Sometimes you just need some retail therapy, a chic pick-me-up.  It feels even better when your spontaneous “happy” moment does not dent the wallet.  Today, the already budget-friendly HYPE collection has severely reduced prices on many of their fall essentials.  The smokey grey Drew Hobo above is now $143 (down from $300), the Regina Hobo is now $134 (from $275), the Prussian Blue Drew Clutch wallet is a mere $47!  This label uses the same luxurious lambskin leathers as the much more expensive labels, but just doesn’t charge the same mark-up.  If you’re looking for style and substance, this one is not to be missed.   Shop here.

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She’s got a new hair color, so why not a new designer handbag as well? Jessica Alba ran errands wile showing off her new red locks (I’m on the fence) and her Burberry Manor purse, which comes in a lovely russety leather. The laidback outfit is nothing to write home about, but thanks to the Burberry bag it’s a look worth noticing.

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So much for something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue. On the eve of her wedding to Lamar Odom, reality starlet Khloe Kardashian opted for something Chanel - namely, a fetching black quilted handbag with the double C logo nice and prominent. Hey, 50% of marriages may end in divorce, but you can always count on Chanel in sickness and in health.

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Does anyone do cute better than Marc Jacobs? Judging by this adorable Marc by Marc Jacobs Petal to the Metal Sasha Shoulder Bag, I’m going to go with a “no.” Though the black leather and gold zipped details of this flap-front purse are fetching, it’s the gold bird charms that steal the show. Very girly, sure, but creative too. Available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $498.

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Our sweet little Whitney Port is certainly earning her style chops. The star of “The City” hit the town in a fierce little summertime outfit, pairing a boxy denim blouse with marbelized shorts (love), lilac Chloe sandals (really love), and a python LAI Audrey purse. It’s an unconventional look, but somehow it works. The LAI Audrey purse is the perfect accompaniment - summery yet bold, and a nice contrast to those printed shorts.

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Shocking but true - fanny packs are hot! Well, at least Alexander Wang’s Max Fanny Pack purse is. Christina Aguilera showcased the stone-washed handbag on a recent outing, smartly draping it over one shoulder to accomodate her petite frame. The bag gets its name from the boxy two-pouch shape, though we doubt we’ll see too many Bermuda short-wearing tourists trying to pull this off.

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Front row seats at Salvatore Ferragamo’s Milan Fashion Week runway show? Not bad. Of course, Rachel Bilson has to dress the part, which is why she’s smartly decked out in a navy Ferragamo frock and a black Ferragamo clutch. I’m not really feeling the lace gloves and ankle boots, but the bow-esque clutch is pretty darn covetable. What do you think of the dress?

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It’s been a really tough summer for Janet Jackson, so it’s nice to see her enjoying herself at the Armani show during Milan Fashion Week. The singer looked sharp in an argyle sweater and trouser combo paired with a luxe Zagliani Metallic Python handbag. Rihanna is also a fan of the label, and for good reason - that python purse screams fabulosity!

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tags: Celebrity Purses, Celebrity Style, Other designer Handbags ddddd author: Erin D. comments: 1 Comment

Well, I know the silver necklace is by Fiona Paxton…but I just can’t quite place Halle Berry’s black flap-front handbag. Can you? The star opted for an edgy distressed look over the weekend, proving that she’s a hip mama. No mom jeans for her. Put your designer guesses in the comments section.

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tags: Celebrity Purses, Celebrity Style, Name that Purse ddddd author: Erin D. comments: 2 Comments

Proving that a designer handbag can make even a gray t-shirt and denim cutoffs look hot, “The Hills” starlet Kristin Cavallari hit the town with her fierce Alexander Wang Coco handbag with the bad-ass studded bottom. (Man, I’m dying to get that bag.) What a perfect way to inject some NYC edge into her cool LA look.

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tags: Celebrity Purses, Celebrity Style, Other designer Handbags ddddd author: Erin D. comments: No Comments