Hope you ladies manage to get hold of that cute MJ belt bag.
However, should it be out of stock and you're not in too much of a hurry, accessoriestheshow mentioned these belt bags from the Fall 06 collections:
Can't post pics from there - bmp - please scroll to middle of page "belt bags"
Ralph Lauren - price not mentioned; Leatherock $63; Juicy Couture $83-85; Avignon $88
http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:3WWty3zJZEkJ:accessoriestheshow.com/trends_content.html+Renato+Minelli+Lucky&hl=en&gl=sg&ct=clnk&cd=7
Also, I stumbled upon a couple of websites where CL Whiting's leather craftmanship is mentioned, and she created a three-in-one bag which can also be used as a fanny pack.
http://www.ellenrice.com/gallery/whitingcollection1.php
$77 not including shipping
9" x 6" x 1"
Allow me to quote from another site:
http://www.piecesofplaces.com/product54.html
$79-99 (not incl shipping)
C.L. Whiting's Three-In-One Bag measures 9 in. x 6 in. x 1 in. The perfect traveler's bag, it can be worn over the shoulder by day, as an evening clutch, by night, and around your waist at the airport! It features a unique leaf design pocket in a rich brown, a zipper closure, and a multipurpose, 'tuckable' strap. C.L. Whiting's handbags last and last and last. Her beautiful hand-tooled hides are crafted into finely detailed, meticulously finished leathergoods in Washington State. People who are familiar with the art of leathercrafting say that what C.L Whiting does is 'impossible'. But, when people realize that this artist is highly accomplished in all forms of artwork, from watercolor to oils to pastels, it all makes sense. The work that she produces on leather is a combination of years of perfecting all these forms of art to create this unusual leatherwork. Her work is sought after by everyone from museum curators to celebrities, as well the world's finest galleries, and now it is available directly from Pieces of Places. Each leaf on this bag represents a unique stamp created by the artist and tooled into the leather itself, creating the beautiful leaf designs you see. Like a painting, each piece is an original work of art, as no two pieces are exactly alike! Please allow the artist to choose the leaf pattern that works best with your particular bag.
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There's a Leatherock belt bag on Bloomingdales:
http://www1.bloomingdales.com/catalog/product/index.ognc?ID=61630&CategoryID=1582
$179-99 (sale)
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