Tickled Pink

We haven't seen a ton of this yet ourselves out on the street, but since some of the Hollywood types are starting to wear them, you gotta wonder if it is not well on its way to becoming the Next Big Thing.



We are talking about pink satin pumps, of course! Pink satin used to be pretty much limited to ballerina shoes in terms of footwear but that is changing now with these cute, girly high heels.

Now, the rules of fashion are changing, but there used to be a time when you were supposed to match your shoes to your handbag. Though not everyone still does that, we like to. So we asked ourselves, if we got into the pink satin pumps trend, what bag would we try to match with it?

See Our Matching Bag Picks After The Jump

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Airport Chic

With the newest FAA restrictions on what you can and can't bring onto a plane, some people are packing light in their carry-on bags. And we won't even get into the whole taking off your shoes thing, since we always manage to get behind the person who never heard of a pedicure.

But our favorite Hollywood starlets aren't letting a little thing like Homeland Security cramp their airport style.



Jessica Simpson shows that you can still look glam while dressing down. She is carrying the new Cavalli leopard print bag, but we think she would look better with one of our adorable new giraffe print bags instead.




This Madrid Tote looks perfect for her - $50.00

See how other Fashionistas travel in style after the jump

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Style Icon: Madonna

We heart Madonna, but she has worn some really kooky things over the years!



Boy, we can't ever see ourselves wearing something like that, unless it was to a costume party. But even then …

Of course, its not all bad. And we really loved her line for H&M.



But we just can't forgive her dress that she wore this week for her induction into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame.



Madge had been living in England and covering up so much during the winters there lately that we almost forgot about her risqué past. But she reminded us with this peek-a-boo dress that only Iggy Pop could top, since he was wearing no shirt.

We don't like the dress at all, and its not because it is see-through. To the contrary, we don't mind well-made sheer sheaths. What we don't like is the styling and colors on her. For one of the bigger nights of her career, she could have gone different.



These three ladies have all worn see-thru dresses lately and they all looked fabulous. Maybe we just don't like black on Madonna, or maybe it was the dowdy hair, but she just didn't pull it off like these girls did.

However, she wouldn't be Madonna if she did everything the conventional way, and that's why we love her, and that's why she is one of our style icons. We just wish she would get a better stylist. Or hairdresser. Or both.

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Introducing Melie Bianco Bags

Melie Bianco is a hot handbag designer who has a modern, funky diva aesthetic that you can see in all her designs. In fact, so creative are these designs that they have been featured in the likes of "People" magazine, "Marie Claire," "Cosmopolitan," "Self," People Style Watch online and "Accessories" magazine.




Melie Bianco Convertible Clutch - $70.00

With that kind of pedigree, we are sure you are expecting great things from Bianco, and luckily those great things will be found right here at Baghaus!

The new Melie Bianco line of Baghaus handbags are brand-new and amongst some of the most chic and elegant that we have ever offered to you.




Melie Bianco Top Stitched Dome Bag - $60.00

In fact, we loved the new line so much that there are several different bags (in your choice of many awesome colors) that we are going to have to make a second blog post just to show you all of them!




Melie Bianco Two Toned Satchel - $75.00

We think you will love these bags as much as we do, which is why you can get them on sale if you buy now. In fact, all of our handbag inventory including the new Melie Biancos are up to 30% for a limited time.

Oh, and the clutches are on sale, too. Including (you guessed it!) and new Melie Bianco clutch as well!




Melie Bianco Large Buckle Clutch - $42.00

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Shoppers Unite!

We love to shop! Whether it is on the Internet or at brick and mortar store, shopping is fun, therapeutic and a good way to get some fresh air all rolled into one.

But have you ever bought just one or two little items and been given a huge bag to carry them in? Do this enough at different stores and pretty soon you look like a bag lady!




Baghaus Giraffe Print Large Shopper - 47.00

So why not take a chic bag shopping that helps you streamline all of your smaller buys? Say you buy a book and a pair of earrings, why carry two big bags when you can put them both in this Giraffe Print Large Shopper that you are already carrying with you?




Baghaus Zebra Print Large Shopper - 47.00

The same can be said about this Large Zebra Print Shopper Tote, which comes in two color choices of black or red trim. Plenty of room to carry all your smaller purchases and sling over your shoulder, freeing your arms and hands for bigger bags with bigger items.




Baghaus Giraffe Print Pockets Shopper - 47.00

If you like a lot of little compartments for your purchases, try the Giraffe Print Pockets Shopper. Four pockets inside and two exterior pockets.

The other great thing about these is that it helps save bags, which is also good for the environment. Two good causes wrapped into one!

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Hot Mama: Halle Berry

We have always loved Halle Berry. We have blogged about her before. In fact, way back in the fall we had a blog post here about new or expectant moms that included the likes of Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie, who have both already given birth.

But at the time, Halle was being mum about her pregnancy, although we went on record as suspecting that it was true. She has always wanted to be a mom and the time seemed right.

Well take a look at this hot mama! OK, not quite a mama yet but she is due in just weeks and has looked positively glowing all through her pregnancy.

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And did we mention that we love her style? In fact we love the bag she is carrying so much in this picture that we were inspired to make a more affordable version.




Urban Expressions Madea Bag - 52.20

Say hello to the Urban Expressions Faux Croc Print Madea Carry. Our version retails for just $58 (though you can get it cheaper right now during our Valentine's Day promotion).




Baghaus Extra Large Bryant Weekender - 58.00

May we also suggest this cute Extra Large Bryant Weekender for a diaper bag once the child is born? We think this will fit right in with Halle's style and compliments the Madea just a bit.

Halle Berry photos courtesy of People Style Watch

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New Trend: Matching Lipstick to Your Bag

We tirelessly scour the fashion mags and the Internet for the latest in hot styles. Fashion and beauty can be so fickle sometimes – one day a look is in, the next it's a pop culture joke.



We are not sure what to think of the whole "match your lipstick to your bag" thing that seems to be cropping up. Sure, if you have a cherry red bag, it would look great to match your lips to your bag. No matter what skin tone you are, cherry red lips look good on everyone!




Blue Madeleine Padlock Tote - 48.00

Blue lips, however, don't look good. We love our Madeleine Padlock Tote, but we wouldn't match it to our lips. Your lips should only be blue if you are choking on something – and let's hope that doesn't happen anytime soon!




Tan Nautical Tote - 48.00

We also have a hard time trying to see the fashion statement in a pair of lips that would match this Nautical Tote. How about a neutral pink or flesh-toned lip gloss and this bag? We think that's better than mustard-looking lips.




Olive Carly Tote - 48.00

Love the bag, skip the trend! If anyone tried to paint our lips the color of this bright Carly Shoulder Tote we are not sure if we would laugh or cry. But at least we would have the bag to console us.

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Really Expensive Stuff That Nobody Really Needs

Part of being a fashion and handbag blog is that sometimes you find some really ridiculous stuff that designers come up with. They are definitely things that make you go, "hmmmm …"



Now, with global warming concerns at an all-time high, we do have to give Chanel props for thinking of the environment. But that is where the props end. This 8-speed bike featuring the iconic Chanel quilting is retailing in the UK for the US equivalent of $9,813.

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Badgley Mischka Goes Bridal

When we found out about Badgley Mischka having a runway collection of nothing but wedding gowns, our hearts went pitter patter. Of course, we are not actually engaged or anything, but one day when we are (we hope!) we would normally love to consider a BM gown.



But, uh … not if they look like this. Seriously, there are some really ugly bridal gowns out there. Anything that looks like meringue is high on that list. But this isn't just semi-ugly, it's so plain. Which is very much the opposite of what we thought we would see from a BM bridal collection.



This one is better, but still just meh. We don't mind a little sparkle or bling on our gown but this just really isn't very flattering, unless you have a body just like the model.



Oy! This looks more like a wedding gown designed by Frederick's of Hollywood instead of Badgley Mischka. Not only is it ugly, but it's offensive as well. We realize that 99% of all brides are likely not virgins on their wedding night, but that doesn't mean you get to wear your honeymoon lingerie down the aisle.



And here is the real fug. I mean, seriously, who would wear this? It's like a dress trying to be a period piece but still elegant. It just doesn't work. On any level.

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LA Fashion Week: Jeffrey Sebelia

It's just about three weeks until the premiere of season 4 of "Project Runway," we were glad to hear a little PR news by way of LA Fashion Week. It turns out that Season 3 winner Jeffrey Sebelia, he of the neck tattoos and deconstructed look, showed off his Spring/Summer collection for Costa Nostra.


Unfortunately, the collection isn't all that great. We are pretty underwhelmed, to be honest. Some of the clothes lack the signature, daring style that made Jeffrey famous (or is that infamous) in the first place.


I mean, seriously. There is absolutely nothing special about that top, and those jeans are not only ugly, but I bet you have to pay $200 or more to get jeans that look like the stitches on Frankenstein's head. The days of overpaying for denim are over as well, as evidenced by the financial woes of designer jeans companies like 7 For All Mankind.


We do love that Jeffrey makes menswear as well and includes them on the same runway. But we don't know a single man who would wear this outfit. Not one.


We heard that Jeffrey was having money woes as well, and looks like this won't cure that. This type of look pigeonholes his clothes into a very niche place where only rock stars and aspiring rock stars want the clothes. And in this age of rehab, we think he will be hard pressed to find those willing to buy.

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