Behold...the majesty of the Louis Vuitton Epi Neverfull MM

When I got my first real writing job, I dropped an entire paycheck on a taxi cab yellow-hued Louis Vuitton Epi Jasmine bag. It was irresponsible yes, but I was 21 and had to have it. Now, Louis Vuitton has released its iconic Neverfull MM bag in an Epi version! It's $2,010, I can never afford it and I just need to take a minute to say how much I'm obsessed with this bag. It's the perfect tote. It comes with a matching pouchette inside. This bag has the right name though. If you get it, your wallet is Neverfull. #purseobsession #champagnetastebeerbudget

-Joanie Cox-Henry

My latest purchase: The Tory Burch Jane Shopper Tote

I have a weakness for Tory Burch designs, but I can't always afford my habit. I had seen this bag at the Tory Burch store in Boca Raton but the back originally sold for over $200. I was thrilled to score the bag at Plato's Closet in Boca Raton. I am obsessed with the sleek simplicity of this tote. It's the perfect summer to fall accessory and the logo charm is a cool twist on the traditional Tory tote.

-Joanie Cox-Henry

Kate Spade releases The Joanie bag and Joanies everywhere rejoice!

Behold, The Catherine Street Joanie Bag. Kate Spade, who is a master of happy colors and clean lines has done it again with this sleek satchel and shoulder bag. Available in basic black, emerald and plum color combinations, this ladylike leather bag is a must-have for late summer/early fall. The bow-tie pattern inside the purse is an added surprise and reminds me of my favorite bow-tie icon, Pee-wee:) The bag costs $398 at Katespade.com. And since the bag happens to share my name, I really, really want to get my hands on this as soon as possible.

-Joanie Cox-Henry

Top 3 spring handbags we can't wait to get our hands on

Fendi 2Jours 3D Vitello Colorblock Medium Tote Bag; $2890 at Neimanmarcus.com. 









Aldo DIZZASCO bag; $55 at Aldoshoes.com 









Madison Colorblock Carrie; $598 at Coach.com 



-Joanie Cox-Henry

Caught in the clutches of loving Target's latest designer collaboration!

Hot on the heels of the not so popular Neiman Marcus + Target holiday collection is the irresistible collection of colorful clothing and accessories from New York designer Prabal Gurung. I knew the line was going to be a hit when one of my fashionable friends texted me from New York City asking me if I was going to Target the day the collection was hitting stores. The concept behind the line is genius. It's all inspired by the process of falling of love from the crush to the first date to the first kiss to a lifelong love affair. 

While I almost never carry a clutch because I have too many things I need to take with me to events such as my camera, wallet, keys, cell phone and notepad, I went on a wild hunt for the Prabal Gurung For Target Nolita Clutch. This multicolor handbag comes with a removable chain strap. It's small, barely fits my iPhone and a lipstick and it's completely impractical. But if love this bag is wrong, I don't wanna be right. Since it was sold out online and in most stores, I had to use Target.com's location device to find a store near me that had it in stock. I trekked to Delray Beach to get it at the Target there and there was only one left at that location when I got mine.

I went so nuts over this, I also had to have the black lace clutch (featured below) as well. With each clutch costing just $34.99 each, it's a steal as far as evening bags go. Actress Carey Mulligan recently sported this clutch at an event. I think these bags will work perfectly for a cruise since all you need is your lipstick, a pocket camera and cruise card on a boat. I gave up buying purses and shoes for Lent so these were my last buys before the big fast. 

-Joanie Cox-Henry 

Which bag is most like your man?

Kari and I often think about wacky ways accessories affect our lives while sitting in our work cubicles in the newsroom. Yesterday, we couldn't resist a fun, new game we came up with. If your boyfriend, fiance or husband was a handbag, which one would he be?

My husband, Greg henry (pictured below) would definitely be a Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Mon Monogram; $1,100 with vertical stripes because he's classic, dependable, easy to hold and locked into what matters to him. He's a man of tradition and the fact that this bag offers your personal initials as part of the logo adds to the style and sophistication of this piece.















If your man was a bag, which bag would he be??????? Tweet us at

@KariBagshaw! 

-Joanie Cox-Henry

New year, new bag...

We're now almost into the second month of 2013 and there are dozens of spectacular new styles to drool over this spring. Here are my top 3 picks so far for the new year.



1. Cole Haan Crosby Colorblock Tote Bag; $298 at Neimanmarcus.com. I love the fine craftsmanship of this bag and the ease of carrying it multiple ways. I like to fantasize about swinging it over my shoulder for a day of yachting, a picnic in Cape Cod or carrying it from day to night for mojitos on Lincoln Road. 

2. Prada Saffiano Bicolor Tote bag; $1,890 on Neimanmarcus.com. I love this bag because it reminds me of a cool, refreshing glacier or ice cream on a hot day. The color-blocking is fun yet done in a less trendy way. And once again, the multiple ways to carry the bag via top handles or shoulder strap make it multiple bags in one. This is a trend we're seeing now--most likely because women spending this much on a bag need to get their money's worth and be able to have a handbag that's multifunctional at the end of the day. 

3. Gucci Bright Bit Patent Leather Shoulder Bag in teal; $890 at Neimanmarcus.com. This practical and classic shoulder bag is a tribute to the bag Gucci always did well. It's clean, it's in a crisp color and it will be a collector's piece in decades to come for its structure and smooth lines. I love this bag for all the right reasons.

 

-Joanie Cox-Henry 

Gifts for the stylish techie

Every once in a while at Kari Bagshaw, we branch off into accessory territory. There's nothing cuter than a designer iPhone case, iPad cover or Kindle carrier. Here are our some tech-conscious gifts for the fashionista who likes to stay plugged into the latest trends.


Tory Burch iPhone case Logo Lattice; $50 at Neimanmarcus.com.

Glitterball iPad Sleeve; $80 at Katespade.com.




Knock On Wood iPhone 4 Case; $40 at Katespade.com.





Dooney & Bourke iPhone Case, Retro DB; $38 at Macys.com.





Poppy embroidered signature universal sleeve; $88 at Coach.com.






Michael Kors Plastic Logo iPhone 4 Cover; $38 at Michaelkors.com.



-Joanie Cox 

Bags that Rock! The perfect purses to take to a concert

I love going to concerts but I don't love schlepping a huge purse or having to hold something in my hands all night especially if I want to sip a cocktail or snap photos during the show. This Marc By Marc Jacobs Classic Q Natasha Crossbody Flap Bag from Nordstrom is the perfect purse to take to a show. It costs $368 and the classic red color is striking and can add pop to any outfit.

Coach's Legacy Leather Penny Shoulder Purse is another ideal option to take to a show. It's $198 and a bag that's a great investment because it will never go out style. 

-Joanie Cox 

Pop the clutch! Here are the top five cutest clutches

With the holidays just around the corner, you will have plenty of holiday parties and cocktail soirees to attend and who wants to drag their ginormous everyday bag around at night? Check out these five cool clutches that are chic any day of the week and will leave you feeling free to grab that second round of drinks before you have to return home to finish the laundry.






Burberry Clutch Adeline Foldover; $425





Tory Burch Clutch Bombe East West; $195


Kate Spade New York Clutch Large Jocelyn; $298





Kirna Zabete For Target Patent Envelope Clutch; $29.99

Louis Vuitton's Petillante Clutch; $1,660

-Joanie Cox

It's the ultimate bag-uette!

Kate Spade's handbags are as addicting as bread. You can never have just one piece! Take a look at
Kate Spade's French Patisserie Bon Shopper. This $148 tote bag is available on Katespade.com and is the carry-all answer to fashion-loving carb cravers every where. I LOVE this bag and would truly enjoy toting around a nice loaf of French bread Lancome style!

-Joanie Cox

Fantasy bag of the week: Gucci's USA GG Flag Collection Duffle Bag

There's nothing more iconic in the Gucci collection than Gucci's Boston bag. Now it's available in two patriotic prints paying homage to America and Italy's flags. Priced at $1,090, this form of patriotism doesn't come cheap, but it just may be the coolest flag bag ever designed. As a bonus, 25 percent of the retail price of these bags will be donated to UNICEF for "Schools for Africa" and "Schools for Asia" education initiatives from July 25 through December 31. It's also available in a smaller style without the shoulder strap for $895 and in a tote bag style, also priced at $895 and wallets priced at $495. Being an American with Italian heritage, it seems like I'd have to get both! Well...at least in my dreams. Regardless of your presidential preference this election year, it looks like this design will have the fashionista vote in the bag.

-Joanie Cox

Louis Gone Wrong: Louis Vuitton's Jelly MM Bag

There aren't many bags Louis Vuitton releases that the girls of Kari Bagshaw aren't drooling over but we have to admit we're not digging Louis Vuitton's Jelly MM Bag. Made of patent leather, the bag has an inner Jacquard nylon pouch, which is removable. It comes in brown and pink but at $3,150, it just seems like this style isn't worth the astronomical cost. It's supposed to be modeled after a classic shopping bag, but we think it looks like a classic plastic milk crate. -Joanie Cox 

The Webster For Target Palm Straw tote in action at Mercedes-Benz Miami Fashion Week Swim!

I was saving The Webster For Target Palm Straw tote for a special occasion. Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim in Miami Beach seemed like a perfect place to show off my discounted designer find. The bag was large enough to hold ALL my essentials to get me through each day of fashion week. From my laptop and full-sized bottles of sun block to large sunglass cases, notebooks, make up bags and even additional shoes, this bag was a miracle of sorts that fulfilled all my handbag needs. It's still available on Target.com for just $19.98 now. In the men's section at my local Target, I even found the matching fedora and it was $5.98! 
-Joanie Cox

Most recent purchase: The Webster Miami For Target's Palm Straw Tote

I'm a tote bag girl--always have been, always will be especially since I never know where life is going to take me. In the morning I may be styling a photo shoot at the W pool in Fort Lauderdale and by night, I could be covering a fashion show in the Design District. My bags have to be versatile, sturdy and stylish. I feel like I found all that in this Target tote. Originally priced $39.99, I spotted this bag on clearance at the Target in West Boca Raton for $29.99 and I was iffy at first on if I'd actually use it, but it was too good of a bargain to avoid. I had been wanting a straw bag for summer. I was eyeing a Michael Kors straw bag and a Tory Burch bag, but it all seemed too financially frivolous for me to indulge on such a trendy seasonal item. This Webster Miami for Target tote is the perfect summer fashion fling--accessable, cute and too available to pass up.

-Joanie Cox

Fantasy bag of the week: The Judith Leiber Carousel Clutch

Every little girl as a special memory of riding on a carousel. The fantasy lives on thanks to Judith Leiber's whimsical evening bag, the Carousel Clutch. But the dream of owning this pave crystal purse doesn't come cheap. The bag retails for $6,195 at Neimanmarcus.com.

-Joanie Cox

Strangest purse of the week: The Canvas Utility Bag from Thinkgeek.com

At Kari Bagshaw's blog, we sure do love bags with plenty of purse-sonality. This messenger bag adorned with yellow caution tape is only for the most daring utilitarian fashionista. I love that the bag is unisex and I love that it's camo green. It costs $49.99 at Thinkgeek.com. Proceed with caution on the crime scene tape trend.

-Joanie Cox

Yes we can!

 Who wouldn't enjoy these kitschy, cool can-shaped purses selling for $45 each on Patriciafield.com? It's edgy, it's refreshing and it's definitely a classic way to show your love for soda and style.

-Joanie Cox

Urban Outfitters is having a sale...and it's all in the bag!

Urban Outfitters has some super cute handbags for summer that are so affordable, you will have money left over to put in the bag! Here are my top 7 summer bag picks from Urban Outfitters stores and Urbanoutfitters.com.

 

1. Ecote Tapestry Backpack; $39.99 (was $69.00). Available at Urbanoutfitters.com.

This bag would be perfect for a trip to Baja with Dylan McKay. I love the '90s undertones of this cute summer accessory that should immediately be stuffed with a blank journal to fill with details of a juicy summer romance and an R.E.M. CD.

2. Deena & Ozzy Confetti Studded Bucket Bag; $44.99 (was $59). Available at Urbanoutfitters.com. This sleek studded bag is perfect for a concert or trip to the mall so you can be handsfree to hug, high-five and fist bump.

 

3. Pour La Victoire Double Zip Leather Satchel; 

$269.99 (was $395). 

Available at Urbanoutfitters.com. This taupe leather handbag conveniently has a longer strap so it can convert to a messenger bag at a moment's notice. I love the subtle luxury of this bag and that it reflects the biggest trend of fall--earthtone accessories. 

4. Deux Lux Studded Satchel; 

$39.99 (was $69). 

Available at Urbanoutters.com. This bag also comes in black but the green-hued style is the must buy. It adds flair and texture to any outfit whether you're going to the offi

 ce or hitting happy hour with your crew. 

5. Ecote Sidewinder Bucket Bag; $29.99 (was $59). Available at Urbanoutfitters.com. There's something very Jim Morrison meets Juliet Lewis about this fringy, Native American-inspired bag. I love the faux suede.

6. Cooperative Double Zip Structured Satchel; 

$39.99 (was $59). Available at Urbanoutfitters.com. This purse captures the color-blocking craze of last season in a ladylike way. I love the structure of this bag and the unexpected pop of blue color. It reminds me of summer days spend eating vanilla ice cream cones and blue raspberry PopRocks.

7. Cooperative Kitschy Kisslock Coin Purse; 

$9.99 (was $16). Available at Urbanoutfitters.com. This strawberry coin purse is a sweet, summery treat to carry you through lazy days and even bring a cheerful vibe to a work week craze. 

-Joanie Cox