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Holiday lines are long and once you've lugged your kids to the counter, the last thing you need is to fumble for your wallet. Since I usually have my son on my hip and my daughter by my side, I traded my big, bulky wallet for a snap-closure coin purse. It's just the right size to fit the essentials — my ATM and credit cards, spare change, and cash. And, I can open it with one hand in a pinch. Read more
Sometimes when I go out I don't want to carry around a bag, or even a clutch. 'Tis true. Especially if I'm just taking Annabelle for a stroll. I love this American Apparel lamé coin purse, $8, because it has a key ring to hold your house key plus a pouch to hold your I.D. and some money (and maybe even a lip gloss). And, it comes in these great metallic shades, that are totally hot for a Read more
I need a new gym bag. Mine are just not cutting it these days, they are either too big or too small so I need something in the middle. In my search I came across some cute Nike bags that I think are definitely worth sharing. The Lima No-Flap Bag ($35.00) is a bit smaller (14" x 12" x 3") but will still get the job done. This bag has a zippered large main compartment, exterior side and end Read more
Build up your emergency fund with these tips from Kiplinger. You know you need an emergency fund — easily accessible cash to pay for unexpected expenses. Without one, you could find yourself looking around the house for valuables to pawn, racking up credit-card debt or maybe even considering a payday loan to cover the costs of an emergency. But you may be wondering how you can find enough Read more
I'm a total sucker for a good laptop sleeve, so when I came across the Lady D collection, I just about flipped. Not only do these adorable "granny wallet" sleeves from Etsy keep your laptop protected, but there's one for the iPad and Kindle lover in you as well. Crafted using a number of fab fabric exteriors and a soft, silky, and padded interior, your Kindle, iPad, or laptop will be perfectly Read more
There are plenty of ways (and apps) to help you track your finances, but for those who aren't exactly tech-savvy — or who simply can't sit still long enough to manually enter each and every purchase — collecting receipts can be a great, hassle-free money management technique. Here's how it works: When you receive a receipt, place it in a small coin purse that you can transfer into whichever Read more
We're excited to bring you a new post from mother and actress Tori Spelling! Every other week we're bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle advice from ediTORIal by Tori Spelling, which is Tori's daily blog about everything from food and fashion to parenting and relationships. This week, Tori helps mamas hone their holiday style with some boho-chic style ideas. Today I'm bringing you Read more
With all the stuff we carry around in our bags these days, we'd be remiss if we didn't stress the importance of including some necessary items. You never know where life will take you, and you don't want to be caught out there without lip balm and Band-Aids, right? From a cute coin purse and classic sunnies, to a beautiful Givenchy Medium Leather Nightingale bag ($2,185) to put it all in, we've Read more
Before we wrap up Milan Fashion Week, let's take a closer look at all of the amazing bags that were sent down the runway. There's a modern turquoise clutch from Jil Sander for the minimal gal, and fuzzy Mongolian bags from Emporio Armani for the downtown stylefiles. Also included in the mix are keyboard clutches from Dolce & Gabbana, tweed bags from Moschino, coin-embellished purses from Read more
Ashley Olsen stepped out of her NYC apartment in a sweater and colorful pants and held onto a big bottle of Evian water yesterday. Ashley's look may have been veering towards Fall fashion but she and Mary-Kate are still busy promoting their StyleMint tees with a Summer contest. Fans can submit photos of themselves wearing pieces from the line for a chance to win a year of free shirts from the Read more
