I haven’t been paying much attention to Pippa Middleton, younger sister of the Duchess of Cambridge. But when I stumbled across this photo of her, I immediately stopped in my tracks. It wasn’t her outfit that caught my attention. Although I will admit she looks great dressed head-to-toe in light denim blue. Her top is adorable, I love the ruffled bib and satin covered buttons! No, it was the gorgeous handbag held firmly in her hand …

Rocking the colorblock trend in fine form, new worldwide media darling Pippa Middleton was spotted running errands in London last week. On her arm is the L.K. Bennett Annina bag, a tried-and-true Pippa favorite that seems to accompany her almost everywhere of late. It’s easy to see why, too! Beautifully constructed with simple details, it clearly follows the same minimally chic aesthetic that Pippa and her royal sister both favor. Find it online at lkbennet.com, …

… September mainstay.

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Coquette loves the trend-setting style of Pippa Middleton wearing her Modalu Pippa Bag, which is now available for pre-order.

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Second City Style is thrilled summer weather is finally …

… for the quirkiest purse possible? The Kate Spade Hold Court Quinn is probably their silliest bag to date. I’m not going to humor you with a laundry list of places you can carry this AstroTurf-inspired accessory, but I’m not going to knock it either. It’s a delightfully kitschy and memorable purse that puts a smile on your face, and in a world of often pretentious handbags, sometimes that’s all you need. It’s $298 at Kate Spade.

… how to mix and match lush fabrics with superb jewels and accessories (i.e. a killer handbag in a knock-out color!) And in remembering to always sport a fierce fashionista attitude: Don’t let the clothes wear you!

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… help but draw your attention. Shown in plum petals you don’t have to love purple to enjoy this bag, it’s also available in 13 other patterns. Washable cotton means your bag will stay looking brand new for years to come. This little quilted purse is light and unassuming making it a perfect gift for teens, tweens and Vera Bradley lovers. And at just $29 at Zappo’s, you could probably knock a few names off your gift list this holiday season (and maybe even treat yourself to one as …

… part of the Signature Collection by Vera Wang from Hartmann luggage, is a sharp looking leather bag that has just enough design through its shape to make it one hot piece of luggage. But don’t let its pretty face fool you, it’s functional as well. The roomy interior starts with a striking lavender lining that’s stain resistant and includes an elastic organizer and zip pockets. When you’re not travelling you can use this bag to tote your work papers, laptop and other essentials and …

… the mere illusion of being able to afford designer brands.

 

From watches to evening gowns, knock-offs and counterfeits have long been the scourge of the high-end fashion market. If an item is expensive or in high demand, you can be sure to find numerous tacky imitations being produced illegally and sold for a fraction of the genuine price. Luxury handbag brands are especially at risk due to the prominence and desirability of their products. Sadly, one can find knock-off bags of every …

… collaboration with the man with the great eye for accessories, Tommy Ton and loads of other bag snob eye candy! All of the favorite bags are there and the selection of Fall 2011 bags is enough to get my heart aflutter.

The snappy and structured “Miss Wu” is the perennial favorite, but I’m really loving the python crossbody. Yes, the “Mini Miss Wu” ($2,350) packs a major punch of decadent texture and knock-your-socks-off color. Electric cobalt, candy apple, and golden …