Malin Akerman was one of the lucky few who were able to watch the by-invitation-only burlesque show of the Pussycat Dolls last September 2nd. Of course there weren’t any public pictures of the exclusive performance, but here are a few arrival snapshots of Malin Akerman toting a studded black bag with fringe tassels to the show:

Malin Akerman watches the Pussycat Dolls burlesque show on September 2, 2010

It was a private event but I guess the dress code wasn’t as strict, judging from Malin Akerman’s casual outfit consisting of a loose top, tie-dye jeggings and taupe strappy boots.

I don’t have a name on Malin Akerman’s studded black bag yet but maybe someone could help me out?

In the meantime, here are a couple of studded black bags with fringe tassels and long straps to bide the waiting time in between:

Linea Pelle Perry Stud Small Messenger Bag, $325.00

Melie Bianco S10-200 Cross-Body, $80.00

Credit: Photo Agency

Hilary Duff may have just recently gotten married, but she still finds time to bond with her mom Susan. Their most recent QT (quality time) activity together was shopping up a storm at Neiman Marcus where the pair perused the collections at the shoe department:

Hilary Duff and mom Susan shop at Neiman Marcus on August 28, 2010

Interesting mix of the mustard yellow pants with the red bag Miss Duff! I’m personally not a fan of putting those two colors together but at least Hilary Duff wore them with solid blacks and whites.

Let’s take a closer look at that bag:

Hilary Duff’s red bag with fringe tassels while shopping at Neiman Marcus

At first I couldn’t place Hilary Duff’s red bag but the gold triangular zipper pulls helped ID it.

Hilary Duff is carrying the Cherry Large Slouchy Leather Bag from See by Chloe:

You can purchase this bag for $655.00 at Net-A-Porter.com.

You can get the smaller and shallower version of this bag at Zappos.com:

See by Chloe 9S7154-N08, $499.00

Zappos also has the cross body style:

See by Chloe 9S7155-N85, $459.00

If you find these bags still too big, you can get the mini versions at Shopbop.com:

See by Chloe Cherry Mini Bag in Foil ($335.00), Clouds Tiger ($360.00) and Black Velvet ($300.00)

Credit: With-Hilary.com

Nicole Richie was seen out with husband Joel Madden for a shopping trip in West Hollywood, CA  last Sunday. She looked like a 70s flower child in her flared jeans, an embroidered silk jacket and carrying a suede fringe bag:

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden stop by at Fred Segal in LA to pick up a few purchases on August 15, 2010

Nicole Richie may look vintage but her outfit actually consists of some of the latest releases from expensive premium brands and designer labels. Nicole is wearing the $78 Clementine Camisole and the $215 Himalaya Jacket from her own Winter Kate Line, a pair of $190 Paige Premium Laurel Canyon Jeans, and is carrying – hold on to your seats – the $2,200 Thomas Wylde Ibiza Suede Bag.

What she’s wearing in these pictures costs more than my entire wardrobe put together!

Here’s a closer look at the Thomas Wylde Ibize Suede Bag:

It’s an exquisite fringe handbag, but do you think using that many embellishments (beads, metal plate, suede fringe, silver fringe and god knows what else) make this bag worth $2,200?

If Nicole Richie paid full price for this bag then she’s really getting her money’s worth out of it: she’s been seen using this bag since last year, around the time she was still pregnant with her second child, Sparrow James.

Here are 4 fringe cross body bags that would give me Nicole Richie’s look and they don’t go anywhere near the $1,000 mark:

Clockwise from top left: Hurley Venue Shoulder Bag, $32.20; Lucky Brand Get Laced Fringe Crossbody, $99.00; Wendy Nichol Elk Fringe Satchel, $628.00; Minnetonka Cross Body Fringe Bag, $49.95

I could’ve gone lower with these and said none of these hit the $100 mark, but I just couldn’t resist the Wendy Nichol fringe satchel! Too cute!

Credit: FylnetOnline.com, GeekHandbags.com