Fashion Accessories (Page 12)

Who else uses their free with purchase bags for their makeup? Come on, don’t be shy. I precisely remember how thrilled I was in grade school and high school that my mom spent X amount at the department store and came home with a free Clinique gift bag. The gift bag had my name written all over it. I actually thought it was a present but who was I kidding other than myself, that gift bag was totally free with purchase. Now I wonder how that amused me so much, as I throw most of those goodie bags away or pick out a few decent things and toss the rest in the endless drawers of untouched goods. But now I am that snob, the designer handbag snob. Trust me, your makeup also needs to travel in style (ok that is a blatant lie but I enjoy telling myself that). A fan of Louis Vuitton, the Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Toilette 25 is the perfect monogram canvas travel accessory. The shape is perfect for makeup and can be opened with a wraparound zipper that will keep from spillage since it does not go down the length of the case. There is also an interior zipped pocket, for the small necessities, and washable textile lining which makes this bag much more practical for its use. Dimensions are 10.4″x 7″x 3.7″. As long as your goods can fit in here, it is a great accessory treat. Buy for $410 at eLuxury’s LV boutique.

I am a Louis Vuitton lover. And I am even a lover of Louis Vuitton accessories. Vlad loves their belts which are also pricey, but some of their charms are downright expensive. If I could afford it, would I then be able to justify it? The Louis Vuitton Gold Charms add elegance to the simplicity of a charm and add a hefty price tag with the 18k gold. I find the Two Heart Monogram Charm to be perfectly simple and perfectly cute. The LV logo charm would make any LV lover smile. Both charms are 18k gold, the hearts have one white and one yellow gold heart. Could you justify spending $975 for either?

Shop authentic LV at eLuxury’s boutique.

In the summer most of us are wearing much less and bearing more skin. So while wearing your tight jeans, mini skirts, tank tops, why not wear a smaller bag too? I would highly advise wearing a smaller bag if you have an outfit and a body that you want to call attention to . For summer, I am in love with the Louis Vuitton Damier Azur line, it is light and fresh and perfect for the preppy chic gals out there. Perfect size and perfectly cute, the Louis Vuitton Damier Azur Accessories Pouch could be the summer accessory you have been searching for. The size is ideal (8″ x 5″), the canvas is perfect, the golden brass hardware compliments, and the removable leather strap makes it easy to carry. I’m in love, and the price point is perfect, just under $300. Buy this piece of perfect-summer-goodness at eLuxury’s exclusive LV boutique.

And if you are in South Florida, head over to LV Bal Harbour! The lovely staff will hook you up and the Azur line is spot-on for a South Florida guy or gal!

The good thing about dresses is that with so many different styles and shapes, most everyone can find one that is flattering on their body. I have found some stunning dresses for summer and really have been drawn to the pocketed dressed. Although some pocket dresses tend to make me look wide where I prefer not to, some are perfect. From Vera Wang Lavendar Collection, the Vera Wang Strapless Dress is light and flirty and perfect for summer. The outside pockets that fall under the empire line waist can be flattering for many. I love the fitted bust which features ruching. Via NAP for $430.

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Typically, I would not expect Coach to release a funky and edgy design. But alas, Coach realized that the masses are into the deep and dark skulls and crossbones. Really though, it is not deep and dark, it is just edgy and totally hip now. The best part is the Coach Skull Charm sports silver and black leather with metallic trim and costs a mere $38. Add some spice to your handbag life Via Coach

It truly is all about the accessories. Henry David Thoreau may have said “Simplify, simplify, simplify” but Megs at PurseBlog says “Accessorize, accessorize, accessorize”. You want to be posh in today’s world, then it is all about the accessories. Recently Vlad and I both indulged in new Bottega Veneta Key Rings, his a croc elephant and mine an ostrich pig, but now it is your turn if you have not done so yet. We are all about the animals here, being the big animal lovers that we are, and since I grew up by the water and swam my way through life, fish hold a special place in my heart. The Henry Cuir Fish Key Ring is designed with leather and accessorized with beaded detail. The eye is a little in-you-face, I would possibly take a needle and pop it off, but other than that it is cute. Available for the other fish lovers via Barneys for $125.

I’m a girl who loves her designer handbags but has never been one to splurge on a designer cosmetic case. It may be because I choose not to wear a ton of make up, although it is well-known that a gal like me needs concealer from time to time which I choose to avoid, or just because I find it frivolous. One would argue that my finding a designer cosmetic case being frivolous is quite the oxymoron. To squash that oxymoron, I have found a divine cosmetic case that is both feminine and sturdy. The Bottega Veneta Butterfly Cosmetic Case is large enough to fit the few cosmetic necessities I need, 8 x 3 x 5, and shows off the pink Quarzo that is so feminine with a butterfly design. The inside is lined with cotton and the price is not absurd, just more than I would typically spend on a cosmetic case, especially since most of my cases come with free packages after spending x amount at department stores. Time for me to move on to the big girl case I think; via Bottega Veneta for $290.