Fashion Accessories (Page 10)

I enjoy giving gifts more than I do receiving gifts for the simple fact that putting a smile on someone’s face is priceless. I can not lie, receiving great gifts has me smiling ear to ear also, but shopping for the perfect gift for my family and friends is priceless (and ultimately frustrating at times!). For those who want to give something designer but don’t want to spend exorbitant amounts, stick with an accessory. A designer accessory shows that you want them to have something luxurious, shows them you thought about them, and can stay within your price range. I love the idea of giving the Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Key and Change Holder which is a Louis Vuitton staple item. The key clasp attaches to the mini (4.5″ x 2.5″) monogram canvas pouch. The lining is grained leather and there is a zipper closure. This is perfect to go with your car keys and carry a credit card and ID when you are running errands. Buy through eLuxury for $150 and make someone smile!

It seems only fitting that I run into these travel bags. If you all have realized one thing about me by now, it is that I am ALWAYS! traveling. In the past two months, Vlad and I have not been in one place for more than two weeks. New York, to Ft. Lauderdale, to Kentucky, to Ohio. In a week and a half we are going to Germany and straight from there I will be going to Florida. And within in place I go, we are constantly on the move too. Sure, I love to travel but I am sick of living out of my suitcase. Wondering what to pack, did I pack enough, wrap the toiletries, figure out my carry on, unload my computer, keep shoes away from clothes… did I forget anything? Probably. So while it is not necessary, and can easily be done with an old pillow case from your house, the Bodas Travel Bags are a cute idea for the gal who travels. Each cotton bag is embroidered saying bikini, underwear and shoes. Measurements are 13″x21″. That will fit my bikini and underwear, but my shoes are a whole different story. Either way, this is just a fun little gift and will help organization when packing. Buy through Barneys for $25.

My love of handbags translates into many other realms, including other fashion accessories. There is something about a key chain that satiates my handbag addiction in an odd way. I have become a bit of a key chain aficionado, now sporting an exotic Bottega Veneta key chain. But the little Louis Vuitton Alzer Key Holder sports a pint sized LV trunk which packs the perfect punch. This monogram suitcase charm doubles as a practical and much needed mirror, you know, to check your teeth or makeup when no one is looking. The polished golden brass hardware adds an elegant touch, though I would prefer silver hardware since all of my keys are silver metal. There is an LV signature inset in link chain and a secure lobster clasp. Buy through eLuxury for $485 (free shipping on all orders right now!).

Bottega Veneta signifies ultimate luxury. All of their leathers and products they use are the highest quality, which comes together to make a handbag just divine. And their designs are also so feminine. I can’t explain it, but when go into a Bottega Veneta boutique or see their bags, I get weak in the knees. The buttery soft leather lures me in, and my hands can not refrain from grabbing the bags and feeling the smooshy leather and examining the perfect construction. So I am not surprised that another shape is just as alluring as the one before. The Bottega Veneta Woven Shoulder Bag offers a slight hint of color, with egg shell woven leather, and elegant gold hardware. But it is the slight roping off a tad darker hue of leather that offsets plain leather that spotlights the woven leather THAT makes this handbag so amazing. Yes, that was a mouthful, but I am sure when you look at this handbag, you follow my gist. The front flap closure with gold tone hardware lock bring the three different leather looks together, and the stunning chain shoulder strap with leather top only reels me in more. I could not be more in love! Buy this luscious handbag through Saks for $2,760.

And for the perfect splash of color, you have to try out the Bottega Veneta Woven Ballet Flats! I picked up these beautiful shoes while in NYC and I have not been able to put them down since. I opted for the divine carmino, which is a rouge, and adds the perfect splash of color to my outfits. The toe turns up ever so slightly, and the fit is comfortable. You may want to go half a size up if you have wider feet, but I was actually half a size down in these. Buy exclusively online through Saks for $570.

Saks is featuring a Limited Edition t-shirt designed by Juicy Couture in which all proceeds with benefit the Entertainment Industry Foundation Women’s Cancer Research Fund. The Juicy Couture Key To The Cure T-Shirt reads “Viva La Cure” in pink lettering with a subdued sparkle. A fun and chic shirt for a great fund, which goes toward advancing scientific research to help with better detection of breast cancer and other cancers. I already bought mine! Via Saks for $35.

Furthermore, if you are in the market for a new car (and you want it to support Breast Cancer), check out the Mercedes Benz Special Edition C350 Sport Sedan. This is a revamped style for Mercedes Benz, with an ultimate sporty outside and a powerful 268 hp 3.5 liter V-6 engine. I test drove this car last week, and it was sporty, agile, and sexy (especially the front and back seat sun roof!). The car starts around $31,000 but this version is likely to be over $40,000. 1000 of these special edition cars are being made and will all help Mercedes-Benz raise $1 million to support Saks’ Key To The Cure campaign. More info at Saks and Mercedes Benz.

There comes a time in every woman’s life where you throw reason out the window and just decide to go for it! For some women this might be deciding to date a certain man, or accept a job offer. In my case it is these shoes, the Louis Vuitton Cornelia Ankle Boot. These are not your Mom’s frumpy ankle boots from the 1980s, these are simply divine works of art. Immediately upon seeing these boots the pleasure center of my brain completely overtook the sensible part of my brain and screamed out in pure shoe fetish ecstasy. Made of croc-stamped patent leather with a feminine rounded toe and a killer 4.75″ stacked heel, these exquisite boots just scream out ‘BUY ME’! These are the kind of shoes that can make any outfit look out of this world. At a mere $1,090 we should all be running out to buy a pair. Or if you have a little more spare cash available then buy them in both available colors, grenat and black.

Visit eluxury.com to purchase yours today!

This delightful little accessory is so amazingly versatile that I decided to devote this week’s Tuesdays with Twiggers blog to not only sharing some newly released Louis Vuitton Bandeaus, but also to share with you the variety of ways it can be used. The fabulous bandeau should be a staple in every girl’s Louis Vuitton collection. It is relatively inexpensive and can dress up even the most bland outfit or bag. The bandeaus are typically released throughout the year, at various times each season. Sometimes it seems as if a new one is being released each month! The bandeaus are generally produced in either a 100% cotton material or 100% silk. The bandeaus approximately measure 42-48” long x 3” wide and can be purchased for a mere $120.

The most recent releases of bandeaus are the Louis Vuitton Sweet Flowers Bandeau which consists of a solid background (choice of rose, blue, red) upon which various Louis Vuitton symbols are displayed. Another fun bandeau that was recently released is the Louis Vuitton Denim Bandeau. Released to celebrate the new black denim, this bandeau is available in four colors (brown, blue, black, pink) and consists of the Louis Vuitton monogram logo with gold colored accents.

So, now that you are thoroughly in love with one of these new bandeaus, the question still remains as to what you can do with this cute little thing. Well, for starters, you can tie it around your neck to wear as a scarf. You can tie it in your hair to wear as a headband, or tie it around your ponytail. Some gals will use the bandeau as a belt. Or the really adventurous will wrap it around their wrist! You can also wrap bandeaus around your handles to protect that beautiful Louis Vuitton vachetta from the elements. Or tie it in a bow around one handle! There is no right and wrong way to wear the bandeau!

Do you bandeau? If so, please share some pictures with us!

For more information, and to order a bandeau please visit: eluxury’s exclusive Louis Vuitton boutique, or call: 1-866-VUITTON