Fashion Accessories (Page 13)

There is something sweet about a cute and feminine headband. I typically throw a headband in my hair when I am looking for chic style on the run. There is nothing sweet about a headband that costs $300, made from brass. Louis Vuitton, I sure do love you, but what is the deal with this hair band? The Louis Vuitton Sweet Monogram Pastel Hair Band is sweet and cute, no doubt, but the price is ridiculous. Even if I were swimming in money, a-la-Ducktales, a hair band for $300 would still seem silly. This piece is merely either gold or silver coated brass with multicolored pastel or white enamel on the monogram flowers and LV logo. Sure this little dainty piece is girly and cute, but forgive me if I think it is a ridiculous price for what you get. But maybe, somewhere out there, there is a hair band addict that will covet this hair band like I covet many designer bags. Via eLuxury for $300.

Just in at eLuxury is the Louis Vuitton Costume Jewelry Collection. The color scheme is very feminine for the three pieces shown and prices are decent if you are a true LV fanatic. Shop exclusively at eLuxury’s Louis Vuitton Boutique and make sure to enter MDAY at checkout for free ground shipping.

I figure I might as well continue the day with some other overpriced accessories; like I mentioned overpriced in the realm that I would never splurge on them. Take jewelry for example. I will spend great money on an amazing pair of diamond earrings (I recently did and could not be happier!). Great cut, amazing clarity, amazing color. Some brands out there are going to over charge because the box they come in or the name that you can blurt out when someone asks about your ring, earrings, necklace, etc. Some brands are worth it (Heart on Fire, you have my heart!), some are not (little blue box with a diamond inside=overpriced). Not that I am not a huge Louis Vuitton fan and not that I do not believe that Louis Vuitton uses exquisite materials in their creations, but the Louis Vuitton Emprise Collection Serrure Pampilles Bracelet sure seems overpriced to me at $3,350. I would rather spend that money on diamonds. The bracelet I absolutely love; it is so simple. The white gold clasp is reminiscent of the lock from the iconic LV trunks and the double leather laces give a playful feel to the piece. I guess my argument would be different if i had the money to buy this bracelet, wait, I take that back; If I would want to spend this much on this bracelet. But the 14 grams of 18k gold seem to really be going for a price tag that is over the top in my opinion. Love the idea, love the final product, but not the exorbitant price. Via eLuxury for $3350.

Let us know what you think, is this much too much or am I just being cheap?

Being a handbag addict (among other materialistic things), I am known to splurge. Ask the ‘typical’ person (if we can define that) if it is crazy to spend over $2k on a typical bag, and they will laugh in your face. Ask me and I think it is normal. I am also a jean-a-holic. Designer jeans not only fit one million times better but look so flattering if you get the right pair. And they also cost more. $200 on jeans is typical for me. But when it comes to socks, I go my my local Designer Target. Yes, Target. Socks in bulk. You can even find pretty cute ones and very comfortable ones. I found an accessory that I would never spend my money on, three pair of Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Socks for $60. Are you serious?? $20 a pair? They aren’t even short socks, they will show on part of your ankle, which is a major sock-no-no unless you are in the middle of some cold climate, like I am now. But even if you needed the socks to go up a bit, you would look a tad juvenile, with the cherries and stripes showing. Don’t get me wrong, these socks are cute, but they are merely 79% cotton, 18% polyamide, and 3% elastane. This are the highest end designer socks ever. Waste of money if you ask me, and asking me is asking a very high-price-tag-shopping-friendly-buyer. Through NAP for $60.

By no means am I a pill popper. Actually, I am fighting a nasty cold right now and refuse to take Sudafed; it makes me feel funny. Guess what I am taking? Children’s Dimetapp. Yep, I am that adult that buys the grape flavored liquid when I have a cold. I *hate* taking medication, it makes me feel funny. But if I were to take something in pill form (say Children’s Tylenol), I would feel like royalty of the ocean carrying it in the Leiber Crystal Shell Pillbox. Ornate, intricate, and really a work of art, this pillbox is meticulously designed with Austrian stones and features a push lock closure. It is tiny, so it really will only fit your pills; merely measuring 2″H X 2″L X ½”W. This would be perfect if I were taking any pill for any problem like a normal person would, but chances are my bottle of Dimetapp would not fit in this pillbox Via Saks for $425.

All of the people out there who do not love cookies; who are you??? What happened to you and your taste buds?? Cookies are probably one of the best inventions ever. I always pondered over the thoughts of the genius who decided to combine flour, sugar, eggs, and butter to make a cookie. Cookie inventor of the world, you deserve a medal of some kind. One of my favorite furniture stores, Horchow, also sports some irresistible accessories for the handbag and cookie lovers out there. Behold Handbag Cookie Jars, the perfect immersion between the kitchen and fashion world. Choose from either Zebra (9″W x 6″D x 9″T) or Leopard (8″W x 6.5″D x 10.5″T) and have a chic ceramic jar to store your treats in. Such a perfect gift for any of your fashion and cookie oriented friend (seriously, who does not fit into that category?!). Through Horchow for $24.90 each.

Thanks for pointing these out Maxter!!

The Louis Vuitton Epi line remains nothing short of amazing because it is durable, easy to clean, and looks smashing. Lugging a handbag with you every time you go in or out of anyplace starts to take up space, make the arm tired, and if you have anything else in tow- it may just get in the way. This is why my LV Wapity is a savior and I have been thinking to add another piece to my small accessory line up. Perfect for the job is the Louis Vuitton Epi Pochette Accessories. Perfect size (9″ L x 5″ H), the pochette sports a very usable wrist strap (also removable) and brass hardware. There is a zip top closure and on the inside you will find soft alcantara fabric lining. Throw in your credit cards, some cash, lipstick, and cell, and you are off. Goodbye shoulder pain, hello friendly accessory. Via your local LV boutique or eLuxury for $360.