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As if we didn’t love Canadian based Matt & Nat enough for their animal-friendly vegan handbags, they have gone and raised the bar again with their new sister line Samsara.

Samsara (meaning rebirth in Sanskrit) stays true to the Matt & Nat luxury we have grown to love with their pebbled textures and bold detailing.  The twist with this new line is one dollar from every bag sold will be donated to the charity of your choice, all you need to do is vote.

Log on to http://www.sam-sara.ca/ and choose the bag that catches your eye and the charity that touches your heart.

Im not a huge LV fan, but even if you ask Shelley she will tell you I am huge ‘big bag’ fan and I don’t know what girl would not want to pack her life around in this white hot beauty!

This  Louis Vuitton white-on-white leather with gold trim is classic.  I love the shape, its perfect for the beach or a casual outfit or even a summer dress!    Not only is the bag perfect for every women its the perfect accessory.

It’s from the Mahina collection and is also available in black.  This bag, however, most of us can only dream of having because it $3,240.

It’s alot like the Gucci from the Hysteria collection shown here. I am a HUGE Gucci fan.  These too bags share alot of the same qualities but the Gucci seems to be half the price $2,150.  Even still… the LV is my pick.

~ Nicole, guest "it" writer.

They come and go, but metallic handbags are now hotter than ever. Metallic bags are very hot looks for 2008 Spring handbag trends.

Expect to see metallic bags in the shape of retro clutches and oversized bags.  Colors will range from burnished gold to gunmetal grey. Colors like purple, blue, pink, and orange will also translate well into metallic looks.

One way that metallic bags will pop up is with subtle metallic leather trim on fabric handbags. You can also anticipate added details like metallic stitching and tassels to spice up handbags.

Another way that a metal shine and pizzazz is added to trendy handbags is through their hardware. Look for chains replacing handbag straps, decorative clasps, studs, and rings.