Featured Blog - Be In Style

As a shopaholic, I am always looking for smart shopping tips. I believe you can be stylish and save money.


The blog Be In Style gives advice on fashion and beauty from such topics as fashionable jeans for fall to finding the right pair of shoes. My favourite part is the Tip Center. They one that I am most interested in are the useful handbag tips. I can use some of the advice, specifically "How Much Should Your Handbag Weigh?"
I appreciate that some posts are done by guest bloggers, therefore you are getting an honest opinion about a product.

Be In Style: http://pocketchange.become.com/category/fashion-and-beauty

Handbags Tip Center: http://tips.become.com/handbags/handbag-styles.html

Cha Cha Summer Sale

To clear out the summer stock, Cha Cha handbags is having a sale this week.

The bags are $95.00 and less.

I am still trying to find a summer bag.

Website: Cha Cha on Etsy

Lady In Black

One day someone asked me if I was in mourning. I thought that was an odd question. They said that I was wearing all black. Actually, I was wearing a black jacket and dark blue jeans. I do not own a lot of clothes in bright colours. Michelle Obama takes chances with her wardrobe that I could never take.

For some odd reason about 90% of my summer wardrobe is black. That is not a good thing as black attracts heat. Not only is my wardrobe black, but also my bags, jewellery and shoes. I thought I had passed that phase in my life when I ONLY wore black. It must be an unconscious decision on my part.

I am not totally hopeless. I do own these cute Geox red shoes and purple Latico clutch.

Lucky At Your Service Digital Concierge

New content: Starting April 13th, you will be able to browse 100+ must-have handbags in Lucky magazine's new Handbag Guide.

The March 2009 Spring Shoe Guide is still available.

The application is available on the iTune's App Store for free.

Sondra Roberts Handbags

I saw a bag in a magazine and made note of the website. Of course the bag that I love is one of the most expensive bags. I have not heard of this desgner before. The Sondra Roberts collection includes handbags, wallets, cosmetics cases and more.

Woven Patent Satchel (large) [W39507] $650.00

• double handle with additional extended shoulder strap
• patent leather body
• inside backwall zip pocket
• inside frontwall open accessory pockets
• zipper closure
• grograin lining 
• 17 x 13 x 7

A lower end line SR Squared by Sondra Roberts is also available.

Winners Spring Event

I do most of my shopping at the store Winners. There are times when I do not have the time or patience to go to the mall to wander from store to store. What I love about Winners is that it is one stop shopping. You can find footwear, accessories, clothing, bed and bath products, home decor and so much more in one spot. Of course my first stop is the incredible handbag section. However, not each store is the same. Some locations will have better items, so you have to shop around. In my opinion the best location is at College Park in downtown Toronto. Some people say that they do not like hunting for stuff. It is worth it because you find great items at amazing prices.

When I have time and I go to Winners on a Saturday afternoon I can do a bit of damage to my bank account. There is a Winners near my office, so I will wander in on my lunch. Most of the women in the area have the same idea. Now that the weather is getting better, it will be a zoo.

Style Expert Lynn Spence showcases the best of Winners' spring ladies and menswear looks on Cityline's Fashion Friday.

The following link will direct you to the Winners segment on the CityLine website: http://link.brightcove.com/services/link/bcpid3215207001/bclid4589259001/bctid15374867001

Spring Cleaning...in February

Today we had unusually warm weather for February in Toronto. Hopefully, some of this snow will melt. I wanted to tackle my closet as it is out of control. The top shelf in my closet is a mess. I reached for a bag this morning and about five fell. I decided to get rid of two bags. Earlier this week I found a bag in my closet that I forgot about. What I need is a walk-in closet for my bags.

I also decided to change the template for the blog. I get bored easily. That is probably why I have so many bags. How many people do you know that use a different handbag everyday to go to work?

Forever 21

Yesterday I went to the store Forever 21 for the first time. The store I went to is located at the intersection of Yonge and Dundas in Toronto. I think that you have to be under 21 to shop in the store. I spotted someone who looked older than 21 and she stuck out like a sore thumb. I must have really looked out of place. I was looking for a handbag to take to the gym. I carry a lot of stuff in my gym bag so I have to carry a second bag. I am picky about the bag that I take to the gym because of all of the germs in the changing room. This bag can really hold a lot. The bag was $27.80 CAD. The ring was also a great price at $4.80 CAD. 

The Bag Lady

I started the new year with the promise to myself that I would not buy anymore handbags. I am known as "the baglady". I have more bags than one person should have in every shape, size and colour. I am a shopaholic and I love handbags. Unfortunately, the temptation is too great. My favourite bags of the moment are from cha cha.