I just want to be SEEN...GREEN!!!

Nothing this green has captured my entire heart since Michigan J Frog!

I love the shape of the bowler bags, even though I'm not a bowler (I used to be with one though, long story, a long boring story) but anwyay..Prada doesnt blow up my skirt that often, but when they do it goes OVER my head!

This hot little number can be found on the always on point Bluefly.com Prada Bowler It's only $1356.99! WOW! *insert sarcasm*

Definitely not a recessionista friendly item but a girl can DREAM can't she?


WOOPS! Wrong one...*tee hee*






*PURSES*

Flipping My Hair in Tribute to Farrah "Flawless" Fawcett

Hello family,

I have finally resurfaced..this past week has taken me on a roller coaster ride through hell and back. Thursday June 25th, 2009 will stick out in my mind forever. Life hit us with a two-piece...Farrah and Michael.

I can't bring myself to discuss much else besides this, and even though its not purse related its my website and I'm having a moment!

There will be a blog dedicated to Michael, but for now, my focus is Farrah....

I would say close to 20 years ago when I spent my summers at home with my grandmother, I became and avid watcher of Charlie's Angels. Instantly my favorite Angel was Farrah Fawcett. She stood out because she was the only blonde and because the camera was so fond of her.




Every teenage girl posing with her friends always instinctively did the Charlie's Angel pose.

The Burning Bed became a picture of empowerment for women in situations similiar. I'm sure it made some men straighten up and fly right as well!

Her poster still remains one of the most famous and suprisingly rather UNREVEALING posters of a woman in a bathing suit.



Have we discussed hair? Farrah's infamous hairstyle has transcended decades; it can be seen right now in the malls, the clubs, television, the runway, but none could get it quite like her. I can tell you now, I havent perfected it but it is not from lack of trying. I'm to the point where I just need to get a Farrah WIG!

Farrah fought until the end..and allowed us to share in her last days..its hard to watch but it gives us comfort in knowing that she was aware and taking on the terrible disease called cancer head on...

Fashionable Farrah...Flawless Farrah...Fighting Farrah...Fearless Farrah...




R.I.P. Angel

It's Beach Time Divas!

Just because you are gonna get sandy and salty in the water doesnt mean you can't be fly walking to and from it ..its Beach Time girls!

No better way to top off or set off a bathing suit number than with a nice beach tote. I have seen some great bags and quite a few were recessionista approved! I have gathered of few to show you just what I mean. What I like about beach totes is that you can keep it fun, funky and stylist at the same time. Enjoy!


Taken from Shop Bop!

Della Fonte Beach tote...$191.20 on



Marc by Marc pretty Nylon Tate $198



My favorite Nordstrom's Nordys

Mad Imports Ill St. Marie Tote


See by Chloe Punchline Tote $449


They wont't let me right click but I'm LOVE This Betsey ville Tote from Macy's Betseyville

Oh this is a fun bag! Tokidoki "AMICA" Large tote

TokiDoki


One of my favorite handpurse makers...Francesco Biasia! FB Emily Tote


Enjoy!


BG

R.I.P. ELuxury.com

Someone line of 3 shots of Cuervo for me...I'm going in!

Please read the messsage below while I sit in a 10 minute period of mourning








And just like that...its all over. The website that we all have known and loved that brought us the HAUTENESS, the FLYEST of the fly, the most Chic for the average chick..is closing down its url....

See, I had a feeling this would happen once LV pulled its sales from the eluxury site..but I didnt think it would send them to the big runway in the sky. OH LORD WHY!



The only thing left for us to do is to make sure that none of what is available until that June 26th date goes to waste....or to someone unworthy of its worthiness! If you are going to take advantage of this Death of a Dynasty you must do so immediately and right away! I'm taking breaks from typing this blog just to have a sneak peek.

R.I.P. ELuxury..thank you for all that you have done for fashion society

BL

HMP SHOW-N-TELL: T-Diddy's got a brand new Marc by Marc Bag!

I feel like a proud mother. After what seems like years of coaching her into buying a bigger bag then one with a proper design stamp on it...she did it! And withouth my help I might add *tapping foot*

T-Diddy stepped out onto the edge of the runway and purchased this wonderfully functional and extra fly Marc by Marc Jacobs "Posh Turn Lock" bag in black (Nero) patent leather.



A view from the front....



The purse "guts" ...I like how MbyMJ does the switch-a-roo with the inner sanctuary of the purse to keep the bootleggers at bay...



Front flap that opens to a small front pocket with the lock on the front...




Well..what do you think? I think this bag is just what the doctor ordered for someone looking for an everyday bag that is not too much or too little. Some folks are afraid of patent leather especially on a rather large bag, however take into account the design (and the designer as I am extra partial to Marc!) and texture of the bag. Try to forget those shoes you had to wear every Easter Sunday! HA!

Good job T!


BagLady

M Missoni Take Me to the Gates of Heaven!

I am in another galaxy right now ...beyond what any of you can comprehend. See, I send Ideeli to the spam box and check it from there, partially because they will bombard you and for the protection of the contents of my wallet!

I decided to peek in today to see if there were any goodies for my Twitter Crew! HoldMyPurse on Twitter. Low (did I say that right?) and behold my eyes focused on a masterpiece!





m missoni
Mutli/Brown SCARF PRINT BAG III
$211 orig price $675.00




M Missoni
Multi/Brown SCARF PRINT BAG II
$279 orig price $818.00


It is currently wait listed...but take a gander at the price. Now this is typical of Ideeli with discounts of up to 70% as a part of their pre-sale. This Scarf Print bag can be an Outfit Messiah!

I have an awful habit of putting my outfit together around my purse when it should be an accessory. Its a hard habit to break and I am an old Diva! (this is where you guys tell me that 30 is the new 17!) So I need a bag that takes eyes out of their sockets!

Not alot of hardware, nothing dangling and getting in the way, just a very nice scarf print with lots of bold eye popping color. I particularly like the tan leather but it is available same style with black leather. EVERY BAG ON PRESALE FROM M MISSONI HAS A WAIT LIST. That defines its smokin hotness without my cosignature!

I have put my name on a few of them, I'm not sure how the wait list works because I have never seen that before on Ideeli. If you are not a member you must be invited. If you would like an invite email me at baglady@holdmypurse.net and I will hook you up!

*Hugs and Purses*

BagLady

Dear XXL; Re: Officer "FAKEY"

Rick Ross Letter
*Stifling laughter* This is a letter to the editors of XXL magazine from the lawyer representing Louis Vuitton...please read below:

The XXL Editors received this letter from Louis Vuitton concerning the May 2009 cover of Rick Ross.

Dear Editor:

We were dismayed to see the cover of the May 2009 issue of XXL Magazine, which features a photo of Rick Ross wearing a pair of sunglasses prominently featuring counterfeit Louis Vuitton trademarks. Because the photo has generated considerable confusion among your readers and Louis Vuitton customers among others, we feel it is important to clarify several points.

The first is that the sunglasses Mr. Ross is wearing were not made by Louis Vuitton, and in fact, are counterfeit. Louis Vuitton did not grant permission to Mr. Ross or to whoever did make the sunglasses to use our trademarks. The second is that no affiliation, sponsorship or association exists between Rick Ross or XXL and Louis Vuitton. The third is that counterfeiting is illegal.

Thank you for giving us the opportunity to correct the confusion.

Sincerely,

Michael D. Pantalony, Esq.
Louis Vuitton Malletier

*arms folded foot tappin* Now you rap about all this money you getting and making and blah blah but you go to a photo shoot rocking FUGAZIS? FORGETABOUTIT.


Rick, 50 is going to rip you a NEW ONE for this...or he may play you out and send you 50 pairs of REAL LV shades. Rick, call someone who knows someone, you are about be get "joned" out from here til eternity. I bet your beard is fake too ugh. Velcro beard bamma!

*Turning up nose*

Baglady



P.S. Not saying he's fake..but meet me at POLICY tonight 1904 14th Street NW for Carlos' 50th Bday ..okay just kidding Happy Birthday Carlos!

Policy with DT Nation

Baglady vs. Bag, Borrow, or Steal?

Hello Purse Posse,

I'm sure when you saw the words "Bag, Borrow, or Steal" on THIS website you thought I may have had a temporary lapse in sanity. However, the reason I am allowing that name to be a guest on my page, is that I want to find out why this site has become so popular. Recession or otherwise, bags have always been uber expensive, relatively. But who says you have to have every one? You dont. I'm telling you, that you don't and my word is bond! I dont have every bag that I display on this site, nor do I lead you into thinking I do! I lust after them and marvel in their beauty. Now do I have a collection? Uhh DUH! Okay anyway.

Bag, Borrow, or Steal for those of you who dont know, is a website geared towards allowing purse lovers to "rent" or "borrow" the bag of their dreams, some for as low as $25/month. They also offer purchasing of "gently worn" purses at a discounted rate. The logic behind this is, look fabulous for next to nothing. They have been endorsed by CNN, NYTIMES etc. *blankstare* Here are the top reasons listed on their site as to why women should "borrow" bags. Under each reason I'm going to refute that reason with my own logic. So here goes.


1. You can carry handbags like celebrities! Get a fabulous “it” handbag for
an event, special occasion, or even everyday…carry it and then return it!
There is an internal and eternal pleasure in knowing that the bag you are rocking and getting compliments on is in fact YOURS. I would feel about this bag like I feel about rocking a fugazi. Ugh.

2. No more “handbag boredom”! Isn’t there always a new handbag that
you want? Now you can change your purse whenever the mood strikes.
What do you mean boredom? If the bag is hot you won't get bored with it. Sure there is always a new purse out, but you will need to change your purse everyday on the site to keep up with what is NEW!

3. Husbands love us! Seriously. They’re tired of expensive handbags
piling up in the closet because we’re “over” them.

I dont see how this comment even made it into the running. What do husbands, boyfriends, S/O's, and whomever else have to do with your bag purchases? And what purseanista with any decency is piling her bags up on the floor?

4. It costs less than you think! You can carry stunning designer handbags,
jewelry, sunglasses and even watches from only $25 a month!
(Hubbies also like that about us!)

Here we go with hubbies again...*flipshair* Screw them. And $25 a month is just another monthly bill. And actually, that is the minimum. Here is an example:

Prada Limited Edition Fairy Handbag
Retail value of $2,100.00
Member Preferred Price Now: become a member
$202.00 week | $595.00 month



Why not just save that $595 per month get the bag you want and have it be yours forever? How does hubby feel about bringing all of these germs into your house? How are these bags sanitized? I need to find the CBS report on how dirty a woman's PURSE can be Dirty Purse. Supposed a woman was sick and sneezed into her bag while looking for lip gloss. OHMYGUCCI this will NEVER work.

5. Best of all: Renting is easy! Browse our collection of purses, totes, satchels,
clutches (and more) and click. Enjoy them for a week, a month or as long as you
wish. And when you’ve had your fun, send them back and rent something new!

So is purchasing. Save for it, buy it, have it forever!

Carrie Bradshaw snapped JHud's character right out of that mode in the Queen of all Fashion Movies SATC. I'm trying to snap a few folks out of it myself. I would love to hear form those who think this is a steady moving opportunistic trend. I will be totally biased and offer you my can of lysol :)


BagLady


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S.O.S. : A Purse's Plea

I'm tired of being treated like a second class accessory. What would you do without me? I stretch out my insides to accommodate the contents of your life. I open myself up to crumbs, spilled green tea, makeup residue, balled up receipts, leaking lip gloss and the sharp pains of car keys. Your friends gawk at my outer beauty and rub me; okay that part feels good. I have a constant headache from all of the opening and closing. Despite all of the suffering I endure to make sure you look fly, you have the unmitigated gall to put me on the floor. No offense to shoes, but that is where they belong.

Accessories like myself are not used to such depths. We prefer being higher up. I'd flip my hair if I had some. So here I am on the floor looking up when I'm used to looking down. It’s cold down here. My feet, if I had feet, are getting contaminated with dirt, grime, bacteria you name it. I'm just not fit for upper dwelling anymore until I'm properly cleansed, which you won't do. The master that I have served so well is dancing around me. The shoes are laughing at me. I would have been much better off in the display case with light tissue paper stuffing, staring out at the wonders of the department store. I would still have my manufactured figure. I'd be a spectacle of leather and hardware perfection.
But alas, tis not so. I'm down here where feet should be. Where dogs walk and kids drop ice cream. If I could only use this penny I've been holding onto for weeks to make a wish, it would be that somehow my last act of despair reaches Baglady's website. May the Purse gods hear my plea.


Signed,

A Purse Sitting on the Floor




Dear PSOTF,

I hear you the readers hear you and we will get this message to your unworthy master!


BG

Jai HO!

So I'm "ethumbing" through some celebrity gossip sites and I stubbled upon that pretty chick that was in Slumdog Millionaire, you know Fritos Pinto?..well apparently she was in Paris for Fashion week and I noticed her shopping bag and thought damn what she get for FREE, by the size of the bag must be some Chanel jewelry or some Chanel scarves, something!Until I read a lil further and saw that she was INDEED at the Chanel Show and "that" was one of her gifts for attending, **looking around** what is "that'?? I'm lost in the sauce here, Where is my ONstar button? Where is the picture of the gift?!?!? I wanna see it!!! I mean is it INSIDE the Shopping bag??

No Divas, the shopping bag IS the gift.

This is the latest in Chanel's must have accessories for spring...Its made out of 100 % leather and just a cool $2625.. get into it.



DenyseG.