Office-To-Beach Tote by Lauren Flury Poised To Become Your Summer Go-To Handbag!

This summery tote by Lauren Flury appeals to your inner preppy heart! With a snappy, tangerine quilted body and buckle details on the contrasting tan trim, you can port your essentials to the office, or slip in a magazine and water bottle, and head off to the beach! Never fear, a little sunscreen smudge or coffee spill can be wiped off the easy-clean microfiber exterior. Smart never looked so good! It's $190.00 from Lauren Flury. Get free shipping on your order until June 30, 2012!

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Summer Solstice Sale: Get 20% off from Calypso, ends tonight!

A little black dress that can take you from vacation dinners under the stars to an after-work event with a little cardigan added to the mix. This Beth Crochet Eyelet Dress is now $199.00, regularly $350.00, from Calypso St. Barths. Get 20% off your entire purchase today, when you enter SOL12 at checkout!


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Classic Patent White Longchamp On Sale from Magnums.net!

Summer's not summer without a chic, pristine, white handbag! Crafted from white patent leather, this Longchamp classic has a detachable shoulder strap for your convenience. Slip on your oversize sunnies and a headscarf and stroll along the boardwalk with your floor length caftan blowing in the wind... It's $246.00, regularly $492.00, from Magnums.net.

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Brave the spring showers in SWIMS loafers!

These amazing loafers from SWIMS have an anti-slip rubber sole and breathable nylon upper, you can wear them on a boat, in the rain, in the office or on a train--then pop them in the washing machine on cold if they get a bit grubby. Your feet will get a bit wet, but the water goes right back out, and doesn't damage the shoe. They're the perfect spring footwear. Take your pick from Navy, Pink, Black, Beige, or these snappy Red ones. You won't be disappointed! They're $149.00 from Neiman Marcus.
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Bridal Gowns Under $500 For The Bride About To Elope!

It's almost the end of May and for brides on the verge of "I Do", mired in the stress of wedding preparations, eloping to a faraway, romantic place must have crossed their minds--at least once! But for those itinerant brides who would prefer to spend their hard-earned cash on two plane tickets to the Maldives, here are some chic and affordable options. Packability is of utmost importance, considering that you'll either roll it--not fold it--in white tissue paper and lay it amongst your clothes in your suitcase, or, you can purchase a water repellant bridal gown hanging bag, which should garner you the well-wishes of the flight attendants on board who might--just might--let you hang it up front in the little hanging closet in first class. A simple flowing, unstructured gown is your best bet--since you won't have a bevy of bridesmaids to help you get dressed! But there's no need to sacrifice style; shoot for effortlessly undone! Here's the lineup, from left to right:
Avery Asymmetrical Dress, $168.00 from BCBG Max Azria;
Embroidered, Sequined Long Dress, $47.99 from FairWindsSarongs;
Bettina Bridal Gown, $475.00 from J.Crew;
Alice Mixed-Lace Cocktail Dress $248.00 from BCBG Max Azria;
Halter A-Line Gown $349.00 from David's Bridal;
Short Ruffle Chiffon Dress $99.00 from David's Bridal;
Mikaela $499.00 from BridePower.com.

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The Dooney & Bourke Brasil Smooth Leather Crossbody Bag is Spring bag perfection, from Macy*s!

As we lighten up for spring, with lighter layers, lighter colors, why should we port around a heavy handbag? This Brasil Smooth Leather Crossbody bag by Dooney & Bourke is the perfect accessory for a spring look: slip in your purse, lipstick, phone, and you're ready for a weekend jaunt around town. Your hardest task will be picking which delicious color to get! It's $198.00 from Macy*s.

Get your "dark tropical" looks from Birs and Anthropologie!

Lately, I've been inspired by looks that can be described as "dark tropical", featuring palm trees and sunsets in darker hues. It is quite a departure from typically bright and summery beach scenes, and it makes for great prints! This dress by Tsumori Chisato is cheeky and chic, a perfect shift dress to pair with a clutch and strappy heels for an evening under the stars. For casual jaunts into town, slip on this Digital Sunset Skirt, pair with a tank and sandals, and you're ready to take the island by storm! The Tsumori Chisato dress is $290.00 from Bird; the Digital Sunset Skirt is $118.00 from Anthropologie.

Spade leather Jane $498 from Kate Spade!

Taking cues from it's fancier cousin, the Chanel shopper, this zesty little number from Kate Spade charms with the same quilted leather and chain handles, but in a twist of chartreuse!  Cheeky and on point for spring, it'll look great popping from a pallette of neutrals -- slip on a bright pair of heels, and you're set!  It's $498.00 from Kate Spade.

Large Black and Grey GG Canvas Flat Hobo $479 from Gucci San Marcos Outlet!

Even if you do nothing else, a new handbag can really put you in the mood for a new season. This hobo style bag from Gucci could be your new go-to bag for spring; it adds some haute couture flair to any outfit! And best yet, it comes at a discount! The friendly sales staff at the Gucci Outlet in San Marcos, TX keep me posted on new arrivals, and this beauty can be yours for $479.00. If you're interested, drop Anh a line at jared1.gucci.sanmarcos@gmail.com. Keep in mind all sales are final. There are no returns or exchanges. The Gucci salespeople will ship your item UPS ground to the billing address of your credit card with signature required upon delivery for $10. Happy spring!

Verena flats from Belle by Siegerson Morrison at Madewell!

These incredibly cool flats by Belle by Siegerson Morrison are flat, strappy, and even more chic that a ballet flat! A little gladiator influence in the straps doesn't hurt, either! Imagine them with cropped skinny jeans, or your favorite skirt? Dress them up or down, you'll always look your sartorial best. They're $195.00 from Madewell.

Covet a Goyard, cherish a Mischa!

There's something tres chic about these waxed canvas Goyard totes with abstract patterns that have seen a bit of a resurgence in popularity in recent seasons. They're good looking, waterproof, easy to carry, but unfortunately, they cost the better part of a stylish girl's paycheck. (Beware of online "discount Goyards" which are actually fakes, since the brand--in true Parisian legacy style--has no e-commerce presence.) But, covet and sigh no more because Mischa has stepped in with a snazzy substitute! This Jet Set tote in shades of turquoise, trimmed with tan leather, is a fab facsimile. Inspired by Japanese Obi fabric designs, it has a fresh, modern look, perfect to sling over your shoulder as you jet off to the beach, or run your weekend errands. Covet no more, and cherish your Mischa! It's $175.00 from Epaulet.

Good lookin' floral print pants from Madewell, Kookai and Anthropologie!

The bright pops of color for early spring seem to be giving way to another emerging trend -- printed pants. I'm surprised to find myself sort of intrigued, after all, I had put floral prints in the category of Things To Avoid At All Costs, but my sartorial musings have come 'round. These three pairs are ones that I would happily wear with a muted top, or maybe a light denim blouse. Get rakish and pair your pick with wedges or pumps, and roll the hem so they're at a cropped length. They're Thistle Thorn Pants, $98.00 from Madewell; Kookai Floral Capri Pant $134.29 from ASOS; Citizens of humanity Floral Thompson $185.00 from Anthropologie.

Tory Burch geometric pendant necklace $295 from Bergdorf Goodman!

Black and gold make a serious luxe statement! Slip this necklace on with a plunging neckline for even more impact. Or, for daytime, over a crew-neck T-shirt and shrunken blazer, for a more casual look. It's $295.00 from Bergdorf Goodman.

Eddie Borgo pentagram brass ring $290 from Net-a-porter!

A cocktail ring needn't be bling-y; graphic shapes and modern textures can make quite a statement. Case in point, this pentagram powder-coated brass ring from jewelry wunderkid, Eddie Borgo. Akin to wearing a piece of modern art sculpture on your finger, this ring will turn heads, and maybe spark some interesting conversation! It's $290.00 from Net-a-porter.

MARC by MARC JACOBS Lola crop jeans $158 from Bloomingdales!

Cropped jeans in bright colors are a big spring trend; this pair in bright coral takes the cake, in my book! But note, cropped jeans can be tricky, depending upon where the hem falls on your calf. Pick a pair that falls just where the slimmest part of your calf begins. Slip on a neutral colored top--camel or blush pink would look great with this bright coral color--and your favorite wedges, for a sweet spring look. They're $158.00 from Bloomingdales. Take 15% Off When You Buy 1 Pair, 25% Off 2 or More Pairs of Almost Any Women's Regular-Price Denim at Bloomingdales, offer ends 3/18!

Margo Stripe Cashmere Sweater $279 + sale from CALYPSO St. Barth!

We've sprung ahead by an hour, enjoying the extra sunshine at the end of the day, but I'm not sure the weather has caught up! Most days, I'm still reaching for my long, cashmere cardigan to layer over my T-shirt--despite seeing a young model strolling along lower Broadway yesterday sporting her very strappy sandals, no less! Anyway, this striped cashmere poncho-esque cardigan is just the thing for these kinds of days when were itching to wear summery layers, but there's still a nip in the air. It looks great paired with crisp, skinny white pants, or even leggings and boots. Best yet, it's $279.00 + 25% off at CALYPSO St. Barth. For a limited time, CALYPSO is offering 25% off all sale items--check it out!

Barberino Designer Outlet + Pollini ballet flats!

Shopalicious readers, I'm back in the swing of things. It was a busy but relaxing week, and I managed to squeeze in a tiny bit of shopping. (I'll post about the trip here on Travelisima). Meanwhile, let me share one of my favourite scores. These Pollini Studio ballet flats caught my eye in the Pollini store at the Barberino Designer Outlet, mostly because of how Chanel-like they are, with their soft quilting and contrast toe. I slipped my not-so-small size 9 foot into the shoes and realized I'd need a 40, but they fit like a dream and are so soft and comfortable with even a little padding underfoot. I think I like the "profile" of these shoes even better than Chanel's which have a slightly higher heel and pointier toe. Best yet, they retail for around €200.00, but here at the Pollini outlet they were €130.00. Then the very helpful and patient salesman informed me that since I was charging the purchase with an AMEX card, I would get another 10% off, bringing the price down to €117.00.  I can't find an online source to purchase these shoes, but enjoy this link to the Studio Pollini website to find out more. This link gives a nice overview of the manufacturing process and a little insight as to why designer shoes cost this much!

Chartreuse jeans, high and low, from Vince and Forever21!

The colored jeans trend is the hot thing for spring! At first, I was admittedly a bit skeptical, but after much perusal I'm beginning to soften my stance. After all, my closet is just loaded with black and all shades of gray. What's so bad about a little color, right? Ok, so the big challenge was simply narrowing it down to just one color that I could treat as a "neutral".  After much deliberation over hot pink, zingy orange, dandelion yellow, jewel-toned blue, I've settled on chartreuse. It's sort of a jaded lemon/lime color, with a hint of mustard undertones. But see how fab it looks paired with a simple striped tank? Go high end with the Vince pair for $195.00 at Cusp, or low end at Forever21 with the Vibrant Skinny Jeans for $24.90. Color me fine!

Bob Messenger Tote from Freitag!

This Freitag messenger tote is a snazzy, waterproof and durable method of porting around your belongings! Large enough for a laptop, books, iPad, even a change of clothes, this good-looking bag is crafted from used truck tarpaulins, so it will take a beating for sure! Each item is unique, so feel confident you're getting an original! It's $247.00 from Freitag. Makes a great gift for the guys, too. Make sure to check out their flagship store in NYC located at the corner of Prince St. and Bowery.

Get 20% off all Frye footwear at InfinityShoes!

What better way to usher in the fall than with a brand new pair of Frye boots? Your wait has been rewarded, because at InfinityShoes you can get 20% off any Frye footwear! Just enter code FRY20 at checkout; enjoy your new boots and thank me later!