Gali Barraza knows clothes and accessories. She’s styled wardrobes for “Law And Order,” the Alice Roi runway show, and photo shoots for model clients Mae Anderson and Jessica Stam. She also loves bags. Some of her favorites are Chanel and Dior.

Gali has great recommendations for when to purchase the now extremely popular 'designer bags': "RESORT IS THE BEST SEASON TO BUY. NOBODY BUYS IT. NOBODY! SO, NO ONE ELSE HAS IT. IT IS DESIGNED FOR RICH PEOPLE WHO GO AWAY."
So there, you have the answer on how to save and still purchase an authentic designer bag-and direct from one of the best celebrity stylists.

Now, check out her Balenciaga 'White Hobo' bag with gold bullets and tell us what you think? (Fashionistas at MyCloset.com love the simple but elegant gold bullet detail, they take the bag to the next level.) What is your favorite adorned bag and why?

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