Look who got a spotlight in this month’s issue of People Style Watch! That’s right, the Melodie Shoulder Bag is totally famous!

Très chic!  This structured shoulder bag is adorable, ladylike, and super trendy! The pebbled leatherette and glossy gold details are super gorgeous, and would you believe it’s only $46.71? For that price you can splurge for more than one

Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Are you bleary-eyed from waking up at 4 AM to watch royal wedding footage? Or are you bushy-tailed from sipping English tea and eating scones all morning at a viewing party?

Or perhaps you decided to hit snooze and catch the wedding-of-the-century’s details at a reasonable hour.

If you missed it, the Royal Wedding was just perfect. Everything went off without a hitch. Kate looked just lovely and handled herself with the poise and grace of a true royal.

And the detail we’ve all been speculating about for months? Kate Middleton’s wedding dress is a truly beautiful gown by British designer Alexander McQueen. As Kate stepped out of 1977 Rolls-Royce Phantom VI in front of Westminster Abbey, she made fashion history in the gown, a long-lace-sleeved gown with a deep-V-neckline and a satin ivory bodice. And the back of the dress — a stunning low-cut with a lace overlay  — gorgeous! The dress is very Grace Kelly with a sophisticated, yet traditional feel.  She wore a gauze veil trimmed in lace and  Queen Elizabeth’s tiara, known as the Russian Fringe Tiara or the George III Crown (which is worth a whopping $120,000!).

Kate’s wedding bouquet is small and delicate, containing a stem from the myrtle bush that Queen Victoria planted in 1845. It also contains a sprig from the myrtle plant that was grown from Queen Elizabeth’s 1947 bouquet.

Queen Elizabeth described the wedding as “amazing” — a rare compliment.

And now, as I type, William and Kate are standing on the balcony at Buckingham palace, where they just shared their first kiss in front of thousands (and they sneaked in a second kiss — a British royalty first!).They will now attend the Queen’s luncheon at Buckingham Palace, and later this evening they will enjoy a dinner reception, complete with speeches, drinks and dancing.

So raise a glass to England’s new Duke and Duchess of Cambridge!

Who would have ever imagined that Chelsea Clinton would be in the spot light? I mean, really, the Clinton’s girl? Well, I guess she is kind of stylish, and she does carry cute purses…and Chelsea did just get married. (Which has turned into one of the largest media frenzies ever! Chelsea Clinton got married, and the media exploded…)

Despite the possibly-unwanted attention, Chelsea, we’re on to you! Your fashionable clothes, your stylish handbags…

So I dug deep, and ladies, I found the perfect comparison, with a little more pizazz:

Our Devon Convertible Clutch by Nila Anthony!

This is one of the most versatile bags to hit shelves this season. With a few extra kicks of glamour, this purse mimics Chelsea’s but adds a touch of its own juice to the mixture. You can use the chain strap to carry the Devon over your shoulder, or the longer adjustable strap to carry this bag as a small messenger. Need a clutch? It can do that too! Simply remove both straps and use the Devon as a clutch or evening bag to spice up your night.

The front flap secures with a hook and twist closure and opens to reveal a zippered closure for extra security. Adorable floral printed fabric lines the interior, where you will find one zippered pocket and two open top pockets to help you organize the contents of your life.

Ladies, let’s hear it for Chelsea! She just got married, and now she’s making fashion statements! Are you on board?

Photo Credit: 2.bp.blogspot.com

Credit card debt is becoming a huge national crisis in the United States! This is a problem we as a society are getting ourselves into, and must also get ourselves out of! In order to even begin to solve this dilemma we must first and foremost look at our WALLETS!

Yes, these neglected jewels carry our story. From gift cards, to debit cards, to credit cards, to frequent customer cards and so on, our wallets are home to more than our cash.  Our patterns, tastes, organizational styles and identities are all held home in our wallets. So why not care for what our wallets contain? Is it because society moves too fast and we don’t have the time? Or is because we simply don’t make the time?

Ladies, it is time to put an end to a cluttered wallet and rid yourself of a pound of cards!

First…Take everything out of your wallet. That’s right, dump it all! Then trash all unused, expired and severely damaged cards, receipts, etc.

Second…Separate your cards in an order of importance, the most important being your driver’s license and social security card to the least important, your frequent customer café card.

Third…Consider what is most important to you. Does your budget need cut? Do you have high balances on your credit cards? Why are you carrying certain cards, for security purposes? To attract attention? Figure out why you have it and why its important.

Fourth…Purge! Let go of the unnecessary. Maybe if you drop the frequent customer card from your café,  you won’t be inspired to go, hence saving you money and lbs!

Fifth…Return everything to your wallet in a well-arranged, organized manner.

Sixth…If you don’t already have a budget established, make one! Track your expenditures! If you credit balance is high, or if you’re prone to using plastic, then stick to one card. Once a balance has been maintained for a while, then possibly increase to two cards. Generally, there isn’t much more of a need for the plastic beyond the original two cards.

If you are having shopping addiction or credit card addiction then please check out these websites for assistance.

Photo Credit: GreenPandaTreeHouse.com

Trend Alert! Floral; it’s in. (Always have been, always will be..) Don’t believe me? Check out these floral jeans featured as Gotta Have It by Teen Vogue. So maybe you’re not that daring and edgy and these pants aren’t for you. I can admit that I wouldn’t wear them. I don’t know if that’s due to the fact that I’m not daring enough to rock the floral printed jeans or that I know these jeans would make my legs look more than 10x bigger, much the opposite of what I want a pair of jeans to do. Either way, if you can’t rock the floral jeans; there are plenty of things you can rock. Try a floral print dress, skirt, headband, scarf or even FLORAL HANDBAGS! What could be better? They’re cute, flirty, feminine and fun. Whether it be a floral print or one simple flower (much like the outfits in Rochas Spring 2010 Collection) Handbag Heaven floral handbags to fit your every desire. There is our Rohm Zipper Hobo or our Maui Floral Print Satchel. Also, there’s no forgetting one our our newest gems: The Brianna Soft Flower Clutch.

The Brianna Soft Floral Clutch – perfect for summer weddings!

This gorgeous clutch comes in pink and black leatherette, and has a detachable strap so it can be held as a clutch or worn as a wristlet. It’s perfect for a summer wedding or a night on the town with the girls. Not your thing? Don’t worry! Handbag Heaven has a huge variety of  other floral handbags to choose from. You don’t want to miss out on this season’s hottest trend though, so I would start searching for that perfect floral handbag today.

Archaeologists in Armenia found the world’s oldest shoe. It’s approximately 5,500 years old & would fit a ladies size 7. [New York Times]

Chanel is selling limited edition $20 cotton pads. [Blogdorf Goodman]

Naomi Campbell is being sued for refusing to launch a fragrance; she wouldn’t climb a set of stairs. [NY Post]

Urban Outfitters was selling a shirt the read “Eat Less.” The style was pulled from the store’s website last night. [Huffington Post]

Bebe and TV network CBS will launch collection of 90210-inspired apparel for fall. [WWD]

Elle Magazine photo-shopped Rhianna’s waist to nothingness. [Daily Mail]

Spanx for Men have been a retail hit; “Men may not be talking about it, but they’re buying it.” [New York Times]

Rumor has it that Mobama will grace another Vogue cover. [Daily Front Row]

SATC star Kim Cattrall chopped off her hair to a dramatic bob. [People Style Watch]

Swimsuits selling for hundreds might only cost $5 to produce. [New York Times]

Giselle Bundchen was recently caught without makeup. Hint: she doesn’t look all that different. [Just Jared]

Who needs a purse when you can carry your essentials in your bosom? [Cleavage Caddy]

Divorcées are transforming their wedding rings into “divorce rings.” [New York Times]

Let me introduce myself. I’m Sara. I’m a lover of fashion, art, and candy. I’m an avid photographer, photographing anything and everything…which brings me to my current gig: resident photographer for Handbag Heaven.

Shooting has changed drastically for me since coming on board at Handbag Heaven. I now shoot in an environment completely controlled by myself, my subjects no longer move or blink, and while some photographers are concerned with shadows on faces, I’m concerned with handbag handles.

One of the best parts of this job is checking out all of the amazing bags. I’ve pretty much started a wish list and it’s bound to get lengthy…occupational hazard.

Chelsea Envelope Clutch

1. Chelsea Envelope Clutch
This bag is easy to carry underarm or by hand
and fits right into my hassle-free lifestyle.
Remember, you don’t have to be fancy to carry a clutch.
My philosophy: Every day is clutch-worthy.

Sami Quilted Handbag

2. Sami Quilted Handbag
The Sami is extraordinarily chic and classic.
It’s begging me to take it home.

Vintage Thick Flat Wallet

3. Vintage Thick Wallet
This wallet doubles as a clutch and can fit
my daily necessities: cards, cash, keys and candy.
The best part: I can take it shopping,
then toss it in my camera bag when shooting.

You’ll be hearing a lot from me in the future.  And you should be as excited as I am.

1. Head to Simply Living on a Budget and Beth will tell you how to win the handbag of your choice. Ends 12/9.
2. Stop in to see Heather at Theta Mom and win a handbag. Ends 12/10.
3. The lovely ladies at Stuff Under Twenty are giving away two beauties. Ends 12/14.
4. You can find Annette’s fun giveaway at Fairy Blog Mother. Ends 12/4.
5. Check out a review of some cowboy-ready Handbag Heaven  items at Western Wishlist.

Get on it!

I’m not usually one to play favorites when it comes to fashion items. (I love all of you equally, my dear ballet flats. Please do not fight amongst yourselves.) And I can usually point out some level of quality in any piece (albeit a few items…crocscoughjuicyjumpsuitscoughthesecough), however when an item like the Valencia Blush Hobo comes around, you have to put it at the top of the style pile.

With one touch of this pretty carry-all, the buttery softness of the leatherette exterior will take your heart. I can honestly say that this is one of the best imitation leathers I’ve seen in all my years as a handbag purveyor. The exterior detailing is imaculate, supplying just enough visual interest as to not overwhelm an outfit.

How to wear this? The magical thing about the Valencia Blush Hobo is it’s versitility – this baby is obviously well-suited for a more formal ensemble, but is still subtle enough in design to be worn while the sun is high. Then there’s the Valencia’s color. The lush grey is neutral but interesting, thus perfect for everyday wear.

Let me warn you though, I’d avoid this handbag if you’re not up for compliments from strangers. They’re a-comin’!