So, why tote? Well, Lady Gaga and her now one-of-a-kind-inscribed-by-Japanese-fans white Hermes Birkin bag kind of inspired us. We also love this shape revival for a number of reasons. First of all tote bag is a classic that you can use for years to come. Secondly it’s practical and will simplify your commute. Tote bag is also versatile – it will work for the office, picnic or evening.

Made from materials ranging from high-end luxurious leathers such as Hermes Birkin bag to LL Bean’s classic canvas, tote bags provide instant update to your look even if you want to skimp on everything else.

P.S. Spotted this Alexander McQueen tote at Zappos and couldn’t help but added it to this feature. Looks like a chic army sack, isn’t it?

New York — Victoria Beckham was seen  out and about in Manhattan on Monday (04/26/2010), despite the rainy weather. Victoria wore Brian Atwood Maniac Platform Pumps in Nude ($575) and carried Hermes Birkin Bag in Bordeaux Porosus Crocodile Leather.

Click the items below to get Victoria’s look:

Los Angeles, CA — Katie Holmes was spotted out and about with a friend (not pictured) on Wednesday (02/23/2010). Katie wore Enza Costa Kickback Racer Tank ($120) and Maloles Zoelie Flats, she also carried Hermes Birkin Bag in Bleu Sapphire.

Click the items below to get Katie’s look:

Enza Costa Kickback Racer Tank $120.

Free People Ray of Light Floral Miniskirt $29.99.

Majestic Crop Stretch Knit Leggings $75.

Pretty Ballerinas Rosario Flats $192.

Ray-Ban Outsiders Oversized Wayfarer Sunglasses$145.

Kenneth Cole New York Fold Play Large Tote $290.

Wow! This is Lady Gaga’s white Hermes Brikin bag today:

And this is how it looked 12 days ago:

Los Angeles, CA — Hilary Duff was spotted shopping at Neiman Marcus last Saturday (04/17/2010). Hilary was dressed in a black maxi dress accessorized with a beige scarf and carried Hermes Birkin Bag in Black. Hilary also wore Carrera ‘Endurance’ Sunglasses ($97).

Click the items below to get Hilary’s look:

This photo from Lady Gaga’s Twitter shows her pricey Hermes Birkin bag that she carried while arriving at Narita International Airport in Tokyo, Japan. Gaga expressed her love to fans by inscribing her Birkin bag in Japanese, “I love small monster, Tokyo love.”

We don’t think the bag is a fake, neither do we think that Gaga went ‘cuckoo.’ Gaga owes her ‘little monsters’ (nickname for Gaga’s fans) everything! And Gaga truly loves her fans! So the ruined $10k bag is a small sacrifice, really.

Japanese hieroglyphs look pretty good on Birkin bag though. What if Gaga could inspire Hermes to creating a line of bags with custom inscriptions? LOL

Gaga will be in Japan until April 18 performing in Osaka tomorrow and in Yokohama on Saturday and Sunday. Wish we were there!

OMG! Only Victoria Beckham can cause this fashion deja vu. We get an impression that Victoria follows closely her own predefined The Victoria Beckham Lookbook. Here’s why…

Photo on the left was taken at LAX Airport in Los Angeles last Monday (3/15/2010), while photo on the right shows Victoria arriving at JFK Airport in New York back on February 11, 2010. Practice makes it perfect, right? Anna Wintour recycles her looks too. LOL

We loved the simplicity of Victoria’s monochromatic chic ensemble, which consisted of a black shift dress, Azzedine Alaia 3/4 sleeve cropped cardigan, black opaque tights, Hermes Birkin bag, Lanvin ballerina flats, Cutler and Gross sunglasses and Rolex Presidential watch! Click the items below to get Victoria’s travel look:

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London, England — Victoria Beckham arrived to Heathrow airport looking stylish in black shift dress, Wolford Nostalgia Fan-Patern Tights ($65) and Hermes Birkin Crocodile Bag (02/03/2010). Click the items below to get Victoria Beckham’s travel look:

Get more similar black sweater dresses:

  Crumpet Military mini cashmere sweater dress $365.

Max Studio Wide Sleeve Sweater Dress $68.

Double Zero Pocket Sweater Dress $26.13.

With Victoria Beckham, it’s all about details. We spotted the former Spice Girl departing LAX airport in Los Angeles, CA the other day en route to London, UK.

While departing, Beckham chose Azzedine Alaia black cropped cardigan ($903) and Victoria Beckham Fall 2009 black mini dress with embellished belly area and zipper detail on the rear end. She accessorized with gold Rolex watch, Hermes Birkin bag, black tights, black platform heels and vintage-like Victoria Beckham Eyewear Spring/Summer 2010 VB0025 sunglasses.

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So, when Victoria Beckham arrived at Heathrow airport, she looked slightly more casual. It was Chloe shift dress in navy ($620) this time, accessorized with Hermes Birkin again, black stockings, Lanvin Ballerinas ($450) and Cutler and Gross sunglasses.

We really enjoyed these two Victoria Beckham’s looks. And how about you?

WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA — Kelly Rutherford enjoyed lunch with her son Hermes Giersch (01/05/2010).

WHAT SHE’S WEARING:

Hermes handbag in Black.

Christian Louboutin Flats in Black.

SIMILAR ITEMS:

The Limited Shirred Ballet Sweater $44.50.

Fitzwell Giselle Flats $69.

Bric’s Chic - Croco Stamped Patent Leather Large Tote Bag $220.

Anlo ‘Brooke’ Zip Hem Skinny Stretch Jeans $195.

RJ Graziano Beaded Layer Necklace $68.