It’s one of Yves Saint Laurent‘s most beloved bags, and this is easily one of its most unexpected updates. The Roady Printed Canvas Hobo Bag showcases the bag at its nautical best, complete with a rope stripe print atop red and black. As has always been, though, Roady’s strength is its handle. Here, it’s composed of rubber and leather, a combination robust enough to support a heavy canvas bag. Available for $1495 at Net-a-Porter.

posted: January 30th, 2012
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Yes, the Y in “easy” is supposed to be capitalized in the name of this Yves Saint Laurent EasY Zip-Top Tote, but if you ask me, a mega label like Yves Saint Laurent doesn’t need to resort to wacky wordplay in order to get their products noticed. Seriously, take a look at the bag itself – it’s almost painfully exquisite! It features sky blue pebbled leather, golden hardware, a two-way zip top with YSL logo pull tabs and snap-down sides, multiple pockets, and metal feet, all ingredients of a classic, timeless designer bag. Silly name or not, this purse is dynamite! Find it for $1,495 at Bergdorf Goodman.

posted: January 27th, 2012
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Valentine’s Day is on its way!

Practically every woman loves flowers (who doesn’t?) but smart women love gestures of love that last a little longer, like a fine designer purse. (Besides, while I can never find it in me to say anything bad about chocolate, the price of flowers magically doubles around this time.) I checked out the Valentine’s Day Gift Shop at Saks Fifth Avenue and found several treasures that will make you fall in love all over again. Check out these red hot gift ideas.

Stella McCartney puts her signature style to work on the Shaggy Deer Falabella Handbag. The design is always simple: plain base with a contrasting border. In this case, the cherry faux leather bag has a silvertone chain that wraps around each side. If you collect Stella McCartney bags, you can add this one to your stash for $1245.

Did you get a new iPad over the holidays? Here’s your chance to throw a designer cover on it, namely, Paddie Zip Case for iPad from Diane von Furstenberg. The rich red leather printed case is topped off with a black leather tassel. It fits all versions of the iPad and sells for $135.

Another lovely bag that would make a great Valentine’s Day gift is the YSL Large Muse Handbag. The soft buffalo red leather tote from the famed house of Yves Saint Laurent is smart-looking, yet practical, with plenty of pockets for all of your stuff. The black silk lining makes it even more luxurious. Tell your honey that instead of red roses, you want this sweet purse($1550).

posted: January 20th, 2012
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Orange is not my color, at least not since I was a freshman in high school when I tried to rebel against other more “normal” color schemes. Anyway, I’d never see myself sporting it in the present. . . except on this pink and orange Yves Saint Laurent Colorblock Logo Clutch. Granted, the pink leather overshadows the orange piping and stitching, but nonetheless, there’s orange on it and I’d still be willing to carry it. In fact, I actually really love this clutch! It features a flap top, a raised, topstitched “YSL” logo in the center, a magnetic snap closure, canvas lining, and an inside open pocket. It’s available for $625 at Neiman Marcus.

posted: December 28th, 2011
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It’s not even winter yet, but I’m already thinking spring – and I bet many of you are, too. Get yourself revved up for next year with this Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two Woven Linen Tote. An effortlessly chic, cruise-worthy bag that just begs to be taken on some luxurious vacation, this spacious tote will take you from swanky afternoon lunches to casual dinner dates with ease. Available for $2395 at Net-a-Porter.

posted: December 14th, 2011
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Unless you’re especially fond of pink and red blobs that resemble what you might observe through a microscope in biology class and don’t mind paying hundreds of dollars to see it every single day, you can probably find better ways of making a statement (and, frankly, entertaining yourself) than by carrying this Yves Saint Laurent Sporty Tote. In a word, nay. (Also, “sporty”? Did they mean “spotty”?) Available for $796 at Bluefly.

posted: December 6th, 2011
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Attention, loyal readers! The votes are in from last week’s Shopping List Poll, and the purse chosen for our lookalike shopping spree was the Yves Saint Laurent Neo Double Reversible Tote! This wonderfully wicked (excuse us, but we can’t help but ooze Halloween adjectives today) dark magenta specimen was first spotted for a ghastly $1,346 – but have no fear: we’ve found five affordable lookalikes (NOT fakes) for you to buy and love. Cheers to shopping on a budget!

1. Magid Amsterdam 8628 Tote $63.70

2. PUMA Hazard Shopper Bag $72

3. Jesselli Couture BK-56910 $146.45

4. Merona Plum Tote $20.98

5. Hobo International Mariella $198

posted: October 31st, 2011
category: Luxe for less, Other designer Handbags, Shopping List Roundups, Yves Saint Laurent Handbags
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Being a sucker for all things royal, I was naturally drawn to this Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two Prince of Wales Check Tweed Tote merely for its name at first. Then I got a close look and found myself entranced by the cool, slightly offbeat graphics on the rather classic handbag silhouette. The black and white combination is, as usual, one of the season’s most engaging trends, but it’s sometimes a bit overpowering on a large piece of clothing. A bag like this works the mesmerizing pattern into an everyday look with ease, and serves more as a practical statement piece than an eyesore. Find it for $1695 at Net-a-Porter.

posted: October 25th, 2011
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I’m fairly certain that the giant Y on this Yves Saint Laurent Neo Double Reveversible Tote stands for Yes, I need to own this! Or maybe it stands for Yikes, that much for a tote?! Either way, the dark magenta color is simply fabulous. Beyond that, it’s a pretty basic purse, but I guess you are paying for the YSL name, which is actually what the Y stands for. Available at Bluefly for $1346.

posted: October 21st, 2011
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Attention, loyal readers! Last week’s Shopping List Poll has concluded, and the purse chosen for our lookalike shopping spree was the Yves Saint Laurent Muse Two Satchel! This exquisite plum-colored bag was spotted for $1,895 at Nordstrom – but have no fear: we’ve found five perfectly purple and affordable lookalikes (NOT fakes) for you to buy and love. Let us know which is your favorite by leaving a comment below!

1. London Fog Stacey Satchel  $123.75

2. Nine & Co. In The Mix Shimmer Satchel $38.50

3. ELLE Caprice Studded Pleated Satchel $55.30

4. R&J Handbags by Romeo & Juliet Couture Luggage Satchel $63

5. Kooba ‘Anya’ Leather Satchel $314.90

posted: September 12th, 2011
category: Luxe for less, Shopping List Roundups, Yves Saint Laurent Handbags
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