The Cheap Girl

Slouchy, striped and super cute! This bag is an affordable way to spruce up your winter duds and take you well beyond the summer season.

Wear with: Anything and everything!

Striped Slouchy Bag from Bluenotes $12.50

Another March coupon from Coach!

Receive a 20% discount upon presentation of the printable coupon. Valid until March 14, 2010 in Canada, Puerto Rico and the US.

Click here to print the coupon and for Coach Factory Store locations

Beyond The Rack is having a fabulous sale on accessories this week. Prada, Furla, Cocobelle and many more. If you are already a member check the site this week to view the fantastic items available.

Good luck and I hope that you find a great deal!

To get your invite click on this link

Shoes/Boots/Handbags Clearance Discount:

Receive an extra 10% off the 1st clearance item

Receive an extra 25% off the second clearance item

Online:

Take an extra 15% off all clearance item with code: CLEAR15

Click here to print the in store coupon

Click here to find a store location

Click here to view the clearance items online

I love designer bags and accessories but the price points for the items are super steep. I usually have to save up for quite a while.

So I am quite pleased that I found a site that sells premium, authentic, pre-owned luxury accessories. They also have a great collection of vintage items as well.

They carry all the big guns: Hermes, Chanel, Cartier, Rolex, Louis Vuitton, Fendi, Pucci, Balenciaga and many, many more!

I don’t mind buying things that are pre-owned from vintage shops or online. The only thing that I care about is authenticity.

From the website:

Portero’s Authenticity Pledge:

“We at Portero believe that buying luxury goods online should be straightforward, exciting, and simple. Portero’s mission is to be the leading trusted online source for authenticated, pristine & pre-owned, luxury Jewelry, Watches, Accessories, Fur, Art, and Fine Housewares. Portero verifies the authenticity of each item on our web site before it is listed, and we stand behind the authenticity of our items with a money-back guarantee. ”

“We determine authenticity by drawing on the experience of our in-house category specialists, by working with outside product experts, and in some cases by partnering with selected luxury brands and other leading luxury companies, such as Tourneau, the world’s largest luxury watch retailer.”

Some of the things that I liked:

Dolce and Gabbana Suede Pumps $233

Tiffany & Co Feather Collar Necklace $1,097

Gucci Cognac Leather Shoulder Bag $345

Click here to browse the collection

One of the things that I love about going to the States is being able to visit a Kate Spade retail location. I love the simple lines, modern design and BRIGHT colours. The items are also less expensive compared to other designer bags.   I went to the the Fashion Show Mall location in Las Vegas and I loved the sales associate’s outfit. She wore a simple short sleeved black dress, a long, single strand of white beads, black flats and bright pink tights. It was such a fun and chic outfit. I wish that I had taken a pic.  The Kate Spade collection is perfect for anyone who is looking to add a splash of colour to their wardrobe (or who just loves pretty and girly things like moi!)

I want this in green and pink.

Cute footwear!

Colourful Bangle

Kate Spade is available at certain shops in Canada. I love the accessories! They seriously need to open a store front location here. If you live in the States or if you plan on visiting and want to save on your purchase, Kate Spade has several outlet locations. Also, sign up for the mailing list and receive 15% off your first online order.

I’ll be flying home soon so regular programming will resume. Thanks for your patience! XOXO

P.S. If you want to get a bag with the inspired look visit Baghaus to view their bag collection.

I have a real weakness for bags, especially clutches. I’ve tried to limit myself to only having one of everything (i.e one work bag, one weekend bag, etc.) but when it comes to clutches and evening bags I find it very hard to resist to have only one. There are so many gorgeous styles out there in endless fabric choices and prints. I found this paisley clutch at Baghaus.com (purveyor of affordable celebrity style handbags) and I could not resist.  The price + the print = a clutch that I must get I am hopeless!

Ebisu Aileen Paisley Clutch $19.20

Fendi and Coach on Sale

….and going quickly! This is what happens when I don’t set my sale alarm! Arrrrgghhhh

To get your sale invite click on this link

Prada Sale

If you’re in the market for a good deal on Prada bags, Beyond the Rack is having an online sale featuring the latest styles. But hurry because the sale is ending soon and items are selling out fast!

Click here to get your invite.

Happy Shopping and good luck!

Designer Handbag Online Sale Event

This is an amazing sale with all the top designer brands discounted up to 50% off. We’re talking Prada, Fendi, Christian Dior, Burberry, Chloe, Tods, Bottega Veneta, Marc Jacobs, Yves Saint Laurent, and  many more. This sale is perfect just in time for the holidays. Buy yourself a present (you deserve it!) or something for a friend, family or loved one.

The sale starts Thursday, October 29 2009, 11 am EST and runs until November 1st 2009. Quantities are limited so hurry and sign up today.

**To sign up and start shopping click here**