A Love For Designer Handbags

Gucci holdall bag

If there's one thing I love, it's a nice designer handbag. As I've mentioned before, I worked in the handbag department at Nordstrom because of my love for handbags. I believe that if there's anything you should spend your hard-earned money for, it's a nice handbag and shoes that will last a long time. Even if you're wearing a cheap outfit, a quality handbag and/or shoes really makes it look polished and put-together.

The Winner of the $100 Shopbop Gift Certificate

Drum roll please....

The winner of the $100 Shopbop gift certificate is...

Denise LeBegue!

Here's my method of randomly generating the winner's name:

The Return of the 30-Day Hair Challenge: Day 1

A couple years back around this time of year I started a 30-Day Hair Challenge for myself, which I failed at. Well, I've decided to start this challenge up again after coming across so many cute hairstyles while browsing Pinterest. You can see all the different hairstyles I've pinned on my beauty board.

One of my favorite hairstyles that I tried out the other day is the one pictured here to the right (via OhSoPrettyDiaries.com).

To Buy or Not to Buy Replica Watches and Handbags?

Replica Chanel watch?

I've had discussions with several friends regarding designer replica items such as replica watches and replica handbags. These friends travel to China often and have come across replicas from many famous brands such as Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci. I've actually been gifted with a few items, which I do or do not use.

I know that there are people who are completely against the use of replica designer items. I was one of those people. Then I got to thinking about where authentic designer items come from...and could these replica items actually come from the same manufacturer?

Monika Chiang & Christopher Kane Natural Beauty Looks For Fall 2012

The big runway shows for Fall 2012 are done, and I'm just now able to catch up on everything. As I browse through photos and watch videos from New York Fashion Week, what stands out as one of the beauty trends for fall is the natural makeup look.

Unusual Spring Fashion On The Way

Photo Credit: POP Magazine

This is shaping up to be one of the more unusual springs in fashion history. In addition to the already established peculiarities and eccentricities that are out there, such as rooster feathers, sequin insanity, and rompers, there are new styles coming into vogue that could have hardly been anticipated. When people used to think of future garments, they imagined monochrome trenchcoats and robes. It's turning out to be way more eclectic, colorful, and socio-economically varied. Here's a quick breakdown of how this will be one of the more interesting springs to dress for:

Classic Look: Smarty Pants

I love working on the rooftop of Co-Merge Workplace

As a head-strong, beautiful woman, you know that you are smart, but there are days when you want to look smart too. Because I work from home, my daily outfits mostly consist of t-shirts, jeans, or simply plain ole sweats. Yeah, boring, I know.