Just when I’d thought the skull trend had mercifully went on its merry way, here comes heiress Nicky Hilton with a ghoulish tank. Thanks, dearie. At least she had the decency to bring along a designer handbag as well, in this case a black and gray Goyard tote that suits her macabre look. Though I’m not that fond of skulls, I have to admit this casual look is pretty fierce…if not a tad bony.

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Now there’s a way to show patriotism. Brit chick Emma Watson (aka Hermione) showed her roots with this witty and adorable Chanel Union Jack clutch, which worked perfectly with her pretty red frock. Emma is definitely a style starlet to watch, and it’s good to know she knows a cute purse when she sees one!

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Okay, so Rihanna’s new ‘do - check out those shaved sides - may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but there’s no denying the girl has good taste in designer handbags. Here she is toting the Nina Ricci Ondine Pony Hair Bag like it’s nobody’s business, cheekily paired with tight jeans, shoulder-grazing earrings, and a sheer black tee with a striped bra underneath. I love the bag’s chunky gold chain and horseshoe-shaped ribbon detail, and I think the outfit is perfect for a fierce chick like Rihanna. Thumbs up, girl.

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Jetting across the country to promote her new film “The Ugly Truth” seems to have dampened Katherine Heigl’s personality (is it just me or is she giving us the cold hard stare of death?), but it hasn’t hurt her fashion sense any. I’m smitten with her bold yellow Marc Jacobs Robert Lexie purse, which didn’t seem to get much play with the celebrity set before (Selma Blair excepted). It’s not the most versatile handbag, but that vibrant yellow is a great choice for summer, methinks.

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Why pay full price when you can go halfsies? Anya Hindmarch is discounting her handbags and apparel by up to 50% right now, which means you could feasibly buy two handbags and not feel a shred of guilt (right?). The stock includes Chantry and Sevilla purses (just set your currency to dollars), which means this is an offer you simply can’t refuse. Shop now at AnyaHindmarch.com.

Wow, Dr. Grey has really filled out! Actress Ellen Pompeo showed off a pronounced baby bump in a chic black maxi dress while out shopping for the little one. The star also showed off her lovely Tod’s Luna Hobo, known for its multiple gold zips. It’s a cute look for a pregnant woman - heck, any woman.

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Hmm, I know what you did last summer, indeed. Expectant parents Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar look cute as can be as they step out to run some errands. Sarah’s got her hands on a classic Gucci monogram purse, which complements her outfit (and I love that little flash of green and red). That baby is off to a good start!

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Oh, Lindsay. Lindsay, Lindsay, Lindsay. What on earth is up with those ragged jeans? Not to mention the one, two, THREE handbags? Of the three, I dig the Pauric Sweeney the most, but that pink Gucci purse is pretty striking too, though a tad girly and youthful for my taste. Still, it doesn’t excuse those need-to-be-thrown-out jeans. Gucci is good, but not THAT good.

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Whoa, nelly. Barneys is giving us handbag fiends a major deal - up to 70% off sales handbags and other goods. Can I get a HELL YEAH? There’s loads of Lanvin on offer, slashed from $2K+ to $900, plus goodies from Marc by Marc Jacobs, Erva, Givenchy, and more. We even spied this cute Marc by Marc Jacobs wallet for under $60. Can’t beat that. Shop now at Barneys.com.

For those who feared that Lauren Conrad’s departure from “The Hills” would mean a dearth of Chanel handbags on the show, worry not. Audrina Partridge is all too happy to fill the Chanel void with her own stash of sweet petite quilted leather arm candy. Though I’m not 100% behind her boob-tube frock, Audrina does get points for her Chanel bag, which is the perfect size for a chic party clutch. LC would definitely approve.

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