chanel are the tweed flower appliqués, the Chanel pendant, and the leather interlaced chain strap.

Knowing how Chanel bags can be ridiculously expensive (always over a US$1000++), looking for a more affordable option is always the alternative. Here are several quality woven designer pieces that will give you the same look without the hefty price tag:

Cole Haan Halsley Straw Tote, US$198

Francesco Biasia Claire Hobo, US$148

MICHAEL Michael Kors Braided Gromet Straw Large Shoulder, US$328

A Look Back at Jessica Biel’s Woven Gryson Olivia

Roselle — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 08:00:57 +0000

Are Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake still together? They are so mum about their relationship that it keeps us all guessing.

Anyway, I found this picture of them and couldn’t help but notice the woven bag Jessica is carrying.

Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake

I also found another picture of Jessica carrying the same bag.

Jessica Biel carrying the woven Gryson Olivia

The bag is a woven Gryson Olivia. Here’a closer look at it in brown:

Woven Gryson Olivia

Originally priced at US$1295, not everyone could afford it. It did go on sale for about US$900++ online, but to some that wasn’t low enough. In New York, it went for as low as US$497, but exclusive only to Century 21 shoppers.

I tried searching for a cheaper look-alike but couldn’t find one. Now if you want the woven Gryson Olivia for its name (in other words, you’re basically into the brand), then by all means splurge on one if you can afford it.

But if you like it because it’s woven, then you might as well look for an alternative because there are a lot of woven bags in the market that are much more affordable.

Here are some woven bags which might ease your craving:

Steve Madden Dreamweaver Hobo, US$89

Jessica Simpson Rumor Top Zip, on sale for only US$77 at Zappos.com

Elliot Lucca Ambra Hobo, US$298

Cole Haan Genevieve Plaid Small Triangle Tote, US$398

Anne Hathaway and Her Woven Ferragamo: Timeless Beauties

Roselle — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 08:00:16 +0000

Here’s a photo of Anne Hathaway with her woven Ferragamo bag. This was taken a few fall seasons back, but I love how timeless she looks, like this was taken just last winter. The outfit does it of course – from her wrap dress, to her pumps, to the lovely woven black bag, everything about it spells classic.

Anne Hathaway

The beauty with classic pieces is its timelessness. It can be easily transformed to fit different seasons by doing a few adjustments with accessories.

To illustrate, let’s get a look-alike of Anne’s dress and make it spring appropriate. A good one to choose would be the AKA New York Wrap Dress below.

AKA New York Wrap Dress, on sale for only US$90 at Shopbop.com

With this dress in mind, the first thing you need to do is lose the black tights. Keep the legs bare and beautiful (and hairless!).

Second step, accessorize with colors to brighten up the blue wrap dress; no need to use a belt.

Juicy Couture Mia Stripe Packable Sun Hat, US$78

Disney Couture Pocahontas Arrow Hoop Earrings, US$38

Then wear a pair of uber chic flat thong sandals in neutral color like the Frye Kayla below.

Frye Kayla T Strap Studded Sandals, US$148

And last but not least, do wear a woven bag like Anne Hathaway’s Ferragamo because woven bags are the thing to tote this spring.

Keep the color of the bag in basic black, and avoid using patent because your dress (the AKA New York) is already shiny. A good woven alternative would be the Cole Haan Prudence Square Hobo.

Cole Haan Prudence Square Hobo, US$398

If the price of the Cole Haan bag is a little high for you, then you can go for the Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel instead, priced only at US$109.

Steve Madden Woven Wonder Satchel, US$109

Once you’re done, you’re pretty much spring ready!

Top 10 Woven Leather Bags You Can Buy for Less than US$100

Roselle — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 02:37:02 +0000

Generally speaking, woven leather bags are priced relatively higher than ordinary leather bags because it takes more time to produce one. The price difference is even more pronounced if the bag uses genuine leather as supposed to using synthetic (faux leather) . Another factor that affects the price is the brand. Usually, woven leather bags made by designer brands are priced at premium.

For the budget-conscious who can’t afford to spend too much for a woven bag but would like to own one, I’m here to make your day. Here are 10 woven leather bag selections at less than US$100:

High Fashion Handbags Medium Woven Satchel, on winter sale for only US$76 at Ebags.com

Prezzo Woven Box Bag, on winter sale for only US$30 at Ebags.com

Amici Accessories Woven Texture Handbag, on winter sale for only US$20 at Ebags.com!

Jessica Simpson Rumor Large Satchel, on sale for only US$82 at Zappos.com

O’Neill Voodoo Child Satchel, US$63

Volcom Crossover Bag W, US$48

Jessica Simpson Rumor Top Zip, on sale for only US$77 at Zappos.com

Elliot Lucca 3-Way Demi, US$98 (made of genuine cow leather)

O’Neill Sugar Kane Tote, US$60

Elliot Lucca Palermo Demi, on sale for US$94 at Zappos.com

3 Eco-Friendly Woven Bags for the Green Hearted

Roselle — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:00:57 +0000

GREEN is definitely IN. From property development, to hybrid cars, to garments and accessories, people (buyers and sellers alike) are starting to realize that they need to be more pro-active when it comes to taking care of mother earth. Because…well, we only have one mother earth, and there is no spare in case it wears out because of our neglect.

So for the fashionistas out there who want to go green, but don’t know where to start, here’s one baby step you can take – invest in repurposed bags!

Repurposed bags are made of recycled materials such as newspapers, magazines, old candy wrappers, and even match sticks! It may sound a little odd and perhaps you’re worried the bag might not look wearable at all, but get ready to be surprised. Because these repurposed bags actually look fashionable.

Here are 3 repurposed bags you might want to consider purchasing. These are not only repurposed, but they are woven as well! Woven repurposed bags bring a whole new meaning to the term “woven bag”, as it offers a different take on the usual bag in woven straw or leather.

Raw Bags Newspaper Clutch, US$60

Nahui Ollin Messenger, US$120

The Nahui Ollin Messenger is made of recycled candy wrappers

Keen Irving, US$40

The Keen Irving bag is made of repurposed haul bags (brown bags) and rice bags

Julia Roberts and Her Classic Black Satin Clutch at the 2010 Golden Globes

Roselle — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 02:44:58 +0000

Spotted at the 2010 Golden Globes was Julia Roberts, sporting a short vintage black dress by YSL and a flashy neck piece by Van Cleef & Arpels. Judging by the size of the heavily studded gold medallion, I would say the subdued black outfit was a good choice to match with such a statement piece that simply screamed $$$$$! Everything else about her was also toned down, from the classic black satin clutch in her hand to the classic black patent pumps on her feet.

(Photos care of Just Jared)

Julia Roberts posing on the 2010 Golden Globe Awards red carpet

Just like Julia, we all know that the black clutch is a basic accessory every girl must have in her closet. It is the best companion to go with our LBD (little black dress) or our LBG (long black gown). And on certain occasions, the gown or dress does not even have to be black to match with the clutch.

However, because it is quite a common and basic piece of accessory, a lot of women end up sporting almost the same style of clutch. If you don’t have Julia Robert’s statement medallion and you want your black clutch to stand out instead, reinvent it by buying the woven clutch. A few good examples would be the following:

Carlo Fellini Eleanor Clutch, US$60

J. Furmani Metallic Woven Clutch, US$35

Hobo International Marbella Clutch, US$158

The New D&G Dolce & Gabbana Straw Tote – Worth It or Overpriced?

Roselle — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 08:00:22 +0000

Here is what’s new from D&G’s collection of handbags. The D&G Straw Tote.

Three views of the D&G Dolce & Gabbana Straw Tote

Although it may look like any other straw bag, it is obvious that the new D&G Straw Tote is well made. The materials used also speak of genuine quality, from the rich leather trimming to the carefully braided straw.

Contrary to how most straw bags look like, this one does not look cheap. The tag price is not cheap either, as it is priced at US$449. Yes, we will be buying a better quality bag, but does it have to be THAT expensive? Obviously in this case, the brand name dictates the price tag.

If you have the money to spend, would you purchase this piece of accessory? Or would you be practical and buy something less expensive?

I guess for anyone who has the cash to spend and doesn’t care about the price, buying this bag will require no second thoughts. For the brand conscious, buying this bag would most likely be a must.

But for the cost conscious fashionista, this is a splurge that one can do away with in place of a steal, such as the following straw tote suggestions under US$50!

Medina Leather Trimmed Basket, US$48

Straw Studios Annie Wheatstraw Tote, US$35

Bamboo 54 Pandanus Tote Trim & Shells, US$24

Jessica Alba and her Ferragamo Gancio Crochet Bag

Roselle — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 07:50:47 +0000

(Though not exactly woven, allow us to consider the crochet bag as an ‘honorary member’ of the woven category for the simple reason that it offers a similar appeal as native woven bags do, especially when the material used is of organic origin. The similarities also extend to the fact that both are meticulously hand-crafted.)

Jessica Alba sports a lot of handbags, but one that has caught our attention is this crochet bag which she toted around for a while.

Jessica Alba wearing the Ferragamo Gancio Crochet Bag

Apart from the headbands, the one other constant companion Jessica has in these photos is this bag. We found out that this is a Ferragamo Gancio Crochet Bag. The bag looks exquisite, and it is clear to see she loves using it to complete her look

Ferragamo Gancio Crochet Bag

Speaking of the look, I’m guessing she’s either channeling ‘gypsy’ or ‘summer in the country’. Either way, she looks good with her colorful headbands and hoop earrings.

If you want Jessica’s bag but can’t afford it (priced at US$1500++), then I suggest you grab any of these equally appealing alternatives:

Cappelli Hand Crochet Toyo Bag w/ Shells, US$34

Flora Bella Santorini, US$120

Flora Bella Darwin, US$112

Spotted: Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Out On a Date in New York City

Roselle — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 16:00:56 +0000

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.