Archive for April, 2008

Flip and Tumble’s Reusable Tote Bags!

Hey guys! Check out these really cool reusable tote bags. They are small enough to roll up into a ball and fit in your purse, then when you go grocery shopping (or any other shopping, for that matter), you can decline those plastic bags and use your own. It’s an eco-friendly bag and helps out the environment. Plus, they are so cute! Buy one for $12 at Flip and Tumble.

how to spot a fake louis vuitton

Below is a quick check list to verify a fake from Real

1. the leather quality for a fake is harder than than the real
2. the logo placement and alignment is usually off for the replica
3. Pay close attention to the details.
4. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A SALE OR WHOLESALE FOR LOUIS VUITTON.
Louis vuitton never put any bags on sale..

and if the bag is damaged and returned to the store, they usually destoy it!!!

Tick-Tock, Time To Shop!

This week the clock’s ticking on sales, but don’t worry there’s still time enough to take advantage of some great deals.

MICK MARGO

15% OFF all ECO-FASHION. Use code “EARTHDAY” at check-out for discount. Offer good through 4.25.08.

Shop quick for these earth-friendly cute-tees:

Royalton Long Striped Tank $59.50 (orig. $70).

mick margo 15% off eco-fashion royalton long striped tee

The Quiet Storm Tee by Edun $46.75 (orig. $55)

mick margo 15% off eco fashion sale - edun quiet storm tee

FASHION FLAIR

15% OFF your order. Use code “mom2008″ at check-out for discount. Offer expires 4.26.08. Choose from some of their new “must haves” like Melie Bianco, Ed Hardy, Havaianas, Deux Lux, and many others.

Melie Bianco Canvas Bamboo Handle Bag – originally $74.99, with discount $63.74.

fashion flair 15% off sale - melie bianco bamboo handle bag

Ed Hardy Romy Red Large Tote – get it for $204 (orig. 240).

fashion flair 15% off sale - ed hardy handbags

MADISON STAR COUTURE

Private Sale – 10% OFF ANY PURCHASE. Discount already reflected on site pricing. Good through Sunday 4.27.08.

Love this site’s clean, easy approach. Not a huge selection of merch, but what’s there is priced right and worth looking through.

Love this MEGHAN FABULOUS LESA TUNIC in 100% silk charmeuse with zebra-paisley print. On sale for $94 (orig. $105).

madison star couture - 10% off sale - meghan fabulous lesa tunic

And I’m not above shopping for next fall now. I’m certain this MACKAGE MILITARY JACKET $89 (orig. $99) will still have some relevance in 6 months (at least where I live!).

madison star couture - 10% off sale - mackage military jacket


MANEATER THREADS

30% OFF NEW ITEMS. Use code “NEWSALE” at check-out for discount. Offer ends 4.29.08.

Lots of great new stuff at Maneater Threads! Pick up this GROOVY TUNIC from Young, Fabulous, & Broke for $77 (orig. $110).

maneater threads - yfb groovy tunic - 30% off

Or pick up a smaller version of the By Francine 80’s Button Dress that’s causing such a stir…the 80’s Button Skirt $209 (orig. $299).

maneater threads 30% off sale - by francine 80\'s button skirt

LISA KLINE

SAVE GAS SHOP ONLINE SALE. FREE GROUND SHIPPING on orders over $50. Offer valid 4.22.08-4.29.08 This is a great time to hit their sale department and pick up faves like Da-Nang, Primp, Gorjana, By Francine, Charlotte Solnicki, Ella Moss, Rachel Pally, and many more.

AMERICAN APPAREL

10% OFF ALL ORGANICS. Use code “organic08″ at check-out for discount. Offer ends 5.1.08.

Bull Denim Woven Cotton Cities Bag – $25.20 (orig. $28)

american apparel 10% off organics - shopper

Worth Mentioning:

BLUEFLY’s DRESS SALE – Hundreds of dresses under $100

ASOS – up to 20% OFF HEELS SALE

SHOPBOP – SALE on JUICY COUTURE, MARC by MARC JACOBS, VINCE, RACHEL PALLY & the ShopBop Designer Boutique.
TOPSHOP – MID-SEASON SALE

SAKS FIFTH AVENUE – 20% OFF Women’s Contemporary. Sale ends Sunday 4.27.08

Beauty Scoops

CLINIQUE

FREE LIMITED EDITION TOTE BAG + travel-size CLINIQUE HAPPY perfume spray + FREE SHIPPING with any $40 Clinique fragrance purchase. No code necessary. QUANTITIES ARE VERY LIMITED – ACT NOW, THIS IS A GREAT DEAL & perfect for soon-to-be-here Mother’s Day!

clinique free tote

BEAUTY HABIT

FREE SHIPPING ON $35 PURCHASE. Use code “BHGOOD” at check-out. Offer ends 4.30.08

beauty habit free shipping - new products

BENEFIT COSMETICS

FREE DR. FEELGOOD MINI with any $50 purchase. Use code “FEELGOOD” at check-out. Good through 4.30.08

benefit cosmetics - free dr. feelgood mini with purchase

B-GLOWING

TWO FREE CRAZYLIBELLULE CRAZY STICKSof your choice with $90 purchase. Enter code “BGFUSION” at check-out for free gift. Enter the Fragrance Fusion Contest while you’re there for a chance to win 21 Crazy Stick Scents.

b-glowing crazy sticks - free gift with purchase

MAC COSMETICS

FREE SHIPPING with ANYorder. Use code “MINERAL” at check-out for shipping. Offer good through 4.26.08.

mac cosmetics - free shipping with code MINERAL

How to Spot a fake Fendi handbag

HOW TO SPOT A FAKE FENDI HANDBAG ….

BAGS DIRECTLY ABOVE ARE “AUTHENTIC” BUT ALL

THE REST ARE “COUNTERFEIT”

Check Out The “Serial Number”Also, one of the best ways to ensure your new Fendi handbag is authentic is to look at the bag itself. Replica Fendi bags are everywhere. Fendi handbags are popular and cost as much as they due because first and for-most they are made from quality materials. Take a good look at the stitching. There should be no loose or missing stitches, the color of the thread should match the main color of the bag and the stitches should be evenly spaced. If the handbag is leather, the logo should be engraved, not just printed on the leather. Also, check out what the ‘EXPERTS SAY’. Get Linked from thousands of Classifieds for FREE with one click.

Look at the hardware. The hardware should match in color and sheen. Many manufactures, including Fendi, protect their hardware with a cover that is to be removed only after it has been purchased. The brand name or logo should be engraved, not embossed or simply printed on the hardware. You can also find the brand name of logo engraved on the strap hardware on Fendi. Check out as many ‘PHOTOS’ of fake Fendi bags as you can.

Inspect the material, the lining, hardware and accents are made of. Many handbags are made of different types of leather, from Lambskin, Calfskin, Goatskin and Patent Leather, but it is easy to distinguish if the leather is of a good quality or not. The lining is usually made of a satin material that has a nice shine to it and most designer handbags have the name brand name or logo on the lining but not all do. Designers almost always use leather accents, not plastic. Some purses have straps that are specially coated and seem to be artificial. However a quick look at the edge of the strap, usually near a stitched joint, should reveal a leather core.

The authenticity card is a little card that usually has the manufactures logo embossed on the front and has some information about the product you purchased and sometimes includes a magnetic strip, bar code. Many manufacturers, including Fendi, Doir, Gucci, and Kate Spade use these cards
but they can be replicated. Check out other fakes as well such as Prada, Juicy, Chanel, and Coach. Usual the serial number on these is a give-a-way of a fake.

Origin: http://www.freewebs.com/fakefendihandbags/

What is the allure of the white handbag..

Every summer, I pull out my white handbags. Unthinkingly, I know it’s just right and It feels right. Fresh,classic and always in style. It just seems as ubiquitous as a black handbag at this time. As soon as the weather gets less spectacular, it instinctively feels wrong and the handbags get packed away. Strangely, I don’t feel this way about white shoes, thank goodness. White shoes are seriously styling for those with lovely litle delicate feet of which I am not.

Check out all the gorgeous white bags on our website 

FENDI  (Forever Tote Bag)

MARC JACOBS (Patchwork Ines) is perfect for summer weddings.

 

ISABELLA FIORE – Brite Lite- Just love this cute clutch from Zappos.com



 

DIOR Lady Pochette

Okay, another MARC JACOBS – Mercer Blake


If you can’t do the all white yet, here’s a bicolor handbag for you. It should do the trick as well.
DONALD J. PLINER

I need a new tote bag.

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I think I need a new tote bag for the summer. Plain and simple. After regretfully buying many cheap $20 tote bags, I’ve finally come to the realization that I want a tote bag that’s soft, has a lot of pockets, fun and bright and has straps that are long enough to fit my arm through comfortably (with extra room). I searched and searched and I’ve come back to the  by Vera Bradley. I love this color and I love this bag. I’m just not sure that I want to spend $72 bucks on this bag. Does anyone have any reviews on this bag? Is it a good one? Does it last long? Which color do you prefer!?

Thanks for making my shopping experience easier.