What's Haute Now: Urban Expressions Accessories

I want this bag to replace the one that I bought thirty years ago at a bargain before inflation hit and was stolen.

But I love these two beauties. The bags are certified vegan and PETA approved. 

I'm always on the hunt for something chic and classic that doesn't cost me an arm or a leg and is well made and affordable. My children have been asking me what I wanted for Christmas and I've been repeating the same old thing. "I want a CHANEL 2.55 bag for Christmas." Imagine the number of side-eyes I kept receiving with that comment.

After much prodding and pleading, I told my girls to get me whatever they thought I liked and I'll take care of the bag issue. We hit up our local MARSHALL'S to see what goodies they had and lo and behold I found the perfect bag's. I've never heard of URBAN EXPRESSIONS before but I wish that I could have every color they had in the store. I saw two that I really liked and couldn't make up my mind which one I wanted, so I bought them both. Urban Expressions is also available at most boutiques and stores in your areas and the following web retailers: ebags.com, baghaus.com and hautelook.com

Whether you’re looking to treat yourself or are searching for the perfect birthday gift for a friend, these stores like MARSHALL'S, ROSS, T.J. MAXX, etc. have the ultimate deals and steals if your looking for chic dresses and so much more.

I know where to go to get the best bargains to save money. What are some of your best-kept shopping secrets?

Things I Love: The Aldo Stellfox Tote Bag

They say the most coveted accessories are often the must have and the most copied items in the world. Sure, we all would like a Hermès Birken bag but we also know that it's not feasible for our budgets and that's where ALDO keeps coming to the rescue of us "Budgetnistas."

I'm always on the hunt for something stylish and classic that will take me throughout the trends that often come and go. I'm highlighting a well made bag that's worth splurging on and that's the ALDO Stellfox tote bag which only cost me $55.00. I ordered my bag from amazon.com, but it's also available on ALDO'S website.

In the end it's all about personal style and what works for you. I'm not out here advising anyone to go out and buy anything they can't afford or really need to own to make them feel good about themselves because we all know that unnecessary indulgences are only temporary.


THANK YOU, ALDO!

What's Haute Now: Versace For H&M

The exclusive Versace for H & M collection for men, women and the home will be available, Fall 2011. 

"The exclusive collection will mimic the vibrant heritage of the Versace brand, the sexiness of form fitting leather, prints, color and exuberance in exclusive materials at fantastic H&M prices. 

The collection will be available on Nov. 17 in select  stores and online. 



Donnatella Versace wears a dress from the collection.



Photos: Getty Images

WHATS HAUTE NOW: VLISCO WAX PRINT ACCESSORIES

Someone had to create it... and that is a quilted shoulder bag using African style fabrics. And to think that I thought it would be me even though I didn't have the time to do so and now Vlisco has done it for me. Thanks Vlisco! ~ Divalocity
 
Move over over priced luxury brands and make way for Vlisco's latest foray into becoming a major fashion accessories brand for women to covet, sans logos. I don't need a logo to tell the world or to make anyone think that I've somehow made it. Known exclusively for their beautiful wax print fabrics, Vlisco has added accessories to their portfolio to include scarves, laptop bags, cell-phone cases, shoulder bags and handbags. You may check out the rest of the sixty-two piece collection here.