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With so many handbags on the market, there are always options that can give you a look you love for less. Let’s face it, we don’t all have endless handbag budgets all the time. We have already given you a studded clutch option for less and a Chanel option for less. Now it is time to give you a Leather Hobo Look for Less.

As you know we are huge fans of YSL here at Purse Blog. I recently saw a leather hobo from YSL that was simply beautiful. The YSL Leather Hobo gives you a simple hobo shape, which is integral to your handbag wardrobe, in luxe taurillon leather (taurillion translates to bull-calf from French). The YSL Hobo features a 9″ drop, magnetic closure, and suede lining. Entirely effortless yet everyday usable. Price is $1595 via Saks.

If you love the look of the YSL hobo but do not feel like dishing out $1600, we have found a Look for Less. Bringing you a similar shape and size but a lesser price tag is the Hobo International Amelie Leather Hobo. Why did we pick this bag?

It also features butter leather, a soft and slouchy shape, and a single shoulder strap. The shoulder drop is 14″ versus 9″ from the YSL hobo. The lining is not suede like the YSL bag, rather cotton/rayon lining. But I will not gripe about the lining when the price is 1/6th of the price of the YSL hobo.

If you want to nab the YSL hobo look for less, grab this Hobo International bag via Saks for $268.

Get your sparkle on this fall. It seems Swarovski crystals are one of the fiercest trends of the season. With the influence of Swarovski crystals by Balmain on everything from boots, to handbags and jeans, the tiny bits of Austrian sparkle are not just for jewelry any more. We love a bit of glitz now and then and all taken in moderation.

Beginning with a touch of Swarovski on our favorite jeans. Take your ordinary denim to the next level of luxury with True Religion ‘Julie – Disco Big T’ Skinny Stretch Jeans, (upper left, $297.00 at Nordstrom.com). These are not your everyday skinnies; they are adorned with while black-colored Swarovski crystal buttons. The dark crystal buttons on the front and back add just the right hint of subtle chic to these rocker glam inspired jeans. Balmain’s Leo Swarovski crystal bag (upper right, $2,920 at Net-a-Porter) sports a Swarovski crystal animal-print pattern as well as silver tone hardware and a fold over flap. This bag is definitely a statement maker, especially if worn with a moto jacket and skinny black jeans. Next up are Giuseppe Zanotti’s Swarovski-embellished sandals, (middle right, $1,150 at Net-a-Porter). These sandals are spooky and sparkly at the same time, the perfect shoe for a glamorous Halloween ball. Paint your toes with Chanel Vernis Black Satin to complete the sinister look. The sparkly and sweet Chloe Bow Clutch (bottom right, $1,095.00 at MadisonLosAngeles.com) features just the right amount of crystal embellishment upon an oversized bow. Inside is a small patch pocket. Lastly, Judith Leiber’s Snowy Owl (bottom left, $3,800.00 at RobertsFineShoes.com) is creepy cute as well. I’m not a fan of these animal themed bags, but it could be just the right accent to your favorite Little Black Dress.

Ya, ya, ya. I know NYC Fashion Week ended a while back. But c’mon, you know as well as I do that we can’t get enough of Fashion Week. I mean, the fashion, the events, the parties, the celebs… it’s the who’s who of the fashion world. So, when I speak of the fashion world, would you put Amanda Bynes into that category? Not to be a brat, but I wouldn’t. She’s not even really high on my list of fashionable youngins out there.

But hey, here we have Amanda attending the BCBG Fashion Show at Bryant Park. Oh and not only was she in attendance but she also had first row seats along side Joanna Garcia and Solange Knowles. I realize it’s not Chanel, but still, first row seats! And speaking of Chanel, that’s what she carried to the show. I can’t really fault her for her choice because with her outfit this Chanel looks great!

Bag Amanda’s Chanel Style via Chanel!

Related posts:

1. Amanda Bynes has a thing for Chanel
2. Amanda Bynes carries Chanel while her friend carries Linea Pelle
3. Amanda Bynes clutches Tory Burch

Ya, ya, ya. I know NYC Fashion Week ended a while back. But c’mon, you know as well as I do that we can’t get enough of Fashion Week. I mean, the fashion, the events, the parties, the celebs… it’s the who’s who of the fashion world. So, when I speak of the fashion world, would you put Amanda Bynes into that category? Not to be a brat, but I wouldn’t. She’s not even really high on my list of fashionable youngins out there.

But hey, here we have Amanda attending the BCBG Fashion Show at Bryant Park. Oh and not only was she in attendance but she also had first row seats along side Joanna Garcia and Solange Knowles. I realize it’s not Chanel, but still, first row seats! And speaking of Chanel, that’s what she carried to the show. I can’t really fault her for her choice because with her outfit this Chanel looks great!

Bag Amanda’s Chanel Style via Chanel!

Related posts:

1. Amanda Bynes has a thing for Chanel
2. Amanda Bynes carries Chanel while her friend carries Linea Pelle
3. Amanda Bynes clutches Tory Burch