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The Yves Saint Laurent Zip Crest Tote vs. The Mayle Billie Doux Bag
While browsing around over on Shop Bop’s website, I stumbled across this new bag from Mayle. I looked at it and thought it looked eerily familiar. Hmm… where have I seen a bag like this before? Then it suddenly dawned on me. That’s right, the Mayle Billie Doux Bag looks very much like the Yves Saint Laurent Zip Crest Tote (well, give or take a few little details). Coincidence? Unfortunately, it probably isn’t. What is unusual, is that Mayle isn’t exactly a low end designer. Yes, the bag is almost half the price of the YSL, but it’s not like we are talking about Forever 21 here. I guess I would have expected Mayle to be a little bit more, um… original in their designs. I mean, the Mayle Bag even has the impression of a Y shape on the front. Oh well, at least they didn’t make an exact copy of YSL’s design. Let’s see, just a slightly different handle here. And a different zipper pull there. And… ta-da! It’s a whole “new” design!

The Yves Saint Laurent Zip Crest Tote (pictured on the left) is available in Black or Rose. It measures 12.5″ x 7.5″ x 5.5″ and is composed of softly textured shrunken leather. It retails for $1,195. You can find it over at Saks Fifth Avenue.

For about half the price, the Mayle Billie Doux Bag (pictured on the right) retails for $650. It is also a little larger and is composed of a smooth leather. It is currently only available in Black. Find it over at shopbop.com.

Who is the Pringle of Scotland? I love this tote.

The basic details: This ultra-light and super luxurious Kasia is a large Black leather slouch tote with contrast and tonal knot detailing down the front and back. This tote also features double super comfy handles, which are perfect length for over the shoulder, a button and tassel drawstring to fasten at top and is fully lined with internal compartments. It the perfect size for any daily mission.

New little evening statement piece from Stella McCartney..

Travel light with this amazing Stella McCartney suitcase style clutch, it is a directional finish to all your evening looks with seasonless appeal.

Direct from Sports Authority comes this ever lovin’ trend-setting 2008 Olympic Tote by Speedo. Proudly displaying USA lettering, with all the patriotic colors possible it features a large compartment, and inside organization pockets. Whether you’re an avid athlete, or just plum crazy over anything that screams USA, you’ll feel like an Olympic champion carrying this bag around. Measuring 20×8x13, it sells for a mere $39.99.

Juicy Couture has the ‘it’ bag all sewed up this week starting, or should I say, all locked up with the unbelievably adorable Free Style Lock Shoulder Bag. Available in black and brown, this classy little bat features goldtone hardware, and shoulder straps with rings and hinged locks. Add this one to your list of must haves for your fall wardrobe. Undeniably cute. The perfect go-between from casual to your 9 to 5 work week. It sells for $395 at Neiman Marcus.

This hot, and flirty Staples & Studs Bucket Bag comes to you by way of MARC by Marc Jacobs. Loaded with gunmetal staples and tonal studs, this gorgeous leather bag features a removable shoulder strap and a magnetic closure. Available in nero, silver, and way fluoro pink it meaasures 15×16x12 and sells for $558 at Nordstroms. Perfect for fall.

Proving that once again big is sometimes better; you have to check out this outrageously Large Clara Shopper by Furla. With a croc-stamped leather finish, it features silvertone hardware, logo fob detail, and adjustable side zips for when you need extra room. Made in Italy, this hot cherry colored bag measures 20×12x3 1/2, and sells for $835 at Saks. Flashy, hot colors are definitely huge this season, not to mention oversized, and a wee bit overpriced. A great carryall, from a casual weekend, to your dreaded 9 to 5. I hate work as much as the next gal, but I must work to pay for my ever-demanding purse obsession. Sigh…

Whenever I find myself at a loss for cash, but want something cute to just tote around, I can always find something I like at Old Navy. Cheap, durable, do-able, and right down adorable are these Destination Totes. Made of canvas, these oversized totes feature metropolitan graphics with different destinations that are sure to get you where you’re going, even if you don’t know. Measuring 14×14x4, for the sale price of just $7.99, you can grab up several of these cuties. Simply chic.

I am absolutely crazy for anything that says Diesel, and the Suave Hard Core Hudson Bag is certainly no exception. No crazy bag lady here, you can’t resist this enormous leather bag for it’s many, many pockets, double handles, and all around rugged look. Measuring 17×16x1, it’s available coffee bean, and blue nights. You can pick it up at eBags for $395. This bag is definitely large enough to carry everything you’ll need for at least a month or two…Class at its best…

Taking a tip from our Uncrate readers, I happened across the fact that ‘Today at the site of the long-closed Liquor Store bar in New York City, J.Crew will hold the grand opening of its first mens-only store.’ The Tribeca Men’s Shop will feature essentials from J. Crew’s mens line, and some favs from other companies and designers. So, with all the hoopla I had to go check this out for myself! I found the man bag to end all men bags in this Original Leather Postal Messenger. Handcrafted in American leather, we have here a beautiful recreation like the old oil-tanned mailbags carried by the US Postal Service from the mid 1800’s to the late 1970’s. Historically correct in detail, this one-of-a-kind messenger bag features heavy copper rivet, a buckle strap closure, and an interior back-wall patch pocket. Available in cognac, it measures 11 1/2×15x5 and sells for $795. Absolutely breathtaking…