It's amazing to me how long a fashion cartoon kitten has captured the hearts of kids and adults alike. Albeit a little surprising, Sanrio's Hello Kitty character is celebrating 35 years of offering shoppers its kitschy, cute products with no signs of slowing down any time soon.

In addition to crystal-studded music ...

Well, I won't call these new minaudieres a completely unexpected look for Judith Leiber, the designer who has created bags in such strange shapes as parrots, dolphins, and peacocks. However, the teaming up of Leiber with Breeders' Cup, an organization that hosts championship horseracing events, is still just slightly random to me.

Leiber has joined with ...

If you had told me a year ago that I would fall in love with a Judith Leiber bag, I would have laughed right in your face. Not that there's anything wrong with Judith Leiber; it's just that sparkly isn't usually my style.

But this version of sparkly definitely is. Maybe because it's dark, ...

Okay, I won't lie. I've never really been a woman on the Judith Leiber bandwagon. I went to one of her stores in Las Vegas and was literally dumbfounded by the prices and the bizarre array of multicolored crystals. But, since there's an exhibit of her designs not ten blocks ...

One of my handbag ambitions is to own a Judith Leiber minaudiere. Their prohibitive prices and practical restrictions are a big stumbling block, but once I win the lottery I'm going to buy one of those gem encrusted beauties.

I'm not sure of the wearability of the eye-catching animal clutches she favors, ...

The Louisiana Art & Science Museum has a real treat for bagistas with their new exhibition, Sparkle and Elegance: The Handbags of Judith Leiber. The display runs in conjunction with the museum's larger show, The Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses.

The sparkling pieces, including minaudieres in ...

It was a wild evening at Central Park Zoo last week and not just because of the location's inhabitants. The Wildlife Conservation Society held their annual gala, and tons of guests showed up in support.

One of the many highlights of the evening was the impressive exhibition of animal-inspired Judith Leiber minaudiere ...

Some say fashion should be fabulous, frivolous, and fun. Sure there's a place for practicality, but if you want to really make a statement you need something as outrageous as this Judith Leiber minaudiere.

It's carefully crafted to look like foo dog, one of the ancient Chinese pups resembling a guardian lion. ...

If you want to make a statement on a special evening out you never need to look any further than Judith Leiber. Her purses may be pricier than most of us can afford, but these accessories are true works of art.

We've all seen our share of crocodile clutches, but ...

Unleash your inner goddess with this gorgeous Judith Leiber minaudiere.

Goddess by name and goddess by nature, this beautiful evening bag is encrusted with jet black baguettes. These large jewels, measuring three-quarters of an inch by a quarter of an inch, are guaranteed to turn heads.

The sides of the purse are covered in luxurious ...

I'm a fan of so many handbag designers but if I had to choose a favorite it'd be Judith Leiber. I just love the way she creates luxury bags with a sense of humor, handbags that are chic and a little cheeky. This adorable clutch is a prime example of exactly why Judith Leiber ...

Judith Leiber creates bags of unparalleled beauty, purses that are more than just fashion accessories. They're works of art. Just take a look at this proud peacock miniaudiere!

This majestic creature is made from multi-colored Austrian crystals and gemstones, painstakingly glued to create his vibrant feathers and three-dimensional body.

It opens by way of a push ...

For the second year running, Judith Leiber handbags have captured the hearts of America's wealthiest. The luxury bag brand was given the highest rating by the New York-based Luxury Institute.

So just what makes Leiber bags so popular amongst society's elite? Voters commented that the bags from the Haute Couture fashion label are ...

If Hollywood has a queen of handbags, it's Judith Leiber. Her stunning purses have taken the red carpet outfits of Catherine Zeta Jones, Penelope Cruz and Cate Blanchett from the mundane to the magnificent.

This beautiful snakeskin purse is no exception. We've all seen our fair share of snakeskin handbags, but no one does ...