Get the look - Ashley Olsen

Here's a favorite look of mine. Combining a casual cool hoodie with a luxe bag and second-skin leather skirt.

When it comes to style inspiration, I rarely look farther than the Olsen twins.

Get the look of her Fendi Twins Tote for a lot less

Black Faux Leather Tote - $39.99 at Accessorybug.com

Banded Skirt - $17.80 at Forever 21

Zip-up Hoodie - $42.00 at American Apparel

Ray-Ban Sunglasses - $139.95 at Sunglass HutBlack Suede Flats - $79.95 at Steve Madden stores

Melie Bianco Fold-over

For the first time, our Bag of The Day is under $100

I spotted this Melie Bianco bag and knew immediately I needed it.

I rarely care for fold over style bags but this one stands alone. I love the lucite handle and optional shoulder strap.

Melie Bianco - Fold-Over Bag
$91 MelieBianco.com for stores

Coming up roses

If you know me, you may be aware of my love affair with roses. I love rose fragrances and love rose adornments even more. Whether a romantic pink or a lush crimson, you can never go wrong with roses.

In the last few years, the average number of roses sold in America is about 1.2 billion wich relays, per capita, 4.67 roses per person.

The products below are items I've used and love -Moroccan Rose Eau De Toilette, Rosebud Salve- or items I've seen and fallen for -the Valentino wallet-

The rose ring is the steal of the day for only $4.80 at Forever 21

-Smith's - Rosebud Salve, $6 Sephora
-The Body Shop - Moroccan Rose Eau De Toilette, $25 The Body Shop
-Valentino - Wallet, $700 Saks Fifth Avenue
-Lancome - Juicy Rougue Lasting Lip Shine in Florida Rose, $18 Macy's
-Forever 21 - Peyton Flower Ring, $4.80 Forever 21

Mary-Kate Olsen

Mary-Kate Olsen has been and probably forever will be my number one style crush. Her ability to channel elements like antique jewelry, unexpected layering and her use of luxury accessories rarely remains to surprise me yet never ceases to amaze.

This look is from a few years back but her bohemian look remains relevant today.

I've compiled a few pieces to create an influenced look without being too literal.


Forever 21 - Crinkled Faux Leather Jacket
$48.80 at Forever 21


Aqua - Cashmere Long Open Cardigan
$168 at Bloomingdale's


Haute Hippie - Mini Bias Sequin Skirt
$295 at ShopBop.com


Wren - Burnout Jersey Pocket Tee
Available in Black and White
$98 at Intermix


Majorica - White Baroque Pearl Chain Necklace
$395 at Saks Fifth Avenue


Chloe - Sasika Tote
65% off original price $1,900 -$760- at Outnet.com


American Eagle - Paige Bootie
$37.99 at Payless and Payless.com

BEAUTY NOTE

Guerlain - Loose Kohl Eyeliner in Black
$34 at Sephora


Yves St. Laurent - Touche Eclait Radiant Touch
$40 at Neiman Marcus

Back to School

Since I recently went back to school, I've found myself in the market for a versatile school bag. I prefer a combination of utilitarian and style and since those two elements can rarely coincide civilly, I end on the horns of a dilemna; how can I find a bag sturdy enough for books, stylish enough to make me excited to use it and within a realistic college students' budget?

I've compiled a list of contenders to help those that share my position.


Marc by Marc Jacobs Pretty Nylon-Little Tate tote
Available in Dusted Violet, Clementine and Grape Ape
$158 at Nordstrom


Marc by Marc Jacobs Miss Marc Shopper
$148 at Saks


Jessica Simpson Jimmy Tote
Available in Black, Taupe, Violet and Tapestry
$118 at Macy's


BCBGeneration Chain Tote
Available in Plum and Black
$138 at Dillard's


See by Chloe Rainbow Canvas Tote
$135 at Net-a-Porter


LeSportsac ARTIST IN RESIDENCE Window Shopper Tote
$98 at LeSportsac.com

Style tip:
The beauty of LeSportsac.com is you can search for your desired style/size/purpose of any bag first and then choose the print to be applied making your choice that much more individual and made for you.