As much as I love Louis Vuitton, I have to say enough is enough! The hideousness that was the camouflage fashion trend was over long, long ago. So why do designers insist on bringing it back to the masses and why do celebrities think it's ok to wear on the red carpet? This limited edition (thank goodness!) Louis Vuitton Monogramouflage Speedy 35 satchel was designed by Takashi Murakami just in time for his exhibition at the Brooklyn Museum. If Murakami wasn't such an artistic genius, I would bash him for this multicolored green mess of a handbag. Rihanna manages to make it look more edgy...or maybe it's just the latex leggings and feathered skirt(?). Trina sports the bag in it's worst form - on the red carpet next to a bright yellow dress. She manages to make the bag look less tacky. What do you think of the Monogramouflage print bags? Haute or not?

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Though most of us women love handbags, not all of us are willing to shell out loads of cash for them, especially for those new 'It' bags that are out next season. So many designers have started to create lower priced 'diffusion' lines, (for example, Gryson and Devi Kroell for Target). Now it's Charm and Luck's turn. They have recently launched a new designer handbag collection called Calla (Charm And Luck Los Angeles). The bags have the same blinged-out styles, designs, custom hardware and construction as Charm and Luck but are made from woven fabrics, faux snake and crocodile skins. The prices range from $69 to $120. With a variety of styles, you can own multiple Charm and Luck-style bags at very affordable prices. Check out more of the bags at CallaBags.com Be sure to watch BagTrends.com editor Pamela Pekerman reviewing the Calla line on Friday, June 27 at midnight on HSN!

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Such a stunning bag doesn't seem like it would be part of a brand called the 'Jack Rabbit Collection' but that is the name of the brand started by designer Mollie Culligan. The Jack Rabbit Collection is an environmentally friendly line of handcrafted handbags, belts and jewelry with a celebrity fan base including Drew Barrymore, Lucy Liu, and Mischa Barton. Despite the peculiar name, The Jack Rabbit Collection Concord Tote is one of those bags that is a design masterpiece and should be part of your personal collection. It's ultra glamorous and ultrafeminine. The burgundy distressed leather has a vintage feel and the shape is amazing - it combines a hinged frame closure with a huge body so you have the style of a sophisticated purse in a hugely practical handbag. The top of the bag is pleated and has double handles for easy carrying along with a detachable shoulder strap. It also folds over to give you an additional look. Check out more at www.thejackrabbitcollection.com

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I like to think I'm a savvy shopper. I mean, I do write about where to buy the best bags, right? Well my friend O.B. should be writing on this blog because she managed to get the yellow/silver 'Morning After bag' by Rebecca Minkoff or only $220! She was lucky to catch a super sale at Bloomingdale's which only had three in stock and she snagged one for herself! By the time I got to the store, they were all gone! But she brought the bag to work and I immediately fell in love with it. The leather is butter soft, the colors are amazing and the size was just perfect. The leather is glazed yellow with yellow and silver suede trim and bottom. Although the yellow trend is over, this bag has an everlasting quality about it. It even comes with a card inside that says 'Call me'. So tongue-in-cheek. Great find O.B.! Available online at Shop Jake and Revolve

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I always appreciate the simplicity and structural design of Furla bags. Some designers create simple handbags that are simply bo-ring but Furla's basic bags always seem timeless. They even managed to make a gold metallic purse look classic and not at all trendy! This open-top tote looks amazing in a muted metallic patent leather. There's a rounded front pocket with a striking flap lock closure. The inside has a center zippered divider and two large open compartments, with interior zip and cell phone pockets. $465 at Nordstrom.com

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