Pink Leather ‘Staples & Studs’

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Marc by Marc Jacobs way fluoro pink leather ‘Staples & Studs’ distressed slouch satchel. Another 80’s flashback.

Retail value: $558.00
BLUEFLY: $390.00
YOU SAVE 30%

color:* way fluoro pink (hot pink)

Stephen Sprouse Collection For Louis Vuitton

The Stephen Sprouse Collection for Louis Vuitton is a tribute to the artist who is considered to be a pioneer of the punk and pop trend of the 1980s. Sprouse collaborated with Marc Jacobs to create the iconic 2001 Louis Vuitton Graffiti collection.

ORANGE CRUSH
Monogram Graffiti Speedy 30 $1,310.00

MONOGRAM ROSES
Monogram Roses Accessories Pochette $500.00

Mission: Impossible

I was on a mission today to find a bag. At lunch time I went to Winners near my office to try to find a bag. No luck.

Yesterday I saw someone with a Coach bag (in black) that I had only seen once.

MADISON LEATHER JULIANNE TOTE PRICE: US$458.00 STYLE NO: 12935

I went to Holt Renfrew after work, but I did not see the bag. I decided to check out the Marc by Marc Jacobs bags. I did not see any bags that I really loved. I decided to make one more stop before I went home. I went to the Winners down the street from Holt Renfrew. The bag selection at that store is better than the Winners near my office. I looked and looked, but nothing called my name. When I see a bag that I really like it just calls out to me and says “buy me”. There were a few bags that were alright, but I did not want to buy a bag for the sake of buying one.

Shop It To Me

This is a new website that I discovered on the LouLou Magazine website. The website will find the sales on your favourite brands, in your size…and it is free.

Sign me up!

1. Choose the department that you would like to receive  sale items for.
2. Choose 5-10 brands. You can always add more later.
3. Choose the clothing types and sizes that you want to search for.

Finally, create a profile.

By signing up, Shop It To Me will send you an email daily, semi-weekly or weekly of sale items which match your preferences.

I received my first email today.

Matches from shopbop.com

Marc Jacobs – Totally Turnlock Faridah Bag

Reg: $448.00

Now: $313.60

Marc Jacobs – Softy Small Zip Around Wallet

Reg: $148.00

Now: $103.60

Marc Jacobs – Lock It Up Bracelet

Reg: $128.00

Now: $64.00

The Cross Body Bag

Foley + Corinna Washed Mid City Tote  $444.00 (U.S.)

Check out more styles at Shopbop – Handbags Trend: Convertible Bags 

MZ Wallace Clara  $395.00 (U.S.)

New arrivals for Spring at Piperlime

Marc by Marc Jacobs City Leather Tote $430.00 (U.S.)

New Arrivals at Net – A – Porter.COM

I was proud of my recessionista moment on January 15, 2009. However, after using the bag I realized that it was not practical for travelling. Now I am on the hunt for a new bag for my trip in May. I am looking for a convertible style bag with a strap to cross over the body and also handles to hold. The handbags pictured above are the types of bags that I would consider buying, but at a cheaper price.

My wishlist

The Abyss

I am not referring to the 1989 deep-sea adventure movie by James Cameron, but the inside of my handbag(s).

Merriam-Webster definition:
1. The bottomless gulf, pit, or chaos of the old cosmogonies
2. an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

For the last couple of months I have not been carrying a cosmetic bag in my handbag. I get bored easily with my cosmetic bags, so I am always changing them. Now when I put a lip gloss in my purse, it is never to be seen again. The larger the bag the harder it is to find anything.

In the top image above I have taken a picture of a few of my cosmetic bags:

• Coach 
• Stila – purchased years ago from Sephora
• Marc Jacobs Daisy
• LeSportsac
• Pout (burgundy with pink bow) – no longer in business
• Green with butterflies – purchased at Accessorize
• Dior – I received it when I had a makeover

Yesterday I received my Avon order which I had forgotten about. I purchased the mark red expandable cosmetic case to hold my brushes. The search continues…

Pretty Nylon Cosmetic Bag

More Marc by Marc Jacobs…

MARC JACOBS umbrella

Tuesday, September 2, 2008 – Saturday, September 13, 2008
Featuring MARC by MARC JACOBS

Don’t miss the Accessories Event at Holt Renfrew, featuring MARC by MARC JACOBS.

Get to know Miss Marc, the quirky, fun and colourful MARC by MARC JACOBS “it” gal who’s always decked out in the spirit of each season, whether in a bold print graphic T or striped bikini.

In celebration of our Accessories Event…

Receive a Marc by MARC JACOBS umbrella* as your gift with your accessories purchase of $350 or more. Choose 1 of 4**. There’s no better time to accessorize. Visit your nearest Holt Renfrew location to get your MARC by MARC JACOBS umbrella today!

* Retail Value: $60
** One per customer, while supplies last.

MAC Cosmetics

There was a time when the only cosmetics I purchased were from MAC. This included foundation, blush, lipstick, lip gloss, concealer and eye shadow. MAC carried products for women of all colours. Then I discovered products from other cosmetics lines such as Cargo and Benefit. Recently, I have not been happy with the products that I have. Last year I purchased a lip gloss that gave me a rash on my lips. I have found myself dumping products and switching to other product lines. With the entrance of Sephora onto the market, there are so many products in one location to compare. My Fafi makeup case has been replaced by my Daisy Marc Jacobs makeup case. Sorry MAC, but I am no longer a true believer. 

I do have three products that I still love:

• Hushabye Sheertone Blush
• Ambering Rose Sheertone Shimmer Blush
• Refined Deeper Bronzing Powder