As you know the easiest way to update your look is with accessories and jewelry. Forever 21 is probably one of the best places to get the latest hip and trendy accessories because their inventory rotates constantly (daily, it seems!) and the price point for each piece is ridiculously cheap.
Below are a few fabulous pieces you can add to your collection to instantly transform your look from ho-hum to glam rock chic. And best of all, all of these accessories are under $20!
Dual Rhinestone Burst Earrings ($5.80)
Opulent Jeweled Bracelet ($14.80)
Round Jewel Elastic Bracelet ($78.0)
Braided Pearls ($9.80)
Bouquet Hinged Bracelet ($5.80)
Lacquer Floral …read more

If you haven’t been by your local Target, you should go now! Why? Well, fabulously talented designer Anna Sui has created a line exclusively for Target based on her favourite (and mine too!) show Gossip Girl. If you’re a fan of the show, you’ll notice the clothing line consists of styles that are inspired by the characters on the show – Serena, Blair, Jenny and Vanessa.
I went over to my local Target today and browsed through the collection. Here are a few of my favourites from the line, based on what I saw up close and personal.

Lace Halter Dress ($69.99) …read more

By Guest Blogger Lisa Fogarty

Net-a-porter.com is a bit like German Chocolate Cake. It’s tantalizing, seductive, and superior to most other shopping Web sites (or chocolate desserts) in creation. But the thrill of finding Jimmy Choo Samoa Kid Sandals in the most perfect shade of tangerine I’ve ever seen in my life subsides slightly when I notice the $785 price tag.
Natalie Massenet, the founder and CEO of Net-a-porter.com, has heard our collective cries and is just weeks away from launching theOutnet.com, which will be a discounted outlet sister site to Net-a-porter.com.
Visit theOutnet.com now and sign up for their newsletter so you …read more

All of us are a bit more budget-conscious these days. Here are five more ways you can save money getting the styles you love.
5. Shop It To Me
Shop It To Me is what happens when the Sunday sale pages from your local newspaper get personalized for you. This is how it works: you go to their site and create a profile of brands you love and they scour e-shopping sales and send you pictures and prices of things you might like. Sign up to receive updates as often as you like (or can handle) getting an inbox full of things …read more

Let’s face it – some days just call for fun, sparkly jewelry.  But do you really want to sink a lot of $$$ into a big, chunky ring that you’re not going to wear every day?
Luckily, Fred Flare lets you have your cake and eat it too!  Or should that be have your bling and wear it too?
In any case, check out these cute rings – both less than $20!
“Big As A House” acrylic faux diamond ring:

“Constellation” resin ring:

images: Fred Flare

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

 Are you planning on being a girly pirate for Halloween?
Or do you just like sparky pink skulls?
In any case, this belt from Rimistyle is such a fun accessory – it’s pink! And sparkly!  And has a skull belt buckle!

image: Rimistyle

Handbag Planet is a new online source for celebrity & designer look handbags – and to celebrate their launch on October 15th – they’re giving away handbags.
Lots and lots of handbags!
In fact, there are 24 handbags to be given to lucky ladies -one purse per hour for an entire day.
Want to enter?
Just click on the link, enter your name and email addy and you’re good to go
image: Handbag Planet

Are you looking for your own version of my $3.99 cherry purse?
For my lovely readers in the UK this £2.99 charmer from eBay may be the option!

The auction is on until September 12th, so you’ve still got time to nab it, if you can’t live without your own cherry purse
image: Columbia1979 (eBay seller)

While I’m on a flower kick today, I just had to share the charming “Sweetness” ring from Rimistyle:

image source: Rimistyle
I’ve been lusting after one of Dior’s “Diorette” rings, but this ring at just $12 is a little closer to my budget