Keepall My Travel Goods

While I am still daydreaming of foreign lands an eighteen-hour flight away, I am also vacillating between my new travel bag du jour. While I was all about my Coach duffel with pretty mini-C's (and still am), I am also on a Louis V overdose--the French malletier's marvelous monogram has again caught my attention and I am all over a Keepall 45 with the strap to boot. But, as I have established many times before, I have a taste for champagne, but a budget for beer. That is why I am all over finding a pre-loved version with a vintage feel for half the price at my favorite haunts including Malleries. If you've got an eye and can spot a fake, eBay posts bags for even bigger savings.

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Covet: Tiffany Reversible Tote

The hot new bag is the TRT: Tiffany Reversible Tote that has been seen on the likes of fashionista herself, Jennifer Aniston (in Espresso). Now while I adore Aniston's fashion philosophy, I'm all about camel/gold reversible that swings $595 in the large version. Now while I'm still crunching my pennies into dollars and so on for my Goyard St. Louis, this is a much more reasonable price compared to the $1095 the french malletier's tote can swing. Here's to the next trendy tote soon to take the elite's arms.

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Covet: Bottega Veneta

I'm searching for a new wallet and the first thing that came to mind is the beautifully woven, soft leather Bottega Veneta brand. While I already have a matching wallet for Señor Louis, I would like something to contrast and have found a woven leather wallet is the perfect match. Now while these wallets start in the high $100s, Fashionphile and other consignment stores are the perfect place for a fabulous find.

PURSE ORGANIZER

Everyone needs one--not a black dress, but a purse organizer! They're the greatest invention since sliced bread. There is no need to search for your keys or loose change. I'm especially into the linen ones (picture above) from eBay store Divide and Conquer Organizers, but if you're not into plain items like I am, they come in a variety of designs and start as low as $20.95. If this is still too high for your budget, some Ross stores have organizers for as low as $4.95, but they're a little on the small side!

Hair Care

I am all about living richly and shopping thrifty--especially when it comes to fashion!--even more when it deals with my being. This is why I search for products that will liven my skin or fluff my hair. Today, I am all about thickening and lengthening my tresses using the salon fave Rusk. I consistently pay a 6-week visit to the salon for a cut and conditioning, but in between, I like to keep my hair lively with the brand's thickr line and their Sensories "conditioning" spray. Now while these products can run upwards of $15 for the smaller bottles, I have found that browsing TJ Maxx can reward with the 22 oz. bottle for $5 less. Even hair care emporium Ulta has the brand for less. So check out one of the stores near you!

This Works: Stretch Marks

I love trying new things, especially when those things help cure a problem that seems to have no cure. Now while I have only been trying THIS WORKS for the past two weeks, I have seen a small change in my signs of growth spurts. The stretch mark oil has won numerous awards and mentions as well as the validation of being used by the Material Girl. In the spirit of full disclosure, I did not spend the $60 retail as listed on Beautyhabit, I actually only spent around $8 from TJ Maxx (I bought all three bottles). If your To the Maxx doesn't have it, I do know that Barney's sells it and at times offers it on discounts.

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Throwback Thursday

Nothing can get me in a good mood quite like some classic soul music. I certainly need that this upcoming week with my stress level hitting a peak. If you are also suffering from unwa(rra)nted pressure, please enjoy the greatness that is Marvin Gaye and his song "Got to Give it Up" from his live album Live at the London Palladium.

Fashion Loves Unite: Fashionphile

As I am all about living large, but saving a dollar, I know that it can be difficult to live luxuriously without going broke. On my quest to purchase a Goyard St. Louis, I have realized that there is more than one way to go about any situation. That is how I discovered the world of consignment and the website Fashionphile.com. Fashionphile is a company that sells gently loved designer handbags and accessories for a fraction of what it would cost in the store. The consignment boutique has a showroom as well as a Better Business Bureau certification, so you can shop confidently. If you're a west coast wanderer, you're in luck because the store is located near the posh and touristy Rodeo Drive, so take a look. If not, their website provides an honest and adequate description of the product and a 7-day money back guarantee, though I'm sure you won't need it!

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Luggage

My mind has been ablaze with what I am to do with the my next years on the sexy hot planet and the one want that will not allow itself to be pushed from the forefront on my mind is travel! To travel, you need luggage and while I am not short in that department, I do love an upgrade! That is why today's post is all about not where you go, but what you take to get there! Now while some of the rich and most of the famous like to be seen with their Louis Vuitton monogram keepalls (and I do not fault them, to each is own), my favorite brands are BRICs, Hartmann and Tusting. These brands all cost upwards of too much, but that doesn't mean they are out of reach!

Now while I am in the midst of looking to purchase a Coach duffle for all of my quick traveling needs, I will say that for those living in and out of suitcases or traveling with family rolling luggage is essential in airport battle grounds. A great place to purchase is on sites like Ebay (from actual companies, not individuals, who have stores online), my absolute favorite Overstock.com and Amazon.com. Tusting is a little trickier since it is a UK brand, but Magnums.net is a perfect place to start (they have good clearance) and also sells one of my other fave brands: Longchamp. Searches for Tusting also pulled up: luggageguru.com, but always be weary of sites you're not familiar with and use the Better Business Bureau to check them out!

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Throwback Thursday: It's Noon Somewhere

This throwback Thursday isn't really a throwback. It is dedicated to my love for a certain Brit songstress of my all time favorite group Girls Aloud. This song is from her 2009 multi-platinum album 3 Words. Please enjoy "Happy Hour."

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