Monday Must Have Back-to-School Backpacks!

School is back in session for many and starting in the near future for others. I’m not in school but I’ve always been in love with back-to-school shopping! This post goes out to everyone in school. Below are some unique, playful yet academic and oh, so stylish bags to carry your books and MORE in!

 

Free People backpack bag / Dooney & Bourke backpack bag / ASOS leather bag / Herschel bag, $125 / Zip bag / Backpack bag / Neon bag / BDG knapsack bag / Chanel leather bag / Louis Vuitton knapsack bag

ELLE + Revlon = Los Angeles Designer Power Purse Giveaway!

 

 

Are you a southern California resident who can’t get enough of lux designer accessories? ELLE knows how you feel- that’s why they’ve teamed up with Revlon to present “The Purse-uit of Power,” a $3,000 Power Purse giveaway containing everything you need to tackle your day in style, including an iPad, luxury accessories, and must-have makeup.

On August 11^th, the Power Purse will be given to one of the first people to arrive at the top-secret “drop” location, which will be revealed through a series of clues released on Revlon’s Facebook Page at www.facebook.com/Revlon. You can also find clues by following @ELLEmagazine on Twitter.

 

To celebrate the Los Angeles bag drop, an exciting “reveal” event will reward all purse hunters who make it to the destination; guests will enjoy makeovers, manicures, product samples, and more. And, the Los Angeles Power Purse is the third of four bags appearing across the country. Additional bags will be available via online sweepstakes to readers living outside bag drop cities.

 

Tuesday Totes Under $100

Happy Tuesday! What better way to celebrate fashion than with a terrific tote? I’m sure you can think of many ways to be festive today but perhaps you’re headed to the beach while the rest of us work. Be stylish in a new tote. Above are 11 name brand totes under $100. Which is your favorite?

Designer Totes Under $100 by ashleighmcgrew featuring tote handbags

Polo Ralph Lauren vintage handbag / Sonia Rykiel handbag / A|X Armani Exchange tote handbag / Steve Madden tote handbag / Juicy Couture tote / BCBGeneration tote handbag / Nine West handbag / GUESS tote handbag / DKNY beach tote, $97 / Diane von Furstenberg travel handbag / Betsey Johnson betsey johnson handbag

Carol Young | Undesigned Summer Sale Starts Today!

 

Carol Young | Undesigned
Summer Studio

SALE!

July 20 – August 5

Enjoy up to 70% off select
Clothing, Shoes & Accessories!

Sale ends Sunday, August 5, 2012. 

CAROL YOUNG | UNDESIGNED
studio boutique
1953.5 Hillhurst Avenue
Los Angeles CA 90027
323.663.0088

 

GUESS Eyewear’s Shades of Summer Playlist Event

GUESS Eyewear has teamed up with Universal Music Group to launch their first ever Shades of Summer Playlist! Any of you in Miami? The playlist goes live TOMORROW, Friday July 20^th!

In addition, to celebrate the launch of GUESS Eyewear’s Shades of Summer Playlist, there will be an in-store celebration of the debut of the playlist in Miami’s GUESS store. The Hood Internet will be DJing and attendees can get a card with their code to download the playlist with any purchase of GUESS Eyewear. The second event is the opening night party of Miami’s own Salon Allure 2012.

 

Milan Fashion Week Bags

Burberry Prorsum

I’ve been keeping up with the Milan Fashion Week Menswear Spring/Summer 2013 shows and I’ve fallen head over heels for many of these man bags. Seriously, not only am I bag lady but I’d love to add a few of these runway spectaculars to my closet or perhaps give one or two as gift. As, I day-dream about purchasing a few of these take a look at some of my favorites.

Bottega Veneta

Versace

Trussardi

Ermanno Scervino

Calvin Klein

Photos by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images

Spotted: Ian Somerhalder in Brazil

Ian Somerhalder wore a pair of John Varvatos shades over the weekend while on vacation in Brazil!

The Vampire Diaries hunk wore a pair of John Varvatos V779 in Crystal ($220)!

BMF: Bad Mother F@#ker’s – MARCC Spring/Summer 2012 Collection

Designer, Marc Clark created a graphic tee collection with the ultra rebellious, ahead of the trend and bold consumer in mind.  From potty-mouth sayings to a cross between Benjamin Franklin and Karl Lagerfeld wearing shades, this collection represents the  ”Bad Mother F@#ker’s” everywhere who are daring and adventurous! No, really, that’s what Marc’s newest collection is titled not to mention the website was re-launched today featuring his MARCC Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

MARCC’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection consists of Men’s and Women’s t-shirts ($40.00-$120.00), Unisex Bow Tie Brooches ($40 Solid Colors $50 Animal Prints), Foxtails ($60 Red Fox, Silver Fox, White Fox, and Black Fox tails) are currently available on-line atwww.MarcClark.com (I want this bow tie, yesterday!).

 

Marc’s definition [ BAD MO-THER-F@#-KER(S) ] (n.) origin: 1895-1900; < Latin: A fearless society of confident, fashionable, and successful individuals who step out in a collection of graphic t-shirts and accessories designed for the bold & daring; always standing out in a crowd.

Purchase:

The Marcc collection can be found in Urban Outfitters and online at www.marcclark.com 

About 

The Marcc collection isn’t your average, round-the-way apparel and definitely not for the weak-minded and fearful. Each product is unique and strategically created for the bold and beautiful of fashion. With a hard-focus on the daring and adventurous crowd, this line is designed for the strong, self-assured elites who can do what the hell they want and couldn’t care less of what anyone else has to say about it.

Follow MARCC on twitter at www.twitter.com/MARCC

Spotted: James Bond AKA Daniel Craig in NYC

Daniel Craig wore a pair of John Varvatos shades yesterday while shopping in Manhattan with wife, Rachel Weisz!  He wore a pair of V774 frames in Crystal ($240).

Below is a slide show of other fresh shades from John Varvatos for the gentleman in your life.

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Surprise Package: Brahmin Glossy Medium Arno Tote

Yesterday evening I came home and found a medium-sized package on my door mat. I was so excited because it came from The Vogue Influencer Network and who doesn’t want a package from the them?

Any who, I opened the mocha colored box to find silver bag cover (pic Below).

To my delight it was a Glossy Medium Arno Tote from Brahmin! Seriously, I have been in search of a carry-all classic black tote I can take to work and perhaps around the busy streets of LA. Ta-da! I got my wish.

It has:

• zip top with double handle straps
• see Basic Strap
• front slide in pocket
• bottom feet
• interior zip pocket, jewelry pocket, two organizer pockets
• keyclip and penloops
• strap 10″ drop
• dimensions 9.5″HX13″WX5″D

“For the tote lover who needs the structure of an everyday shoulder bag, our new Arno Totes are the go-to bags of the season.  The classic, carefree feel of a tote with double shoulder straps, zip top closure and bottom feet can be used for your everyday handbag as well.”

I’m loving my new black patent leather tote and trust me, I will be carrying it this Memorial Day Weekend. The classic bag never goes out of style and just doesn’t get old.

If you want one visit Brahmin and enjoy the array of colors as well as assortment of stylish bags.

 

***Disclosure: I am receiving a complimentary gift from Brahmin/Vogue Influencer but my opinions are my own  and there has been no monetary compensation given.