Tomorrow is National Wear Red Day:
“The Heart Truth campaign is the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute’s (NHLBI) initiative to raise awareness of heart disease and give women a “wakeup” call about their risk of heart disease – the #1 killer of women. While this is an ongoing campaign, NHLBI puts a big focus on heart disease awareness during February, American Heart Month.”
So in honor of Wear Red Day, we’re breaking out the red accessories and having fun with the boldest color in your closet!
Let’s start off with this cute little set of hand-made glass heart earrings by Etsy designer, …read more

Check out this charming “Big Heart” clutch purse from Marc Jacobs:

I know I’m a sucker for hearts right around Valentine’s Day, but it’s still an adorable clutch that will work for more than just February 14th.
The heart appliques have been cut out of different styles of fuschia leather – and accented with a little gold “Marc Jacobs” logo of course!
image: eLuxury

The New York Fashion Week Fall 2009 collections are just around the corner… and new designer cutbacks have been announced!
Marc Jacobs has decided to cut the number of invites to his always-popular runway show.
How deep of a cut?
Well… this year only 700 lucky fashionistas will get to take in the spectacle.  That’s a drop from the normal 2000 invites that go out.
But does the spectacle really change the design?  Are we going to love the quilted nylon “Casey” tote any less because there wasn’t champagne on every seat?

Of course not!
I’m sure his employees are breathing a sigh of relief that …read more

Louis Vuitton has just launched a new campaign for their Spring & Summer 2009 line of luxury accessories, featuring Madonna.  The photos are all over the internet – but do you want to see what happened behind the scenes?
Check out this fun peek behind the scenes with both Madonna and Marc Jacobs… and prepare to drool at the tables of LV purses!

I’d like to invite you to join me on ideeli!
What’s ideeli?  It’s an invitation-only shopping community that specializes in luxury brands.  What makes ideeli so different is the range of brands they offer – and their short term sales!
For instance – you can find yummy Fendi handbags on sale right now at up to 45% off the retail cost… but the sale ends tonight at midnight!

You can save up to 75% off Sonya Rykiel accessories beginning this Monday, January 19th:

Gerald Yosca Jewelry goes on sale on Tuesday the 20th at up to 63% off:

Want to get in on the fun?  …read more

It can be challenging for eco-conscious fashionistas to find quality, trendy accessories sometimes.  There aren’t a lot of options for high-end style.
Luckily, Vegan Queen is working to try and change that.  Their collection of luxury handbags are made with PVC-free eco-polymer material, veg-tan leather (the most eco-friendly way to create leather) organic cotton and other eco-friendly materials.  Best of all, the bags look great too!
There aren’t individual links to each bag, but if you click this link it will take you to their online boutique.  Just click the name of the bag you’re interested in and check it out!
The City …read more

Let’s face it, most of us are trying to be a little more money-conscious these days – even when it comes to our beloved accessories!
Luckily, there are lots of stylish options for savvy shoppers out there.  With a little bit of detective work and flexibility, it’s possible to bring in your accessory shopping under budget.  Check out these great patent leather purses – all of them under $200!  After all – how often do you find a Dooney & Bourke clutch or a Michael Kors tote for less than that?

Nordstrom patent leather drawstring hobo – $128

Dooney & Bourke patent leather …read more

I love cloth tote bags, and try to bring them with me when I’m out shopping.  But what’s the fun of carrying a boring, plain tote bag?
These charming embellished cotton tote bags from Showpony are a great solution to the problem.  The totes and shoppers are printed with vintage-look pictures, which means you can carry your groceries in a corset:

Or tie a bow around them:

Or even bring your milk home in an antique evening bag:

The totes are made from fair-trade organic cotton and are printed on both sides.
images: Indie Fixx

Awards shows always seem to bring out the peacock in celebrities, and the 35th Annual People’s Choice Awards was no different!
Check out Dancing With The Stars judge, Carrie Ann Inaba’s fabulous Asian-themed shoes:
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Actress Robin Tunney decided to punch up her dress with this bold orange croc clutch:
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One of the stars of the new 90210, Annalynne McCord is sporting some heavy metal with her chunky studded cuff bracelet:
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Marisa Tomei (currently starring in The Wrestler, alongside Mickey Rourke) , went old-school glamor with this stunning necklace:
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It’s become a tradition for me to do a year-end round up of my favorite fashion accessory picks from the year.  I’ve got great designs, hot celebrity styles… and possibly even a fashion goof-up as well!
in no particular order – but with a sense of fun, here you go

Beyonce’s (or I should say “Sasha’s”) robot glove is definitely a style goof – at least to me…
I think Michelle Obama is ushering in an era of elegant and yet low-key style to the White House.
Sarah Jessica Parker’s hat at the London premier of the Sex and the City movie …read more