COACH Beach Shop Collection: Beach Bags With Class

Overall I thought the collection was cute.  I wasn't as thrilled as I had hoped to be, but it's still a nice collection.  I think it's the shells and stuff that make the the bag look a little cheap to me.  Another thing is, I know it's a "beach" collection, but I don't think that I'd allow my Coach bag to sit in the sand wit the hot sun beating down and drying out the leather!  lol!!!  I don't know, that's just my opinion, what do you think?

You can check out more of the collection here:

My Eyes Do Shine: Unique Jewelry For The Artist In You

Elke Kramer is one of my favorite jewelry designers.  She takes abstract art and forms it into the most unique pieces I've ever seen!  The textiles, shapes and colors are insane!  Although I'm a new fan of hers, she's been designing jewelry for quite a long time.  You can check out her website to get an idea of more of her work and places to purchase.

Thrift Store Handbags & Shoe: Dolce Gabbana Heels Included!

I'm in a clog mood.  These will do perfect for summer!

I just love the colors in this bag

Dolce Gabbana = cute!

I loved the different patterns and such.

This is why I love thrifting so much!  I got all of these items for ridiculous prices!  The clogs were $6. The D&G shoes were $3!!  I have to say that again...$3!!!!  LOL!!  The handbags, both, were $2.99.  So,see!!!  Such a small investment to look absolutely fab!  LOVE IT!

Accessories: Storage Ideas To Bring Some Order To Your Accessories

Have your accessories taken over your closet, vanity or dresser?  Have you stuffed them away into cute little boxes or or cubbies that make it difficult to even see your collection?  While perusing the web, I found a wonderful website that has tons of reasonably priced storage ideas for accessories and more! 

My biggest storage issue right now, is my purse collection.  I've somewhat given up on my shoes, so I moved on to the next biggest space consumer in my closet other than my clothes.  My purses are stacked in my closet and hidden away in cubbies and this makes it extremely difficult to find anything!  I love the over the door idea for handbags. This will get a cubbie off of my closet floor and will allow me to actually see my collection with ease and I won't have to go digging around to find the purse I'm looking for.   I need to purchase one of these asap!

As far as my jewelry goes, it has pretty much taken up any workable space I have left on my dresser.  I have necklaces, bracelets, earrings and rings everywhere.  The wall rack will get my necklaces off of my dresser and I can even put my bracelets and rings on top.  The earring holder is slim an unobtrusive and will definitely be able hold all of my earrings.  There might even be a few slots open for me to add a few new pair!

The name of this wondrous website is www.stacksandstacks.com.  I 'm so glad that I ran across this site, because they have given me hope where I believed there was none in getting my stuff organized.

What are some of your organizing ideas or tips?  Do you have any DIY ideas?  Let me know, I'd love to hear about them!

Thriftstore Finds: Louis Vuitton For Under $10

And this, my friends is the reason to thrift shop!  This photo was submitted by one of my viewers.  She was able to snag this authentic Louis Vuitton bag for under $10 and the strap was free!  Is this awesome or what? Great find girl!  You can check her out on Youtube here:

Thriftstore Fashion: Finding Jewelry At The Thrift store

(Abalone Earrings - $2.99)

Again I want to apologize for the picture quality.  Once I get my camera situation handled, the picture quality will improve. 

Here are a few fun jewelry items that I purchased while thrifting.  When I first started thrifting I was so caught up in purchasing clothing and other things that I would pass up the jewelry section. One day I stopped at the jewelry counter because a bracelet caught my eye.  Ever since then I make certain to stop by the jewelry counter every single time.  You never know what little trinkets and treasure you may find.

(Gold & Turquoise Earrings - $1.99)

(Silver & Turquoise Earrings -$1.99)

 (Silver Earrings - $2.50)

(Gold Leaf Earrings - $1.50)

                             

(Gold Links Bracelet - $2.50)

 

(Gold Cuff Bracelet - $2.00)

(Gold & Black Cuff Bracelet - $1.50)

(Colorful Washer & Gold Bracelet - $2.00)

Fashion Fun: How To Dress Up The Plain White Shirt

Rihanna is one of my fashion muses

I am really liking white shirts right now.  Plain white shirts, ones with ruffles, heavily accessorized ones, paired with high waisted pants, etc.  These are a few of stylish trends that I will more than likely be borrowing for myelf!

minus the neck badge, I love this whole outfit!

Love these looks and accessories

The addition of the white jacket got me

This is just cute

Fall Fashion 2010-2011: Accessory Cravings For Bracelets, Clutches and Gloves, Oh My!

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If it seems as though I have a new fashion crave almost every other day, it is true! I do!  These are some of my latest sightings that I must find inexpensive versions of immediately!

I am a big fan of cuff bracelets. Chanel's 2010-2011 collection is chalked full of chunky cuff styled bracelets that are beyond gorgeous!  I even love the rings that are paired with them. I MUST find a suitable dupe for these!  The Lanvin bracelet looks really eccentric and unique.  It has a Star Trek Borg feel to it and I love it!

The Michael Kors faux fur clutch is just pure genius in my opinion.  I typically don't do the whole fur thing; and this goes for real or fake.  I'm just not that crazy over fur items, but this clutch just looks so luscious! I want one!

I don't know how warm these Armani cropped gloves will keep my hands, but they are just too cute!  I've already seen several pair of these online for a reasonable price, so I'm not so concerned with finding a pair of these.  I also saw a them at several stores at a local shopping mall here, so these will be an easy find.

What are some of your fashion craves for Fall 2010-2011?

Accessories: The Ted Rossi NYC Collection

Accessories Galore
I tell yuh!!! I'd die a slow death in order to get my hands on some of these bangles from the Ted Rossi NYC collection.  Bangles are my absolute favorite style of bracelet.  I love that he played with different textures, colors, prints, textiles and metals.  Not only the bangles, but his entire collection causes me to salivate ever so slightly at the corner of my mouth.  If you're an accessory junkie, such as myself, let you be forewarned; once you take a look at this collection, I guarantee that you will see something that you just can't live without!

Until I hit the lottery I will definitely be looking to find similar accessories for less, but until then, I will be saving my dollars so that I can get my hands on at least one item of this fabulous collection.You can check out Mr. Ted Ross NYC and his collection here: www.tedrossi.com