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Time for another fabulous giveaway brought to you by the bag forum. What’s up for grabs this month?? Why it’s the gorgeous Foley + Corinna City Tote (a $485 value) in stunning slate blue.

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It folds to be carried on the shoulder most days, or can be carried handheld style as a tote when you are carrying your portfolio or just need a little more room. For easy access to your essentials, the bag has zipper pockets on both sides of the exterior, so you won’t have to dig through the whole bag to find that ringing cell phone. In super soft leather, we guarantee that you’ll find yourself reaching for this one time and time again. Best of all, it’s seasonless, so you won’t have to take this one out of rotation. Measures 20″ w at bottom, 17″w at top x 21″high when extended, about 12″h when folded x 1″d (expandable). Handle drop is 10″ or more, or about 15″ with slouch.

Fendi Snakeskin Circles Baguette Bag
Once again the House of Fendi creates one artistic and unique piece of couture, take a look at the Extra-Large Snakeskin Circles Baguette. I think its so fun how Fendi plays around with their signature Baguettes, varying in styles and patterns, but sometimes, you must admit, they do get a bit carried away. Personally speaking when I first saw all the appliqué on the Baguette, I disliked it all together. Too much and extremely tacky was my first reaction, then again, I was judging this piece off of images via the Internet. As many of us bagista’s know, pictures or better yet, stock photos do not justify the beauty of a handbag in person. With that said, after seeing this baguette and playing around with it, I began to admire it for its craftsmanship and detailing. A collage of snakeskin dyed in various hues decorates this baguette and rich leather compliments this piece finely. Buttery soft suede can be found lining this bag and its size is great for those gals who like to carry more than just their keys and lipgloss. Just because I did mention what great workmanship was put into this baguette doesn’t mean I’d give into this Fendi. It’s really not my style, but rather something I admire, instead. Then again, I don’t have the $4, 580 to drop on one single baguette! What do you girls think about this Fendi? Would you wear it?

The Fendi Secret Code F3 Satchel
Does anyone know what is going on with Fendi? For some reason, they have been coming out with some pretty goofy bags lately. Take the Secret Code F3 Satchel for example. Simple in design, but also very strange looking. It is called a satchel, presumably because of the handle on top, but it more resembles a small messenger bag with its flap closure and long detachable strap. The curvature of the top handle and the multicolored studs give this bag an Art Deco feeling. In fact, the more I look at it, the more I want to believe it belongs in a modern art museum somewhere. Maybe displayed under glass, where museum visitors can gaze upon it and wonder what the heck it’s supposed to be. Personally, I don’t think I could ever see myself sporting this bag. So Fendi, what IS it supposed to be?

The Fendi Secret Code F3 Satchel is available in blue (shown) or black. As you may have already noticed, Fendi has been overloading on the details when it comes to their bags lately. This one is no exception. The bag is constructed of soft suede and is accented by pebbled leather insets and topstitching detail. The metal studs are goldtone, silver, and gunmetal. It measures 12″ x 8″ x 4″ and it retails for $2,380 (YIKES!).

There is a Hermes Birkin Haut Courroie 32 Fuchsia Pink bag up for sale on let-trade (I repeat). This bag is stunning. I love the color, and well it’s the classic Hermes Birkin - can you go wrong? (no!)

Like all JT designs, the UL tote has some outrageously luxurious details that further elevate its classically beautiful design. First there’s JT’s signature jewelry-like hardware. Then we must point out how the designers thoughtfully paint the edges of the leather a deep red that adds contrast and depth to this already voluminous looking bag. And that’s just for starters. Add these sensational touches (as well as many more, but we’ll save the fun of discovering these for you to enjoy on your own!) to the finest skins and couture-like craftsmanship and you’ve got one spectacular bag. Also available in Red. Dimensions: 16.5 l x 8.5 w x 13 h

Yves Saint Laurent Violet Downtown Tote
Looking for a hot designer bag for the fall? Well, here is one that is absolutely perfect for the new purple trend that will be hitting the arms of many this upcoming season. The Downtown Tote by YSL is now available in a gorgeous purple hue called violet. The Downtown is a classic bag itself and it comes in a variety of colors, textures, and exotics prints. But, there is definitely something special about the violet version. Maybe it’s because we usually don’t see virbant shades in the YSL collection. But I am really loving this new color and hopefully, we will see some more waves of purples and reds for this fall.

The Downtown Tote is made of calfskin, which is supple, luxurious, and high quality leather. Throughout the exterior of the bag, there are minimal yet visible gold brushed hardware details. I love pruple and gold combo because it’s so rich looking. And I think the alternative silver application would have been lovely, but a bit plain. Anyways, other characteristics are a front pocket, straps long enough to comfortably fit over the shoulder, and canvas lining with a zip pocket and suede trim along the top. Lastly, this bag measures 19″ x 13.5″ x 9.5″, which is huge and has the capacity to fit a ton! If you act fast and head on over to Bluefly right now, you can snag this purple hottie for 20% off the retail price, or $1,436.

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