Hello Bagistas!!  I'm a fashion stylist from LA and I have been working in the fashion industry for about four years.  As a stylist, I  have witnessed the good, the bad, and the ugly in all things fashion (and trust me there has been lots of UGLY).  NOW after providing expert styling advice to celebs and models, I have decided to share inside styling advice with you.  

Hello Bagistas!!  I'm a fashion stylist from LA and I have been working in the fashion industry for about four years.  As a stylist, I  have witnessed the good, the bad, and the ugly in all things fashion (and trust me there has been lots of UGLY).  NOW after providing expert styling advice to celebs and models, I have decided to share inside styling advice with you.  

Great vintage boutiques are few and far between, but when you find one in your neck of the woods you definitely become apprehensive to share it with the world.  BUT since I'm a lover of all things vintage fashion I would be acting irresponsible to not share this wonderful find with you.  

The European luxury brand, MCM (Mode Creation Munich) made a defining appearance this year at New York's Fashion Week.  While very well known in Europe, MCM continues their expansion of their luxury accessory line in the US.  This past week MCM unveiled select styles from their upcoming Spring/Summer 2010 collection at the Starwood's Hotel W Lounge at the Bryant Park Tents during Fashion Week, which was great success and entry point for the brand in the US market.

While winter is slowly melting away, SPRING is right around the corner and with it bring fresh new possibilities and trends. One of those being the "cross body" bag, which is an ESSENTIAL MUST-HAVE for your Spring wardrobe. Cross bodies are not only fashionable, but functional and cross over easily from day to night (no pun intended;-)). They are a fashion-forward statement that exudes confidence allowing you to wear you purse and not have your purse wear you.

Bright shades of color are definitely in for the Spring/Summer season for 2010, so it is essential to add some to your wardrobe as well as your handbag collection.  Tod's, the classic, chic designer of leather totes and handbags, is definitely making their mark with the Shade Tote available in both orange and blue.  I love this bag for three reasons:

1) It's is very reminiscent of Hermes' signature orange color but at the fraction of the price. ($5000-10,000 vs. $1095.  WOW what a bargain!)

As a fashion enthusiast and stylist, I crave designer sales.  I absolutely love to indulge my fashion appetite by purchasing amazing designer garb for amazing deals.  Lucky for you I have the latest scoop of sales going on this weekend right here in LA as well as online.  Take advantage of this exclusive insight because you don't want to miss out.  

Who: Catherine Malandrino 

What: UP TO 80% OFF on Malandrino and Catherine Malandrino Merchandise

When: Starts TODAY!!  February 18th - 21st

Do you love Marc Jacobs, but can't justify spending your rent money on one single bag?! With the Marc by Marc Jacobs Mirror Heart Purse retailing at a mere $35, you definitely have no excuse. Just set aside $5 a day for an entire week and voilà! You are now proud owner of a Marc Jacobs handbag and money savvy to boot. The purse however is only available in stores, so check online for your closest retailer.

If you think you missed out on Alexander Wang's Coco Duffel bag AKA the "it" bag for last season, you have a second chance with the New Rocco Mini Duffel bag for 2010. Overall, the bags are almost identical in size, shape, material and color.  The only difference is the metal studs that cover the bottom of the bag.  The Coco Duffel has brass or silver studs, while the Rocco's studs are entire

On a recent trip to the Las Vegas City Center, I made it my first priority to peruse the high-end boutiques in the highly anticipated luxury mall, Crystals.  As I immersed myself in the glitz and glam of the window displays, I was immediately drawn in to the new Bottega Veneta boutique.  Their entire walls and product casings were covered with a bright hue of pink.  Pink icon handbags, wallets, clutches, key chains, etc.  Almost every handbag and accessory had been adorned with the same shade of pink.  The sales associate explained this