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