The bitching. The backstabbing. The boobs. That’s right - I’m talking about the “Real Housewives” of Bravo TV. As you may know, the fourth season of the OC edition is winding down, which means we can make room in our DVR queues for the gals from New York as season two kicks off tomorrow February 17th. I for one can’t wait. No offense to the OC ladies, but one more conversation about real estate or another irritating comment from Vicki and my eyes will roll so far back into my head that I’ll be able to see my butt. Let’s bring on Leanne’s Countess-dropping! Bethenny’s priceless wisecracks! Ramona and Jill’s battle of the egos! Alex’s cringe-worthy shopping sprees! Simon’s Speedos! (Okay, maybe not that last one.)

So we want to know: which batch of “Real Housewives” do you like best? The blonde-and-Botoxed OC crew? The Hamptons-and-haute-couture-mad NYC ladies? Or, the extension-wearing, cat-fighting, tone-deaf gals from Atlanta? (I say NYC)

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A bright clutch is the perfect way to amp up a LBD or simple work dress for night. Paris Hilton decided to match hers to her skirt and lipstick for a night of hobnobbing. The outfit is a total miss for me (but please, tell us if you feel otherwise), even though Paris’ makeup is beyond flawless. The leather jacket, the tarty skirt, the zipped boots…it’s all just a little too much. The bag is another story, so be the first to ID it!

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Um, Salma…were they having a blowout sale at the Gucci store or something? The actress opted for not just a boho-chic Gucci peasant dress, but a monogram Gucci Indy purse with red leather trim as well. I’m on the fence here. I love me some Gucci, but I prefer to mix and watch my designer wares. I can’t help thinking the dress would work better with a petite clutch, and the handbag with a sleeker jeans-and-blazer duo. Am I wrong?

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The Hermès store in paris

“If money were no object….” Don’t you love it when hypothetical questions start off like that? :o) This being the Purse Page, I’m sure you know what follows that phrase. I’m embarrassed to admit that I spend a good amount of time contemplating that very question, so I’ll reveal my answer after you reveal yours: If money were no object, which handbag brands would you most like to purchase? (Pick up to three)

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If money were no object, I’d fill my closet with Louboutin shoes, Zac Posen separates, Chanel suits, Hermès, Chanel and YSL bags and Bottega Veneta accessories.

Purse Page tries to bring you the latest news on department store sales, online deals and sample sales. I bring you Luxe For Less because I know how important it is to stretch your pocketbook when you’ve got half a dozen items on your Wish List, and let’s face it: a great bag is wonderful, but a great bag ON SALE is heaven. In trying to make our content more relevant to you, please tell us:

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If you were to peep into my handbag closet, you’d see a disproportionate representation of the major handbag designers. While I spend my days lusting after more Hermès items, the Birkins and Kellys I currently own don’t see too much use — my current lifestyle isn’t the best one for toting a $10,000 handbag to and from work every day. So while I love Hermès, I usually cannot justify more than 1 new addition a year. To fill my closet and insatiable lust for all things purse, I indulge in other designers. My go-tos are Marc Jacobs, Fendi and Yves Saint Laurent. These three probably make up more than half my bag closet, even though none are my absolute favorite.

What makes up the bulk of your handbag closet right now? (select up to 3)

• Balenciaga
• Bottega Veneta
• Chanel
• Chloe
• Coach
• Dior
• Fendi
• Gucci
• Hermès
• Louis Vuitton
• Marc Jacobs
• Miu Miu
• Prada
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Other

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You know we at the Purse Page love getting feedback from you. We know we’ve got a good footing in the online world of handbag blogging but we are always looking to improve to bring you better content. You told us recently about your upper limit to spend on handbags (here) and how the slowdown in the economy will effect your purse budget (here). In response, we created Luxe For Less and keep you informed of the online and brick-and-mortar sales to help you stretch your purse budget. We wonder though, if you’ve got a lower limit for handbags, and if you’d like us to do more content on the lower end luxury goods. We all love to oggle the Guccis, Pradas, Vuittons and such, but…

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I’m not one for splattering red paint on fur coats, but can we send PETA to do something about this unfortunate Fendi Mink-Trimmed Wolf Fish Purse? And what on God’s good earth is a wolf fish, anyway? With its petite, boxy shape and gold and stone details, this purse had a lot of potential, but the haphazard mink adornment ruins it all for me. It reminds me of my elementary school art projects (love that Elmer’s glue), not something I would expect from a design house of Fendi’s caliber. Available for $4,330 at Eluxury.com.

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Guess Heidi Montag didn’t lose that Hermes Birkin handbag after all; she just swapped it for a different color. This ultra-white version is as blindingly bright as that “engagement ring” Spencer Pratt gave Heidi on “The Hills,” but undoubtedly worth a loooooot more. Say what you want about these two (really, go on - say it!), but there’s no denying that Heidi has killer taste in purses. Is it any wonder that her new single (groan) is called “Fashion”?

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“Gossip Girl” star Blake Lively is lucky enough to wear some jaw-droppingly fabulous designer duds on the set, and it looks like she likes to take some of her work home with her. The starlet chose a very au courant Chloe Saskia purse to jazz up an otherwise basic (okay, kinda drab and very short; guess those “Traveling Pants” must be with America Ferrera or something) beige dress. Dog-sitting isn’t the most glamorous chore in the world, but the Saskia, with its chic pastel patches of croc, adds a fashionable, just-off-the-runway panache. Serena would definitely approve.

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