It seems that Fall 2009 is all about making a big statement with your accessories. But what if you’re going out for a casual dinner with friends, not a black tie gala.  Are there accessories that will add some extra pizazz to your outfit, without going overboard?
Absolutely!
The trick is to balance your accessories.  You can still wear a great pair of chandelier earrings, just keep the rest of your accessories low-key and you can pull it off beautifully.
A scarf is a great addition to a casual outfit.  You can loop it on over a t-shirt, or go fancy with an …read more

It’s been awhile since I discovered ASOS, the fabulous UK shopping site that makes me think, just for a moment, I have any business wearing harem pants.
The site’s line of accessories are usually spot-on, but I do wonder from time to time just what age group ASOS aims to target with something like the straw cupcake purse?

The Hexagonal Spot Handheld Bag strikes me as more wearable, you know, on a day you’re feeling whimsical and are wearing nothing but solid white or black.
And then there’s this.

Yes, that’s a magazine, wrapped up like a newspaper, tied with a lime-green bow. Of …read more

I have fond memories of playing with my mom’s button jars when I was a child, and to this day I still love buttons   I think that’s why I love this little clutch purse from Anthropologie so much:

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’m going to run my hands through my button stash now…

Okay, so I didn’t feel the need to share the week’s worth of receipts & the package of slightly squashed kleenex (that’s what happens when your dog sits on your purse!)  but even with some slight editing – here you go:

First of all, the purse is one of my own designs (it’s a perk of being a designer )
My no-name pink leather wallet… along with my pink Motorola V2 razr cell phone & matching headset.  Hmm… I’m sensing a pink theme here
I’ve got my video iPod in it’s heavy-duty aluminum case.  I’d like to carry it …read more

Bluefly has this fresh & spring-y purse by Kate Spade on sale for 40% off
“Wynn” by Kate Spade

I’m still hunting around for more yummy finds in the new spring colors…
I came across this very cute Kenneth Cole New York handbag this morning – tada!  It’s even on sale at Bluefly

Yes, I admit, I tend to be a girly-girl & love that flower on the side

“A functional and attactive handbag is a smart interview accessory. It’s the most professional way to carry your resume, calling card and personal effects.”
This will be even more important for all of you college graduates when it comes time to hunt down that first job.

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“Tote this shimmering brown leather collectible by Giorgio Brato by its handles or use the detachable crossbody strap. Inner and outer zip pockets. Zip closure. 14″l, 20″w, 5.25″d. Italy.
$698.00″
And what appeals to me about the bag?? It looks as if it is years and years old… deliciously worn in. Check out the leather. It looks as soft as butter!
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What do you think about a red handbag for autumn?? It comes in black as well, but I kind of like the red and it’s a color that I seldom choose… so maybe!! And just look at the quality of the leather!

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I know that I’m terrible about carrying absolutely everything in my handbag. It gets to the point where my shoulders are aching after just a few hours at the mall. So, this weekend, I picked up one of the tinier purses that I have on the shelf and tried that for the day!
I couldn’t even get my wallet inside. I had a tiny notebook and a pen… what writer goes anywhere without a notebook and pen?? Other than that I was able to slip in a credit card. That was it!
I can’t live like that. What if I wanted to …read more