Pamela Pekerman

Bagtrends Is Loving Matt And Nat's "Camden" Bag!

Pamela Pekerman on Nov 19, 2008 4:05 PM PST

You know I'm not a fan of the shoulder bag-- handheld is my preference. But, every now and then a good shoulder bag-- provided it has that all important flat base, no loosy-goosy hobos for this bagista-- is worth a second look. This Matt and Nat Camden Bag in Coffee gets a second look from me. First off, it's another eco brand aside from Vegan Queen that I actually like 100%. From their wallets to their large duffle bags, Matt & Nat never misses a bag-a-licious step. And, their prices are mostly under the $300 mark, something we can all appreciate today. The crinkled texture give this material an almost origami-like feel. And, come to think of it, if I recall from their preview that there was a whole origami theme for the season. Finally, the true chocolate color is darn near edible! Let me know what you think in comments!

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Bag Of The Week: The Temperley London Pandora Bag

Pamela Pekerman on Sep 24, 2008 6:19 AM PDT

I know it's been a while since I shared scoop with you, but I've been swamped planning the BagTrends Arm Candy Party. I'm pleased to say the event was a big success and we're already discussing dates for the next party; I'm personally on the hunt for the right mix of designers to spotlight. But, back to the bag-a-licious matters at hand. Despite the recession, depression, Wall Street turmoil and mortgage crisis, I'd still like to window shop €“ it doesn't hurt and it's therapeutically healing! Right now, with my mouth open, I'm causing a serious fog cloud at the window that holds this Temperley London Pandora Bag. The evil inside this Pandora's Box is only the price tag. Otherwise, I'm all over this retro handbag style €“ love the frame openings, the piping (that to me kind of forms a snake eye), the merlot color and the custom gold hardware. It's low on the pocket count, but I think I'm willing to overlook that point!

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Bag of the Week: Tarah Smith's "The Yuppie" Handbag

Pamela Pekerman on Aug 15, 2008 10:19 AM PDT

I pride myself on being the handbag loop and knowing what/who is hot long before it hits the masses. In fact, designers often come to me for press writeups or a friendly tidbit before they reveal their goods to the editors at LUCKY, InStyle, etc. So, my bag-a-licious taste buds always perk up when I find something that's already out there. Designer Tarah Smith is a former model and founder of an earlier bag line called SMAK. She's also created handbag for Oscar gift bags. FYI I googled all of that because I had no clue who she was or what SMAK bags even looked like. Looking now at her new fall offering, I'm not only excited by the classy shapes and detailing (love the lanyard-esque handles and the buckles), I'm also flipping for the prices. Can you believe in today's word you can get this bag for under $400? Trust me when I say that it's not any easy task to find a bag at this price. If you own this bag or other Tarah Smith styles, I'd love to know what you think.

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Style Sale: Crazy Deals On SHOPBagTrends.com!

Pamela Pekerman on Aug 6, 2008 12:17 PM PDT

Given that I just gave a hefty deposit for my wedding venue, to even share with you a handbag that is over $200 is too much right now. That's why I'm fixated on sales, sales, sales. How about what's going on at www.SHOPBagTrends.com, where you can buy one bag that's already on sale and get another bag (that's already on sale) for another 30% off? Ya, crazy stuff. So if it were me, I'd scoop up the Trina Turk foldover clutch for $150 and get the David & Scotti Woods Shoulder Bag for $105. So that's $255 for day and evening bags from great designers! Now that's something I can still stomach.

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Bag Of the Week: Phillip Lim's Erego Clutch

Pamela Pekerman on Jul 23, 2008 1:05 PM PDT

In a few weeks, the leaves will begin to change colors, the air will become a bit more chilly, the days will become shorter, and fall merchandise will come out to play. If you're looking to add a new clutch for the season, I recommend the Erego Clutch from 3.1 Phillip Lim. The camel calf hair and black leather trim is a warm color and fabric choice for the season. Something about this bag, and maybe it's the calf hair, makes it exude a cozy effect. Can't you just imagine sitting outside of CafÃ© Lalo in your fabulous fall coat and new Phillip Lim bag as you anxiously wait for a table to free up? Um, that makes me wish it was September already.

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Web Crawl: Laptop Bags That Don't Look Like Laptop Bags

Lisanne Silverman on Jul 19, 2008 10:23 AM PDT

A laptop is a big investment for anyone, but for fashionistas, it's an even bigger one because it requires another investment- a bag to keep it in! Oh, but any old laptop bag just won't do! Luckily there are plenty of handbags out there to fit your laptop and your lifestyle, and fortunately, not all of them cost as much as the laptop itself. My mac is perfectly happy in its Kate Spade tote, but if I were to surprise it with a new home, it would surely be Belen Echandia's 'take me anywhere' bag. Click on over to Bagtrends to see more laptop-friendly options!

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