The Celine Box bag was one of the hottest bag of 2010 and it set the return of small shoulder bags to the fashion scene, bringing the classics like the Chanel 2.55 flap and Hermes Constance back to the IT list so it is little wonder that other houses have to quickly follow. The YSL version is unmistakably chic hence its name. I love this bag for its simplicity and reasonable price tag. The outer body of the bag might have been made with canvas but the lining is made entirely of leather. Price is USD1,395 at Neiman Marcus.
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Like I have said times and again, every woman should have a few clutch bags in classic colors in her wardrobe because it is just wrong to bring a handbag or tote bag to an evening or formal event. When investing in clutch bags, it is smarter to spend on those with classic design and the simpler the design is, the more elegant it usually is. Clutches from Hermes and Ferragamo are, imo, the clear favorites but this Belle Du Jour clutch from YSL is a new winner. This baby is available in varied choices of leather and colors. It is simple, elegant, fuss-free and the logo is tastefully and discreetly stitched onto the clutch without creating unnecessary attention to it . The one featured here is in yellow croc skin, which is not as classic as black, white or red but the yellow shade here is just fabulous so it will still make a great investment piece. Price is around SGD1,600.
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It is refreshing to know that Stefano Pilati can sometimes loosen up without going a little extreme by making bags out of cotton fabric and print a picture of a pin with YSL at its front. Think of this bag as YSL’s take on Marc Jacobs’ widely successful Stam bag. The ruched upper part of the bag with red-stitch details add a certain element of quirkiness into the basically ladylike bag. I am not sure this will be a big hit with the traditional YSL fans but it is still a solid offering from the mega house of YSL. Price is GBP1,132 from net-a-porter.com.
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This beauty is one of the underrated treasures from the YSL bag collection last year. I had a chance to inspect this bag personally and fell in love with it. There is not much fuss about this bag, it is highly utilitarian, very classic and the more beautiful the more you look at it. YSL might discontinue this bag soon due to its low profile but that is the more reason you should get one before they do. Luisaviaroma.com is having a sale on this, available in a very catchy blue or black leather. I say it is hot! Price is down from EUR1,145 to EUR916, including shipping and import taxes to most countries.
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I know an must-grab deal when I see one. This dark green YSL Muse in large size is one of the best deals you could possibly get from this sale season. I am shocked this was not snatched up and had to go on sale. What can SGD1,400 get from YSL nowadays? Get it from Saks now!
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OK, this is basically the YSL Easy bag in puffy nylon and I adore it in either black or green. The female relatives have been having issues with heavy bags lately so lightweight bags like these should be the order of the day. Price is excellent at USD796 after 20% off on bluefly.com.
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Blake Lively is probably the hottest and the most IT American girl right now. Look at this gorgeous young girl with such a grace and impeccable personal style. This American girl has been spending some time in Paris during the shooting of the upcoming season of Gossip Girl and it seems like she brought back with her an YSL Roady Hobo. A IT French bag with an IT American girl- looks like the combo is working like a charm! Get this hot YSL bag from Saks for USD1,395.
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