The Look For Less: Chloé Drew Shoulder Bag

Shopbop Friends & Family Sale!

It's that time of year! The Shopbop Friends & Family Event! Shop some of my fave summer pieces via the widgets below and don't forget to use code: SPRING25 at check out for 25% off!

swimsuits:

sandals:

bags:

Piperlime Sale!

Just wanted to share this amazing sale over at Piperlime! Right now they have TWO promo codes going on -AND- they can be combined! 25% off sitewide with code: NEWSTYLE and an extra 30% off sale with code: HAPPY!

These are just some of my current Piperlime faves:

Happy shopping loves! :)

{Summer Clutches}

1. Samudra Mokulua Pouch, $65 Shopbop
2. Juicy Couture - Palm Tree Print Clutch, $78 Zappos
3. Lizzie Fortunato Palm Tree Clutch, $591 Matches
4. Apt. 9 Tricia Canvas Sunset Convertible Clutch, $49 Kohls
5. Samudra Coco Palms Pouch, $65 Shopbop
6. Juicy Couture Wave Print Clutch, $78 Shopbop
7. Samudra Moorea Shark Pouch, $65 Shopbop
8. Ashley M Metallic Fish Clutch, $32.79 eBags
9. MARY KATRANTZOU Star Sailor Wristlet Pouch Clutch, $630 Saks Fifth Avenue
10. Samudra Flamingos Pouch, $65 Shopbop
11. Juicy Couture - Beach Pouch, $68 Zappos
12. Juicy Couture | Raffia Pouch, $68 Juicy Couture
13. Samudra Rocky Point Pouch, $65 Shopbop
14. Samudra Samudra x Ladyslider Kaimana Pouch, $65 Shopbop

{Currently Loving: Box Clutches}

{From top to bottom, left to right: Jamie Box Clutch, $54 *Use code: BRSAVE30 for 30% off until 1/20/13! Banana Republic; Black stud box clutch, $35 *15% off when you signup to their newsletter! Dorothy Perkins; VC SIGNATURE Ring Clutch, $250 shoptheshoebox.com; Rafe New York Demi Metallic Python Box Clutch , $200 ebags.com; Lulu Townsend Flora Box Clutch, $30 DSW.com; DIANE VON FURSTENBERG Tonda Hexagon Patchwork leather box clutch $395, Net-A-Porter; Mango Metal Snakeskin Box Clutch, $35 shop.mango.com/; Feather Sequin Clutch, $34 us.accessorize.com; Silver Box Clutch w/ Skull Clasp, $25 Buckle; DVF Pink Tonda Printed Sequin Clutch, $345 ssense.com; Kate Landry Stripe Box Clutch, $50 dillards; BCBGMAXAZRIA - Box Clutch in Neon Pink, $105 Zappos; Kirna Zabete for Target Calf Hair Hard Case Clutch, $13 Target; River Island Box Clutch Bag, $53 ASOS; Lulu Townsend Rhinestone Box Clutch, $50 DSW; Tasha Flower Box Clutch,$48 Nordstrom}

{Mia Bossi Giveaway!} {CLOSED!!}

{top: CrashandBurnApparel c/o; jacket: BBDakota c/o; jeans: Paige c/o (get them HERE); diaper bag: Mia Bossi c/o; necklace: F21;watch: BCBGMAXAZRIA c/o}


I have three weeks left until I have my baby and the hubby and I couldn't be more excited!! One of the must-have's on my baby list was a great diaper bag! I wanted a bag that was equal parts fashionable and functional. When I stumbled upon the Mia Bossi site, I was hooked! This brand is a popular fave with celebs, and all of their designs are so chic!! They don't even look like diaper bags!! I instantly fell in love with this bag, the Mia Bossi "Emma" in Toffee. I love how this bag can hold a ton, and the dotted print paired with the Italian Ruat leather looks incredible! This bag has six separate compartments!! A cell phone holder, two interior bottle holders, diaper holder, baby wipe holder, and a private zippered pocket for personal belongings. The inner lining can easily zip-in our zip-out, and there's a machine washable faux fur changing pad inside as well!

I couldn't be more excited to use this bag once the baby arrives -- it's exactly what I wanted in a diaper bag! Lucky for you, the sweet Janet from Mia Bossi is going to give one of my followers a bag of their own!! So whether you are a mom, mom-to-be, or have a friend that's about to have a baby -- this giveaway is for you!

How To Enter:
[steps 1-4 required to be entered; please leave only 1 comment for steps 1-4]
1.) Follow Janet's blog on Blog Lovin' HERE!
2.) Follow Janet's instagram: @jyl73
3.) Follow Belle de Couture on Google or Blog Lovin!
4.) Leave your e-mail address, so we can contact you if you win!

For Additional Entries:
[leave a separate comment for each additional entry]
1.) Join the Mia Bossi group on Facebook HERE!
2.) Follow Belle de Couture on Twitter!
3.) Like Belle de Couture on Facebook!
4.) Follow Belle de Couture on Pinterest!
5.) Share this giveaway on your Blog, Facebook, or Twitter (and leave a link to your post in your comment)!


This giveaway is open worldwide and will end on Friday, November 23, 2012. One winner will be chosen at random, via use the of random.org. Good luck everyone! :)

SUN-Sational Spring Shades For Your Lips...

Every season has it's fabulous shades...and Spring is one of my faves! Bright corals, flashy fushias, and pretty pinks are the lip shades I am searching for to fill my clutches this season. The best thing about a pretty pout is that it can really make your outfit pop, even if your outfit is as simple as a pair of jeans and a tank. Some of you may like to play it safe when it comes to lip stick or lip gloss, but I encourage you to give at least one of these a shot... you might be pleasantly surprised and your lips will probably thank you because the majority of these formulas are weight-less...now how cool is that?


Revlon Color Burst Lipstick in Coral
[$9, drugstores]
*Tip: Log on to the Revlon website & create an account to print out a $3 coupon :]



Revlon Color Burst Lipstick in Fushia
[$9, drugstores]



Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Coral Reef
[$6.99, drugstores]



Revlon Super Lustrous Lip Gloss in Pink Pop
[$6.00, drugstores]



Smashbox Lip Shine in Melon-Drama
[$19, Sephora]



Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Stick in Make Me Pink
[$7.49, drugstores]




*The Lip Gloss I'm Most Eager to Try...*

MAC Summer 2010 Collection "MAC To The Beach" Lip Glass
Colors(from top): Easy Lounger, Flurry of Fun, & Splashing
U.S. Launch Date: May 27, 2010
[$14 a pop, MAC Cosmetics]





*Have Super Chapped Lips, But Still Want To Wear Pretty Lipstick??*
I have the PERFECT solution for you: Aquaphor Advanced Therapy Healing Ointment

[$7 for two-pack, drugstores]

What's really great about this product is that it's multi-functional [& CHEAP!]. This product can be used on your lips of course, but also on any other dry spots you may have. Slather it on your chapped lips, rub them together, and glide on your favorite lip color and voila! Problem solved and your lips will feel mag-nificent! I have one in my purse at all times & the other on my night stand...I'm hooked!










*SPEAKING OF MULTI-FUNCTIONAL...
I think this is the PERFECT opportunity to bring in the LONGCHAMP Le Pliage Tote Bag
Where do I even begin? I recently became a HUGE fan of these bags [I have the medium style in Citrine & I'm LOVING it] and I'm already wanting more! "Pliage" stands for "folding" in French, and the bag comes folded up. It's the coolest thing! The bag not only holds EVERYTHING I need, but it's the easiest material to clean and it's completely light weight! Perfect travel bag, if I do say so myself! When you're not using the bag, just fold it up and snap the buttons and you can easily tuck it away in your closet, just like a book! The prices range from as low as $98 to over $200 and there are all sorts of sizes and colors to choose from.








*LONGCHAMP/JEREMY SCOTT COLLABORATION*

Famed runway designer [& one of my FAVES], Jeremy Scott, started his collaboration with LONGCHAMP in fall/winter 2009 and you can still get his bags. THEY ARE ROCKIN'! The bag below, featuring bones, is a spitting image from his Flintstones inspired runway show.

[$268]

Here are some of his other styles...the phone bag is ah-mazing :]