Tuesday, March 31, 2009

When The Going Gets Tough...Go Goyard


Just came back from Palm Beach and I see why the Goyard Shopping Tote still remains a must-have.It's a great carryall for spring! The tote is simply structured, easy to carry and comes in an array of ten unique colors.You can add just about any design to your shopping tote. Personally, our favorite is the new hand painted crown. We still love the peace sign and skull & cross bones motif or you can add the designer's traditional trademark stripes. Not to worry...you can leave the bag plain which is very chic. The best thing about the Goyard St Louis Shopping Tote, aside from being another status symbol to carry to the ever-so-chic beach clubs, the tote is so light weight.
There are so many fabulous Goyard accessories to keep buying for your tote as well. (especially for mother's day!!!) The tote comes in three sizes and holds everything and more.The medium size is great for everyday.We love carrying the tote because it's so easy to find your belongings.(sun screen, blackberry, lip gloss, charge cards, etc..) Your Goyard tote also comes with a real "goody".... an attached wallet. No need to bring along your heavy wallet.
Choosing one of the ten colors may not be so easy. We at AFGG love the bright colors, which allows us to choose: orange, yellow, blue or green. The red (a dull color) is our least favorite and the black is great but too safe for the summer. The white always looks amazing and the pink is back! What ever color you choose you'll look and feel great.The Goyard signature shopping tote continues to be a staple for the fashion driven and those who want a comfortable bag! Go Goyard and guess what color we use at AFGG!

Signature Jalda Bag on Sale!

Jalda Audrey - Patent Croc Black
Market price: $470.0
Sale Price: $282.00

Jalda bags are unique and fun! They make a statement where ever you go. Be sure to carry a Jalda handbag to your next event, party or lunch! We love the signatue flap and handle.This fabulous bag is on sale at Hip Chick. Shop Hip Chick on A Few Goody Gumdrops. Jalda's clutches are made in the USA of the finest Italian leather.Pair with your LBD and patent leather cheetah Manolo pumps!

Fendi Cinches It and We Are Reprinting It!




eLUXURY Fabulous Fendi on A Few Goody Gumdrops at eLuxury.Gorgeous Fendi belt in white or black. Ready to pre-order now. The hottest belt this season! We just saw a model wearing this Fendi cinch belt on a Heidi Weisel Cocktail dress and it looked fabulous!

Suede Cut-Out Belt, Black or White
Elasticized band with soft grained leather and suede
Leather and ruthenium slide-lock closure with logo-etched bars
Circular suede cut-out
Width measures 4.75"
Made in Italy and made for you!!!! Perfect belt for your spring wardrobe.Makes your waist look very tiny....that's reason enough to own this fabulous belt! Pair with Fendi Peek a Boo Bag in Shiny Black Patent.

Monday, March 30, 2009

Links a la Mode: Oo La La



Links à la Mode: IFB Weekly Roundup March 26th

39thandbroadway.com Thought it was hard picking a job interview outfit...what do you wear if you’re interviewing for a fashion job?
A Few Goody GumDrops scoops an interview with handbag designer’s Be and D about the re-launch of the Garbo bag!
Breakfast at Saks - A little slice of heaven: Erin Wasson’s Venice Beach Tree House
Consume or Consumed - Soleful Shopping: Negotiating Men’s Footwear (Guest Men’s Fashion Entry)
Dogmom’s Dish - Norma Kamali NK: Spring Blossoms In Unexpected Places dramatis personae Curious About Corsetry {part 1}:Answers to Your Most Basic Questions
Fasshonaburu - How to rock multiple brights this spring
fete a fete - DL1961’s 4-way stretch denim slims and shapes
Independent Fashion Bloggers -How essential is twitter to your blog?
Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fashion -Virtual Shopping Cart:Urban Outfitters misslikey - is still zipping
Munique Fashions - Twinset and pearls with a modern twist
Or False Glitter - fall/winter 09 inspired hair style tried at home!
reLYME -Studs were all over the runway this season…a few cheaper and more girly alternatives.
Retro Chick - Ethical Design Spotlight - Tammam
Solo Lisa - Tips to take with you when shopping for clutches
Star Fashion Addict - Summer Trend Jumpsuits and Rompers
Style Eyes Fashion Blog - Cheer yourself up with a little lipstick therapy
Style Symmetry - The Best Thrifting Tip I Can Give You
THE COVETED - The Elegant Punks an interview with Felder Felder
Thrift Eye - Making a circle scarf, then turning it into a circle dress!

Thursday, March 26, 2009

My Oh My Bluefly

Just saw this bag in one of my favorite stores in NYC....great deal right here on Bluefly at A Few Goody Gumdrops! (more than 20% off)



Christian Dior fold over clutch with its high patent shine and signature quilting is a must-have for spring. We are totally in love with this tres chic clutch in navy with logo Dior charms in silver at the side. Shop Dior on Bluefly at A Few Goody Gumdrops! Shop Bluefly! Check out the Dior matching wallet in fuchsia.The fold over clutch is also available in white and black. Perfect luncheon, dinner party or cocktail bag. AFGG is an affiliate of Bluefly.com

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

Put the Linea Pelle in the Coconut!

Singer 22 has another fabulous bag for you to own from Linea Pelle in Coconut! The color of this bag is so gorgeous...perfect for spring/summer. Available in black but our choice is the definitely the Coconut. The bag falls just perfectly....on our must-have list. Go for it. We did!

Washed Italian leather with solid brass hardware. Light gold classic hardware finish. Washed in special garment enzyme blend for soft casual look...a tres chic bag! Signature LP dustbag included for protection and storage.Shop Linea Pelle on Singer22 at A Few Goody Gumdrops!

Our Friends at TheFind.com Love Asymetric Fashion

One Shoulder Dressing with a Modern Edge

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Our friends at
www.thefind.com favorite silhouettes for spring is the asymmetric shoulder dress. We couldn't agree more! We love it, too and we love their choices!
Grecian togas were perhaps the first asymmetric fashion, but the one shoulder frock for the modern woman comes in all shapes and sizes. From floor length red-carpet gowns to ultra-minis and everything in between including shoulder blouses, jumpsuits and kaftans.
In the realm of the one shoulder dress our favorites at thefind.com include a grey Chloé one shoulder cotton jersey cocktail dress that speaks to us with its minimal simplicity created by voluminous inverted pleats and a seamed yoke. Next the Narciso Rodriguez color block dress makes the bare shouldered look bold and graphic with contrast banding at the neckline and hem.
A bold statement to indulge your inner modernist - wear Rodriguez's one shouldered number on a first-date or with your hubby for sushi uptown at Masa. Marc Jacobs' silk color-block onesie has playful written all over it. You'll be the cool girl that everyone notices this summer! Elasticized at the waist framing the exact spot you 'll want to wear a very wide belt around your waist.
Pair these cheeky numbers with sandals or t-strap platform sandals
. Love the yellow Jimmy Choo's!

Weekly Shopping and Goodies

Oscar De La Renta from
Well Heeled Society


Another amazing week for Shopping and Goodies. Key pieces to own, styles and trends, getting the cold shoulder, a great giveaway and more! Read the scoop from my most favorite fashionistas! Body odor???


A Few Goody Gumdrops knows Spring is in the air and it's time to put a little Pucci in your day!
Couture In The City Shows us how to steal
Camilla Belle's style.
Fashion Fille interviewed Beka of reLYME.com!She interviewed Fashion Fille as well.Check it out! The Bare Skinny shows you how to give em' the cold shoulder this spring.
Handbag du Jour chats with Be & D on the re-launch of the iconic Garbo studded bag, Kate Moss and what's next for the brand!
Princess Dominique Dishes Fashion
hosts the new My Twinkle Toe Shoes. Giveaway! Got Facebook or Twitter? Then You Can Enter!
Quinta Trends shows the NSBP new collection. The fall is coming in South America…
Spork Fashion has teamed with ChickDowntown.com to give away a silk spring dress by Rebecca Taylor!
Shopping and Info
wants to buy Katherine Heigl’s Be & D ruffle bag!
Style Eyes is fed up with frugal living so she cheers herself up with some small treats in her post The Lipstick Effect
Make sure to take
The Budget Fashionista's fabulous Annual Shopping Survey for 2009, and help us beat last year's record of over 3,000 responses!
What's Haute Magazine shows you how to get in "shape" without even breaking a sweat. The secret? Spanx!
The Well-Heeled Society finds happiness in the color of sunshine.
diva in a carry on understands that your clothes are an investment, so protect them and your body from odor!
See ya next week with more fashion scoop!

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

Chic,Sleek and On Sale!!!

We love a great deal and this is it!!!!!!


This black Naplak patent leather clutch with the faceted jet-stone magnetic closure and leather crease detail is now on sale! Fabulous day to evening clutch by Anya Hindmarch. An amazing price for this gorgeous, sleek and very chic clutch. A timeless piece that you will own forever!




Louis Patent Clutch was: $345.00
now: $172.50

Shop Anya on Vivre at A Few Goody Gumdrops

Monday, March 23, 2009

Red,White and Cobalt

Shop Fendi on eLuxury at A Few Goody Gumdrops.The model is wearing the Fendi Cuff in cobalt with Fendi Hourglass Dress and Jacket with the medium Patent Peek-A-Boo Bag and Fendi Cut-Out Belt in suede!




Fabulous Fendi in striking cobalt blue. Just bright for spring! Color is back and we are loving it.This color blue is so chic and exciting. Now, you're cuff can match your bag! Shop Fendi on eLuxury at A Few Goody Gumdrops & click the Fendi box! Cobalt is the new navy!
eLUXURY

Bop Bop Over to Shopbop


Look du Jour at shopbop.com
It's like having a personal shopper show you the best of sale, each look will be hand-picked by one of our stylists, with a different look every day, Monday through Friday. But it gets better! When you order any item(s) featured in the Look du Jour, you’ll get an extra 10% off (for that day only).Wow!! Click the box and start shopping & saving at Shopbop.com on A Few Goody Gumdrops!

Indulge!




Amrita Singh 36 Piece Bangles PRE ORDER NOW!


Amazing collection of 36 Bangles. These gold bracelets come in different designs and can be worn individually or all together! Shop Amrita Singh on Pink Masacara at A Few Goody Gumdrops.We absolutely love this collection and it's priced just right! This is on our must-have list.


Indulge yourself at:Pink Mascara fine jewelry and designer fashions. Shop and save!

Sunday, March 22, 2009



Alexandra from Tappan, New York is the winner of the LnA leggings from Singer22 and A Few Goody Gumdrops! We can't wait to see a picture of Alexandra in her very funky leggings. We want to thank all the readers who entered this edgy giveaway! AFGG wishes to thank Singer22 for the LnA leggings!

A Smashing Deal!




Smashbox has a "SMASHING" deal for one week only!

This Fabulous Beauty Kit Includes:
Cheeks Quad,Eye Shadow Quad and Lip Enhancing Gloss

Saturday, March 21, 2009

I'll Take the Diamonds.....Then the Denim

Rich and Skinny Jeans

Me & Ro 18k Flower Band with Diamonds

Click here to shop:BlueBee Denim and Diamonds Sale! Select jeans 30% off...Select jewelry 30% off! Ill' take the Diamonds.....you'll take the Denim???? Have fun shopping Denim and Diamonds at Blue Bee on A Few Goody Gumdrops! One of my favorite jewelry designer's...Aurora Lopez is also on sale!

A Shopaholics Sale!!!!!!!!!!!!!







If you are a true Shopper then you need to click this link or the box!!!!!!Save 20% off! Shopaholic Sale at ssense.com I'm so exhausted from shopping all day!!!! This is simply the best kind of "tired"!!! Start shopping!

Ssense

Thursday, March 19, 2009

We're Totally Charmed by Elizabeth & James!

Elizabeth and James is the
ultra-chic and trendy label
of actresses Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen.









The actresses collaborated with famed jewelry designer Robert Lee Morris to create this chic and edgy look in both antiquated silver and brass.

In addition to these key pieces shown, click the box to view and shop this very cool line of jewlery.What's best about these pieces are they will boldly accessorize what ever you are wearing!

eLUXURY

Put A Little Geometric Pucci In Your Day!






Spring is in the air and so are
Emilio Pucci Tee Shirts!
Ari Jersey Tee and Ari Jersey Hoodie
100% cotton
Lightweight knit jersey
Colorful geometric print
Slim fit
Made in Italy


Pucci has always maintained it's color palette and fun design pattern from years ago. My first introduction to Pucci was my Mom's sheer Pucci blouse and velvet skirt in the traditional pink, yellow and white motif.Pucci continues it's elegance in today's geometric design while adding the latest fashion trends...the hoodie and the simple crew neck tee.The perfect color-pick-me-up from winter to spring. Shop Pucci at eLuxury on A Few Goody Gumdrops by clicking the Pucci box! Pucci is always such a great look for spring/summer. These colorful geometric tees look so haute paired with Pucci's white slim jeans. On our must-have list! I am digging out my purple, green and white Pucci leggings from ten years ago!
Pucci

Links a la Mode...Oh Yes!!!!


Links à la Mode : March 19th
A Few Goody GumDrops asks…if you are coming apart at the seems then enter to win torn leggings from LnA!
Breakfast at Saks -Still sifting through Paris Fashion Week shows? Make time for Ann Demeulemeester F/W 09.10
Capitola Girl Jewelry Blog -Check, Please!
Consume or Consumed -Sees Double and Triple: On Buying Multiples
Couture Cult -Alison Lewis (formerly of Mooka Kinney)Spring/Summer 09
Debutante Clothing - Missoni is Inspired By Vintage Modernist Necklaces
Dogmom’s Dish - Desperately Seeking Orla
Fashion Daydream - What your didn’t see at Fashion Week: A behind the scenes look into fashion week, fashionistas en route to the shows and models being made up.
Fashion Pulse Daily -reports on the latest colors for fall 2009,the season isn’t comprised of various hues of black or even bright colors.
Felicia Sullivan - beauty & styling products that work for curly, coarse hair, really work. part 1: frederic fekkai
fete a fete-Larkspur & Hawk’s GORGEOUS antique & vintage inspired
Independent Fashion Bloggers -Burnout Aversion Tips From Bloggers
reLYME - the Persian-inspired trend that’s hitting the runway
Retro Chick - Top 5 Ways to have fun with no money
Shopping and Info - found Gossip Girl scarves bags & jewelry oh my!
Solo Lisa - Sunny fashion picks inspired by Freida Pinto’s character in Slumdog Millionaire
Studio Purpura Fashion Blog - Shopping Hops in the Far & South East Asia! Photos to Come!
Style Symmetry - Check out my interview with Jennine of The Coveted!
Style With Anna -Fashion for Guys: How to Dress Like David Beckham
THE COVETED -Exclusive Video Preview & Tutorial: Benefit Smokin’ Eyes
the musings of ondo lady -ready for a retro prequel of Gossip Girl which is about the trials and tribulations of a teenage Lily van der Woodsen
what the pros do… - Spring Clean Your Makeup Kit!

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

Thefind.com Shines in Patent Leather


Our friends and guest Blogger thefind.com loves the patent leather trend for Spring! Click here to see an array of amazing must-have shoes!
Patent leather is simply spot-on with a splash of shine this spring.Black adds just the right hint of contrast when paired with bold splashes of color that add a special touch of whimsy. The trend this spring is definitely shiny patent leather! All fashionista's must have that knock-out pair of shoes to wear this spring with edgy and sleek graphic inspired dresses, skinny jeans or boyfriend jeans. How chic!
Alexander McQueen offers Peep-toe pumps with a heart cut out at the toe, a platform sole with a shocking magenta pink sole, a change from Louboutin's red signature soles.To the other extreme, flats can add a shot of shiny happy feel-good color this spring. Available in a rainbow of colors are flats from Tory Burch, Bloch and Sigerson Morrison just to name a few! Shiny patent leather flats suit weekend jaunts...running earrands, trips to the farmers market, lunching with the girls or picnicing in the park with a pretty Spring floral dress.Be sure to click here and check out the patent leather ballet flats! www.thefind Thanks to thefind.com for the scoop and article on the latest trend in shoes!

Weekly Shopping and Goodies...Simply "The Best"

Be Seen in Hollywood and The Bare Skinny













Can't wait for you to read Weekly Shopping and Goodies! We have so much Shopping info... Shopping in Buenos Aires, Shopbop, Shopping Surveys and so much more! You can even buy a Green Bag!
A Few Goody Gumdrops scoops an interview with handbag designer's Be & D about the re-launch of the Garbo Bag!
Handbag du Jour brings you the hottest in green handbags in celebration of St. Patty's Day!
Couture In The City “No one’s perfect until now” Perfect One™ full coverage bra by Victoria’s Secret!
Quinta Trends goes to shopping to Buenos Aires
Shopping and Info loves
Julia Roberts Halter neck dress trend for Spring.
The Bare Skinny shows you how to
Dress to the Max.
Style Eyes loves the sweet as sugar shades at Dorothy Perkins, If you also have a sweet tooth, read about it in Dolly Mixture Style
Its time to chime in! The Annual Shopping Survey 2009 by The Budget Fashionista wants to hear from all of you, dear readers, by Thursday, March 19th.
The Well-Heeled Society gives you
attitude on heels.
What's Haute Magazine loves Sunner's grown-up take on the romper.
diva in a carry on wants to know how do you snog?

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Bop Over to Shopbop

Great News from Shopbop! For the next 3 days take an additional 20%. Click here to get the real deal: Take an additional 20% off items marked 70% off, with code 20OFF70 . Have fun Shopping and use code 20OFF70. Ends: March 19 at 11:59PM PST

A Few Goody Gumdrops Interviews Handbag Designer's, Be & D

Steve Dumain & Be Inthavong

1.What does Be and D stand for?
"Be" Inthavong and Steve "D"umain. Be & S sounded too much like Bull*&@! - and there is enough of that in the world!


2.I think you have an amazing collection of bags.The Garbo bag is great.When did you originally launch the Garbo bag?
It was one of our first bags - we launched it for our first collection - Fall 2004. Bergdorf Goodman was the first store that carried Be & D


3. Why did you discontinue the Garbo bag?
Because it received so much attention due to celebrities buying them - there was a flood of look-alikes and we felt our creative souls needed something else to move on to and discover.Immediately after the Garbo we had another very iconic piece for us called the Crawford Hobo. Since them we've launched an entire ruffle-punk collection starting with the Tuxedo bag and then onto the Kan Kan group. Now we feel very comfortable owning the creation of these and having them as staples in our collection now that the brand has matured and people know who we are more.

4.What inspired you to do the re-launch the iconic Garbo Bag?

Our 5 year anniversary was the perfect time - it just felt so right. It relaunched itself in a way. Buyers started asking for it again and we recreated it to a place where we were both thrilled with its new modern luxe look and feel.


5.Are the Garbo belts new to the line?
Yes - we wanted a way for a woman to be hands-free and just wear the simplest of clothing - but just throw a belt on to take an outfit way up a notch. It totally works in a piece like this.


6.What age group is the Garbo bag geared to?
Like any kind of art or music or fashion, taste is a mindset - especially when it's made by hand. We notice that our customers really are anywhere from 18-88 - it just depends if they can find a way to get their hands on it - and bring it home.

7.What age group are you bags generally geared to?

They range - but we notice that the best bags really don't have a specific age - they just appeal to women or a certain mindset. We tend to love the side of woman that is a little bit bit punk and a little bit sexy with a fair amount of trust in her own taste.

8.Do you both collaborate on each design? If so, do you usually agree? Who wins?
Yes we collaborate on each design. We both win in the end - because we fight to the finish with each design. That's often what people around us think makes for the best products.


9.What part of the bags expresses your individuality?
The attention to inside details and how we find little secret ways to make every bag as functional as they are sculptural.

10. Do you use exotic skins?

Every season we use various exotics. We've worked a lot with python, anaconda, eel-skin, lizard and of course some alligator and crocodile. It's wonderful to learn the different ways of using different skins and how they express so many different styles to a certain silhouette.

11. How excited do you get when you see someone using one of your bags
?
It's like Christmas morning when you were a kid - you're so excited and almost don't believe it's for real.....for me anyways - Be is Buddhist, so I imagine he has a totally different emotion. I do remember the first time he called me and said he'd seen a woman in downtown NYC wearing one of our bags. He was so excited and I was asking all about what she was like. Then we heard news about some celebrities who had bought our bags and then we started to see pictures. It was a nice way to see women reacting to pieces we made.


12. Are the studs on the bags your trademark? How did you come up with idea of using studs?
We were feeling a fun moment in life and these were a reflection of that. We're both punks deep down and have a giant taste for finer things - such as quality leathers - so there you have the Garbo.


13. Is any celebrity known for carrying any specific bag in the line? Anybody special you would like to see carrying one of your bags?
So many women carried the original Garbo:Penelope Cruz, Mena Suvari, Britney Spears (god love her!), Lindsey Lohan, Venus & Serena Williams, etc. Then the Crawford was first spotted on Charlize Theron, then Elle Macpherson. Already we’ve seen the new Garbo on Taylor Momsen from Gossip Girls and Daisy Lowe. Kate Moss ordered one as well!


14.I understand your bags are made in New York. Does that give you more control in the outcome?
We started making our bags right in our own NY atelier. We've done some in Italy, but we found that having complete control over each piece helps us make them superior. We need to be in the factory - grading the leathers, working with the sewers, and making sure each piece is specially made. Our shoes are made in Tuscany - because it's still very hard to make a great shoe in smaller quantities anywhere but Italy. We're one of the few companies still making luxury leather goods in NY. Many designers still make their clothing here - but we want to bring the classic concept of a French or Italian atelier back to America. We train each person in our factory from scratch in order to get the quality and subtle style we need.


15. Do you eventually want to open your own boutique? Where would the first one be?
Yes - NYC - just like us. We want to be close to our first store and spend time with our customers.


16.Where are your bags carried?
Nationally in Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, Intermix, and the finest luxury specialty stores in the US and around the world. For your local Boston readers we are also sold at Gretta Luxe!


17.Do you ever make custom bags?
Yes, for certain private clients.


18. Are all your bags named after someone? What are the some of the names of your bags?
Our bags are named to signify confidence and style and the words and places that exemplify that. The Kan Kan is actually named after Be’s grandmother. The Cosette named after the French character.

19. Have you added any other accessories to the line?
Wallets, keychains and cardholders!



A Few Goody Gumdrops thanks Be & D for this fabulous interview and wishes them much success with the re-launch of the Garbo Bag!


Sunday, March 15, 2009

My Oh My Bluefly!!!




Bottega Veneta cobalt basket woven leather tote .
Just spotted this fabulous bag for Spring in Bottega on Fifth Ave. We love the blue and white combination.
You save 20% on Bluefly. Shop Bluefly for this new Spring Style color and shape in the signature basket woven design. Shop Bluefly! Thanks Bluefly for another "goody". Must-have!