The Judith Leiber “Cleopatra” clutch has made its way onto the VIP list all over Hollywood. The exquisitely crafted minaudieres have probably made more appearances on red carpets than all Oscar-nominated actresses combined. Do you need some celebrity glam? Tuesday starting at Noon (EST), there is an online sample sale for the legendary evening bags. Register to shop here.

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So it’s made of jersey, but it still bears the giant price tag of the leather Stam bags? Check, please! I’m not sure who the design team over at Marc Jacobs are trying to fool, but I hope it isn’t any of us! The Stam has been revamped. And by that, I mean they just decided to do it in a new material. It’s now available in jersey, which sounds like a disaster for anyone with a semi-normal lifestyle. If your day consists of always having a chair to rest your bag on, no public transit and no contact with children, then be my guest and grab yourself this $1,150 handbag which is currently available at neimanmarcus.com. For those of us living in the real world, we’ll wait for something a little more durable at that price.

I got this Marc by Marc Jacobs Dr. Q Lil Riz Satchel from my darling boyfriend for Christmas, and seriously, it is THE most functional bag I’ve ever owned. One of my favorite parts? You don’t have to have a super skinny arm to wear it up on your shoulder! You can wear it on your shoulder or in the crook of your arm and it looks great. Inside there’s a large pocket for anything you need easy access to, and there’s also a pocket for you cell or iPod. It’s made of soft leather that has already improved in just the few weeks I’ve had it. Get yours at neimanmarcus.com where it retails for $428. It’s currently available in this super versatile brown and also in an inky dark blue dubbed indigo.

Black multicolore Louis Vuitton handbags and accessories are a guilty pleasure of mine. I’m hardly the girl you’ll see wearing logo-anything, but I have to admit I love the LV canvas peering out from my subtle, but pricey handbags. I’ve wanted a full-blown multicolor purse for awhile now, but none of the shapes really suited me. The Speedy is too clunky, the Beverly too small. Now Louis Vuitton has released the Greta, and in this dashing black multicolore, I’m thinking it just might deserve a second look the next time.

Beyonce’s back in the Big Apple, so it’s fitting that she chose a purse by one of the city’s most revered designers: Diane von Furstenberg. Sasha Fierce hit the shops with DVF’s Stephanie Large Slouchy Hobo in tow, a roomy handbag sure to accomodate many a purchase. To be honest, I’m not a huge fan of the handbag, which has always reminded me of a roly-poly (hint: that’s not a good thing). But I have an even bigger problem with those ’80s sunglasses, which Beyonce clearly swiped from hubby Jay-Z. Not lovin’ it, honey.

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Wow, that Valentino Glamorous Tote is really making the rounds. First we spied Fergie carrying a cream version of the petal-adorned handbag. Now, style Nazi Victoria Beckham is showing off her gray model. Though Vicky’s hat makes her look like an extra from “Valkyrie,” I have to give her props for that gorgeous suede trench, and I like how the matching  ties the monochrome look together. But seriously, hon - lose that hat!

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She’s got the hunk, she’s got the ring, and she’s got the Balenciaga…life is looking pretty darn rosy for Gisele Bundchen (aka the new Mrs. Tom Brady) right about now. The supermodel was spied at LAX jetting off for what we can only assume is a romantic honeymoon with her new hubby, and she fittingly chose a large black Balenciaga Motorcycle Bag as her carry-on. It’s roomy, it’s stylish, and it works oh well with her matching black leather jacket. Have fun, kids!

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In these economic times, how important is the label? Yes, we all appreciate impeccable design and quality, but how loyal are we to the label itself? Of course, no matter how thrifty we we may be, we don’t need to resort to knockoffs, at least not if we can find perfectly good designer goods with a smaller price tag. In one corner, we have Prada’s Cervo Antik brown leather drawstring bag. It is made of deerskin leather, made in Italy and sells for $2095 at Bergdorf Goodman. The other corner is Stuart Weitzman’s Cinchpelo handbag, made of brown lama leather, drawstring top as well, and roughly the same dimensions. It does have an accent of genuine shearling that the Prada does not have. Stuart Weitzman is seen outfitting many a celebrity food and arm on the red carpet, just as Prada does. The difference is, this bag is on sale at $217.00 That is almost 90% off the selling price of the Prada bag. Both are chic, sophisticated with designer cred. Which is your choice?

Lindsay Lohan may be wanted by the coppers for her various drunk driving misdeeds, but at least she’s steering clear of the Fashion Police with her chic Gucci handbag. Wearing her typical uniform of a slouchy tee and black leggings, the potential inmate probably should have opted for a black purse to better complement her monochrome look, but at least the girl knows her classics. The monogram style is one of my favorites - and considerably less-uniquitous than the Louis Vuitton monogram - and I’ll always have a sweet spot for those forest green and red stripes. Let’s just hope that La Lohan doesn’t get TOO comfortable wearing stripes.

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With her wall of bangs and dark shades, Liv Tyler is nearly incognito in this photo. Still, we’d recognize those plump Tyler lips anywhere, and that black Stella McCartney handbag is another “I’m a Celebrity” dead giveaway. I dig the tote’s simple but sleek style, versatile appeal, and modern zipped details. It’s a great choice for Liv, a busy NYC single mom who needs to pair her signature downtown sensibility with the practicalities of motherhood (you can surely fit a juice box or two in that bag).

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