Coupon Code: 30% Off American Apparel Intimates

It's Pantytime at American Apparel! What, you've never heard of Pantytime? It's the annual intimates sale at LA-based, and slightly controversial, casualwear brand American Apparel. Pantytime has gained quite a following because the always-in-demand American Apparel label rarely does sales and blanket discounts. But, Pantytime is an exception.

Through February 21 you can score 30% off your entire intimates purchase of $30 or more. Just use code PANTYTIME10 at checkout. There are tons of styles and colors included in the Pantytime promotion... and it's not just about panties. I suggest checking out the wide selection of American Apparel bralettes and camisoles in rainbow colors. Of course, if you need to stock up on panties, American Apparel has you covered with four different styles and tons of colors.

Ready to get shopping? Click on the graphic above to head straight to the Pantytime promotion section at American Apparel. Have a bricks-and-mortar American Apparel in your neighborhood? This special sales is also available in-store.

Spring Fashion: Feminine Floral Prints

--By Kim Moshtaghi

Diane von Furstenberg Syrah Top
$198.00
Available at: saks.com

Floral print is usually associated with warm weather, but there is nothing like being prepared for spring before the season hits. Plus, you can create warmth by layering spring items with cardigans and leggings. I was never a floral gal 'til a couple years ago when I realized the femininity of floral print. There are so many fashion designers who have embraced floral fashion in their designs. It reminds me of '50s glamour-- times when things were all about delicacy after the trouser days. I have found some great items that give floral a much-needed modern touch. Here comes flower overload…

I think silk and floral is such a sexy combination, and Diane von Furstenberg has brought it to my attention. She has taken the flirtiest fabric and mixed with a girly print, coming up with the Syrah Silk Georgette Top. This particular blouse has a sophisticated design incorporated with a girly colorful flower print. The blouse has a lot of little details that give off a spunky vibe that I find really attractive on women. If you think you can’t resist, preorder this blouse at Saks Fifth Avenue ASAP.

Rosehip Tea Dress
$38.00
Available at: lulus.com

If Diane von Furstenberg has come on too strong with the silk and floral, I recommend checking out the Rosehip Tea Dress at Lulu's. It’s less powerful, but still remains loved by me. This is definitely a modern spin on a '50s look. This cutesy tea dress is also a colorful flower print on a beige background, along with a beige belt to accentuate the waist, polished off with short ruffled sleeves and a slight hint of shimmer finishing off this floral delight. The short length of the dress contributes to the modern flair, in addition to the casual nature of the dress. But, it comes with the '50s attitude, and a desire to frolic through a garden and drink tea, hence the name.

And at last, who wouldn’t want a floral jersey top with a tantalizingly deep cowl back? Hello Sexy! The black and white Print Draped Back Top from Rachel Pally is anything but simple. Don’t let the sophisticated color combo fool you, or the even more deceitful, good girl front of the jersey top. Embrace this playful look by wearing it with some tight jeans and sassy stilettos. If that makes you yawn, pair it with some playful leggings and wear sky high shoes and you will be far from simple.
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Kim Moshtaghi is a contributing writer for Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. Born in Germany, Kim is currently based in sunny Del Mar, California, where she also serves as Stiletto Jungle's Director of Sales and Promotions. Kim has a communications degree, a third degree black belt, and a totally covetable Gucci handbag collection.

Online Sample Sales: Cosabella, Eryn Brinie, VPL & More!

Check out today's amazing Online Sample Sales-- featuring the best in designer clothing, shoes, handbags, beauty, home goods, and more-- on now! Super fabulous Sample Sale shopping, minus the need to throw elbows and wait in ages-long lines... we'll take it! Remember, these sales only last 24-48 hours, and often sell out way before their time runs out.

As you can imagine, online sample sales are just as exclusive as the regular old Sample Sales you'd hit up in NYC or LA... you gotta know the right people to get in the door. Don't worry, Stiletto Jungle has you covered. Click on the linked text to score your insta-invitation:

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

HauteLook (get invited) • Rock & Republic shoes • Decades Two • Cole Haan sunnies • Mario Badescu beauty • Mona Taner • Michelle Vale • Nachtmann home • 388 California Cashmere Gilt Groupe (get invited) • Marco Bicego Jewelry • Rizzoli Books • Herve Leger • Burberry Shoes & Jewelry • VPL • Jewelry by Tuleste Market and Hazel & Harlow • Edun • Oscar de la Renta Accessories Gilt Fuse (get invited) • French Connection • Eryn Brinie Gilt Man (get invited) • Marc Jacobs Collection • Nudie • Quiksilver Limited Collection • Quintessentially • Converse • Rizzoli Books JetSetter (get invited) • CuisinArt - Anguilla • Elbow Beach - Bermuda Enviius (get invited) • Jayn Simpson One Kings Lane (get invited) • notNeutral • Empiric • Oggetti

Rue La La (get invited) • Cosabella • English Laundry • L'erba Billion Dollar Babes (get invited) • Nicole Miller • Erica Anenberg • Pur Cashmere • Gray Malin Photography The Top Secret (get invited) • Tart RowNine (get invited) • Dunhill Men's Accessories Ideeli (get invited) • French Connection • Designer Dresses Sale • Victorinox watches • Joseph • Kosta Boda Beyond the Rack (get invited) • Helen Walsh • Toalni • FCUK watches • Rawyalty • We Love Colors Editor's Closet (get invited) • Designer Sunnies Sale TheSampleSale.com (get invited) • Christian Audigier Bags

Want tips on how to shop online sample sales like a pro? Check out our video guide.

First Look: Adriana Castro Nina Clutch

A girl can always use a fabulous new handbag, right? If you're looking for what's new and next for your collection, then we've got a little scoop for you.

Kim Kardashian was spotted in Miami just this week carrying a gorgeous, shiny croc clutch. Perfect for both a night out on the town and for lunching with friends, this chic clutch is a classic. And it's a classic we haven't seen before. Although Kim has been spotted several times carrying an elongated, traditional black croc clutch, this squared-off shiny version is all new.

So, what's the word on this delish new clutch? We received word from our friends at Adriana Castro that this is their brand new Nina Clutch. This is not just the first spotting of the Adriana Castro Nina Clutch in the wild... it's the first spotting period. This find from the Adriana Castro Fall 2010 line has yet to even be seen by editors and buyers. But, we've got the dish right now.

The genuine crocodile Nina Clutch features hidden magnetic closure, an interior open pocket and suede lining. It comes in a fresh squared-off shape, measuring 8"H x 9 1/2"W x 1 1/2"D. Kim was spotted carrying the Black Croc version, but this clutch will also be available in lizard, python and ostrich leg. The team at Adriana Castro supplied this picture of the Nina in Purple, Red and Black Croc, which we're assuming will be the first versions rolled out for purchase by us mere mortals.

Check out Adriana Castro to see, and shop for, the styles available now, and to keep up on the availability of the new Nina Clutch.

Photos: Kim Kardashian courtesy celebrity-gossip.net via Adriana Castro; Nina Clutch courtesy Adriana Castro

Review: Count Me Healthy Bracelet

--By Kim V.

Count Me Healthy Bracelet
$88.00
Available at: countmehealthyjewelry.com

I was very excited to get to try out the Count Me Healthy Bracelet and see how it could help me keep track of my new daily goal. After the holidays I was feeling tired and less active. I recently made a choice to transition to eating at least 80% of my daily meals based on raw food (The Raw Food Diet). I cut out all processed foods, making a choice for a cleaner healthier diet.

I am married, work full time and am mom of two. My weeknights are busy with the family, house and getting to the gym. I have always had a difficult time drinking water that our body requires throughout the day and other healthy eating goals. As I enter my fourth week of my new commitment to healthier eating, I now have four beads shifted to the right side of the Count Me Healthy Bracelet for the number of weeks I have been able to keep the goal of eating more of my daily intake of calories coming from natural fruits and vegetables. I use the left side of the bracelet to monitor the amount of water I drink daily. The Count Me Healthy Bracelet reminds me to be accountable for making the right food choices for me. The bracelet is a nice sterling silver bracelet that I have received many compliments on from co-workers and friends. I love the fact the bracelet fits in with both my corporate attire by day, and definitely fits well with weekend jeans a T-shirt.

The Count Me Healthy Bracelet is a remarkable idea to help woman who are working on sticking to their goals, whether they are eating healthier, working out or career-related. This is a personal reminder, helping you keep on track daily with the goals that you have set for yourself. Love the bracelet!

Disclosure: A free review sample of this product was provided by Count Me Healthy; no compensation was received in exchange for this review.
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Kim V. is a contributing writer for Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. Kim is currently based in Orange County, California, where she works as a Loan Servicing Manager. Kim's beauty must-haves include sun protection from Shiseido, makeup remover from Philosophy and Bare Escentuals BareMinerals.

Online Sample Sales: Frette, Herve Leger, 7 For All Mankind & More!

Check out today's amazing Online Sample Sales-- featuring the best in designer clothing, shoes, handbags, beauty, home goods, and more-- on now! Super fabulous Sample Sale shopping, minus the need to throw elbows and wait in ages-long lines... we'll take it! Remember, these sales only last 24-48 hours, and often sell out way before their time runs out.

As you can imagine, online sample sales are just as exclusive as the regular old Sample Sales you'd hit up in NYC or LA... you gotta know the right people to get in the door. Don't worry, Stiletto Jungle has you covered. Click on the linked text to score your insta-invitation:

Monday, February 8, 2010

HauteLook (get invited) • 7 For All Mankind • Herve Leger • Tourneau Certified Pre-Owned • Project e • Yumi Kim • Melissa • Tova • Burn • Kevyn Aucoin Beauty Gilt Groupe (get invited) • MarieBelle Chocolates • Sade Soldier of Love New Release • Walter • Vivienne Tam • Marc Bouwer Glamit! • Chan Luu Jewelry • Frette • Carlos Falchi Gilt Fuse (get invited) • Timex Watches • LeSportsac: Artist in Residence Gilt Man (get invited) • Creative Recreation Collection • Frette • Timex Watches • Monarchy • MarieBelle Chocolates • Sade Soldier of Love New Release JetSetter (get invited) • The James Hotel - Chicago • The Bavarian Lodge - Taos Enviius (get invited) • Icerok • By Lashan One Kings Lane (get invited) • Kate Spade Gifts • Sotto le Lune • Home Source Bedding

Rue La La (get invited) • Stuart Weitzman • Luxury Under The Sun: Destination Hotels & Resorts • Luxury Under The Sun Essentials Billion Dollar Babes (get invited) • Nicole Miller • Erica Anenberg • Pur Cashmere • Gray Malin Photography The Top Secret (get invited) • Blaque Label RowNine (get invited) • Elegant Diamond • Milus Ideeli (get invited) • Moon Palace • Nautica • Eze Sur Mer • Gustto • Michael Kors sunnies Beyond the Rack (get invited) • Ariane Arazi • Just Cavalli sunnies • Ed Hardy handbags • Aime • Dish Editor's Closet (get invited) • Valentine's Day Gifts TheSampleSale.com (get invited) • Gridlock

Want tips on how to shop online sample sales like a pro? Check out our video guide.

Web Snob: Spring Nails, Twittabling, Snooki's Makeover & More!

FASHION

* Stiletto Jungle explores Olympics fashion with Ralph Lauren.
* Coquette is still crazy for stripes, especially these nautical stripes with a twist from Anthropologie.
* Kristopher Dukes got a coat to match her pinkie ring: Louis Vuitton Mackintosh.
* SheFinds curated 9 awesome dresses to hide your tummy.

ACCESSORIES

* Bag Bliss is fascinated with Alexander Wang's Darla Pyramid Clutch.
* Bag Snob's new obsession - ring lizard.
* Second City Style is addicted to Twitter and is giving away a personalized Twittabling nameplate necklace.

BEAUTY

* Every facet of one's daily beauty regimen is included in this M.A.C. assortment at Beauty Snob.
* Stylehive is obsessed with these not-so-typical nail colors for spring... and can't choose just one!
* eye4style reviews the new Balenciaga Paris fragrance.

CELEBRITY

* 55 Secret Street hates to break it to you but... Lady Gaga did NOT invent "avant garde"!
* Allie is Wired takes a look at Snooki's tasteful makeover courtesy of Inside Edition.
* I'm Not Obsessed shows you how to get Fergie's Grammy dess and the look for less.
* Shopping and Info loves the Frye boots Elin Nordegren wears around town.
* StyleBakery is loving Lindsay Price's ribbon necklace and found 4 affordable ways to steal her style.
* The Beauty Stop has a few things to say about Beyonce's Grammys makeup.
* The Shoe Goddess loved Beyonce's choice of these sexy Ruthie Davis Platform Sandals for her Grammys look.

LIFESTYLE

* Tell Fashion Pulse Dailyabout what you're wearing for National Wear Red Day, and you'll have the chance to win a $25 Macy's gift card!
* Are you looking for some new tunes? Designer Tarina Taranino tells The Jet Set Girls what's on her Jet Set playlist.

Online Sample Sale: Stuart Weitzman, Twenty8Twelve, Coach Sunnies & More!

Check out today's amazing Online Sample Sales-- featuring the best in designer clothing, shoes, handbags, beauty, home goods, and more-- on now! Super fabulous Sample Sale shopping, minus the need to throw elbows and wait in ages-long lines... we'll take it! Remember, these sales only last 24-48 hours, and often sell out way before their time runs out.

As you can imagine, online sample sales are just as exclusive as the regular old Sample Sales you'd hit up in NYC or LA... you gotta know the right people to get in the door. Don't worry, Stiletto Jungle has you covered. Click on the linked text to score your insta-invitation:

Friday, February 5, 2010

HauteLook (get invited) • Romeo & Juliet Couture Blowout • Koolaburra • Josh Brody • Joshua J. jewelry • CoverFX beauty • Azul swimwear • Moleskine Gilt Groupe (get invited) • Garrard Jewelry • Stuart Weitzman • Geren Ford, Nanette Lepore and More Classic Coffee & Tea by Yedi Houseware • Nina Ricci • Raymond Weil Watches • Magaschoni • Burberry Men's Accessories • Twenty8Twelve • LUXE City Guides • Simon & Co. • Jimmyjane Candles Gilt Fuse (get invited) • LUXE City Guides • Boy Meets Girl Gilt Man (get invited) • Burberry Men's Accessories • Mountain Hardwear • J Brand • Massimo Bizzocchi • Puma • Never Sleep, Lot 78, Company of We • Raymond Weil Watches JetSetter (get invited) • The Surrey - New York • Beau Rivage - Switzerland • Casa de Sierra Nevada - Mexico Enviius (get invited) • Chrysalis Bleu One Kings Lane (get invited) • Brink & Campman • Authentic Models Globes • Authentic Models Home Décor

Rue La La (get invited) • Furla • Country Love • Jewelry to Love • The Algonquin Hotel Billion Dollar Babes (get invited) • Carol Malony • Underglam The Top Secret (get invited) • Heys Luggage RowNine (get invited) • Bulgari watches Ideeli (get invited) • Qi slippers • Tanner Krolle • BCBG • Mixed Jewels Sale • Trunk Beyond the Rack (get invited) • Coach sunnies • Donald J. Trump • George Gina & Lucy • Love Shop • Blee Inara Editor's Closet (get invited) • Morris Organics TheSampleSale.com (get invited) • True Religion shoes

Want tips on how to shop online sample sales like a pro? Check out our video guide.

Confidence-Boosting Valentine's Day Dresses

--By Kim Moshtaghi

BCBG One-Shoulder Dress
$248.00
Available at: bcbg.com

Valentine's Day is coming up and what better way to show your loved ones you love them than by looking good! Whether it’s for you mom, dad, friends or boyfriend, look and feel great in some lovely Valentine-appropriate dresses. Set the mood internally first, then work your way out to stunning flirty dresses that boost your confidence, making you feel far from down in case this top-dollar Hallmark day reminds you of how solo you are.

BCBG has some sexy dresses that will set the mood any day, but these sassy numbers will definitely work the room and your mind on V-Day! I’ll start with red because it seems to be the true, faithful color for Valentine's Day-- the color of love. BCBG’s One-Shoulder Embellished Dress is so adorable and perfect for a night/day out with parents, friends or the boyfriend. It’s the simple, comfortable style that gives it the sexy look. I don’t think anyone will want to go home in this dress because of a blah day-- this is the ultimate “prevention of a blah time” dress. The one-shoulder strap has a pleated rosette detail with zipper embellishment. Keep it minimal with the jewelry when wearing this dress.

BCBG Strapless Striped Dress
$248.00
Available at: bcbg.com

If you want to keep the neckline covered, but you want to flaunt your curves tastefully, try putting your body in my ultimate favorite: the BCBG Faux Sweetheart Dress. The mini bright red dress with a round neck and ruched bust is such a hit! I love the way it hugs the waist and flairs at the hips with a crossover front skirt to give it a mysteriously vixen bite.

The last feature is a white strapless dress that is mind blowing and perfect for the months following Valentine's Day. Many of you probably haven’t worn white in a while and this will be a refreshing twist. The BCBG Striped Strapless Cocktail Dress-- an all white dress with adjustable sash-- is very simple and allows you to get wild, or remain sophisticated, depending on the accessories you choose. Try brightening it up more for Valentine's Day with big chandelier earrings, or keep it simple with studs and some chunky bracelets. Personally, I’d keep the neckline free with this daring strapless.

All three dress choices require mental power, so work on that and exude your boldness through every single pore. Whether your single or not, remember it’s another day in our life that we can make beautiful! If that’s not thrilling enough, type in “LOVE2010” at checkout and you will receive free shipping.
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Kim Moshtaghi is a contributing writer for Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. Born in Germany, Kim is currently based in sunny Del Mar, California, where she also serves as Stiletto Jungle's Director of Sales and Promotions. Kim has a communications degree, a third degree black belt, and a totally covetable Gucci handbag collection.

Online Sample Sales: Lauren Merkin, Sunner, Letarte & More!

Check out today's amazing Online Sample Sales-- featuring the best in designer clothing, shoes, handbags, beauty, home goods, and more-- on now! Super fabulous Sample Sale shopping, minus the need to throw elbows and wait in ages-long lines... we'll take it! Remember, these sales only last 24-48 hours, and often sell out way before their time runs out.

As you can imagine, online sample sales are just as exclusive as the regular old Sample Sales you'd hit up in NYC or LA... you gotta know the right people to get in the door. Don't worry, Stiletto Jungle has you covered. Click on the linked text to score your insta-invitation:

Thursday, February 4, 2010

HauteLook (get invited) • Sunglass Blowout Sale • Voom by Joy Han • Letarte • Melissa & Doug kids • Christian Audigier mens jewelry • SOHO • Jane Marvel • Tammy Fender skincare • Home Source Gilt Groupe (get invited) • Lauren Merkin • Rock & Republic • Heather Moore Jewelry • Knipschildt Chocolatier • Steuben Glass • Rock & Republic Shoes • Bell'Invito Stationery • Vosges Haut Chocolat • Burberry Fragrance Gilt Fuse (get invited) • Otrera Scarves • Sunner • TOCS Watches • BCBGMAXAZRIA Gilt Man (get invited) • Rock & Republic • Scotch & Soda • Generic Surplus • Steuben Glass • Burberry Fragrance • Vosges Haut Chocolat • Knipschildt Chocolatier JetSetter (get invited) • The Surrey - New York • Beau Rivage - Switzerland • Casa de Sierra Nevada - Mexico Enviius (get invited) • Voom by Joy Han Blowout One Kings Lane (get invited) • Fatboy Bags • Cocoon Couture • Mirror Image

Rue La La (get invited) • ELLE Modern Love Boutique • Magaschoni • California Caviar Company Billion Dollar Babes (get invited) • VaVa by Joy Han • Wren The Top Secret (get invited) • Kalorik home RowNine (get invited) • Dunhill Ideeli (get invited) • Aryn K • Carla Mancini • Population • Waring Pro home • Eva Khurshid Beyond the Rack (get invited) • Bindya • MeMoi Slim Me • VBN • Melie Bianco • Matissa Editor's Closet (get invited) • Whiting & Davis TheSampleSale.com (get invited) • True Religion shoes

Want tips on how to shop online sample sales like a pro? Check out our video guide.

GWP Alert: Clinique Free Gift by Milly at Bloomingdale's

It's Bonus Time at the Bloomingdale's Clinique counter, and this time around your Clinique free gift has a special twist. The requisite cosmetic bag is designed by New York fashion favorite label Milly. This bright, fun floral Milly bag is perfect for toting along on your mid-winter getaway to sunnier locales.

Your free Clinique GWP is available with any Clinique purchase of $25 or more at Bloomingdales and Bloomingdales.com. But, this free gift is only available while supplies last.

Your Clinique free gift comes with the stylish Milly bag, plus all of this:

• Redness Solutions Instant Relief Mineral Powder with Brush
• High Impact Mascara in Black
• Even Better Skin Tone Correcting Moisturizer SPF 20
• Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
• Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent
• Clinique Foldover Mirror
• Clinique Key Chain with Long Last Lipstick Mini in A Different Grape and Long Last Glosswear SPF 15 in Clearly Pink

To claim your free gift, click through the photo above to head straight to the Milly-designed Clinique free gift offer at Bloomingdales. Make your Clinique selections totalling $25 or more, then head to checkout.

Fashion Cents: Super Bowl Style

--By Kimberly Turner

Are you ready for some football?

No! Well, Super Bowl Sunday is only days away. Here are five tips from Fashion Cents that will help you score a touchdown with your look at this year’s Super Bowl parties. Plus, we’ll show you how to avoid a flagrant foul and get that extra point.

1. Come dressed to play – look like you are going to watch a game and not like you are going to church, bed, or the club.

2. Know your position – wear what compliments your body and avoid that trendy shirt that you want to wear but makes you look like you have a muffin top.

3. Look like you want to be there – take your time getting ready and put on a little makeup and a great smile too.

4. Don’t overpower the room – tone down the perfume. Fragrances that are too heavy in a crowded room will get you a “flagrant foul”.

5. Know the play book – learn something about football before you get to the party. Here’s one key tip – New Orleans Saints are playing the Indianapolis Colts (it would be horrible if you didn’t even know what teams are playing).

Now watch the video to make sure you are prepared to “win” at the Super Bowl party!

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Kimberly Turner, your personal style guru, is a contributing writer for Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. Kimberly has an MBA from the University of Michigan and an Image Consulting Certification from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Kimberly lives in the Windy city of Chicago and is the host of FashionCents.tv.

Online Samples Sales: The Lake & Stars, Wren, Tart & More!

Check out today's amazing Online Sample Sales-- featuring the best in designer clothing, shoes, handbags, beauty, home goods, and more-- on now! Super fabulous Sample Sale shopping, minus the need to throw elbows and wait in ages-long lines... we'll take it! Remember, these sales only last 24-48 hours, and often sell out way before their time runs out.

As you can imagine, online sample sales are just as exclusive as the regular old Sample Sales you'd hit up in NYC or LA... you gotta know the right people to get in the door. Don't worry, Stiletto Jungle has you covered. Click on the linked text to score your insta-invitation:

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

HauteLook (get invited) • Tart • RapidLash beauty • Mimi & Coco • Nina Nguyen • Posse • Cuervo y Sobrinos Gilt Groupe (get invited) • Judith Leiber • Judith Ripka Jewelry • Kiki de Montparnasse • Be Mine Beauty Essentials • Badgley Mischka Collection • Alex & Ani Jewelry • Breakfast in Bed: Villa di Borghese by United Feather & Down, Bodum and more Gilt Fuse (get invited) • Jeffrey Campbell • Jewelry by Carrie Saxl & Yummi Glass • The Lake & Stars and Wendy Glez Gilt Man (get invited) • Marc by Marc Jacobs • Kiki de Montparnasse for Her • Michael Kors • Breakfast in Bed: Villa di Borghese by United Feather & Down, Bodum and more • Mammut JetSetter (get invited) • The Bauer Hotel - Venice • The Augustine - Prague Enviius (get invited) • Aime Luxury One Kings Lane (get invited) • Peacock Alley • Leftbank Art • Et Al

Rue La La (get invited) • James Jeans • James Jeans - Men's • Kork-Ease • Horny Toad • Horny Toad - Men's • Launch My Line Boutique: Opens at Night! 10/9c Billion Dollar Babes (get invited) • VaVa by Joy Han • Wren The Top Secret (get invited) • Cara Accessories RowNine (get invited) • Hearts on Fire Ideeli (get invited) • Apepazza • Eco Lux • Pade Vavra Beyond the Rack (get invited) • Chooka • Nibbatti • Helena de Natalio • Jessica Simpson sunnies Editor's Closet (get invited) • Android watches TheSampleSale.com (get invited) • Bejeweled

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FOUND: Eva Longoria's Twisted Tan Handbag

Gustto Torsa Handbag
$790.00
Available at: gustto.com

A beige handbag is a great investment piece-- it goes with everything and isn't in danger of being branded a trendy color. Sounds good so far. But, truth is, carting around dozens of square inches worth of beige can be boring. It takes a strong design to keep a monochrome tan-colored handbag from looking dowdy, but this celeb pick makes beige interesting.

Eva Longoria was recently spotted carrying a beige handbag that's anything but basic. Covered in twisty leather and featuring dual strap options for your carrying ease, this handbag is a statement piece despite its neutral color scheme.

Want to steal Eva Longoria's twisted tan handbag style for yourself? She's carrying the Torsa Handbag from Gustto. This chic oversized bag is perfect for pairing with your daytime essentials and features intricate styling that gives off a luxe look well beyond its pricetag, particularly when paired with shades of white and off-white as seen in this photo. This celebrity favorite bag is quite popular, having been spotted on the arms of Fergie, Emmy Rossum and Lo Bosworth, in addition to Eva.

Click on the photo to link directly to where you can purchase the Gustto Torsa Handbag, as seen on Eva Longoria, online.

Trend: Rough and Rugged Accessories

--By Kim Moshtaghi

Guess Gregoria Jacket
$108.00
Available at: guess.com

Metal yourself with some insanely romped out accessories for 2010. Every magazine, every runway has the ladies wearing rugged accessories combined with feminine, flirty attire. Roughen things up with a spiked bracelet or some sharp, edgy shoes to balance out your uber feminine look. This month’s issue of ELLE magazine features Jennifer Lopez decked out sort of like a super fashion-savvy cop that won’t hold back, even though her accessories are worth more then my rent. I’ve found 3 items that will get your look started, or completed.

Guess has a starter: the rough Guess “Gregoria” jacket. It’s short and sassy, while being totally hard core-- just the way 2010 needs it. The length gives you room to get creative with what you wear underneath. Plus, I think it will look stylin’ over a dress. This black wrinkled blazer is the ticket to get on the rugged train. Its shiny, polished look takes the cake with the edgy studded accents on the shoulders. You’ll look entitled to put someone in a chokehold while looking beyond sexy.

Rebecca Minkoff Loveletter Satchel
$695.00
Available at: thehipchick.com

Moving down south, and gearing away from the once popular skinny belt, let’s focus on the larger than life wide belt. I’m excited to showcase the ultimate Zipper Belt that’s up for grabs at Armani Exchange for $19! The wide silhouette belt has 3 exposed zipper lines giving it a city-chic look with a naughty twist. The zipper linings are surrounded by two large logo buckles that complete this bold belt. Wear this naughty by nature belt around your waist and a lot of your problems will disappear-- if you know what I mean! Create accidental curves with this knockout belt.

If you still have a little bit of animal in you, walk the wild side, or literally carry it, with the Rebecca Minkoff Loveletter Satchel. This is part of the newest edition to the Rebecca Minkoff collection, and I welcome it with two thumbs up. The black leather and leopard calf hair boho bag provides plenty of room for your small and big girly needs-- the bag can even fit a laptop! The multiple small compartments will make it easy to find your keys without grinding your teeth. The intricate whipstitching, zippers and tassels give it a rocker look with the sophistication of a '50s diva-- does that makes sense? Wear it in different ways and wow the crowd.

With high hopes for 2010, lets get ready to take on the world... or at least look like it!
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Kim Moshtaghi is a contributing writer for Adventures in the Stiletto Jungle. Born in Germany, Kim is currently based in sunny Del Mar, California, where she also serves as Stiletto Jungle's Director of Sales and Promotions. Kim has a communications degree, a third degree black belt, and a totally covetable Gucci handbag collection.

Online Sample Sales: Jil Sander, Chaiken, T-Bags & More!

Check out today's amazing Online Sample Sales-- featuring the best in designer clothing, shoes, handbags, beauty, home goods, and more-- on now! Super fabulous Sample Sale shopping, minus the need to throw elbows and wait in ages-long lines... we'll take it! Remember, these sales only last 24-48 hours, and often sell out way before their time runs out.

As you can imagine, online sample sales are just as exclusive as the regular old Sample Sales you'd hit up in NYC or LA... you gotta know the right people to get in the door. Don't worry, Stiletto Jungle has you covered. Click on the linked text to score your insta-invitation:

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

HauteLook (get invited) • Chaiken Blowout • Frock! By Tracy Reese • Swiss Legend • Baby Quasar • Melinda Maria • MonteVerde Gilt Groupe (get invited) • Link Up Cufflinks for Him • Jil Sander • Lorick and Alice Ritter • Brink & Campman • Rugs by nuLOOM • T-Bags • Hello!Lucky • Vanessa Noel Cashmere Gilt Fuse (get invited) • T-Bags • Hello!Lucky • Moyna Gilt Man (get invited) • Cloudveil • Buckler • Icebug Footwear • Brink & Campman • Rugs by nuLOOM • Spy Goggles • Link Up JetSetter (get invited) • Hôtel de Crillon - Paris • Royal Riviera - Côte d'Azur Enviius (get invited) • Wildcard One Kings Lane (get invited) • Staub • Thornwillow • 525 America • Gold N' Dulcinea

Rue La La (get invited) • Calvin Klein swimwear • Belle by Sigerson Morrison • Waterford Billion Dollar Babes (get invited) • Last Chance Blowout • CoolChange • SNT Workshop • TAT2 Designs The Top Secret (get invited) • Cara Accessories RowNine (get invited) • Luxury Fragrance Gift Sets Ideeli (get invited) • Calvin Klein • Bill Blass handbags • Accutron by Bulova • Adia Kibur • Aveeno skincare • Orrefors Beyond the Rack (get invited) • BCBGeneration • Charlotte Tarantola • Yansi Fugel • Valentine's Gifts for Her • Body & Soul Cosmetics • Bejeweled Editor's Closet (get invited) • Amrita Singh • Goldfaden TheSampleSale.com (get invited) • Ed Hardy Shoes Portero / Portero Private (visit - Extra 10% off with coupon AFFNNTAG*) • Tag Heuer Watch Now or Never Sale

* Valid Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm ET. Must use promo code at checkout. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Promo code is only valid on Now or Never Tag Heuer watches. Free Shipping & Insurance is applicable on qualifying orders.

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