When I first visited ChocolateHandbags.com I fell in love with this fur bag that is currently gracing the homepage.  As you probably know fur is one of the hottest trends this fall, and I just love this bag’s easy-chic look.  The color is one of my favorites for the upcoming season, and the tassels add a playful touch.

Chocolate sent me a bag to review, but unfortunately the Mongolian lamb bag isn’t yet available so I tried this pocket satchel in bone ($117).  I like how you can either carry it with the top handles or clip on the shoulder strap (included).  Open the bag and a hot pink interior awaits, with a zippered compartment and pockets for your cellphone and other small accessories.  The interior is made of durable PVC , making it easy to clean.  The size is perfect for daily use – not too big to lug all day but big enough to hold all  the necessities.  Plus its sleek design is perfect for any fall ensemble!

Chocolate offers designer-inspired bags at affordable prices.  Check out Chocolate Handbags on Facebook for daily updates, contests, prizes, and more!

How often have you wished for a trendy new handbag, but you just can’t afford those designer price tags?  HandbagHeaven.com offers a wide selection of designer-inspired handbags at prices you can afford (all under $85).  Handbag Heaven was kind enough to send me a couple of items to review and share with you, and I received the Audra floral tote and a leopard print clutch wallet.

The Audra floral tote is a great day bag that lets you carry all your necessities in style.  The first thing I noticed was the large floral embellishment that is all-the-rage right now, and I just love the flirty feel it adds to my look.  As far as functionality goes, I was able to fit my wallet, laptop, keys, sunglasses, makeup case, notebook and iPod in the tote with ease!  A detachable, adjustable shoulder strap makes this bag versatile, and a zippered pocked on the back allows for storage of small items.   My only problem with the bag is that getting in and out of the bag while wearing it can be a pain because the leatherette is so flimsy.  But all in all I love the bag because I need a large tote to carry my daily life with me, and the Audra does it beautifully!

Accompanying the Audra tote, I received this small leopard print wallet.  I love it because it’s gorgeous, has multiple pockets for cards, receipts and coins, and it’s the perfect size for either carrying alone or throwing in a purse.

Visit HandbagHeaven.com, where all handbags are under $85!

I wandered in to Forever XXI today during my trip to the mall to scope out after-Christmas sales.  I wasn’t looking for anything in particular, except for a heavy black coat (which I didn’t find).  But I did find an adorable motorcycle jacket, a few nice tops and a satin skirt, and all for $87!  Waiting in line at the cash register took 30 minutes, but the great deals I found were worth the wait.

Pictured Above:

• Moto Jacket, available at Forever XXI for $32.80 (buy similar styles online here)
• Madras 641 Bubly Bustier blouse, available at Seeking Designers – M64 for $68.00 (owned this previously)
• American Eagle bootcut jeans, available at ae.com (owned these previously)
• Marciano ‘Tana’ Booties, available at Zappos.com for $205.92 (owned these previously)
• Evaline Satin Skirt, available at Forever21.com for $17.80
• Metallic Open Shoulder Top, available at Forever21.com for $22.80
• Fab SS Cowl Neck Top, available at Forever21.com for $12.50

Lately I’ve been overwhelmed with trying to keep up with all the social networks out there.  Besides Facebook and Myspace, I am also a member of many fashion-related sites.  In the interest of being more involved on fashion sites without going crazy, I’ve decided to try to cut down on the number of sites on which I try to interact.  Here’s a list of all the fashion-related social networking sites I belong to.  Which do you use?

• 2Threads
• Avenue7
• Beautiful! Fabulous!
• Chictini
• Creative Butterfly
• Fantastic Toe
• Fashion Inudstry Network
• Fashionising
• iVillage
• Kaboodle
• Modepass
• MyItThings
• OSoYou
• SheKnows
• ShoeHunting
• Shoe Network
• Stylehive
• Stylelist
• Stylemob
• The Classy Closet
• The Purse Forum
• TeamSugar
• Urban Fashion Network
• YouLookFab

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