Amethyst Allure - Nancy Gonzalez At Neimans

Even though I appreciate beautiful accessories, I've never been an "it" bag girl. I've always found estate jewelry, which can last for centuries, to be a better fashion investment.

But I do regularly read the bag snob website just to keep up with the trends in handbag design.

The snob girls, Tina and Kelly, recently posted the top 10 snob bags of 2008 with the best bags from Givenchy to Hermes, Bottega Veneta to YSL.

And what was on this list but my very favorite crocodile confection by Nancy Gonzalez.

How gorgeous is this bag?

The color, the design, the wearability....

But OMG... the price!

Nancy Gonzalez Croc Bag at Neiman Marcus $3600

Well...since I won't be shelling out the $3600 for this bag anytime soon, I was glad to find the $3000 Nancy Gonzalez shopping spree on the Neiman Marcus website.

And yes I know....I have about as much chance of winning this as I do of winning the lottery...

but I can still dream.

Neiman Marcus $3000 Nancy Gonzalez Shopping Spree Sweepstakes

Meritocracy or Why I Love The Web

In a world of increasing rules and regulation, taxes and tariffs, quotas and qualifiers, how do you take and idea and turn it into a successful business?

The web, of course, which is exactly what the these talented women did with Bagsnob.com.
Taking their love for handbags and all things chic, they started a website to showcase the best designs in handbags and now they have an budding empire including Snob TV.
Their latest webisode, an interview with Michael Kors, is as professional as anything you would watch on actual TV.

This is just one example of how enterprising partners with an idea, natural talent, a little tech savvy, some hard work, a reasonably small amount of start up capital, and a sense of humor, can use the web to create a business that has a reach to an international market.

The Web...where talent can rise to the top.

Vintage Value Venture - Caught in the Clutch

Nancy Gonzalez Croc Clutch Bags at Vivre.com $2300

As part of my Fall Fashion Fantasy picks, I've chosen a gorgeous Nancy Gonzalez crocodile bag. Well...great minds must be thinking alike today because the Bag Snob ladies have also featured these colorful Nancy Gonzalez crocodile clutch bags in fuchsia, green and purple.

But, while I love all things Luxe, I'm not going to shed any crocodile tears for these high priced croc clutches. And, I'm here to give you my suggestions for a Luxe Vintage Value from one of my very favorite online stores, Vintage Skins.

Hot Pink Cobra Clutch $95.00

Black Lizard Shoulder Bag Clutch $165.00

Bright Red Snake Shoulder Bag -Clutch $119.00

You can see these bags and more on their sale page.