When stores close I’m always hesitant to buy clothes. What if they just don’t fit right? Am I able to return them? What if I cannot find a friend who wants them? That especially rings true with the retail closure of Eluxury.com.
So, to say good-bye to Eluxury.com I’m found this fancy purple Marc Jacobs Pear Resin Bangle Bracelet that’s marked down quite a bit to $210 that I’d be more then happy to invest in.  I know I won’t have to return it in fear that it won’t fit and the color is amazing. I love purple! Now, if only …read more

There is one ray of light in the otherwise-grim news about eLuxury – if you’ve been coveting something in particular from their website – now is the time to buy!
Their entire stock is on sale and there are some fantastic bargains.  How about a pair of sleek patent leather Dolce & Gabbana slingbacks?

“Carla” on sale for $237, from $395.
Need a little Juicy Couture in your life?

“B-La Dolce Vita” charm bracelet, normally $178, on sale for $107.
Check out this gorgeous Fendi tote:

“Ombre Logo” basket tote, $618, from $1030.
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Pop quiz!
What do you get when you cross a hobo with a tote?
A tobo! Cute, eh?
This hybrid bag is all over the MARC by Marc Jacobs Spring ‘09 collection. If you love the shape of a hobo bag but like the easy and generous sizing of a tote, a tobo might be perfect for you!
The Marc by Marc Jacobs Softy Tobo Bag in this lovely Pale Grey shade is a cool contrast to all the bright and colourful  handbags out this season.  The super soft grained leather is nicely contrasted with polished silver hardware and topstitching.  The bag itself measures  …read more

In case you don’t have time to endlessly search the internet for discount designer clothing, I have done that work for you. No applause necessary. Starting today, eLuxury is offering a credit card tingling 40% off everything already on sale. So far I have found two Marc Jacobs dresses, a fab pair of Opening Ceremony shoes, and a tie for the mister. This is a great sale to shop if you have any special events like, say, a wedding coming up (and I know that you do) as there are oodles of cute cocktail dresses at cut rate prices. Like …read more

When I shop for a new handbag, criteria number one is is simplicity. I don’t require a lot of bells or whistles, just give me  a scrumptious leather bag in just the right shape and style and I’m good to go.  However, there are women who love a handbag that calls attention to itself. Handbags that have a lot of details, are works of art and sometimes bought solely as show pieces. Here are just a few I’ve found of these highly embellished and detailed handbags…
Versace Bow Dome Bag; $4395
This pink (Rosa) coloured nappa leather handbag by Versace reminds me …read more

Earrings make great gifts – you don’t have to worry about what size to get and they come in all sorts of shapes, sizes, metals and lengths. Make her day with one or both of these lovely Pianegonda earrings.
Pianegonda Mystery Earrings are 3″ drop-style earrings made of sterling silver with round dangling charms etched with a rose, heart and the Pianegonda logo.

Pianegonda Pure Life Pearl Earrings are similar to the drop-style of the Mystery Earrings above. These feature two lovely cultivated pearls, 18k gold ring charms along with logo engraved rings.
These earrings would look fabulous with just about any outfit …read more

Do you want to incorporate something funky into your handbag wardrobe? Here’s a very chic yet not too obnoxious way of adding a spot of fun (pun intended!) to your ensemble.

3.1 Philip Lim’s Phyll Attache Clutch is quite the eye-catcher! The Phyll Attache is an envelope style clutch made of smooth grained leather. It features a large polka dot print throughout the exterior of the clutch while the inside is a lovely deep red suede.

Measuring at 13″W x 10″H x 2″D, it’ll be a fun ‘out on the town’ accessory to hold just the essentials. It will definitely perk …read more

Handbags with chain straps have been popping up on all of the designer collections. One of the original chain strap bags are the iconic Chanel Flap Bags. Since its inception, they’ve become a staple in most women’s handbag collections.
Here are a few chain strap bags that are not only very cute, but have the classic style and shape that will look good no matter the season.

I’m quite partial to this little gem as I just placed an order for one yesterday! The Rebecca Minkoff Morning After Clutch is a sweet and versatile bag. This leather clutch is over-sized at,  12″w …read more

The Louis Vuitton Monogram Multicolore line always looks on point for Spring and Summer. I’m sure you already know that this colourful monogram print was the creation of Takashi Murakami back in ‘03. it’s still quite popular today.

This cute little clutch is called the Milla Pochette MM. The shiny golden brass hardware complements this little gem nicely. The strap can be adjusted for your wrist, shoulder or you can hand-carry it too. Another detail on the Milla Pochette MM is the engraved nameplate with Louis Vuitton in Old English script. The pochette measures 7.9″x 4.3″x 0.7″, just perfect for nights …read more

Valentine’s Day is 13 days away, why not treat yourself to a red handbag? I feel every gal needs a nice red handbag in her collection. Its an easy way to inject a pop of colour into an otherwise subdued ensemble. Check out these fantastic red totes available at eLuxury right now!

D&G Dolce & Gabbana Estelle Medium Patent Tote is a gorgeous patent leather lipstick red tote just screaming to be taken out on the town. The polished gold hardware is a perfect complement to the red and the tote has a magnetic snap closure to keep all your essentials …read more