Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Carey Mulligan + Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Slim Suede Coal

Carey Mulligan hits the after party for her new Off-Broadway play, Through a Glass Darkly, at Chinatown Brasserie on Monday (June 6) in NYC.

Bag: Louis Vuitton Sofia Coppola Slim Suede Coal

Price: $1,720.00

Where to Buy: Louis Vuitton Stores

Bagopedia's Rating: 1 Bag (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Bagopedia thinks these small evening bags are useless and expensive. This bag is the same size as a long wallet- same length, width, and depth. There is no room other than some bills, cards, and a mirror (comes with). This bag has no depth and can't even carry a lipstick or cell phone. Carrying your own Louis Vuitton wallet does the same trick and is less expensive.

Bagopeida's suggestion: Get an evening bag that is slightly bigger or a thicker hard-shell clutch.

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Tuesday, June 7, 2011

Olivia Palermo + VBH Brera Double-Zip Satchel

Olivia Palermo attended the Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic at Governor’s Island showing off her chic style.

Bag: VBH Brera Double-Zip Satchel

Price: $3,250.00

Where to Buy: VBH Boutique New York,

Who Carries it: Blake Lively,

Bagopedia's Rating: 3 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Nice bag. Nice design with beautiful leather, color, and hardware. But Bagopedia isn't sure it is worth $3,250.00.

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Jennifer Garner + Marcello de Cartier Hobo


Jennifer Garner carries her 2-year-old daughter, Seraphina, back to the car after playing at a park on Saturday (June 4) in Pacific Palisades, Calif.

Bag: Marcello de Cartier Hobo

Price: $1,600.00

Where to Buy: Cartier Stores,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Jennifer has been spotted carrying Cartier bags in many styles. This simple yet elegant looking bag has a lot of nice details- shiny bronze-colored calf leather, shinny hardware in palladium, water snake skin trim, and Cartier cutting-through edges. The color is what Bagopedia can not resist.

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Sunday, June 5, 2011

Jessica Alba + Longchamp Cosmos Hobo

Jessica Alba, husband Cash Warren, and daughter Honor leave their hotel on Friday (June 3) in New York City.

Bag: Longchamp Cosmos Bag

Price: $610.00

Where to Buy: Bloomingdales,

Bagopedia's Rating: 2 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: This bag is too big for the look Jessica Alba is trying to create. The size should be smaller with hard leather case. When you want to get this look, choose the bag looking like a "flight attendant" instead of school hobo.

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Jessica Simpson + FENDI 2Bag

Jessica Simpson locks arms with her fiance Eric Johnson as they leave the Crosby Hotel in the Soho neighborhood of New York City on Friday (June 3).


Bag: FENDI 2Bag

Price: $2,200.00

Where to Buy: Bergdorf Goodman,

Bagopedia's Rating: 2 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Have you ever wondered why some bags go on sale right after they come out, but some never go on sale? Some bags still look good years after you bought them, but some don't look good anymore? Some bags keep their values but some don't?

This 2Bag looks good for about 10 seconds then you realize it doesn't look that good.

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Friday, June 3, 2011

Giuliana Rancic + Rebecca Minkoff M. A. C. Clutch


Linked-in lovebirds Giuliana and Bill Rancic indulge in some retail therapy on Wednesday in Santa Monica, Calif.

Bag: Rebecca Minkoff MAC Clutch

Price: $295.00

Where to Buy: Saks Fifth Avenue,

Who Carries It: Reese Witherspoon, Agyness Deyn, Shenae Grimes,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: The MAC clutch has become the brand's iconic bag. The 3 way concept (Single, double, and removed chain) clutches are very popular thing summer. It is a very handy bag to acquire. The price isn't bad if you are looking for a classic handbag at an affordable price. However, the only complain for this bag is that it is heavier than others due to the hardware.

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Katie Holmes + Valextra Babila Bag

Having made the cross-country trip to the east coast over the weekend, Katie Holmes was spotted venturing about New York City on Monday afternoon (May 23).

Bag: Valextra Babila Bag

Price: $2,240.00

Where to Buy: Barney's New York,

Bagopedia's Rating: 2 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Bagopedia is sure that Valextra uses the good leather and hand-made in Italy. Bagopeida also loves the almost-no-details and breifcase-like designs of the Valextra bags that give women a shape and sophisticated edge. However, Bagopedia thinks Valextra sets the prices way higher than the real value. It is hard to convince Bagopeida to Visa this bag.

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Thursday, June 2, 2011

Avril Lavigne + HERMES Kelly Bag in KIWI


Enjoying her time across the pond, Avril Lavigne was spotted arriving at a studio in London, England yesterday (May 31).

Bag: HERMES Kelly Candy Color Kiwi

Price: $8,000

Where to Buy: HERMES Stores,

Who Carries it: Grace Kelly, Victoria Beckham, Mary-Kate Olsen, Julia Roberts,

Bagopedia's Rating: 5 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Classic bag 2011 S/S new color- Candy colors: Comes with Kiwi, Rose Tyrien, and Lime.

Alessandra Ambrosio + Salvatore Ferragamo 2011 S/S Shoulder Bag


SUPERMODEL ALESSANDRA AMBROSIO stops to smell her flowers – and show off her runway gams! – in chambray belted shirt dress and perfectly light summer accessories during a trip to a Brentwood market.

Bag: Salvatore Ferragamo 2011 S/S/ Shoulder Bag in Calf Suede

Price: $990.00

Where to Buy: Salvatore Ferragamo Stores,

Bagopedia's Rating: 3 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: The look of this summer seems to go with small bags. It is time to take a serious look of what you absolutely need for a outing. What you absolutely needs decide the size of the bag. Bagopedia loves to carry everything, but I also like the look of small bags.

Bagopedia like this Ferragamo bag. I like the horizontal design, the color, the suede (Especially Ferragamo makes great suede products), and the gold hardware. The size goes with what I need- wallet, cell phone, and keys. You can also choose the suede in light blue which Bagopedia absolutely adores, porcelain color in calf leather or python ($2,350.00). However, the price tag is high. You can get a similar look for much less price.

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Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Jessica Simpson + LANVIN Happy GM Shoulder Bag

Jessica Simpson walks through LAX Airport to catch a departing flight on Tuesday (May 31) in Los Angeles.

Bag: LANVIN Happy GM Shoulder Bag

Price: $2,445.00

Where to Buy: Barney's New York,

Who Carries it: Reese Witherspoon, Katie Holmes, Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker,

Bagopedia's Rating: 2 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: It is called Happy, but Bagopedia isn't happy. Bagopedia doesn't like the GM size (12" wide) which becomes a hobo bag. Bagopedia attach the photo below showing Katie Holmes carries the MM size (10" wide) which features the bag much better. This actually reminds Bagopedia what Balenciaga did to the Motorcycle bag. It is time to design new bags instead of playing with an existing perfect bag.


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January Jones + Coach Kristin Embossed Python Crossbody

January Jones shows off her growing baby bump in a Market “Milla” cowl tee as she heads to a star studded party on the beach on Monday (May 30) in Malibu, Calif.

Bag: Coach Kristin Embossed Python Crossbody

Price: $228.00

Who Carries it: Alexis Bledel, Camilla Belle, Jennifer Garner,

Bagopedia's Rating: 4 Bags (Out of 5)

Bagopedia's Comment: Love Coach's Kristin line! Inspired by older handbags and designed for modern women. It is hard not to find something that suits every woman from the Kristin line. The price tags are affordable. Bagopeia myself is a huge fan of this line and have found a couple of really nice bags for myself. Bagopedia loves this bag. The one January Jones carries is the older version which Bagopedia thinks it is nicer than the newer version (The newer version has multi-colored embossed python). This bag can be carried as crossbody bag, shoulder bag, and clutch when the chain is detached.

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