The death of Alexander McQueen marked the loss of an exceptional designer in the fashion industry. His legacy will live on but whoever will replace the face behind the name will have big shoes to fill. He or she will need to satisfy everyone’s expectations, and make a mark impressive enough to preserve the McQueen appeal that catapulted the brand to fame; or better yet, surpass it.

If you are a bag collector and would like to keep a piece of McQueen’s last creations,  we recommend you get the Horse Shoe Novak Convertible Crossbody.

Alexander McQueen Horse Shoe Novak, US$2,939

Savor this meticulously crafted Alexander McQueen handbag that features a metal horse shoe accent, punched leather trimmings, and a decorative turn lock. The bag’s appeal is a contradiction of sorts – classicism mixed with modernity; balanced but off-balanced; conventional but unconventional; Edwardian but very 21st century – clearly a combination that displays McQueen’s complex mind.

The sturdy tooled leather and impeccable Italian workmanship of this bag makes it an ultimate keeper, as it can last long enough to be an heirloom piece you can pass on to your kids and grand kids (provided you handle it with care).

You may also collect the following Alexander McQueen crossbody bags:

Alexander McQueen Love Faithful Satchel, US$1454

Alexander McQueen Small Crossbody, US$729

We’ve always known Charlize Theron as a statuesque classic Hollywood beauty, but I was still completely blown away by how stunning she looks in these pictures:

These were taken last March 2 while Charlize Theron was at the airport in Paris waiting for her luggage. Which took an hour to arrive. After a long flight. That was delayed for two hours.

After an ordeal like that, who’s got the time look this good? Apparently, Charlize does. Not only did she wait patiently with the rest of her fellow travelers (sans the famous celeb attitude),  but she also still found humor in the whole situation and actually laughed when their luggage finally arrived.

Charlize Theron is just absolute perfection in these pictures. The trench coat, the super skinny jeans, the high-heeled pumps, the dark sunglasses, and that bag – everything is just perfect! She looks just like the A-list celeb that she is. Other lesser celebs or even her equals could learn a thing or two about candid paparazzi shots from her.

Anyway, I specifically chose the pictures above because they focused on the exquisite bag that Charlize is carrying. Still haven’t ID’ed it, but that’s not stopping a search for a lookalike!

Here are buckle bags that are also made of soft, supple distressed leather in our favorite style – the cross body:

The Sak Silverlake Leather Flap, now only $159.20

Fossil Milo Crossbody, $118.00

Fossil Milo East West Crossbody, $98.00

All bags available at eBags.com.

Red is the color of love. But it is also the color of power. There’s nothing like a red bag to show people you’re sexy, confident, daring, and definitely in control. Besides, it’s a great piece of accessory that you can use as a highlight. There are days when all you need to brighten up your look is a red bag. And this basically explains why every girl should have at least one red bag in her closet.

Don’t have one yet? Here are 10 selections, one for every woman or girl:

For the bohemian chic

Lucky Brand Get Laced Fringe Crossbody, US$99

For the urban collegiate

Foley + Corinna Disco City Bag, US$198

For the lady with expensive taste

Furla Rubino Shopper Media, US$599

For the disco-dancing, party-going, club-hopping butterfly

MATT & NAT Hendrix Mini Bag, US$165

For the sophisticated and independent career woman

Liz Claiborne Bike Eest/West Doctor Bag, on sale for US$63 at Zappos.com

For the rocker chic

The Sak Studded Small Drawstring, US$55

For the lady who prefers the classic and the timeless

Cole Haan Village Mini Double Flap, US$195

For the Chameleon

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Mini, US$295

For the bold and glamorous

Dooney & Bourke Giraffe Tear Drop Hobo, US$335

For the fuss-free, always-on-the-go lady

Kate Spade Westbury Jan, on sale for US$220 at Zappos.com