Archive for March, 2010

Starting tomorrow, Friday March 19th, Cole Haan is throwing an event to benefit Soles4Souls, a charity that donates shoes to people in need all over the world. The company has even given away more than 7 million pairs, and is currently donating one pair every 9 seconds. How crazy is that?

This is a wonderful opportunity to recycle a pair of your old, but gently worn shoes (any brand) to someone in need. And even get 20% off your next Cole Haan purchase in the process. The 20% can be used not only at the Cole Haan retail boutique, but in the outlet stores as well.

Dates: March 19-29, 2010
Location: Cole Haan retail and outlet stores nationwide and at colehaan.com

Oh my gosh, I cannot believe prom is almost here! I was pretty much unaware of the fact that it is now March until I stumbled across display after display of prom dresses at the mall the other day. Where has the time gone? Oh well, it was actually nice seeing all of the pretty prom dresses for this year. It brings back some fond memories for me. Hehe… I was even tempted to try some on. You know, just for fun! And I hear short prom dresses (like the one pictured above) are in this year. Not only are they super cute, but also super easy on the wallet. I bet many of the mothers I saw out shopping with their daughters were delighted to see these less expensive styles. But all of this reminiscing about the good ol’ days got me to thinking about (you guessed it) accessories. After all, every girl needs the right accessories to complete her dream look for prom. So I thought it would be fun to write a blog post about accessories for prom, just for all you high school gals out there! Below you’ll find some of my favorites. But don’t worry, they too are easy on the wallet. There’s nothing here that’s over $50! Enjoy!

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Happy St Patrick’s Day

I admit, I do not have a green bag for St. Patricks Day. *gasps* Although if I planned ahead a little bit better, I would probably be rocking one of the beauties below. St. Pattys Day kinda just crept up on me this year.

So here, pictured below are my favorite green bags of the season.

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Ahh… the clutch! Every girl should own at least one great clutch for that formal occasion or night out in town. The fun idea of a clutch is that it’s an acceptable way to carry trendy or very eye catching designs that you normally wouldn’t encounter on an everyday handbag. Take for example the ‘Grape’ Kiss lock clutch by Sondra Roberts, cool concept and very unique indeed, but I can’t imagine running into someone carrying this design, say on a large tote bag.
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The House of Burberry never falls short of adding some kind of unusual feature to their signature collection, in attempt to spice up the classic check print. In the past, we’ve seen both miniature and bold check lines, in a variety of hues and funky patterns such as what we saw in their Check Heart Satchel.
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Architecturally inspired, clean and modern lines are the design hallmarks of a Margiela handbag. While the primary line generally sells for $1,000 and up, this is a much more affordable choice for most of us. MM6 by Maison Martin Margiela is the brands diffusion line. This brand provides the Margiela style at a much lower price point. At $495, this bag makes a big statement for spring and summer!

What caught my eye about the perforated Hobo is the sleek and modern triangular design of the bag. Clean and simple, it offers a lot of visual impact. I can see this with so many of today’s contemporary clothing designers. The imported, perforated leather is the second aspect of this bag that really catches your eye. It looks light and airy and fresh for summertime! An added benefit of the perforation is the overall light weight of this bag. Carrying it would be like having a cloud on your shoulder!
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There’s nothing like a great neutral handbag in an ultra classic shape. That’s why I absolutely love the latest version of the Bottega Veneta Intrecciato Paglia Boston Tote! What I like most about this bag is the interesting spin Bottega Veneta has placed on their signature woven leather style. If you take a closer look, you will find that tonal raffia has been incorporated into the weave. This gives the bag a very earthy feel, but without looking too hippie-ish. In fact, I think this bag would be perfect for everyday use.
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It might not be the textile preference for most and even though I don’t own one myself, I am guilty of liking denim handbag… or should I say I’m quilty about it. Just like your perfect pair of denim jeans, Mr. Jacobs creates this ultimate fun day bag that’s practical to take on errands or outings; introducing the Quilty Denim Lila Hobo for the Marc by Marc Jacobs line.

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Graduation is fast approaching and many promising new people will soon be entering the workforce. And what does a college grad need to get their career off to an organized start? A nice leather work tote, of course! So if you’re looking for a great new work bag, either for yourself or for someone you love, then check out the Julie K Robin Tote.

This extra large leather tote would be perfect for work. It is simple, but it also has a little bit of spunk to it (something I hear celebs such as Angelina Jolie and Drew Barrymore really like about this designer’s work). I think it would be perfect for a young person that doesn’t want to look too stuffy in the workplace.

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