Cool Concepts: 3floz.com

March 1, 2010

3floz, 3 fl. oz., travel friendly beauty, beauty products, bags, bling, beauty, blog, fashion blogsHere’s a super-cool new online retailer that I recently stumbled upon!

3floz.com sells only beauty and grooming products in carry-on friendly sizes!  Their slogan? “For those who travel, those who are curious, and those who can’t commit…”

It’s a great way to prep for an upcoming trip, stock up for business travel, or sample high-end product without committing to the full-sized, full-priced option!

Brands include:  Ahava, Air Repair, Anthony For Men, Avalon Organics, Baxter of California, Beauty Without Cruelty, Billy Jealousy, Budda Nose, Deep Steep, DDF, Dr. Hauschka, Go Smile, Jonathan, Malin + Goetz, Ole Henrickson, Pangea Organics, Philip B., SpaRitual, Sprayology, The Art of Shaving, Weleda and Yes To Carrots.

Check it out at www.3floz.com!

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weekly shopping and goodies memberHere's your weekly fix from the shopping and goodies gals! The topic? The must-have handbag!

The Fashionable Housewife dishes on the Miche Handbag that is growing in popularity. It's the interchangeable purse with changeable shells to suit your every mood!

A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a fabulous must-have beige patterned skin clutch from Aspinal of London. Enter to Win!

Bags, Bling & Beauty features not one, not two, but THREE Tory Burch Bags.

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy cannot get enough of cross-body bags for Spring!

Fashion Cents encourages you to throw some social consciousness in your bag — eco friendly AND fashionable handbag options from Matt & Nat.

Fashion Fille is seriously digging this awesome handcuff clutch!

Fashion Hippo loves Marc by Marc Jacobs New Q Groovee Bag Win It Now!

Quinta Trends introduces Tot-a-Lot, fashion for baby twins.

Shopping and Info loves this Marc Jacobs cross body bag.

SomeoneSpoilMe.com dishes out their favorites bags for 2010 for every budget!

Style Eyes tells why she loves the no nonense style of an old school satchel

StyleMaven says Oh-la-la, I'm in L-O-V-E to Lanvin's lovely Amalia Shoulder bags!

The Bare Skinny gives Marc Jacobs "Stam" handbag options for every budget.

TheFind Blog is giving away a gorgeous classic leather "Paris" satchel handbag from Aspinal of London, CLICK HERE to enter the giveaway now!

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I LOVE TORY BURCH BAGS!

January 18, 2010

I've been perpetually bag shopping… and while I've shopped multiple designers and even purchased (and returned) some bags, I haven't been able to settle on one winner! Regardless of how long I shop and deliberate, my path always leads me back to Tory Burch. Tory just seems to really understand my style, and I love too many of her leather bags to select just one! Considering the on-trend styles and luxe materials used by this brand, Tory Burch bags also happen to be reasonably priced. Here's my "short-list" of coveted Burch bags!

Tory Burch, Bags, bling, beauty, anna satchel

The Tory Burch Anna Satchel is sophisticated, understated and roomy. The only reason this bag isn't already in my hot little hand is that satchel styles aren't the most practical when you have a four-year-old holding one hand and a one-year-old in your arms.  Satchel styles are a personal favorite, but they're tough to carry when you have kiddos!  Measurement of the inside compartment is a generous 13"H x 9"W x 6"D. 

Retail price is $465. Click HERE to check it out.

Tory Burch, Bags, bling, beauty, bijou tote

The Tory Burch Bijou Tote is perfect for an on-the-go Mom who refuses to compromise style. Amply-roomy, this bag measures in at 11"H x 17"L x 5"D, and the handles have a 6 inch drop. The vibrant blue shade, snake print and chain handle just scream "luxe".  Two outer pockets are perfect for storing items you use frequently, and one pocket sports a golden Tory Burch emblem.

Retail price is $565. Click HERE to check it out.

Tory Burch, Bags, bling, beauty, bijou hobo

The Tory Burch Bijou Hobo is perhaps the most practical style for my personal use. Available in Cognac or Black pebbled leather, I'm a fan of the stylish resin-chain handle, and the roomy interior (measurements are 18"W X 13"H X 3½"D). The inside has a zip compartment adorned with the golden Tory Burch emblem.

Retail price is $395. Click HERE to check it out.

Images are property of ToryBurch.com

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borghese, classic romance, valentine's day, gift set

When I'm in the market for a perfect gift, Borghese always comes to mind. Not only am I a fan of their product, but I am a fan of their value-set pricing! For the Valentine holiday, Borghese has announced this beautiful "Classic Romance" gift set, containing a seductive selection of Borghese products.

Inside of a red satin train case are the following: Il Bacio Eau de Parfum Spray, 1.7 fl oz, Il Bacio Bath and Shower Gel, 3.4 oz. Il Bacio Body Lotion, 3.4 oz, Mini Labbro Più Paffuto Lip Plumper, B Moisture Lipstick – Carnevale Red, B Gloss Lip Gloss – Red Lustro, 0.16 fl oz and a Mini Superiore State-of-the-Art Mascara – Black.

The retail value of the products is $133.00, but the set is priced at $39.50!  What a wonderful budget-saving gift this set makes.

Click HERE to check it out at LordAndTaylor.com.

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Sass, Style and Substance

January 16, 2010

Beauty Match
Yves Saint Laurent Touche Eclat Radiant Touch Highlighter

A Touch of Blusher
A Touch of Blusher looks at SUQQU's spring 2010 makeup collection.

Raging Rouge
Raging Rouge is loving this OPI Exclusive– match your manicure to your laptop!

Bags, Bling & Beauty
Bags, Bling & Beauty officially loves vibrating mascara!

Splendicity Accessories
A guy's guide to buying jewelry for your wife or girlfriend for Valentine's Day.

STYLEnosh
STYLEnosh insists that you don't need a bigger closet.

 

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This week's assignment from Shopping & Goodies? Pick some favorite cuff bracelets to share with the group! Check out this list of fashionable choices…

A Few Goody Gumdrops gets cuffed with Alexis Bittar's Hand Painted Red Lucite Cuff !

Bags, Bling & Beauty recommends this bold enamel Kelly Cuff for Spring.

Being High Maintenance, not Bitchy says that cuffs are the new statement necklace

Couture In The City shows us various styles to cuff our wrist

Fashion Fille shows off her favorite designer cuffs for the season.

Fashion Hippo finds warm and chic infinity scarves to style through the winter

Princess Dominique is crazy about VINTAGE and FILIGREE cuff bracelets they DOLL UP every wardrobe!

Quinta Trends reviews a new summer trend: cuff bracelets

Raging Rouge suggests you unleash your inner goddess with this Adele Cuff Bracelet.

Shopping and Info loves Yves Saint Laurent bracelet cuffs for Spring 2010.

SomeoneSpoilMe.com loves Crystal Cuffs for Spring 2010.

Style Eyes shows her favourite delicate, filigree and vintage style cuffs in her post Enough Cuff.

StyleMaven has searched high and low for the ultimate lizard cuff bracelet – The Bottega Veneta Silver Plated Lizard Cuff.

The Bare Skinny shows you 50 Ways to get Cuffed

The Curvy Fashionista eyes the cuff trend for the fashionably curvy with trend alert Up to Cuff for Spring!

TheFind Blog is obsessing over the chic and edgy python and stingray cuffs from NYC designer Kara Ross.

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Vibrating Mascara Reviews, Estee Lauder Blacker Than Black Turbolash, bags, bling, beauty, blog


I’ll admit right now, when the vibrating mascara craze first started, I was not among the early adopters. I dismissed these tremoring little mascara applicators as a novelty, not a necessity. After years of learning to apply mascara with a steady hand, did I really want to introduce a shaking wand to my routine?


Since sampling Estee Lauder Turbolash mascara, I’ve been won over.  This rapidly vibrating mascara applicator helps coat lashes quickly and effectively.  Introduced as part of the Estee Lauder “Blacker Than Black” collection in early December, Estee’s TurboLash All Effects Motion Mascara is a deep, dark black that is the perfect partner to a smoky eye!


Retail price is $32.


Click HERE to buy Turbolash Mascara at EsteeLauder.com


The author of Bags, Bling & Beauty received a sample of this product to review.  For more information on sample policies, please click HERE to read my full disclosure statement.

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Kelly Cuff, Stella & Dot, cuff bracelet


If you’ve been reading this blog lately, you’ll know I absolutely love the floral-motif enamel jewelry at Stella & Dot.  In fact, I just ordered this Stella & Dot ivory brooch!


This week, the ladies of Shopping and Goodies have decided to post about Spring 2010’s hottest accessory: the cuff bracelet! My passion for the enamel flower has led me to this choice, the Kelly Cuff by Stella & Dot in ivory and black enamel.


This hand-crafted ivory enamel cuff measures 1 1/2 inches wide, and is flocked with glowing golden rope borders. Right in the center sits a chic black enamel flower topped with an adorable pave ladybug. I’m not the only one drooling over this bracelet.  It has been featured in Cosmopolitan and Redbook!


Retail price is $89.


Click HERE to buy it from Stella & Dot!

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Stella & Dot Sale!

January 5, 2010

stella & dot

Two friends of mine are Stella & Dot stylists, and since they've passed a few catalogs my way I've been obsessively flipping through the pages over and over!  Now that the busy holiday gift-giving season is over, Stella & Dot is having a huge sale! 

My absolute must-have item for Spring is this lovely ivory bloom brooch.  An absolute steal at only $29, it instantly dresses up any jacket you wear!

Retail price was $39, now $29.

Click HERE to shop the Stella & Dot sale!

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In late 2009, I committed a huge tactical shoe-shopping error.  Believing I'd score major deals post-Christmas, I waited to buy the flat-soled booties I so desperately needed to keep my feet warm.  Imagine my surprise…  I finally get around to shopping in early 2010, and HATE EVERYTHING LEFT in the department stores!

As a last-ditch effort, I wandered into Nine West with my pre-schooler clutching my hand.  It had been at least 5 years since I'd shopped their selection (no exaggeration).  I was thrilled with what I found!

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The Nine West Altay Bootie, 50% off of $69.99 in Brown Suede!

This bootie is flat enough for me to give chase to my crazy little boys, but the slouchy style is still super-trendy.  The pull-on style was no issue for my high arches, and it's also as comfortable as a slipper!

Not able to find much else in my size in-store (and needing to keep my shopping trip short lest the 4-year-old have a fit), I continued my shoe binge at home online.  Why not?  Shipping was TOTALLY FREE, and returns can be made by shipping the shoes back or just returning them to any store!  I ended up making some purchases in two sizes, as I was not 100% sure what size would fit.  Here's what I added to my cart:

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The Nine West Made Bootie, 50% off of $69.99!

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The Nine West Strahan Ballet Flat, 50% off $39.99.

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The Nine West Johannas Flat, 30% off of $59.

With deals like these, it looks like I have more shoe shopping to do! 

Images are property of Nine West.

Click HERE to shop Nine West online.

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