by Jennifer on July 3, 2009

Stiletto Jungle plans out an inexpensive at home facial.
All Lacquered Up gives you a look at the MAC Nail Trend FW09 collection before its August launch.
Allie is Wired fashion face-off: Carrie Underwood vs. Whitney Port.
Bag Bliss Find: Summer clutches for under $90!
Bag Snob- Alexander McQueen Glove clutch is bizarrely cool.
Beauty Snob loves Motives Liquid to Powder foundation for flawless skin!
Coquette loves the modern dresses with tribal patterns and Ikat prints.
Daily Obsession has the first look at Posh and Beck’s steamy new campaign for Emporio Armani.
Fashion Pulse Daily can’t get enough of Phillip Lim’s eco-conscious collection, Go Green Go
Looking for a personalized mom necklace? I’m Not Obsessed shows you a celebrity favorite.
The Jet Set Girls found three great Fouth of July outfits for under $160!
Second City Style discusses what’s hot in accessories right now with eBay Style Director, Constance White.
Shopping and Info found the pink floral skirt worn by Vanessa Hudgens.
Stylehive is still not over Blake Lively’s bright CFDA awards dress, and has found a few that might just do the trick..
The Beauty Stop explains how to get fast and easy hairstyles for summer.
The Shoe Goddess revisits the 80s with these fabulous Jimmy Choo studded leather boots!
eye4style reports on the new line from Beyoncé and Tina Knowles – is Sasha Fierce on your shopping list for fall?

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by BrS on July 2, 2009

Back in September, Jennifer had posted in TBF a comment about a Judith Leiber Snowy Owl Pillbox. That tiny little guy sure was cute! And it seemed as though several of my fellow TBFers agreed. Unfortunately, the adorable little pillbox was just that… a pillbox. Something to display on a shelf or inside a curio, not something that had any practical purpose.
Well it appears that Judith Leiber has decided to take this cute little owl and made him a wee bit more functional. Introducing the Judith Leiber Crystal-Embellished Owl Clutch! This gorgeous piece is covered with multicolored Swarovski crystals. I love the luminescent glow that these crystals have. It’s as if they change color right before your eyes as the light hits them from different angles. Plus the delicate glass eyes really seem to bring the owl to life. And I also love how this clutch comes with it’s own little pocket mirror! Only for super special occasions, I think this clutch would really glam-up a simple black dress. And when you’re not using it, simply tuck in the chain strap (as shown in the picture above) and display it alongside all your other pretties! Wow, what a beautiful addition this would make to a Judith Leiber collection!

The Judith Leiber Crystal-Embellished Owl Clutch measures 4 inches wide (all the way around) and 6 inches tall. It is fully lined and it opens at the top via a push-lock closure. Find it Here @ NET-A-PORTER!
The Chat: Leiber Owl!

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by Jennifer on July 1, 2009

New to the scene over at Zappos, Dooney & Bourke handbags! One little fabulous essential that caught my eye is the Nylon Triple Zip Flat Cosmetic Pouch from the new Summer 2009 Sport Duck Collection, the Fabric Line.
Details: This spacious nylon pouch will keep all your little personals neatly organized. Features 3 separate compartments: one main one on the top which is zipper protected then two front exterior zip pockets for the little stuff. The interior is lined with hot pink material. Now for the most important point, dimensions: 7 1/4″ wide x 1/2″ deep x 5″ high.
The price.. ready to be blown away. A thrifty thrill, the Sport Duck Purse retails for only $30!
The pouch above is the little accessory to the new Sport Duck collection, bags freckled with the silhouette of a sleepy mallard duck. To be honest I don’t think this style is that bad on the Large Overnight Duffle style. It has a sort of vintage vibe to it, which I draws me in. And the price is ridiculously reasonable – only $148!

Side Note: It is very rare for me to actually come out posting about a D&B style that I like. When I think of the brand the first image that comes to mind is cartoon sketched, color crayoned bags from the Grafic Line, which is obviously targeted towards the preteen market. I’m in my early (come tomorrow, mid) 20’s, with a taste for designer items. So you wont see me prancing in my Prada Pumps down the street in a Dior Dress with a Dooney Bumble Bee or Candy Wrappers bag on arm. It would never happen.
However of course there are other styles, such as the more classic Leather Line, for those who simply don’t like cartoon images. Like for example the Dooney & Bourke Calf Large Zipper Pocket Sac.. simple, functional as a perfect day bag, comes in some stylish colors and most importantly there is no crayoned in graphic images. By the way, it’s currently on sale for only $185!

The Chat: Duck Duck DB!

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by Marissa on June 30, 2009

I currently own a Louis Vuitton Wallet, but I can very much appreciate a beautiful wallet. Lately, I’ve been looking at wallets in hopes to find another one just as beautiful as my Louis Vuitton one to purchase. Nothing is as classic as a Louis Vuitton wallet, but I do agree that not only does a fashionista need “bag” variety they also need “wallet” variety.
It takes a lot for me to like wallet. Something either needs to be unique about the wallet, or it just needs to be plain beautiful. When I came across the Dolce & Gabbana “Lock” Wallet, as I like to call it, I was quite impressed. It was fairly simple, but yet the little lock in front of the wallet made it look that much more cuter and stylish.
What is cool about a wallet like this, is that you really could wear it two different ways. I would personally use this as a wallet to throw in my purse, but some people like to use stylish wallets as if they were a clutch. Think about it, if you have nothing to bring with you other than money or some credit cards then carrying a wallet like a clutch wouldn’t seem like a bad idea. I could never go anywhere without a cell phone, but if you can live without a cell phone, and lip gloss then carrying around a stunning wallet would probably be ideal for you.
The padlock really makes this wallet look unique to me, and that’s not even the coolest part. The top zip closure has an attached leather strap and keyring, so that you can actually “lock” the wallet up. Not very ideal, but definitely a cute little feature to the wallet.

The Dolce & Gabbana “Lock” Wallet can be purchased at Zappos for $467.20, which I consider to be a great price for a high end designer wallet. Get yours before they are all gone!
See the Dolce & Gabbana Lock Wallet: Here @ Zappos
The Chat: D&G!

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by Jennifer on June 29, 2009

Are you ready for a little sample sale action, courtesy of the top 4 sample sale sites on the web – get ready, the sales kick off today at 8: am PST / 11: am EST.
Here’s what we have for today:
Tuesday June 30th
Over at HauteLook, where the sales begin at 8: am PST / 11: am EST we have:
- Decades Two: CHANEL Handbags!
- Thomas Wylde
- Charriol Geneve
- Napoleon Perdiss
Also starting at 8: am PST / 11: am EST over at RueLaLa we have:
- Juicy Couture
- Andrea Candela
At 9: am PST / noon if you’re EST, the Gilt Groupe sales kick off:
- Stuart Weitzman Shoes
- Judith Ripka Jewelry
- Ali Ro
- Tateossian Cuff Links
- 3.1 Phillip Lim
- Oscar Blandi
- Peter Som
Also, over at ideeli there’s going to be a few sales:
- Oscar de la Renta Couture Giveaway!!
- Just Cavalli Sunglasses
- abs allen schwartz
- raw 7

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by Marissa on June 29, 2009

I have never been a fan of Ed Hardy’s handbags, but I think I may have actually found one that I would purchase. The Ed Hardy Genesis Rebel Luella Tote can pass as “cute” and would be a great school bag. If you aren’t in school, then this bag would be perfect for those days you have a lot of things to carry. If you are in school, this bag would be amazing to carry your lap top, books, notebooks, and supplies in. I always love when I can carry all my school supplies in one bag, instead of lugging around two or three bags with me.
The Ed Hardy Genesis comes in two colors: Cream and Purple. To be honest, I love both of the colors! Cream is very light, and the Purple is very colorful! If I were to purchase this bag, I would probably buy it in purple. When I think of Ed Hardy, I think of something with lots of color, and pizazz not something with hardly any color like the “Cream” version of the bag.
The only thing I hate about this bag is the price! The price is way too high for bag that doesn’t have much to it. For $364, I rather put my money towards a handbag I really want like a Louis Vuitton.

I’m not sure if I would call this tote a day or night bag. I personally would only use this bag when I have to carry a lot of things around. For me, this would act as like a bag to carry all my heavy things in but I would still carry a purse with me. In a purse I would carry all my personal essentials, and I would put all my important work stuff in a tote much like this one.
All in all, it’s definitely a cute and stylish tote to use for just about anything.
See the Ed Hardy Genesis Rebel Luella Tote: Here @ Zappos
The Chat: Ed Hardy Genesis!

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by Marissa on June 29, 2009

Everytime I see a beautiful clutch, I’m always drooling. Besides satchels, clutches are my second favorite style of bag. I love how they are so easy to carry around, but a majority of the time they are also quite stunning.
One of the clutches I love at the moment is the Gustto Cipriani Tavolo in blue. The clutch is not only beautiful but the zip pockets really make this clutch look stunning.
What I love most about this clutch, is that I could really see myself carrying it year round and during anytime of the day. It’s not too dressy, and not too casual that it gives me the ability to carry it whenever, and wherever and still look stylish.
I do think if this clutch were available in black, I would buy it in a heart beat. Black mixed with the gold hardware would look stunning, in my opinion. Also, a black clutch could go with anything I wear, whereas with a blue clutch I pretty much selected with what I can wear.
The best part about this clutch is the size of it. It’s the absolute perfect size to be able to carry all of your essentials like a cell phone, makeup, keys, sunglasses, etc., and still have room. It’s not very often you can find such a spacious but yet gorgeous clutch.

The Gustto Cipriani Tavolo Clutch can be purchased at Zappos for $314. Not a bad price for a clutch this beautiful.
The Chat: Gustto Cipriani!

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by BrS on June 29, 2009

There’s something about summer that says “made from natural materials”. Whether it be a straw beach tote or a linen tunic or even a wooden bangle bracelet, naturals materials can be found just about anywhere once the summer season hits. They can offer us a wide variety of colors and interesting textures. I think the trick to wearing accessories composed of natural materials is to steer clear of anything that looks too arts and crafty. Instead, look for simple shapes and muted colors… perfect for a casual, summer look.
So what would I pick if I were choosing an accessory such as the ones I just described? I really like this Mad Imports Opal Appliqué Clutch I have pictured here. It’s a simple, envelope style clutch with a roundish (rather than squarish) shape. It is constructed of hand-woven sections of raffia that have been pieced together in a circular fashion, sort of like pieces of a pie. I love the wooden disc accent that adorns the front of the clutch and the super delicious pink color that they call “punch”. And although this clutch appears small in the picture, it is actually a decent size for an envelope. I could definitely see myself pairing this clutch with a cotton sundress. What does everyone else think?

The Mad Imports Opal Appliqué Clutch is available in three colors: Punch, Multi, or Apple. It measures 11.5″ x 7.5″ and it retails for only $88. Find it Here at Nordstroms!
The Chat: Mad Imports!

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