Posted on 22 November 2008
Tags: Auction, Chanel, Etro, Fendi, Gucci, Hobo, Louis Vuitton, Shoulder Bags, Tod's, Travel Bags, Wristlets

The premiere online auction-based marketplace for luxury merchandise since 2004,
Portero offers the finest in pre-owned luxury goods and a unique mix of brand selection, partnerships, product expertise, and dedicated customer support specialists. Portero provides a secure luxury shopping environment and verifies the authenticity of each item before it is listed. Authenticity is determined by relying on in-house category specialists, by working with outside product experts, and in some cases by partnering with selected luxury brands and other leading luxury companies.

In addition to their in-house specialists, Portero employs the services of accessories experts who have experience authenticating and selling pre-owned luxury handbags and leather accessories, and who closely inspect workmanship, material quality, and stitching, as well as hardware and designer/brand authenticity stamps on every bag. Bidding on auctions on
Portero is straightforward, easy and secure.
There is also the option of selling your luxury items on
Portero. Portero accepts handbags and luggage by high-end designer brands such as Hermes, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Chloe, Gucci, and many others. Portero provides an all-inclusive consignment process including: research, pricing, professional photography, description write-up payment, shipping and finalizing the sale of your items. There are hundreds of beautiful, limited edition handbags at Portero. Below are a few that caught my eye. Visit
Portero to place a bid. Take advantage of the special offer – 10% off all items now thru Nov. 30th (excluding all Hermes Birkin handbags).

Chanel Fuchsia Lambskin Leather Camelia Flower Wristlet, current bid: $785

Fendi Floral Mini Mama Baguette Fuchsia Wool Handbag, current bid: $700

Etro Green Ostrich Leather and Suede Ponyhair Shoulder Bag, current bid: $300

Gucci Woven Canvas Natural Hobo, current bid: $395

Tod’s Limited Ed. Gold Python and Clear Crystal Micro D Bag, Current Bid: $1995

Louis Vuitton Limited Ed. Ostrich Macha Waltz Bag, Current Bid: $3495

Chanel Denim Attache Briefcase, current bid: $2195

Louis Vuitton Large Monogram Hard Bisten Travel Suitcase, current bid: $1500
Posted on 18 November 2008
Tags: Chanel, New In Stores

I am sooooo excited to share with my readers that
Bluefly is now featuring Chanel handbags and accessories!! Below are some of my favorites. Visit
Bluefly for prices. (Thanks Monica!)
Posted on 08 November 2008
Tags: Chanel, Handbag Giveaway
Portero.com has an exclusive online giveaway of a Chanel bag worn by Kim Raver on Lipstick Jungle, valued at $2,650. Enter now through Thursday, November 13th and tell all the fashionistas you know! Good luck!
Posted on 31 May 2008
Tags: Chanel, Fendi, Haute Celeb Bag of the Week, Nancy Gonzalez, Roberto Cavalli, Swarovski, Timmy Woods, VBH
It’s been a few months since I’ve chosen a Haute Celeb Bag of the Week. After seeing the Sex and the City movie, I was inspired (thanks to style icon Patricia Field) to feature the beautiful, talented women of SATC and their fabulous handbags! (Pictures from InStyle.com)
Samantha carrying a custom Nancy Gonzalez bag which matches her pooch’s leash and collar.
Charlotte wears a classic Chanel bag while Carrie holds a cute Fendi pencil case.
Carrie toting an Eiffel Tower bag by Timmy Woods.
Charlotte with a Chanel bag; Carrie carrying a VBH bag; Samantha with a Swarovski bag; and Miranda with a Roberto Cavalli clutch.
Posted on 09 March 2008
Tags: Chanel, Clutch, Haute Celeb Bag of the Week, Shoulder Bags


Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen have proven that Chanel can be worn with ANYTHING! Mary Kate is wearing a quilted leather shoulder bag, while Ashley carries a clutch.
Posted on 29 December 2007
Tags: Banana Republic, Chanel, Coach, Haute Holiday Trends, Larisa Barrera, Leiber, Michael Teperson, Rodo, Whiting and Davis, Yves Saint Laurent
While browsing InStyle.com, I came across a few of the top holiday trends (pictures courtesy of InStyle.com):
1) Satin
Banana Republic blue satin clutch, Price: $49.50, bananarepublic.com, Michael Teperson pink satin clutch with Swarovski crystal, Price: $1,100
2) Bejeweled Bags
Rodo suede with black crystals bag, Price: $2,190 at Chloe Lane; Leiber Aluminum with Austrian Crystals bag, Price: $1,295; Yves Saint Laurent strass and semiprecious stones on brass bag, Price: $4,495; Larisa Barrera sequined fabric bag with crystals and hematite and metal frame, Price: $1,350
3) Black & Gold
Lulu Guinness black satin bag, Price: $640, luluguinness.com; Coach python-and-brass bag, Price: $698, Coach.com; Rafe beaded linen bag with patent leather, Price: $295, Rafe.com
4) Pearls
Chanel canvas quilted bag with leather, metal and pearls, Price: $3,995; Whiting & Davis mesh bag with glass pearls, Price: $165