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Marilyn Minter's Green Pink Caviar Tote Bag: Love It or Hate It?
If Marilyn Minter's sticky and sweet Green Pink Caviar video for Madonna left you wanting more, check out this Marilyn Minter Tote Bag ($48). The still image of the tongue in full thrust — complete with gold goo — isn't as crazy as the video scene, but it's still racy. In fact, if you buy the tote this month, proceeds will go to Bright Pink, a nonprofit breast and ovarian cancer organization.
Tom Binns's Arm Candy
There's more reason to love jewelry extraordinaire Tom Binns now that he has branched into the world of leather goods — yay! Details are still under wraps, but we do know his luxe leather line will debut in the Spring and will include a white leather bag adorned with metal studs. It will come in three different sizes and be priced between $650 to $1,850.
Would You Order a Custom Jonathan Adler Design?
Jonathan Adler took the design world by storm with his graphic, happy-chic needlepoint pillows and hand-loomed rugs. Now, he's taken his trendy accessories to the next level, putting design in the hands of shoppers with a new customizing service. Picking from a selection of pillows, rugs, and totes, you can choose the pattern, color, size, and fabric that says "you" the most.
Simple Tip: Keep Reusable Totes in Your Trunk
From drinking less bottled water to making more educated seafood choices, I've been all about adopting a greener lifestyle. But simple as it sounds, the one thing I could never quite nail down was bringing reusable totebags to the grocery store.
Every Sunday, without fail, I'd pull into my local Trader Joe's, and catch the "Don't forget to bring your reusable bags!"
Two Bucks Reduces Clutter When Reusing Shopping Bags
Even though plastic bags were outlawed at San Francisco supermarkets and retail pharmacies back in November 2007, there are still stores that offer these bags –– or compostable alternatives – with takeout or other purchases. Since, I want to make the most of those bags I do take while out and about, I'm storing them in this pretty pink Rationell Variera dispenser ($2) from IKEA.
That way, when I'm not toting a leash with a Bags On Board or BonTon attached, I can stash one of these sacks in the drawer of his carseat or carrier pocket and eliminate clutter under my sink to continue Spring cleaning even when the season's over.
Trend Alert: Bag It Bohemian Style
Another wild trend for Spring in the realm of Luxotica is bohemian bags. These embellished handbags will instantly perk up any ensemble with their hippie-meets-tribal aesthetic. I like how they give off an ethnic vibe without going over the top, especially when paired with a neutral palette.
Trend Alert: Perforation
The act of perforation consists of "a hole or series of holes punched or bored through something, especially a hole in a series, separating sections in a sheet or roll." The look of perforation is dope. Something so complicated produces an uncomplicated look, a look of sportif.
Awesome Spring Extras
I'm about to whisk away to New York for the Fall collections. I hope I leave you feeling prepared for Spring. Spring shopping is right around the corner — have you started your wish list?
Guess the Sassy Handbag Shape!
Last week, I asked you to guess the hot heel shape, so it's only fitting that I test your handbag knowledge. This one is a bit trickier since handbag shapes can get confusing. My advice?
I Wanna Be Adorned: Fab Party Clutches
Now that you've got yourself a temperature-rising dress, let's proceed to the adornments. First up: Fab party clutches. Despite Carine Roitfeld's mentality — she prefers to keep her hands in her pockets — no party outfit is complete without a snazzy bag.
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