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Angela & Roi: Fashion meets Philanthropy

Angela & Roi, an online handbag company that is not only out to keep us ladies looking fashionable, but they have a bigger purpose; and that is to raise money for several different causes. What are these causes? Aids, Kidney disease, Diabetes, Alzheimer's disease, Anxiety and Depression, and several different Cancer foundations. How does it work? When you purchase a handbag, you choose the color. That handbag comes with a ribbon (the same as the handbag) that is detachable, and $5 from your purchase goes directly to that cause - that the ribbon color correlates to. View here to get a better idea of how it works. The types of handbags offered are: square tote, casual shoulder, classic, palette and mini cross body and the best part is - they are made from vegan leather - let all the vegetarians say amen! 

Visit Angela & Roi to purchase a handbag that you won't feel guilty about.

Louis Vuitton

Louis Vuitton Damier Ebene Belt
Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag

I was out at a local restaurant the other day, having a few laughs with some close friends when I noticed at the table next to us, a young lady had her Louis bag on the ground. Not on the back of her chair, in her lap or hanging from one of those purse hangers (side note: great invention) but sitting on the dirty floor of the restaurant. Is that anyway to care for a luxury brand item? I had to call my fashionista cousin in New York; she was appalled as I was. No surprise there, she is a Louis Vuitton enthusiast.  

Check out these 2 bags that I think would be great for the Fall:



 Neo Papillon GM, Calf Leather - $3950

Color - Green

Pochette Chaine Renard, Soft Fox Fur - $6300

A lot of designers are using fur for their Fall/Winter collections; I've seen it on skirts, boots and handbags.

Picture at the top of the page was provided by my cousin, a New York fashionista, who shall remain nameless. No worries, she's not in shop-a-holics anonymous (not yet anyway).

Guess?

Guess brings back fond memories of my high school days. Who remembers when a class-mate would walk up to you in the hall and say "guess what?" and you would reply, "what!" excited to hear a bit of gossip; only to have the question repeated, "guess what?" Now in annoyance you would repeat "what!" After a minute of this back and forth you would realize you were the butt of the joke because splashed across your chest would be the words "guess" written for everyone to see. Now Guess is celebrating 30 years, and I have to wonder if founder Paul Marciano, dreamt of this success when he shot his first campaign with Claudia Schiffer back in 1989.

The must-have boots for this upcoming Fall/Winter:

Guess Farnellis boots - $199.00

I love the unusual shade of this satchel. The color is summery, however it makes a nice transition into the bleaker seasons. 



Guess Dream Maker Satchel - $128

Until the weather changes, I will be wearing my open-toe, high-heeled sandals...



                                                                               

 by Guess

                                    

Dooney & Bourke

Launched in 1975, this company does not compromise on material; all handbags are made of the finest leather and comes with an "iron clad guarantee". I recently went on the Dooney website to see what new handbags were available.

These 3 handbags are perfect, especially for Fall, in the colors I selected: 



Dillen II with tan trim side pocket satchel. Color: Ivy. $278

Magnetic satchel. Color: Natural. $395

This bag is my favorite. Florentine satchel. Color: moss. $398



There are tons of bags to choose from with even more color choices. While browsing the site, do not forget to sign up to possibly win a free Dooney.