Viva Woman

Vintage has lots of appeal in today’s fashion scene.  The word denotes timeless classic, eclectic style and unique individuality.  But let’s face it.  Some designs are downright tacky and not everyone looks good in vintage wear too.  So what can you do if you just want a touch of the old? 

Carry a vintage bag or purse! 

Like this 1960s Pop Pink Bag with Bakelite Handle from Dustbunny Vintage which you can carry both day and night.   The hot pink is definitely bold enough to make an outstanding arm candy!

In fact, Dustbunny offers quite a good selection of designs - play purses, mod bags and  evening slings - so you shouldn’t have trouble finding something that suits your fancy.

Just look for it!

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My best friend is running a promotion on her handmade jewelry and is currently offering up to 40% discount off her necklaces, bracelets and earrings which are made from semi-precious stones with gold-filled or silver components.  This beautiful labodorite and pink garnet in Thai 925 silver is an example of her exquisite handiwork.

Check out her promotion at Sanz Designs and send her an email at foosusan@singnet.com.sg if you’re interested.   Shipping is free within Singapore and for international orders, please add an additional $5.

Mother’s Day is coming soon isn’t it?

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Ruffle dresses.  Ruffle tops.  Ruffle skirts.  They fun, they’re frilly and they’re in!  But not everyone look good in ruffles.  I know I can’t handle them on my body.   So for ladies like us, what options do we have with ruffles?  Ruffle bags!  They’re hip too!  Then again, not all ruffle bags look good.  Some are downright ugly.  Here, I found three that I thought are rather pretty and the best part is, they’re affordable. (No need for Be & D Kan Kan ruffled bags!)

Like these two super feminine ruffle evening bag designed by Coast that are beautifully designed with layered ruffle detail with side satin bow and comes in 2 colors: cream & black. Available from ASOS at £35.00 with options for international shipping.

Or this flirty black ruffle design handbag with single zip compartment and bamboo handles at £25 from Coco Collections with options for international shipping too.

And this pearl dots with velvet and ruffles purse that you can use as a clutch or a cosmetic pouch at US$54 from Oktak’s shop.  Just add US$5.50 for shipping outside US and Canada.

Check them all out and make a ruffled statement with these arm candies!

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Here’s my weekly feature on fashion and accessories and today, I introduce a new online store Cococesa which carries a range of apparel plus fashion accessories like bags, jewelry and sunglasses.  

The sunglasses, which are 100% genuine rhinestone with 400UV ultra violet protection are going for below US$5!   And the prices of their fashion bags start from just US$39.99.  And the best part for you?  50% off storewide when you use this special coupon code 50VIVA during checkout.   International shipping is also available.

Happy weekend shopping!

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According to All The Rage at Los Angeles Times, the “it” bag, defined as a status purse that costs more than a round-trip ticket to Paris and a favorite among stylish affluent women, is officially dead.  Why?  Because there are no more limited edition so to speak when 100,000 women are seen carrying the same bag as soon as it is launched.  So instead of coveting after and splurging on the “it” bag, maybe it’s better to turn our attention on designer inspired arm candies that are chic and affordable instead. 

Like these yellow and white faux leather tote cum backpack from AccessoryBug.  Who is to say they’re not picture perfect? And at the budget-friendly price of US$48.99 each, we can just about buy them all up in their available colors.

But no, wait.  From now till April 30, Accessory Bug is offering 10% off every purchase.  Yes!  Just use coupon code: spring08 during checkout.  And since you’re in, you might as well just check out their assortment of fun and flirty designer-inspired handbags in every shape, size and haute couture color too.

Oh, did I say they ship internationally?

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