Haute Handbag at a Cool Price

Givenchy's handbags are oh-so-luxurious and beautifully structured, but with a hefty price tag of $1395.00 for this Tex Leather Belt Strap Sacca in Black, you might have second, and third thoughts about giving into this tempting tote. Forever 21 has this similarly edgy handbag but with a softer price at just $21.50.

Fringe Frenzy

Fringe is appearing everywhere. From the fringed boots on the runway, to vests, jackets, and just about every clothing article. But what about jewelry? Case and point Eddie Borgo. I'm going gaga over the designer’s new group of bracelets and necklaces fringed in metal:

Of course on top of it is Rihanna sporting fringe Eddie Borgo bracelet, from the “Tinsel Gauntlet” collection:

And again with a fringe necklace but not one of Borgo's creations:

Of course if you're not a huge popstar, on the real world terms:

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$54.00

Attached fringe necklace to dress

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$35.00

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$14.00

fringe necklace

Hit The Bright Spot

Fashion forecasters are expecting to see a technicolor Spring season, and when they say technicolor, they mean vivid colors like Shocking Pink, Highlighter Yellow, and Red-Hot Red. Strutting down the runway for Spring, designers like Ungaro and Louis Vuitton are going all out with technicolor mania. But, you don't have to spend a SHOCKING amount of money to get your color fix, check out Tripp NYC Hot Pink Skinny Jeans for less than $20 bucks.

Ungaro Spring 2010

Louis Vuitton Eyewear 2010


Tripp NYC Hot Pink Skinny Pant

Pucker Up

Red lipstick is simply classic. Channeled for decades, bold red lipstick always seems to reappear in fashion. Lately, I have noticed many celebrities conveying this look and I love it! I personally don't rock bold lipstick because my lips are more on the voluptuous side, and I would rather not put more emphasis with such a bold accent. However, red lipstick is great for those who would love to put attention on their lips. Red lips can be a great touch to an outfit. Especially when wanting to portray an old Hollywood glam look, red lipstick is perfect! There are several different types of shades of red lipstick that you can easily find! I personally love these products which run for a great price!

Estee Lauder Signature Hydra Lustre Lipstick 19.50

MAC $14

Youngblood Vixen Lookbook: $17

Save yourself a Latte

For most of us, we can't imagine forgoing that daily caffeine fix, including me. Be it Starbucks, Caffe Ladro's, Stumptown, Seattle's Best, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf- you name it, whatever your wake-me-up poison is, the going price for a latte is around $3.50. With a weekly fix of your caffeinated bevvy, you're looking at spending close to over $900 annually! What can that $900 buy you? Well, here's a list of my must-haves and what you can get for shelling out $900 smackaroos:

183 of Forever 21's Heritage 1981 Basic V Neck Tees @ $4.90 a pop (layers, layers, layers, and more layers!)





36 Bare Escentuals bareMineral's SPF 15 Foundations @ $25.00 per compact (not that you'll need that much in a year, but can you imagine all the other products you can try? LUSCIOUS!)



1 Burberry Floral Black and Grey Check Bowling Bag @ $895.00


OR

I'm not a financial planner or anything, but I just utilized this growth calculator on Fidelity Financial's website and figured that at the average rate of retirement at 62 years, investing $900 annually for a 25 year old for 37 years (provided that you retire at 62 years old), will yield you an astonishing $169,318 in returns. Yes ladies, that's a comma between the 9 and the 3. Amazing isn't it?




If you can kick the caffeine habit this might even be one of the best rewards yet...that of course, and no more stained pearlies either.

Look White Haute

Baby its cold outside...and there's nothing better than a cozy winter jacket to keep your oh-so-fabulous self warm. But you don't have to sacrifice fashion over comfort and price. Milly Crosby's white winter coat retails for $595.00 at department stores Bergdorf Goodman and Neiman Marcus, but you can save yourself over $500 with this Berkeley Peacoat, by Fossil, which retails for $79.99.

Confessions of a Fake Eyelash Fanatic

Everyone knows that ultra long lashes glams up your eyes and ups the oomph factor when it comes to getting ready for a night on the town with the gals or an evening spent with your beau. Unfortunately for many, falsies are a pain in the derrier to put on and oftentimes, a pain to take off. I've had issues where lashes even fall off mid-party and all that hard work and effort just goes down the drain- and so does the time, money, and patience that comes along with meticulously placing each lash in its designated place. If you're anything like me, I've come to the conclusion that going through the fake eyelash application route has officially ended, and I'm ready to try something new. I'll spare myself the embarassment of half applied lashes or worse yet- the lash that looks like its going to peel off your eyelid. Thus far, I've been extremely happy with Xtreme Lashes. They're ultra-sexy, natural looking, and they save time because I don't have to fuss with mascara. FYI- to take this look up a notch, try applying mascara at the tip of the lash. There are several other options on the market; from eyelash growth enhancers like Lilash, to eyelash extensions like Xtreme Eyelashes (loving it!). Prices vary and depend on whether or not you're willing to shell out big bucks to get your lashes to the oooh-la-la length you desire. In this hectic day and age, time is money- and if you can spare yourself some much needed time, heck it might even be worth it to splurge on extensions! Here's a breakdown of what you're expected to pay:

Product	Price	Length of Application	Longevity	We’ve Tried
Mascara	$8.00-$16.00	Instant results	3-6 months in a tube, 24 hours depending on brand.	Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara www.covergirl.com
Fake Eyelashes	$2.00-$20.00	Instant results, takes approximately 10-30 minutes for application including dry time.	24 hours, depending on quality and type of glue.	MAC 30 LASH, for versatility and customization, individual lashes give you flexibility and excellent eyelash placement options. www.maccosmetics.com
Eyelash Growth Stimulator	$140.00	Applied consistently, follow directions on care label. Takes 4-6 weeks to see results.	Approximately 5 months of long lashes, per tube, provided that you apply product religiously	Li Lash www.lilash.com
Eyelash Extensions	$50-$400.00	Instant results, 2-3 hour initial application, expect 1 hour for touchups.	Approximately 1 month/4 weeks. Depending on person’s care/hygiene.	Xtreme Lashes www.xtremelashes.com