Studded handbags offer an edgy, rocker-chic appeal. You can find them in all shapes and styles. If you don’t want anything too harsh, look for a soft body bag with feminine detailing that is accented with metal studs, zippers or rivets. Here are a few studded handbags from Nordstrom that you are sure to love.
Lockheart Knot Tonight Studded Tote
How cute is this bag?! Metal studs accent the cord that is cinching the top of this leather Lockheart bag. This tote comes in your choice of black, claret (red) or grape (purple). At 16 inches wide, this tote is big enough …read more

Lately, I’ve been so blown away by the quality and on-trend designs from Avon that I find myself wearing their items more and more.
Just check out some of the fabulous accessories they have available for fall! Or even better, win them. Five readers will each win all of the following:
Gorgeous Avon Fold Over Hobo, stuffed with all of the stylish essentials that they’ll need for a Labor Day getaway including:
Bright Bangle Watch
Versatile Dip Dye Scarves
Bold Cluster Ring
Clear Bangle Bracelet!

I own many of these items, and love them – and get tons of compliments from my very haute-loving friends. To …read more

Much as I’m trying to curb my handbag insanity–my bag tree has run out of spokes–sometimes even the best of attentions are stopped dead in their tracks.
I refer you to the Junior Drake sale at Rue La La, and the Athena black leather hobo which will not get out of my head.
It retails for $358, and is right now selling for $129–more than enough to be excited about, but it also has the fringe tassels and silver hardware I crave.
These are both part of the edgy rocker look that is taking over the runways this fall – not to mention, …read more

Some of us must have money to burn… not me unfortunately, but I thought that I would go “shopping” this morning to see what you get for a $1000 bucks or more. Here’s what Bloomingdale’s has in that category. The big question comes at the end… so be ready!

Celine Orlov $1500 (made of goatskin)

Zac Posen Lucia Woven $1895.00 (woven leather)

Marc Jacobs Mercer Large Multi Pocket $1150.00 goldtone hardware, soft leather (that’s all it says about this particular bag. For that price I would something more than just a name wouldn’t you?)

Lambertson Truex Gansevoort Lidell Metallic Hobo $1295.00 …read more