Are you looking forward to the opening of Eat, Pray, Love this Friday? I am! Julia Robert’s casual chic and eco-friendly globetrotter style has me intrigued. I am usually a JBrand Jeans and Repetto ballet flat and Birkin girl. From the clips of the filem I’ve seen so far, this film has inspired me to (perhaps) add a bit of BoHo flair to my repertoire. One of my faves is the Rising Tide Hobo Handbag (upper right). It is a bit (alot!) more understated than the other bags featured here. I love this bag even more since it is sewn in a fair trade co-op factory from recycled saris. The co-op employs women so that they can earn a fair wage and support their families. The fabric comes from old saris and scraps of cloth and remade using the “Kantha” method which is a form of quilting or embroidery. This traditional technique is native to the Bengal women who use this method to make quilts. The quilts are also called “Ralli” which means to mix or connect. I have been following Rising Tide since their launch and am thrilled to see get this celebrity exposure!

Also spotted in the film is the Simone Camille Carry All tote (top left). It seems to be the luxe boho tote pick of the summer! It is the brainchild of Hollywood stylist Simone Harouche. Read more on Simone in her “Stylist Picks” feature on Who What Wear.  The lavisly embellsished oversized tote ($1860!) was first made by Simone herself and then her celeb friends started asking for them. At They are sold out at Net-a-Porter, but Ron Herman stocks them as well. So give them a try. You can also bet you’ll be seeing a bevy of copies in the coming months. Also from Simone Camille is the “Messenger” style shown middle right.

Not necessarily a patchwork or quilted bag, the “Nina” clutch by Jada Tribe, available at Calypso St Barths is a dyed clutch with woven pattern. This sweet thing is oozes with that lovely handmade appeal. The naturally dyed clutch is accented with a beaded zipper pull it is also recycled sustainable & eco-friendly. $95

For Mother’s Day the cross body bag makes the perfect gift for on-the go moms. One of our fave and definitely one of the most fabulous is Sarah Jessica Parker. We love how she wears a cross-body bag under the Baby Bjorn baby carrier. Definitely utilitiarian chic. A cross body messenger bag would make a great gift for any on-the go and stylish  mom.

Here are some picks for our favorite mom worthy cross-body bags inspired by Sarah Jessica Parker’s chic mom style!

This edition of Shopping and Goodies is all about Handbags! My favorite fashionistas are sharing their favorite must-have bags with you. We’re always on the go with our favorite accessory…THE HANDBAG. You can choose whatever bag goes with your fashion style. We love everything from the snake skin clutch to the over sized leather tote to the leather satchel to the lambskin cross body bag! This must-have accessory can give your outfit that extra pizazz , sophistication or edginess! We’re always in the know with the hottest bag trends and styles. I’d start reading the latest bag scoop if i were you and don’t get caught without your favorite bag!

A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a fabulous must-have beige patterned skin clutch from Aspinal of London. Enter to Win!

Bags, Bling & Beauty features not one, not two, but THREE Tory Burch Bags.

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy cannot get enough of cross-body bags for Spring!

Fashion Cents encourages you to throw some social consciousness in your bag — eco friendly AND fashionable handbag options from Matt &Nat.

Fashion Hippo loves Marc by Marc Jacobs New Q Groovee Bag Win It Now!

Handbag du Jour is impressed with Herve Leger’s new handbag line, particularly the Crystal Clutch.

What’s Haute Magazine found a gem in Donna Karan’s element silver-tone clutch.

Ladybrillemag.com says Shop AyA Morrison Clutches on Etsy!

Quinta Trends introduces Tot-a-Lot, fashion for baby twins.

Shopping and Info loves this Marc Jacobs cross body bag.

Style Eyes tells why she loves the no nonense style of an old school satchel

SomeoneSpoilMe.com dishes out their favorites bags for 2010 for every budget!

StyleMaven says Oh-la-la, I’m in L-O-V-E to Lanvin’s lovely Amalia Shoulder bags!

TheFind Blog is giving away a gorgeous classic leather “Paris” satchel handbag from Aspinal of London, CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway now!

The Fashionable Housewife dishes on the Miche Handbag that is growing in popularity. It’s the interchangeable purse with changeable shells to suit your every mood!

Fashion Fille is seriously digging this awesome handcuff clutch!

The Bare Skinny gives Marc Jacobs “Stam” handbag options for every budget.

Images courtesy of Fashion Hippo, What’s Haute and Bags, Bling and Beauty

Santa Baby, are you listening?

What says luxury and quality more than an Hermès handbag? The Birkin and Kelly are the ultimate classic handbag coveted by most every handbag collector. If these bags are at the top of your holiday wish list click on over to Portero Wednesday Dec. 9th only from 12pm – 5pm ET to get an extra 10% of authentic pre-owned Hermès handbags, accessories and jewelry at Portero.com using the coupon code and link below! It is okay to tweet this or share on Facebook to tip off your significant other for a holiday gift too!

Extra 10% off pre-owned Hermès bags at Portero.com with code AFFNNHM from 12-5PM ET on 12/9

The lovely people at Portero are also giving away an Hermès Birkin. Enter for the Birkin here!

Featured below are three of our favorite authentic pre-owned classic Hermès Kelly bags

Hermès 32cm Potomus Limited Edition Kelly Calf Box Black Leather & Rouge H Toile Handbag, $4045 USD

Elegant Hermès Limited Edition Potomus Kelly bathed in Calf Box black leather & Rouge H Toile. The 32cm Kelly is the most popular size and is perfect for every occasion. The bag can be carried using the handle by hand or on the arm. The base has four feet to protect the luxurious leather and features black stitching, Palladium Silver hardware, and a fully lined interior done in black Chevre. There are two slide pockets and one zipper pocket inside. The zipper pull has Hermès signature diamond-shaped zipper pull. Includes Hermès storage box, Hermès large dust bag, removable shoulder strap, lock with keys, and protective rain cover. This J stamp in a square bag is in very good condition. The exterior is in very good and exhibits light scuffing and press marks to the black leather flap and on the 4 base corners. The interior Cherve leather is also in very good condition and exhibits light press marks and scuffing to the interior flap with no other discernable wear.

Hermès Rare 35cm Jaune Epsom Leather Kelly Handbag, $6695 USD

Named after Princess Grace Kelly, the Hermès Kelly bag is the ultimate luxury accessory. With its baby cousin, the Birkin, it rules the fashion world. Because of its tasteful and functional design, the Kelly bag has become a status symbol with a cult following of collectors who own the bag in every color, material, and size. Elegant Hermès Kelly bathed in Jaune Epsom Leather. The 35cm Kelly is perfect for every occasion and can be carried by hand or on the arm. Also includes a coordinating removable shoulder strap allowing the bag to be worn over the shoulder. The base has four palladium feet to protect the luxurious leather and features coordinating stitching. The classic top flap closure secures with two locking flaps adorned in glossy palladium hardware that is still covered in protective plastic. The top flap opens to reveal a fully lined interior done in matching jaune chevre leather. There are two slide pockets and one zipper pocket inside. Includes clochette and removable shoulder strap. This bag is in very good condition. The exterior leather exhibits minor creasing as well as slight discoloration on the back panel towards the bottom. Back corners of top flap closure is slightly discolored and worn. Bottom four corners exhibit minor discoloration/wear. Hardware is in pristine condition with protective plastic covering the tab closure as well as the base of the spindle. Interior has one spot of discoloration at the base.

Hermès 23cm White Box Calf Leather Constance Bag, $2000 USD

Elegant Hermès Constance Bag bathed in White Box Calf Leather. This 23cm Bag is perfect for every occasion with clean lines, infallible craftsmanship and a totally classic aesthetic its understandable why it has reached an iconic status in the world of fashion. The gold plated hardware shimmers with radiant luminosity against the decadent background and enhances the glamorous luster of this piece. The complimentary white Box Calf Leather strap makes this bag easy to carry over the shoulder. The single flap with H magnetic clasp secures the complimentary white Box Calf leather interior that boasts one open pocket, one zipper pocket and offers plenty of space for holding all things needed for looking and feeling fabulous. The exterior boasts one open pocket. Bag is accompanied by a Hermès dust bag. This bag is in fair condition. The exterior is in fair condition with press marks, staining and a large grey mark on the back of the bag. The hardware is in good condition with surface scuffing and minor scuffing. The base and corners are in fair condition with scuffing and wear around the bottom corners. The interior is in fair condition with areas of discoloration, staining and press marks.

>>Check out lots more authentic pre-loved Hermès bags, accessories here!

I’m in the mood for a new pair of ankle booties and have my eye on a few pair, they go on sale today! Jump start your fall wardrobe at the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale for women and kids. I love it when in-season merchandise goes on sale. I’m in for a couple Vince cashmere sweaters and a pair of Elizabeth and James booties, marked down. Sweetness!

Also add save some extra cash with free shipping on any online order of $100 or more – just in time in time for holiday shopping. From now thru 12/20 (noon PST/3pm EST) .

Some of our picks form the sale include shoes (boots!). How lovely are these Tory Burch ‘Sable’ Booties? The Elizabeth and James ‘Reese’ Scrunch Bootie which is constructed of a distressed suede, which gives it an edgy vintage feel.

Tory Burch ‘Sable’ Booties
This boot from Tory Burch has a refined classic silhouette in black suede with a practical stacked heel.
Was: $475.00, Now: $314.90

Elizabeth and James ‘Reese’ Scrunch Bootie
I love this platform boot because of the vintage edgy feel to it and the scrunched leather upper.
Was: $465.00, Now: $309.90

… and I love the looks here, lots of key pieces for updating your wardrobe to look fresh and new for fall 2009!