A cross between Abercrombie & Fitch and Forever 21, www.Buckle.com, is worth a look or two. I haven’t ordered anything from here yet but am about to order the python flats below. $26!! I like how the site allows you to filter down the selections you’re browsing through by price, color, size, etc. Thank you Buckle.com for putting some thought into your website design!!

http://www.buckle.com/

Talk about good timing! This bag was made for the times. At $256 this is a true recessionista’s IT Bag. Enough said right? Wait there’s more.. this line of bags from Matt & Nat is cruelty free too. Is there a halo that comes packaged with it too? I like both colors — Silver and Black. I could get two for the price of one normal bag. Does that count as being smart with my money?

Available at NeimanMarcus.com

Somewhere I’d heard a golden rule that before you walk out the door remove one accessory. The thought being we tend to fuss getting ready for hours and end up looking overdone (in either a slutty or circus-like way) without even realizing it. You know… the big earrings with the bulging necklace or the false lashes with the vamp red lipstick… one without the other would have been hot but everything together was just wrong.

Along the same lines Juicy Couture’s Handbag line has always scared me. They’re clothing line is chic, very trendy but still maintains a good balance. Take one look at some of the bags from previous seasons though and they were a mess of hardware, straps, and bling. It looks like Juicy was finally able to use the same restraint we all should be using before walking out that door. Simplify!!! The new bags are streamlined and have an upgraded classiness to them.

Juicy Couture JC Medallion 90 Percent Couture Handbag in Cotro (Luxe for Less)

I love the warm tone of this buttery soft-looking leather. The arm strap looks strong but comfortable and I imagine this bag will look amazing once worn in and continue to wear nicely through the years.

JC  Bag available at RevolveClothing.com

Now compare this Juicy bag to my Celine bag.
I got my Celine bag from the Duty Free Shops on Guam for $1000 or so. I
thought that was a good deal. Juicy’s bag is great Luxe for Less option. I’d buy it now if I didn’t already have mine. I can’t promise the Juicy bag will endure the trials and tribulations my Celine has gone through.. coffee spills.. Rocky (my dog) paws pawing… but my bag has held up like a champ.

My Celine Bag (Luxe)

Whether or not you like the JC Medallion Handbag.. I hope you do take away the take away here.. Less is More!

It’s about that time that I start scouring the web for my Luxe for Less picks!! I’m on a strict budget (says my husband).

Here’s what I’ve found so far but will keep it comin… Everything should be under $100 or less (ish). No guarantees

Urban Edge

For Kicks

The Extras

As you may be able to tell from my previous post I’m into short jackets these days.. actually for the past couple years. Especially after I realized long coats only helped to reveal how short I really am. If you’re a shortie then stick to cropped and more snug fitting jackets. It elongates the torso (I feel). I indulged myself a little tonight after totally neglecting myself from any online browsing the past few weeks due to a rough work schedule and I’m reminded that I’m just too good at finding stuff I want

Here are a few Luxe for Less Options I found. If some of you go out and buy one jacket each then I’ll feel better about buying one for myself — so do it puleez! Some of these jackets cost less than a mani/pedi combo!!

Starting upper left, working clockwise
Sashimi Retro Jacket — $42.00
WESC Olive Jacket — $143.00
LS Cotton Jacket — $24.80
3Q Bomber Jacket — $27.80
Pleated SS Jacket — $27.80

Thanks to Ghost Face Killa I treated myself to a Forever21 run this weekend (she hooked me up with a gift certificate for my bday). Below are a few pieces I picked up for myself along with a few more that I spotted on the website.

Gold Dust Sweater

Denim Halter Dress

Sequin Tunic

Pleated Satin Top

Plaid Bermuda Shorts — Perfect for golf!

Lately while fingering through the racks at the mall I haven’t been able to tell whether it’s a top or a dress,
and the guys are wondering whether we’ve left the house w/o our pants
on. Yes.. that means the mini or should i say micro dress is very much
in these days. I’m going to have to kick it up a little at my
kickboxing this month if I want to be ready for this summer trend..

It’s been awhile since I put together one of these collages.. hope you find something you like. Just remember — wear it bare! A nice tan won’t hurt either.

Click on each item to go directly to the website.

For those of you who prefer intimate Boutiques over the mass chains and malls, you’ll love this online shop I discovered over the break. Disclaimer: I met one of the owners (Gemma) over the weekend. She’s a friend of a friend of my hubbys’. There’s something about Gemma that just says style, sensual, and fun — all in one. I can see why she’d make a great buyer. She says they named the store TeenyPig since they love to eat. I can most certainly relate Gemma!

What I loved about TeenyPig right off the bat was the unique items, stuff you really just can’t find at the chain stores, and what’s even more bonus is the surprisingly realistic prices. Most things range from $50-$200.

www.teenypig.com

Here’s just a few of the pieces that screamed out at me: BUY NOW!

Lure Chain Drape Back Top — $175.00

Sweetees Belle Top – $88.00

WESC Alicia Knitted Stripe Tank — $90.00

And now… give me a few days to order these before you get them. I hear their stock runs out quick

My first "look" on ShopStyle.com…