“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, Just The Thing 4U:

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Let’s add a pair of red shoes next…  Check out the girly “Petalshi” slides from Stuart Weitzman – yummy!

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C’mon – you can squeeze a little more red into your outfit!  What about adding the sleek “Elisabeth” handbag by Furla?

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It’s time to break out the red accessories!

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!

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Wear your heart on your… purse?

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 their jobs are safe for a few more months.  What’s better – keeping skilled accessory makers employed, or throwing a party that only lasts a few hours?

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More cuts to New York Fashion Week

Check out this fun peek behind the scenes with both Madonna and Marc Jacobs… and prepare to drool at the tables of LV purses!

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Behind the scenes with Madonna & Marc Jacobs for Louis Vuitton

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?  Just click here and enter the invitation code “gleam“.

Happy shopping!

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A special invitation just for you…

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 Tote:

Boston Bag:

Noble Clutch Purse:

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Luxury fashion accessories from Vegan Queen

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 foldover clutch purse $155

Michael Kors crinkled patent leather slim vertical tote $198

Maxx New York dégradé pleated patent clutch purse $54.99

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Pretty patent purses under $200

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.

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Cloth totes with a vintage flair

Check out Dancing With The Stars judge, Carrie Ann Inaba’s fabulous Asian-themed shoes:

Actress Robin Tunney decided to punch up her dress with this bold orange croc clutch:

One of the stars of the new 90210, Annalynne McCord is sporting some heavy metal with her chunky studded cuff bracelet:

Marisa Tomei (currently starring in The Wrestler, alongside Mickey Rourke) , went old-school glamor with this stunning necklace:

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Bring on the bling at the People’s Choice Awards!

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 was another fashion moment I’d prefer to forget from 2008.
• Don’t have an Oscar-worthy budget?  Fake it with these fabulous jewels!
• Christian Lacroix made me drool with gilded dragonflies on the toes of his shoes.
• I recommend treating yourself to classic and timeless accessories – especially if you can find them on sale!
• Launching a new jewelry blog was definitely a high point of my year
• Her Accessories celebrated prom with a series of budget prom accessories – all of the sparkle, none of the credit card pain afterwards…
• This purse certainly doesn’t fall into the budget category, but the Judith Leiber cupcake purse that Katy Perry carried at the MTV Awards is just too cute not to include!
• I celebrated the Twelve Days of Shopping – with my annual Her Accessories Christmas accessories gift guide.
• Hush Puppies new design team is making me drool – I adore these boots!
• Steve Madden made me go “hmmm….” with his “Bukled” shoe – see what you think…
• Let’s finish this round-up off with indie designer Island Cowgirl Jewelry – whimsical silver jewelry with a funky edge.

Do you have a favorite Her Accessories post from the year?  Share it in the comments

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Her Accessories – favorite fashion picks from 2008