Celebrities In Fashion

• Will Lindsay Lohan be the new Creative Consultant at Ungaro? When a former high tech tycoon, bought the fading House of Ungaro it was a bold move for a fashion outsider but he worked hard at evolving the label and was able to convince Colombian-born design wunderkind Esteban Cortazar to take the creative reins in 2007. Now, in a strange move as Ungaro contemplates hiring La Lohan as Creative Consultant. Perhaps as a result of this strategy, Esteban Cortazar is moving on.

• The rumors are confirmed, Courtney Love is going to launch her own clothing line. Even though 49% of people polled probably wouldn't wear it. Body suits and harem pants and rubies, O my! And that's not her only trouble news of the clothing line was closely followed by that of $350,000.00 in unpaid credit card balances in her name to AmEx.

Pain By Purse

I have been having the worst back pain for the past couple of days. I was racking my brain trying to figure out where it was coming from so I could make it stop. Was it my desk chair? The way my car seat is positioned? The fact that I need to go back to yoga? It finally dawned on me as I hauled my overburdened Spy Bag out of the car last night after dinner. My handbag is too heavy and it is throwing off my whole posture and center of gravity.

The average woman's handbag weighs 5.2 lbs. Which is not completely surprising considering oversized handbags have become the "it" thing to have and w0hen you really think about it you take just about everything that is given to you and shove it in your bag waiting until the weeks end clean it out, maybe. So based on these facts I decided before I emptied my bag to prevent further back pain I would weight it. I was shocked to learn that my purse weighted 8 LBS!!!!! It doesn't sound like alot but, I don't carry a laptop anymore just "essentials" and whatever else gets tossed in the mix. What exactly am I carrying around?!? This situation will be rectified as I look into what is in my purse:

• black Steve Madden pumps (what? I was carrying them back from the car)
• Coach umbrella
• bottle of water
• home keys
• work keys
• reusable shopping bag
• mints
• sunglasses
• wallet
• calendar
• Blackberry
• nail patches (will let you know if they are as good as people say they are)
  
• grocery coupon organizer (because you never have them when you need them)
• work ID
• miscellaneous receipts
  
• mail
• business card holder/mirror (it's very shiny)
  
• pens
• eye drops (those are medical)
• small "makeup" bag

Ok, ok so there is alot of crap in there. My first step to fixing the problem will be carrying a slightly smaller bag. I won't be able to fit as much stuff in there so it won't be so heavy right? Right! Here it goes:

• black Steve Madden pumps (what? I was carrying them back from the car)
• Coach umbrella
• bottle of water
• home keys
• work keys
• reusable shopping bag
• mints
• sunglasses
• wallet
• calendar
• Blackberry
• nail patches (will let you know if they are as good as people say they are)
  
• grocery coupon organizer (because you never have them when you need them)
• work ID
• miscellaneous receipts
  
• mail
• business card holder/mirror (it really is very shiny)
  
• less pens
• eye drops (those are medical)
• small "makeup" bag

I will admit it is a work in progress but I got it down to 5.5 lbs.and that has to count for something. One thing that I know I have down is what to keep in your makeup bag. Coming up later, it's not all about what you put on your face...

Time Square Giveaway

Glamour Magazine is waiting for you at the Times Square Walgreens TODAY! I know, I know it's so unfair for those of us who do not have to pass through midtown but be happy for the girls that do and are able to get a slew of free beauty samples. In honor of our Summer 2009 Beach Beauty Guide in the July issue (on sale now), Glamour is joining forces with Walgreens to give away great freebies that are spotlighted in the new issue from brands like Olay,Tampax, Secret, Cover Girl, Venus Embrace, Herbal Essences, and more! So be one of the first 500 to get there between 10-2 and the goodies will be yours. Maybe this summer giveaway will be what we need to make the rain rain go away!

Coming Up Roses

One thing that I have seeing all over the place this season is the rosette detail which I happen to LOVE. So, when I got an email with an absolutely adorable lavender tank with rosette detail I naturally wanted to know how much to make it mine. Ironically, the tank is from For Joseph and if I still worked in the showroom I could get it for 50% off wholesale but, alas I've moved on to a more grown up job. Until now, I never really realized just how expensive For Joseph was! Frankly, I don't have time to hunt the showroom and see if there is a sample in my size and the only benefit I get now is just shopping wholesale, which can still be expensive so, I have decided to search out some bargain alternatives and wanted to share them with all.

For Joseph Flores Tank $74.00

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PacificPlex Rosette Jersey Bubble Top $29.99........................... Kohl's Apt.9 Rosette Trapeze Top $19.99

Speigel Rosette Applique Tank Top $34.00

Only In NYC!

Over the course of this weekend and next, 90 handbags will be lost and found. It's not some random fact like, "A collection of coasters is called a tegestology," it is a reality that could mean a free bag for you!. The purses will be left in club restrooms, abandoned in cabs, forgotten on park benches. They will be filled with the junk women can't leave home without. If you happen to be on of the lucky people to find one of these satchels you might think to return it to it's rightful owner but, a tag attached reads : You did not find this bag; this bag found you. Lucky... And you will learn about Rachel Nasvik as the mastermind behind this whole thing. Locations may be trendy — think American Apparel, Santos’ Party House, the Cabin Down Below. The players may include pub landlords, newsboys, even shifty-eyed knockoff vendors shilling them for $20 apiece. Being in the right place at the right time will take deductive reasoning, surveillance and some Twitter stalking. See how it all unfolds and get the thrill of the chase!

This Just In

Carlos Falchi will be the eighth handbag designer to created a limited-edition collection for Target. The line will be available at the retailer November 1st-December 27th, and we can imagine that it will be a nice debut of faux exotic skins in classic shapes and fun colors at a way lower price point! This has alot of potential! Stay tuned for more info!

P.S. That's not an image from the collection just an idea of what it might look like from his full price brand.

Articles Of Interest

A Simple Smooch or A Toxic Smack? Does your lipstick have too much lead in it? Frankly I think if we can have lead free candle wicks and are so concerned with breathing it in why would we even consider using something that touches our body with it?

Christian Lacroix files for bankruptcy Another high end designer about to bite the dust. It's really unfortunate and sad. At the same time I am curious to see which companies survive this recession and which ones won't.