Celebrating 20 years of Luxemix — welcome to the new era

Luxemix

Stories about style, motherhood, and figuring it all out

EMO Poster by JoJy45

I can’t recall the last time I browsed through $5 posters at Poster Prints in the mall. It was the thing to do back in high school “when I was a kid”. It seems since the good old days the poster business has moved online and I’m not sure it’s ever coming back. I can’t…

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White Elephant Gift Exhange: Best Gifts for 2007

Is it just me or is the White Elephant Gift Exchange getting more and more popular every year? I used to attend possibly one holiday party a year which had a White Elephant theme. Now, it’s more like 3-4 minimum! I have to admit I LOVE them… uhhh maybe I’m actually the one who’s always…

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Envirosax Reusable Shopping Bags: Go Green In Style!

I start to sweat while in line at the grocery store debating over what to say when they as me — paper or plastic? I so badly want to say “No thanks! I have an eco-friendly organic-of-course shopping bag!”. The fact that I could never hope to get my hands on the Anya Hindmarch I’m…

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Shibue Strapless G-String: Never Go Commando Again

I thought Victoria had mastered the art of seamless but hello the search for a panty-line-less look is now officially over. Daily Candy broke the news today… women can now rest assured their thong-tha-thong won’t be hanging out over their jeans (unless strategically planned that way) because here comes a truly strapless g-string from Shibue.…

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Stylagio ClipChic Handbag Hook/Holder

About a year ago I blogged about a handbag hook I’d had my eye on. At $35 a pop the Luxe Link Purse Holder seemed like a fair enough deal… or at least I was so enticed by the novelty of the design of this compact style handbag hook that I bought one for my…

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What’s the Luxe Mix?

“Luxe” defined by Dictionary.com: luxury; elegance; sumptuousness: accommodations providing luxe at low rates. After talking with some people about my blog I realized I have never really defined what “Luxe” and the “Luxe Mix” is all about. To tell you the truth, I wasn’t even sure if the word “Luxe” existed in the English language.…

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What’s Luxe: LAMB Signature Oxford Handbag and Clutch Wallet

Have yet to see these in person so I might change my mind but for now I’m loving this pattern from Gwen’s LAMB line. From what I’ve seen of her bags in the past, they’re seemingly durable, sturdy.. almost a little too stiff. I’d defn. have to see this in person before going for it.…

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Napoleon Perdis Auto Pilot: Not to Prime is a Crime!

I wanted to let you all in on a new beauty regimen that I’ve been hoarding to myself.. I feel I should share it with somebody! Do you all prime your face before you start layering on your makeup? Well, if you don’t, take the advice that I was dished by one ultra fab gay…

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International Style: Korean Fashion Designer vack yuunzung

I just saw my cousin’s new line called “White”. It’s a perfect name because her designs certainly are heavenly. Props to my Cousin!! Her name is actually Yoonjung Park and she is an extremely talented fashion designer who lives in Seoul, Korea. Her mother (my aunt) is also a very well known fashion designer known…

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Zac Posen’s “It” Bags for Winter 2007

Another hot designer who’s managed to pull off the handbag thing.. welcome to my world Zac Posen. Thank you for adding some interest to the fall/winter handbag lineup. It seems everyone else has fallen asleep at the wheel. Wake up everyone! I first saw the Abbey Iconic Tote a few weeks back on Intermix Online.…

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