Sometimes the littlest things can say a lot. Like Rocco e Dante’s “Joe” bracelet. It’s two delicate strands of textured Italian leather, accented with gold rivet studs and hardy buckles. From afar, you see shine and a bit of color. Simple, luxe. But up close, you see “don’t mess with me.” Tough. Luxe. Tough. It [...]

My friends have called me everything from a princess and a diva to girly girl and hopelessly feminine. Just the other day, my kid sister accused me of being a “queen.” Although I’m far from being ladylike, I guess I am guilty of being a “chick” even though I’m usually just “one of the guys.” [...]

The right clutch for an event is always difficult to scrounge up. You only need a few necessities for the evening. A lipstick, credit cards, a camera, your phone. Therefore the bag has to be compact yet pretty enough that acquaintances won’t think you just picked a random brown bag off the street and decided [...]

Confession time: there was a point when I carried my loose coins in a Ziploc bag and just threw it in my purse. Lame…I know. However, upon discovering the amazingly adorable Harajuku Lovers “Kerfuffle Cuties Pop Bag” I now have an excuse to hang onto as much quarters and pennies as I want. The “Pop [...]

I think earrings are the ultimate accessories. Dress up or dress down, with long hair or short, they make any face look just a little bit better. The right pair of earrings are not always easy to find. If you get one that’s too big, it might make you look a little big. Sometimes, ones [...]