Good bags gone horribly wrong.

The following two bags by Juicy Couture and Dior have one thing in common - a design team that just didn't know when to stop. It's especially sad because, beneath the blunders, both are basically great bags.

I've never been a fan of unnecessary add-ons; the Lady Sarah bag by Juicy Couture is a perfect example of what I hate. It would make a great overnight or carry-on because it's so big. The leather looks soft, even if the pictures on eLuxury aren't as flattering as you'd expect.

Between the quilted leather, corner patches, chunky hardware and overly-detailed straps, there's already a lot going on.

Why in the world was a non-functional patch of leather slapped on the front of the bag? To add insult to injury, it's attached to a leash, probably to keep it from leaping off the bag in embarassment. I realize it's probably embossed with the Juicy crest, but honestly, it's just too much. Even worse, the not-quite-asymmetrical placement just looks messy. Overall, thumbs down.

I was so excited when I first saw this bag, but I was quickly disappointed. It's the Vintage Voyage Large Boston, and it's on eLuxury as well.

I absolutely love this bag. I love it. I love the antique-looking leather, the restrained detail, the vintage look of the logo fabric. I'm not sure what the deal is with Dior, but the big metal plaque on the front of the bag reminds me of something you'd find on a cheap piece of luggage.

Sadly, there's no way I could bring myself to carry this bag, even though I want to so badly. Oh Dior, you make me cry.

Today's bag: Pierotucci Birkin-style bag.