Design your own handbag

This is a "purse-a-holics dream come true! Laudi Vidni is an upscale boutique where you can design your own handbags. With 8 silhouettes to choose from and a generous array of fabrics the possibilities are endless. For all of you Chicagoans, a Laudi Vidni design studio is now open in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. If you want to give someone a unique gift this is perfect as they now also have gift cards available. Image and info via http://www.laudividni.com/

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One of the hottest shoe designer has done it again! Setting himself apart from the rest with his "red bottoms," Christian Louboutin has a waiting list for these beauties which will not be available until the end of March. Images via www.christianlouboutin.com

The new fanny pack?

Hermes is pretty much known for their luxurious scarves and the oh so famous Birkin bag that has been seen on almost all of the A-list celebrities. For their spring/summer collection they introduced a newer take on the "fanny pack" that has been seen on almost every soccer mom, tourist, and anyone who is not that, shall I say, fashion forward. Hermes pulls this look off effortlessly in chic neutral colors worn on the waist and as a top on their models. Would you try to revive this look? Images via www.hqreplica.com

Spring Lanvin

Take a look at some of the pieces of the ready-to-wear Spring Lanvin collection found at Bergdorf. To see in detail click on the photo. Images via http://www.bergdorfgoodman.com

All Grown Up

Ever wonder what Hello Kitty would look like all grown up? The ever so popular cosmetic company Sephora does. They are presenting a new beauty line featuring that famous kitty we all love. The oh so playful cosmetics features everything you need for your eyes, lips, and fingertips as well as anything in between. The collection mixes the essence of Hello Kitty with a touch of style and fun, which is stated on their website. Don't look anywhere else but Sephora for this whimsical collection because that is where it is exclusively presented at this time. Images and info via http://www.sephora.com

Cream of the Crop

The Academy Awards are all about elegance, grace, style, and poise. Oh and winning that statue doesn't hurt either. This particular Oscar event was jam packed with beautiful gowns but we have narrowed it down to our four best dressed or what we like to call, the cream of the crop. Camila Alvez was absoluteley stunning in this black Kaufman Franco design. The floor length ball gown was so appropriate for this black tie event and the pockets gave it that added extra that made this dress stand out from the rest. Halle Berry, what can I say other then she looks fabulous in just about anything but this Marchesa just put her over the top! The beaded bodice, the flowing tulle train it all just left me speachless. She can do no wrong and knows how to work it like no other. Jennifer Lawrence looked so sexy in this red dress by Calvin Klen. The dress is so simple yet she still left an impression. The starlet glowed in this body hugging dress which showed off her curves and topped it off with simple, yet elegant makeup and bombshell hair. Lastly, Sandra Bullock has had a hell of a year and nothing screams "look at me now" better then this red Vera Wang gown. The Blind Side actress looked absolutely beautiful in this. Who made your best dressed list? Images and info via www.eonline.com

Summer is Coming, are you ready?

As winter comes to a close and spring and summer approaches us, we all want to look our best when we partake in the fun in the sun activities to come. Here to help you get in shape is a new social network geared towards just that, getting in shape. It is free to join and it's main focus is to get people in groups up and moving. Their motto is "Body Budy.....cuz two is greater then 1," so grab a buddy and get going. To sign up click on this link: http://www.bodybudy.ning.com/