Why am I attracted to old-fashioned timeless pieces?

I saw this bag in person at Bloomingdale's last season and really loved the contrast of the gold on black leather. Super classy but difficult to style since it's a style on its own me thinks. I got it for 65% off retail price. Ahh..I love Hautelook.

Finally, a lady-like bag where my stuff won't get lost in the shuffle and where Dave won't ask me to stuff his stuff in such as his ipad ...or will it fit?

I don't know much about the Halston Heritage label but only that Sarah Jessica Parker was appointed President and Chief Creative Officer back in 2010 and that Halston used to be a super old American luxury brand.

Laura mercier goodies!

I love all the free goodies you get when you shop online and that you don't get at department stores! Yes, you can avoid shipping fees but there are often promos going on!

Lauramercier.com had a special this week- Free shipping over $25 so I went ahead and ordered the coveted Tinted Moisturizer (oil free in nude) I wanted to try. I also got a super effective secret concealer because with purchase of two secret camouflage products, you get a full size foundation primer valued at $30 (I ran out of primer months ago)!

Of course when you shop at the department stores, you get to try on the colors before buying..well, I went to Bloomings to try the colors and bought it online to get the freebies!

I get to pick 3 free samples- Flawless skin exfoliator, universal loose powder+brush (Super good for hot greasy summer faces) and a mini tinted moisturizer which is super useful for traveling. Free samples that I will actually use is rare!

*After writing this, I noticed I was missing the mini tinted moisturizer tube...I accidentally threw it in the garbage amongst the packaging! FAIL but win for blogging!