Oooh la la! I know believe in love at first sight. The Deux Lux Gypsy Peacock Fortune Cookie Tote  makes my heart skip a beat. It’s a fabulous peacock print, super glittery, trimmed with gold hardware and tassels and a very unique shape. This tote is dressy enough for a night out as well as day of running errands paired with your favorite jeans and tank top. Reveal your fortune and click over to Nordstrom to treat yourself to one for $143. …

I have to give it up for Deux Lux. Once again they’ve managed to work magic, this time with the Lucky Reversible Sequin Tote, which shows off a beautiful coat of sequins on one side. Turn it inside out if you prefer less glitz and you’ve got yourself a fairly polished looking faux leather tote. The oversized bow detail is a chic detail that feels playfully cute, but could be removed if you’re headed to the office. …

… Oddly enough though, the food wasn’t my favorite part. My favorite part, of course, was the fortune cookies! I especially liked the fortune I received that said I would inherit a lot of money. Now if only it had come true! Haha!

Yes, fortune cookies can be a lot of fun. It should come as no surprise then that I was instantly intrigued when I saw this lovely piece. It’s the Gift Boutique Fortune Cookie Box! I like it because it’s like those little collectible pill boxes, but a …

… exalt this bag to the rank of “must have of the season” before I took a peek inside. Sure, the Deux Lux Sammy Tote is pretty awesome looking on the outside. The gorgeous putty hue (how often do you hear that?), the gentle slouch, the demure tassel details, and the pop of red all add up to overall perfection. As is so often the case, though, appearances are deceiving. A bag this roomy absolutely must have at least one pocket – and this has a whopping zero. To me, that’s grounds for …

… wearing stripes and sequins AT THE SAME TIME in order to appreciate the Resort Stripe Small Beach Tote from luxe-for-less label Deux Lux. I get the stripes – they’re springy, summery and beachy all at once – but the sequins appear distinctly out of place. There are four color variations available, including this dipped-in-red version, but none of them really call my name. Although the concept is intriguing, the execution somehow doesn’t translate well. Available for $102 at Nordstrom. …

… you, boring black clutch. In fact, forget you, too, metallic clutch. We’re moving on to the Deux Lux Gypsy Clutch, which offers us more bang for our buck and a lot more elegance, too. Beautifully detailed with a bundle of gold chain tassels, this slightly slouchy clutch is dressy enough to carry to an upscale affair, yet just versatile enough to work for a daytime event, too. The gold adds such a gorgeous finish to faux leather backdrop, which is available in both black and gray. …

Chain, chain, chaaain….. I’m a fool for this Deux Lux Black Chain Woven Tote! It’s edgy, bold, and yet basic enough to use for an everyday bag – I’m crazy about it. It features top zip closure, double top handles, an interior zippered pocket and goldtone hardware. This non-leather handbag is quite the creation and would make a fabulous Fall bag for Fashionistas on a budget. Pick one up for just $114.99 at Bluefly.

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… overwhelming, too busy, too clashy, you name it. To the rescue comes the Big Buddha Ikat Print Tote, a vivacious bag patterned with an array of southwestern-inspired hues. Ikat prints always veer into earthy territory, but this bag actually has a playful spin with its turquoise, hot pink, orange, and purple shades. It’s practically perfect for adding insane pops of color to a casual warm weather look, and it won’t cost you a fortune, either. Available for $80 at Nordstrom. …

I had the great fortune of coming across Marc Jacobs ‘ fall collection today, and I was floored by just about everything. That’s not exactly an unusual reaction for me where Mr. Jacobs is concerned, but what really struck me was how distinctive this collection is compared to his usual. If you only consider one, make it the Perry Tote. It’s quite structured and exquisitely shaped, with contrasting shades …

… change color or crack. The best type of handbag to carry around during the Summer is a straw tote. They don’t have drastic color changes and the straw stays put for the most part. Even when it’s wet, the straw doesn’t change or get stains on it.

I absolutely adore Tory Burch right now and the “Basketweave” Straw Tote might be the cutest straw tote I’ve seen in a while. What I love most about the “Basketweave” Tote is that it features different colors. This gives …