In the interest of full disclosure, I have a terrible cold right now, and I had it during last night’s episode of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills as well. So, you know, adjust your expectations of today’s recap accordingly, or at least don’t say that I didn’t warn you.

Last night’s episode of Beverly Hills wasn’t much to write home about anyway, other than the end of the previous week’s altercation between Brandi, Kyle and Sad Kim. After that, a bunch of lunches were had with various groupings of housewives, and in an unrelated scene, Lisa met the most obnoxious wedding planner ever. Yep, that’s about it.

About once a week I visit the Hermes website to pretend I live in a completely different world, a world where $530 beach towels and $85 poker cards are the norm. We all know the exorbitant cost of the Birkin and Kelly bags, but Hermes releases other leather goods to lure you in as well. Majority of those are still out of the price range for most, but I discovered a ‘gem’.

Hidden under the horse riding section I found the Hermes Aline Bag, a Herringbone canvas pouch with a barenia calfskin strap.

There is no better way to start your Tuesday morning than with the amazing Saks Friends and Family Sale. During the sale you can get 20% off by entering the code FRIEND9 at checkout. Of course there are designer exclusions, and the list is a tad extensive, but Saks has made this easy for every single one of us by having items deemed “Friends and Family Eligible” that work for the sale. I know how I am spending my day, and you should too.

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Stella McCartney Round Plexiglass Box Clutch, $1,995 via NAP

As far as Stella McCartney bags go, this plexiglass box clutch is a total curve-ball. Who am I kidding, this clutch is simply odd no matter who it comes from. With only two inches in depth, what exactly can go in here? A 6″ circular plexiglass design is what Stella McCartney wants you to wear when opting for extreme minimalism. And while many of us want to wear a statement piece, we all want our accessories to be functional and I’m not sure this bag will give you proper functionality.

But let’s kick the week off by giving you the chance to tell us what you think. You know what to do, fill in the blank! And if this Stella McCartney bag is for you, buy via Net-A-Porter for an exorbitant $1,995.

Fill in the blank: The Stella McCartney Round Plexiglass Box Clutch is ___________.

I was going to give you astounding facts about how many people use facebook, but that would be pointless since everyone knows what facebook is and majority of the world uses it. We use it both personally and profesionally, and my favorite page to check out is the PurseBlog and PurseForum facebook page. Our “likers” are interactive and we are always having a good time. Furthermore, we have facebook only giveaways. If you are not part of the fun already, be part of it now.

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Last night’s first installment of the Real Housewives of New Jersey Reunion was a wall-to-wall Teresa bash-a-thon, and I couldn’t have loved it more. Some seasons of this show have a cast member that’s so badly in need of a public lashing that it’s disappointing when the reunion is less than that, and Teresa is one of those people. Thankfully, the reunion didn’t disappoint.

By the end of the hour, Andy Cohen seemed as exasperated with Teresa’s dim-witted double-speak as Caroline was, and the little gremlins inside of my chest where my heart is supposed to be cheered when he got snippy with her. If you were expecting Teresa to admit any kind of fault or give any sort of mea culpa, even a small one, though, you ended up disappointed. In the grand tradition of reunion recaps, let’s go over what we learned.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Pearl Doctor Bag, $500 via Net-a-Porter

Have you ever noticed that almost all of the most sought-after It Bags are those that are carried in the crook of the arm? The Chloe Paddington, the Marc Jacobs Stam, the Fendi Spy, the Proenza Schouler PS1, the Celine Luggage Tote. Even though some of them come with optional shoulder straps, there’s just something about carrying a bag in front of you. It enters the room first, a fraction of a second before anything else you’re wearing gets there, and the front-and-center placement makes the bag the star of the show.

Contemporary brands aren’t always as good as their expensive counterparts at making statement bags, though, which is why I was pleased to see the Marc by Marc Jacobs Pearl Doctor Bag. Not only does the hefty size and bicolor construction require attention, but it has that certain something that makes a contemporary bag look more expensive than it is.