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Dooney & Bourke Handbag
"Nothing says boho chic quite like a slouchy suede bag. This one comes in one of my favorite colors." — Oprah | Price: $285 | |
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| Featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, December 2005 |
Dooney & Bourke Handbag

Dooney and Bourke Handbag latest teenybopper-friendly logo-strewn print is the 'It Tapestry', a blatant rainbow of self-advertising. Would you pay upwards of $100 for this tiny tassle tote? I hope not! If you're looking to buy from the brand, go for something a little more subtle, like a gorgeous leather buckle tote.
Dooney & Bourke Wine Bottle Picnic Tote
As part of the beautiful leather Alto collection, Dooney & Bourke's Wine Bottle Picnic Tote comes equipped to hold two wine bottles, has a comfortable 20 inch strap and besides natural (shown), can be purchased in brown, black or red. While most of us have real lives and jobs, I sometimes imagine a place where people exist only to plan picnics and drink wine all day. This would be perfect for that very population, however, is pretty useless to the rest of us. Nevertheless, the Dooney Wine Tote is still damn sexy for $245.Dooney & Bourke's Double Handle Shopper
Listed as an "exclusive" on Dooney & Bourke's site, the Double Handle Shopper shows a very fresh and sleek side of the company in black leather with contrasting khaki canvas. I can't say enough about Dooney's improved image with the addition of some solid-colored fabrics and elegant shapes. Measuring 14.5 x 5 x 11 inches, the shopper could easily house a 12-inch PowerBook, or be used as an everyday carryall if you prefer. The bag comes in eight colors total including lilac, red and green although I personally like it in black. Very lustrous and ladylike, Dooney’s Double Handle Shopper sells for $285.Dooney & Bourke Marchesa Mini Duffel Handbag
The Dooney & Bourke Marchesa Mini Duffel is made of leather and includes a 4.5 inch handle drop. Measuring 10 x 3.75 x 5 inches, the bag sells for $225 and comes in seven different colors. As far as I am concerned, the Marchesa Collection could only be described with a big sigh of relief. Sorry to anyone who was digging the whole signature/really-young-looking handbag thing, but I will have to say I am glad to see Dooney & Bourke starting to get away from that stuff a bit. Now don't get me wrong, I like all the cutesy colors and girly patterns but enough is enough. When they came out with the Charm collection I wondered if I would ever be able to carry a Dooney again. Every rich 14 year old on the planet had one of those crazy things. No matter how much I tried, I just could not find it in me to like that bag. It reminded me too much of a serial killer's ransom note. The worst part was that Dooney was the serial killer and I felt like the victim. At any rate, as I was saying, I am happy to see D&B going with some leather and classic designs again. I have missed you Dooney, welcome back.Dooney & Bourke Handbag New Tapestry Collection
Dooney and Bourke is now offering 11 new bags as part of its new Tapestry Collection. Most of the bags are the same styles that we're used to seeing from Dooney such as bucket bags, satchels and totes, but now with the new tapestry materiel. Each bag comes in nine different colors including mint, lavender and light blue. Shown to the right is the Small Soft Satchel in sunflower, my personal fav. The prices on the Tapestry Collection range from $135 to $195 depending on style.via Purseuing.com

