Natayle’s Addiction: Shanghai Tang Eyewear

I don’t fall in love often, but when I fall . . .I fall hard! This is now the case with my new addiction—Shanghai Tang sunglasses (and optical glasses)! I know what you’re thinking ‘they’re just sunglasses.’ But you’re wrong; they are so much more than that. Not since my first pair of designer shades …

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Handbags. Banana Republic Knock-offs

By now everyone knows I love a good (and usually expensive) handbag. However, when asked where women can find reasonably priced leather bags, Banana Republic normally comes to mind as they are mostly under $300. So I was checking out their handbag collection today and found myself thinking…some of these look vaguely familiar and not …

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Warning. Victoria's Secret? Burning Bras

How about some formaldehyde with those C-cups? Talk about boobs on fire…a woman who purchased two Victoria’s Secret bras wound up covered with a very bad blistering rash. According to today’s NY Post Roberta Ritter’s lawsuit charges it was caused by formaldehyde in the bras! Ew. Apparently Ritter, became ill from her new Angels Secret …

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Accessories. Eyewear Remains Bright Spot in Dark Economy

At least sunglasses hide your crying eyes! Vintage is back, especially when it comes to eyewear! According to WWD, the recent relaunch of vintage styles including Ray-Ban’s classic Wayfarer style has ignited the eyewear industry with a demographic that spans celebrities to tweens. Better yet, they are more affordable than a designer bag or shoes. …

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