C-list beauty Lindsey Price has had a bad run of luck lately. She’s been on two different networks with two different shows in the past few years and they’ve both been cancelled! They weren’t that bad either. C’est la vie, Lindsey hasn’t let the failures take a toll on her impeccable fashion. Recently, she was seen out with a gorgeous python handbag with a beautiful gray hue. Lindsey also complimented this bag with a sleek and professional black blazer and a fetching grey shirt. She’s definitely got her head in the fashion game, even if TV isn’t working out!

A few months ago, very A-lister Jessica Simpson was sporting a fabulous tiny blue clutch handbag. And guess what…it was a python style bag! Even though her outfit of a white tank and blue jeans could have used an upgrade, she totally pulled off the bag. This Sang A bag was definitely matching those jeans, but would have gone much better with a strapless blue dress. Come on Jess! Step it up!

So python is in if you want it to be in your wardrobe. It seems to be the kind of handbag style that never leaves the runway, so go for it! Just make sure your outfit works with the style. You can find all of the python western style handbags that you can get your hands on at Best Handbag Wholesale.

While I am glad that Kate isn’t wearing some kind of studded bag or clothing (UGH!!!), it’s slightly bizarre to see such an A-lister out with the same bag over and over again. Did she forget her clutch or her Hermes? I must admit that it is a pretty nice bag: it has lots of space for her kids’ toys, a nice chestnut brown exterior and long fringes that slightly resemble Kate’s ex-husband Chris Robinson’s shaggy face. It might be love – at least between Kate and the Ralph Lauren fringe bag, not with Robinson. The bag certain fits right in with Kate’s overall earthy fashion sense and pairs flawless with her generally long, flowing wardrobe.

So maybe the tide is changing and celebs are coming back down to earth. In a few months the new trend may be wearing handbags out in public more than once. It could be part of some green Hollywood movement, so you should probably get yourself a western-style handbag that you love as much as Kate Hudson loves her fringe bag. Who knows…maybe you’ll be able to wear it out to more than one office party without getting evil stares.

Not Katie Holmes of course. Mrs. Tom Cruise wouldn’t be caught dead with any old fashion on or near her. That’s why she was seen out the other day carrying daughter Suri while wearing this: a Louis Vuitton Pre-Fall 2010 Aviator. The Vuitton Pre-Fall 2010 Aviator is a truly beautiful and functional handbag that may even be considered a tote. Fellow celebrity mother Gwen Stefani has also been out with this bag, possibly storing all different kinds of kid’s entertainment inside. Holmes’ has a dark maroon bag with paisley style designs and long straps for easy carrying and comfort. You can’t currently get one of these in a Vuitton store, but there are similar celebrity style handbags available at Best Handbag Wholesale which are comparable in size and color.

Accessorizing her way into the fall and winter seasons, Jessica Simpson was seen at LAX with a whole set of Louis Vuitton luggage. Now although this blog is all about handbags, we should at least admire the dedication that Jessica shows to her favorite brands. She goes as far as to match her Vuitton duffle bag with a safari-print dress and bright orange earrings, which is a fashion feat to behold and envy. Appropriately enough, Jessica matches her luggage with an across-body Vuitton bag that brings her whole matching ensemble together.

Once we get closer to the fall season, we’ll begin to see which celebrities are really game for changing fashion styles along with the weather. Jessica and Katie have already begun – I wonder who is next?

Filming has begun on the smash hit show Gossip Girl and starlet Blake Lively was seen in Paris! Sure, Gossip Girl and Paris will be good, but even better is Lively’s Fendi tote, which completes her entire look. The beige exterior, smart buckles and short straps perfectly highlight the simplicity of her lush green dress and floppy hat. Look for the ensemble on the next season of Gossip Girl.

Lively’s fellow Gossip Girl star Leighton Meester was also seen on set with a stud-free handbag, which is quite a relief. Meester was seen carrying a dark purple Lanvin Mini Pop Bag on her way to filming a scene for the show. Although the purple Lanvin doesn’t quite go with the pink dress, Meester looks good carrying the bag anyway. Her wardrobe could use some serious work however. Sorry Leighton!

And last, but certainly not least, the queen of pop Britney Spears, was seen out with an adorable Coach Julia Leather Small Bag. The Julia (which Ms. Spears had in a fuchsia berry type color) features a smooth leather exterior with long straps for carrying or slinging over the shoulder. Britney was wearing an orange tank top and what’s this? Studded shorts? And studded boots? Just when I thought I was free of this hair band chic, the studs sneak into the picture. I’m just going to focus on the cute western-style handbag.

There’s always hope for next week, I guess.

Fergie is seen here with a western style pink clutch. Photo from Purse Blog.

Black leather has been the material of choice for many of these western style handbags, but, recently, Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie was spotted with a fringed pink clutch that stands out against her dark outfit. This particular clutch, a Katherine Kwei Donna design, has pink fringe coming off the sides but, instead, the fringe is knotted at the bottom in a weave. While such a clutch stands out against Fergie’s ordinary outfit, it gives western style a softer and more feminine edge from what we’ve seen with a departure from black leather and studs.

If you’re looking for a similar clutch in your price range, check out Best Handbag Wholesale’s selection of western wallets. Many of these wallets, with a flat design, will add a dash of color to any outfit. In particular, many of these western wallets use a solid pink, purple, or metallic hue or, with recent products, a bright floral pattern. But, while the colors or patterns will make one of these wallets stand out against your outfit, they also offer a hint of western style. Many of these wallets are adorned with small and large rhinestones and western crosses to give an ordinary clutch a bit of a western edge.

Whitney Port is seen with a western style hobo handbag. Photo from Bag that Style.

One handbag open to such interpretation is a black leather hobo with fringe seen recently on Whitney Port of The City. Unfortunately, with Port’s dowdy outfit, the character of the handbag can’t be determined. Nevertheless, the bag itself is a solid leather hobo with fringe along the bottom and laced up sides. In this case, the bag is appropriate for either style, although the laced up sides do give it more of a punk rocker vibe.

Port isn’t the only celebrity to be seen with such a style. In 2009, Kate Moss and Reese Witherspoon were spotted with such fringed styles. In fact, both of these stars opted for a neutral look in black and white to make the bag stand out from the outfit.

Because having fringe on your handbag is considered a western style, retailers of western handbags and fashion will most likely carry such a bag. With designer styles treading into western territory, designer inspired bags, then, aim to imitate these designs. No matter if you’re looking for a fringed hobo handbag, such as that seen on Whitney Port, or a smaller fringed purse, western fashion and designer inspired retailers – both of which Best Handbag is – should offer affordable styles for this trend.

Some of the particularly western styles are similar to Pucci’s, but without the fringe. This western handbag, for example, is made with a solid-colored leatherette material and, like a cowboy boot, is embellished with a detailed pattern all over. Although the fringe is absent, the handbag still combines western style with bling, and various conchos and studs are added to the body.

Boldness is another key feature of many new handbag styles, and Best Handbag Wholesale realizes this. Some of the latest and new handbags added to the wholesale collections combine bold colors with black, as seen earlier at Fashion Week in Versace’s latest mind. Many of these bold handbags juxtapose solid black with a bold or neon color, such as neon aqua for the handbag under the link. Other color possibilities include purple, orange, and lime green. Additionally, boldness can be expressed through patterns, and some of the more bold styles, aside from animal prints, have been various psychedelic handbags and others involving sequins. In fact, many of the latest sequin styles combine the shiny texture with animal print.

Although the shapes for the concho-inspired bracelets include diamonds and crosses, we’re highlighting some of the western cross styles. As seen in the product under the link, these conchos can be multicolored crystal on an adjustable bracelet, or another option is having just a solid color for all conchos. Additionally, if you look close at each concho, all are embellished further with rhinestones around the edges. Traditionally, a concho is seen on a cowboy hat band or on a belt, but, in terms of western style, they’re appropriate as embellishments on clothing and for jewelry.

Other pieces of western jewelry, such as the cross pendants, fit neatly into the western-or-rocker chic look. Some have a clear rocker look with rhinestones, a guitar, and angel wings added, while others seem to take on an appearance closer to that of a Celtic cross. Many of these crosses can be attached to a leather cord or adjustable chain and worn solely as a pendant or, as charm bracelet and necklace styles are back in again, they can be added to one of the concho bracelets or a similar necklace for a style of varied crosses.

A model at Fashion Weeks carries a western style handbag. Photo from Purse Page.

But, no matter what you call it, fringe, as well as fur and feathers hanging off the handbags, is distinctly western. As seen by the various models in the article from Purse Page – with one pictured here – the basic design for all of these Emilio Pucci bags is a long strap, a standard size purse (nothing hobo), and long fringe coming off the bottom. What results is a handbag that simply looks long. Proportionally, the bags seem to have the same shape as the models displaying them. Similarly, some of these bags – at least those pictured – have feathers or fur hanging off the sides instead of fringe.

But, with western fashion in and everywhere, where can you get similar styles to those seen on these Pucci bags? Best Handbag Wholesale has many western style handbags in its standard section. Some of these are the same size as the Pucci bags, albeit with a long or short strap, and details in solid color leather. Other embellishments are added to many of these, such as rhinestones, studs, and western-style crosses. Some of these bags, additionally, incorporate many other popular trends seen this past year, such as animal skins and patent leather – none of which are seen in the latest collection of Pucci handbags.

Rhinestones and studs are part of both rocker and cowgirl chic styles at the moment. Whether you’re following the recent western fashions in the mainstream or are going for a more punk-rock look, rhinestones and studs are acceptable for either style. In the case of western fashion, bigger and brighter is better, and the selection of belts at BHW exemplifies this. Each belt is lined with a combination of concho-like rhinestones and studs to give you a style to wear every day and to wear at a rodeo.

The rhinestones and studs aren’t the only features on the belts, however. From the BHW-signature belts to other wholesale belts, all are made with a solid black or brown leather belt or one that’s patterned. If you’re looking to be extra-trendy, many of the belts at BHW use animal prints, including zebra and cow prints, and some of them are even textured with natural cow hide. If you’re looking for a belt to complete your look and to stand out, all of the wholesale belts at BHW combine many of the latest trends and come in sizes from extra small to 3XL for women.