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I suppose Target is in the clear for now.

After suing Target for selling handbags similar to the trademark Coach design, Coach has now attacked Kmart for selling luggage very similar to Coach’s trademarked “C”s. Coach filed the lawsuit March 4 and claims Kmart has misappropriated their designs of featuring four “C”s arranged in a square pattern. While Coach suitcase and satchel generally run about $500 and $350, not $79.99 at Kmart. Coach hopes that the lawsuit will stop the sale of counterfeit bags.

Better think twice about stealing other people’s designs. Don’t want a big company like Coach suing you for every penny you have.

Yesterday, I went to take a look at what was new for Spring from Prada. One of their new handbags consists of a completely beige body with matching handles. Let’s look into a little further, shall we?

The new Spring Prada bag is made of light beige colored calf buckskin leather matched with silver metal hardware. Included with the bag is a shoulder strap. The handbag measures 14W” x 14H” x 4D”. The bag has one zipper pocket and one pocket with button. The handbag closes with a magnet. So, what do I think?

Well, the handbag is nothing special. I don’t think it is worth spending $1,500.00 USD for this Prada handbag. That’s my take on it. Ciao for now!

I was browsing Prada’s new spring runway line, and this cute satchel caught my eye. It’s called the Plex Mistolino Satchel. It’s made in fume plex, with linen trim and plex crystal detail. I just love the flex crystal detail! It has a snap closure and measures 15″H x 7″W x 8 1/2″D.

It’s great for a night out on the town, but maybe not so great on the wallet. You can preorder it at Neiman Marcus or Saks Fifth Avenue for the price of $2,395 and expected to ship no later than April 7, 2010.

For all you Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle fans, you can now dress like one everyday without having to wear a costume! Hot Topic is selling this Ninja Turtle backpack for $39.99 that comes with 4 masks, one in each character’s color. Would you wear one?

Introducing: CC Skye Turner Python-Embossed Leather Hobo

This bag will give any daytime outfits a luxurious feel. I realize that the whole snakeskin thing is slowly leaving the hotlist, but the shape of the bag outsets the slowly outgrowing trend. The pleated detail gives the python-embossed leather hobo a great feel.

The single shoulder strap, gold-tone hardware hobo has a top-zip closure with interior zip, cell phone and additional pockets. The dimensions are 17.5″W x 13.5″H x 6″D. If you’re still interested in this trend, you can purchase it at Bloomingdales for $625.

I was shopping at the Las Vegas outlet yesterday, which to my surprise was very quiet. It seems like a lot of people are no longer shopping these days. As I was walking around the outlet, I noticed a Coach store.

The following were my experiences at the Coach store:
- The store was not as quiet as the rest of the stores in the outlet; however, it wasn’t extremely crowed either.
- The prices were extremely cheap. I saw handbags that were selling for only $70!
- The sales people were not too friendly. I received better customer service in the past from Walmart compared to the Coach store.
- I feel that Coach is slowly becoming a bit dull and oversaturated in the market.

Well, only time will tell what will happen to Coach.

For those of you who know me by now, you know I’m all about Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, bags, and shoes. Today is no different! Ladies, this is a sale not to miss!

Between the dates of February 24-March 2, Neiman Marcus’s Last Call Store is having a Shoe and Handbag Spree event. During this event you’ll received $50 off one handbag priced at $50 or more, plus you’ll receive $25 off one pair of shoes priced at $50 or more. That’s a savings of up to $75! If you’re lucky and you’re able to fine shoes and a bag at exactly $50, that will be a steal! This is on their newest spring deliveries of merchandise as well…wow!

Ladies, you know where I’ll be this weekend! Happy Shopping!

So the Fall 2010 Collections have been debuted for the past two weeks. One collection that particularly caught my eyes was the L.A.M.B. collection. Gwen Stefani’s designs are fashionably edgy but it’s either a hit or miss for me. Her bags for this upcoming season are more subtle than usual. No real eye-popping color that she usually uses. Instead she tries to innovate zipper designs which are a recent trend. I like how the bags are simple in design and color, not overwhelmed with hardware that most designers use, but instead are decorated by simple zipper designs like the slanted zippers and pockets. I would definitely buy one if the price is reasonable.

LV now gives clients the option of personalizing their favorite pieces with different color stripes and initials. With 17 color options, there are 200 million possible different combinations for you to personalize your product. Currently, the Mon Monogram option is only available on 3 items – Keepall, Pegase, and the Speedy. Delivery should take up to 8 weeks.

It’s just another way for LV to make customers feel special. It’ll be easy to spot your bag from a mile away. I mean how many people have the same color scheme and initials?

kate spade has a Sample Sale that nearly everything is up to 75% off with only $5 Shipping. But in order to see what is available as samples, you must sign up for their mailing list so that you can be notified of future sample sales. Orders cannot be guaranteed and all sales are final. So be certain of what you order and make sure you really want it as well.