Our Shopping Resources subforum is full of threads with information on VAT, customs, international mail services and more. And of course, we have some great threads bursting with bargain outlets, discount stores, and consignment bargains.
The PS1 is at the top of my bag wish list. I lovvveee this bag. It's functional. It's pretty. It feels luxurious. It has been on my list for a while, yet I can never quite bring myself to pull the trigger. (Sticker shock is a killjoy).
I bet I'm not the only one among us who had her introduction to high-end designer bags with the Chloe Paddington. Back in late 2005, I was a college student who had just found the PurseForum, and something about the Paddington (Was it the lock? The handle attachments? Who knows.) sucked me straight in,
This week's announcement of Alexander Wang as the new Creative Director of Balenciaga got us wondering what PurseForum members think of the changes ahead for this design house. Members have been sharing their thoughts about the future of Balenciaga here.
Bottega Veneta is of course best known for its incredible woven bags and classic knot clutches, but the brand makes lots of other covetable goodies too. We stopped in to see the latest posts in one of our favorite threads on the PurseForum: the absolutely amazing reference thread dedicated to the unique weaving processes and treatments of this venerable house.
Another good neutral: the Chloe Elsie Shoulder Bag. Grab your own for $1695 via Neiman Marcus.The least-basic neutral of Emma's collection is a tie. The first contender: The Christian Louboutin Justine Spike Tote Bag, $2595 via Neiman MarcusThe second contender:
That Mauricio, so tricky! For the second time this season, he tricked everyone with talk of drama on the front lawn in order to surprise someone with a new car. First, it was a Maserati for Kyle, but this time it was a Mercedes for his newly licensed daughter.
Speaking of warmth and sunshine, let us leave you with the lovely tatertot's Goyard St. Louis Tote from the What Bag are you Carrying Today thread. The Handbags and Purses Forum houses threads across a wide range,
Something new always comes out that we want and the old things get put back in the closet.  We all know that.  And then there's the curious case of the Hermes Birkin, which is widely cited as a wise investment by fashion people.  
Stella McCartney Ava Faux Python Clutch, $1995 via Net-a-PorterLike any proud lover of luxury goods, I spend my fair share of time trying to explain to people that we're not all slaves to a famous name when it comes to paying for accessories.
The whole thing quickly dissolved into profanities and shrieks of, YOU LIE, NO, YOU LIE, which gave me some time to think about what everyone's reactions told us about the veracity of whatever claims were made and why exactly Bravo wouldn't broadcast them.

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