I found this picture of Reese Witherspoon with then boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal and thought how interesting it was to see a multicolored woven bag released seasons ago. Such a piece would have been a perfect accessory this spring.

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal (April 2009)

I guess this just shows how trends come and go, and then come back again. The one on Reese is a Lanvin Happy Woven Bag by the way.

Lanvin Happy Woven Bag

I found another woven Lanvin while doing my search – the Lanvin Happy Satin Woven Purse. Here’s a look:

Lanvin Happy Satin Woven Purse

I’m sure these two Lanvin purses cost a fortune. In fact, the satin purse alone went for over US$2000++ when it was released.

Now if you want something similar but definitey less costly, why not go for a brand like Harveys Seatbelt Bag instead? I found these cute options:

Harveys Seatbelt Bag Paint by Numbers Roxy, on sale for US$101 (Zappos.com)

Harveys Seatbelt Bag Carriage Baguette Merlot, on sale for US$125 (Zappos.com)

You may also try these Kate Spade multicolored bags:

Kate Spade Naomi, on sale for US$298 (6pm.com)

Kate Spade Joleen, on sale for US$193 (6pm.com)

Here’s Reese Witherspoon in another Bottega Veneta bag. We saw her previously in a hobo version, now she’s wearing the tote.

Reese Witherspoon

She must love Bottega a whole lot. The outfit is quite simple and down to earth, the same way she is, but wearing the woven Bottega is enough to up the look.

A textured bag, such as a woven Bottega, always brings more than the usual to the plate because it adds character to whoever is wearing it.

If you want the look, but don’t want to spend so much money on a bag, check out the new Iona Bucket in Black Patent from Elliot Lucca:

Elliot Lucca Iona Bucket in Black Patent, US$202

The Elliot Lucca Iona Bucket also comes in Eggshell Patent and Multi Metallic

Elliot Lucca Handbags are definitely more affordable, with bag prices falling under US$250 or even lower depending on the style. What I like most about Elliot Lucca Handbags is that they are beautifully constructed. The workmanship on each bag is clean and sturdy, and the materials are of good quality.

The Iona Collection is its most recent release. All the Iona bags are made of woven patent leather, making it look more trendy, glitzy, and wearable for evening.

If you’re fond of buying in sets, you may also purchase the Iona Bucket‘s small partner, the Iona Demi, available in Black Patent and Multi Metallic:

Elliot Lucca Iona Demi in Multi Metallic, US$122

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!