When I was younger, if I heard the word Gucci my mouth started to water, I did a happy dance and I started to dream of adulthood. The word Gucci, though, meant something different to me. It meant high school. See, my high school plays a rival school in a classic bowl game every year in a game called the Gucci Bowl. And, until I realized that there was more to Gucci then Friday night lights, cheerleaders and fun commemorative t-shirts, that’s all Gucci was.
Today though, Gucci is much more. Gucci is luxury,  it’s classic, and it’s fabulous. Of course, …read more

The summer may be coming to an end, but the holiday season is right around the corner. That can only mean one thing! More traveling! And if you have a large family you may be going to lots of different places.  If you travel to more then just your family’s home, say some fabulous friend’s house, you may need to bring along more than just that old stand-by foundation, blush and lip gloss. What do you pack that makeup in? You could pile them in Ziploc bags and on a wing (get it…you’re flying..because it’s travel season!) and a prayer …read more

This clutch is totally going to be part of my “I don’t need you but if I had a million dollars to spend on clothes I would buy it” list. What girl can honestly say that this hot pink neon clutch circa 1982 did not catch your eye? It is stunning! But oh so unpractical for the outrageous price tag of $1,095 at Net-A-Porter.
However, if you’ve got some extravagant fiesta to attend (a la a wedding of two friends you’ve known since elementary school who are tying the knot in October….wedding!) then perhaps…this could be an option for the reception. …read more

Messenger bags are always great. They usually have plenty of room to store all the needed accessories, but have the added bonus of not being so heavy that you want to amputate your shoulder after a long day of shopping, walking, or just generally walking around with a purse. That’s why I had several messenger bags when I was working out in the community as a community organizer. Now, I’m back to a desk job, and my bag of choice is a lap top bag, but nonetheless, there is still a little place in my closet devoted to the messenger …read more

Ever since Johnny’s Lanvin knock-off fiasco on The Fashion Show, I’ve been obsessed with Lanvin. Well, not to say I wasn’t before, but I’ve just started to keep an “eye” on the designs. Keeping an eye the designs brought my attention to these great sunglasses at ShopBop.

Take a look at these Paris Wouter Rounded Sunglasses with metallic accents. What I absolutely adore about these shades are the the gradient coloring of the brown on the rims and side pieces. You can get these glasses in a tortoiseshell or a black. They are currently $300.
Now, my mission is to find …read more

Oh how much fun! I hope by now that you have purchased a few “fun” pieces for the summer, but if you haven’t this Alexander McQueen Turquoise Clutch would be a perfect choice. It would also add a great punch of color and style.
The clutch itself measures  9.5″ wide x 2″ deep x 5″ high. It also has a rear exterior pocket and a magnetic zip closure to keep all your summer valuables safe. The clutch is $684 at Zappos.com

Are you one of those women who constantly worry about your purse being stolen?
Alexander McQueen’s latest purse combines his trademark edgy style with your own set of glittery “brass knuckles” (okay, they’re really crystal and metal knuckles) for a purse that’s combat ready.
Don’t believe me?

Hey, I did say that it was sparkly…

The clutch is made from oil-slick patent leather, with a metal frame and handle.  It’s currently only available for pre-order, but there isn’t an expected arrival date on the website.
image: Saks 5th Avenue

I have a friend who has an obsession, a wallet obsession. One weekend we were doing some Spring cleaning and I came upon her wallets. There were big ones, small ones, bright ones, dark ones, brown ones, black ones, you name it she had it.
Of course I knew about this obsession, but it was just amazing to actually see all these wallets in person. I asked her if I could swap her one of her wallets for one of my pairs of shoes. You should have seen the look on her face. She was wounded. How dare you ask to …read more

Most people with some type of creative bone in their body find inspiration from nature and their childhood home. That is no different for jewelry designer Winifred Grace Gundeck who is from Miami Florida. She is the designer of some beautiful pieces that I happened to stumble upon a few days ago. 
Ms. Gundeck and I both share a passion for the Spanish language, she has a degree in Spanish andso do I!  After spending time getting her Master’s in Graphic Design, she remembered how much she missed  to her youthful memories of selling barrettes on the streets. With these memories in tow, she decided to …read more

I have a rule. If I wear my accessories (earrings, necklaces, rings, etc) more than once a week, they’re good earrings. And good accessories mean they’re luxurious accessories. This also means I spend a lot on them. I’m also always looking for great pieces and designers for these investment pieces (since I’m not buying a house anytime soon why not invest in good jewelry right?)
I’ve found a wonderful designer and collection that I’m totally going to one day be able to save up for. The designer’s name is  Yehouda Saketkhou and you can check out his jewelry designs at Yael Designs. …read more