One last piece of current season love we haven't dished out from our Island Life photo shoot is that slim, neon clutch. In the photo the clutch, by designer Andrea Brueckner, looks bright yellow, but that 'ol Holga Robert Malmberg uses, knows how to keep a few secrets. In truth the clutch is more of the acid green variety and the leather is super soft and buttery. We have to say, the handbag is really well-made, and though we aren't really clutch toting chicsters, we kind of fell for this one. Brueckner, the Canadian beauty who (as far as we can tell) models in all of her own look books, learned her craft from her years working closely with bespoke tailor, Craig Robinson. Brueckner's bags are said to reflect that experience and we have to say, judging by the clutch we received, we can tell she knows a thing or two about making quality products. Below, some of her current season bags from JCMadison.
Island Life
An original photo editorial by Coutorture.com. Photographer Robert Malmberg, Hair & Makeup Timothy Fischetti, Model Coleen Burst from Red Model Management, Styling Maleeha Khan and Megan Zanke, Fashion Editors Julie Fredrickson and Megan Zanke, Clothing Dolce & Gabbana and Marc by Marc Jacobs (courtesy of eLuxury), Jets by Jessica Allen swimwear, Salt Swimwear, Old Navy swimwear, Rebecca Minkoff and Andrea Brueckner handbags.
Trend Alert: Super Slick Black Bags
If Catwoman carried a bag, it would be a super slick black bag. There's everything sexy about one of these. Sexy ... and dangerous. Sexy, dangerous, and ready to kick some ass. Sorry, got a little carried away. One can get caught up in the fantasy of one of these dark lovelies. If you consider yourself a Hero-type, rescue one of these from retail doom and never look back. Ever.
"i love it, pick me me me me me!!"
And we have another handbag winner! May's Andrea Brueckner clay colored patent leather handbag will be shipping off to tarynpaper! What a lucky girl. Thanks for all your entries and stay tuned for more handbag giveaways! xo

Reminder! Win an Andrea Brueckner Handbag!
Only a few days left to win this saucy little patent leather handbag by designer Andrea Brueckner. You may recognize her bags from being featured in Lucky magazine and Lindsay has been sporting one recently as well - the larger black version of the exact one we are giving away! It is the mini Luxembourg in a Clay colored crackle patent from her Spring/Summer '07 collection and it retails for $545. To enter just leave a comment on my original announcement and remember: one comment per person please! We will do a random drawing on Thursday, May 31 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. And seriously ladies, one comment per person - duplicate comments will be deleted. Good luck!

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FabSugar May Handbag Giveaway!
Get ready girls - we have another fab handbag to give away! This time it is a saucy little patent leather number by handbag designer Andrea Brueckner. You may recognize her bags from being featured in Lucky magazine and Lindsay has been sporting one recently as well - the larger black version of the exact one we are giving away! It is the mini Luxembourg in a Clay colored crackle patent from her Spring/Summer '07 collection and it retails for $545. To enter just leave a comment below - one comment per person please - and we will do a random drawing on Thursday, May 31 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. And seriously ladies, one comment per person - duplicate comments will be deleted. Good luck!

For official rules click here.
Trend Alert: Woven Leather Bags

We all know by now that imitation is one of the highest forms of flattery. The pioneer of woven leather bags, Bottega Veneta, must have accepted this a long time ago. I am proud to announce that I own a Bottega. It is vintage, black and a long shoulder bag - and it screams easy luxe. It's my Saturday night bag a lot of the time because it just makes me feel alright. For those who have yet to score a new or vintage Bottega, there are less expensive options than the originator. Enjoy!
Bottega Veneta Woven Flower Hobo, $1,980.
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