Katherine Heigl’s Straw Tote

Monday, March 28th, 2011 at 4:37 am

Katherine Heigl dashed off to sunny Sunshine State Florida for some R&R a few days ago with husband Josh Kelley and mom Nancy.

Katherine was spotted soaking up the sun on March 18 in Miami (right photo), and doing some shopping on March 20 around town (left photo).

Spot the bag that Katherine was toting on those two occasions. It’s a beautiful straw tote in cognac from Prada, and here’s a closer look:

Prada Straw Tote

How do you like it? It’s not your ordinary straw bag for it looks elegant. The cognac color is quite posh, and the combination of the cognac body and the cream-colored top handles is just right. It may not be apparent from the picture, but its handles actually have a web design. All in all, it’s a bag that’s not only perfect for a beach or tropical getaway, but would also serve well as an everyday go-to purse.

If you love this Prada Straw Tote, you can shop for one at Saks Fifth Avenue for $880.00. If you find it too pricey for your taste, then check out the lovely straw bags we’ve featured in our previous post.

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

Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 12:00 am

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

Straw Studios – Your Go-To Brand for Native Woven Bags

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 at 7:35 am

If you’re into nature, prefer the countryside, wish to go green, or simply prefer everything native and organic (from the food you eat to the clothes and accessories you wear), then you will probably appreciate the bags from Straw Studios. This brand practically sells every type of native woven bag offered in the market – from rattan, to corn husk, to wheat straw.

With so many styles to choose from, selecting the perfect native bag may tend to get a little confusing. To make your life easier, I pre-selected a few styles that I found classy enough to be worn even if you’re in the city. Here they are:

Straw Studios Heidi Cornhusk Scarf Tote