Functionality meets Style (MetStyle Handbags)

With today's hectic life a girl needs to multi-task, and so does her handbags. Meet MetStyle an eclectic group of designers from the U.S., Taiwan, Japan and Thailand that have joined forces to create pieces that are both fashionable and functional to fit into woman's modern lifestyle. Now working fashionistas have a stylish alternative to those ugly luggage-like laptop bags. The line consists of totes, packs and satchels that double as suitcases (without the door-to door salesman look) that range from $29 to $89.

"Finally, we now have options from MetStyle...these bags support our business needs, but are still fashionable enough to carry around the mall" Megan Saulsbury- spokesperson for MetStyle. And I couldn't agree more. MetStyle handbags will be a great addition to any accessories collection. These puppies can take you from work to play smoothly. Now you can juggle that latte, your notebook, PDA, newspaper and wave for that taxi to pick you up, all in style.



Champs Elysees "Light and Chic" Business Bag


Milano "Smart and Trendy" Bowler




Tokio "If The Sleeve Fits..." Notebook Sleeve

All available at www.metstyle.us, just click "where to buy" for retail information.

This spring all the rage is combining black and white with vivid hues, but if you want to be a little more spring like then floral patterns are perfect for you.They look just beautiful on flowy dresses and skirts as seen on Zac Posen, Alberta Ferretti and genius designer Oscar de la Renta's spring/summer and resort collections. Now, if dressing in full pattern doesn't appeal to you try incorparating florals in your accesories, Gucci's new handbags are fresh, young and summery with floral prints over canvas as well as their new swinsuit collection.Now you can blosson like a flower.



Oscar de la Renta RTW SS07


Lili Pulitzer Botanical Print Poplin Dress $218.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


Harari Knit Tee Floral Skirt $395.00. Available at www.neimanmarcus.com


Betsey Johnson "Abeni" Pump $180.00. Available at www.nordstrom.com

Tell me what you want, what you really, really want!

Victoria Beckham the eternal posh spice is making a triumphal entrance in the states. Besides being married to the hottest soccer player in God's green earth, she just debuted as a stylist for Bazaar's March cover girl Katie Holmes (Cruise). The result was an ultra glamorous and minimalistic Katie. The idea of making the pictures black and white was genius; it really captures the essence of the subject. Now Vicki is launching her very own line of eyewear just in time for spring and summer. From vintage gigantic frames to trendy aviators DVB line of sunglasses will make you look like a celebrity. Now you can hide from the paparazzis (or that guy from the office that stalks you) in style.

Harpers Bazaar March Cover

Heaven Sent from Fusion Beauty

Recently I wrote about what are, to me, the 10 best bronzers on the market just to discover today the bronzer of all bronzers: Fusion Beauty Intuitive Active Bronzer. The only thing this poppy won't do is your laundry! One more time Fusion Beauty came up with another out-of-this-world ultra HI-TEC make up product. Glow Fusion Bronzer is a gem stone of science engineering. A cocktail of antioxidants, vitC, botanicals and M-TOX their patented muscular inhibitor formula that relaxes the facial muscles to prevent lines and wrinkles, while restoring the youthfulness of your skin and protecting it from free radicals. This product promises to not only give you a beautiful sun kissed glow but to make you look younger by increasing collagen production and evening skin tone. There you have it ladies, it's the fountain of youth in a compact!



Fusion Beauty - Glow Fusion Micro-Tech Intuitive Active Bronzer $38.00. Available at www.sephora.com.

What do you think? To good to be true?

Let's go to the park!

When we were little kids going to the park was so much fun. The swings, the sand box, the slide, the excitement! Now that we are grown ups it's not any different, going to the park it's still a lot of fun. But not because of the swings but because of the fashion shows that take place at the parks. And there's not only Bryant Parks there's also North Park at Dallas, Texas where fashion shows have been presented for 15 years now. The Fashion at the Park by Cadillac will take place at the Northpark Center from March 7-10, 2007. The carté of designers is amazing from pro-players Oscar de la Renta and Carolina Herrera to first timer at Dallas Doo-Ri. The shows promise to be full of high fashion connoisseurs from Dallas Texas that have nothing to envy on New York gals. After all, who doesn't remember the uber stylish ladies from Dallas, the TV show? Don't mess with Texas baby!


Dallas very own Fashion week.


The infamous "H" shaped runway.

Patricia Field for Payless Shoe Source

For all those shoe lovers on a budget (hands raised!), Patricia Field, the style guru behind the costume designs of "Sex and the City" and "The Devil Wears Prada" , has teamed up with retailer Payless Shoe Source to launch a capsule collection of uber stylish shoes. Field is a firm believer of the democratization of fashion; therefore, she has embarked on a mission to offer the latest styles for dirt cheap prices. Payless and Field have been working together for about a year and half on those super fashiony ads we've been seeing on the magazines lately and the creation of a shoe line that is expected to be released next winter. The Red Carpet Collection by Patricia Field will also include handbags and will be priced at $45.00 and under (fireworks and confetti!!!). Plus the collection will also include the now infamous pair Patricia wore for the Oscars'. Now, that's what I call giving power to the people.

Patricia Field at the Oscar's Red Carpet with a David Dalrymple's design.

Patricia's Shoes

Source: Payless Shoe Source (R) Press Release.

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Sunny Delight!

It's that time of the year again! The sun is shiny and warm, flowers are springing everywhere and you start feeling just happy and new.Well, almost, but you're never to early to start getting rid of that chalky, pasty, milky complexion and get all glowy and sun-kissed. That's why I give you the 10 best bronzer so you can achieve the look with out the down side (wrinkles, dark spots, cancer!). Today's formulas give you a beautiful tanned glow (meaning no more carrot look!) and they're light weight, hypo-allergenic and smell great just more reasons to avoid baking your self under the sun. Now isn't that Delightful?!



Benefit Hoola $26.00. Available at www.sephora.com. This one is my personal favorite and the little brush is just adorable.


Bare Escentuals I.D.Bare Minerals Faux Tan $20.00. Available at www.sephora.com. i.d. bare Minerals is vitamin packed and has SPF for complete protection.

Nars Bronzing Powder $ 28.00. Available at www.sephora.com. A cult favorite that I want to try this spring /summer.


Allure's favorite Guerlain Terracotta $38.00. Available at www.sephora.com




Sugar Cosmetics Tropic Tan $22.50. Available at www.sephora.com




Glow Fusion Micro-Protein Tan $58.00. Available at sephora.com




Best of Sephora Clarins Self Tanning Instant Gel $29.50. Available at www.sephora.com




Model & Co. Airbrush Tan in a Can $28.00 for 5.3 oz. Available at www.sephora.com. Model & Co. is an ultra-fine mist that works on any angle for a perfect, streakless application.




St. Tropez Self Tanning Lotion $37.50. Available at www.sephora.com. J'Lo's favorite bronzer and she is the queen of "Glow".



Philosophy The Big Skinny $25.00. Available at www.sephora.com.