Monday, November 19, 2012

Little Black Bag 7! (end of October/November)


This round was a regular bag with an extra item. :)  Was loving a few items so for once I opened twice in a month (still haven't officially opened for November though!).  Also, my trading time for this bag was GREATLY extended.  The site was having issues on two separate occasions so I ended up getting an extra 1.5 days of trading, which helped SO much since I've been really busy lately.


First up!  The Street Level two- way studded backpack!  This one was SUPER SUPER popular, since its a more unique item for LBB.  This bag has 5 places to hook the 2 straps it comes with, so you can wear it a bunch of different ways.  I will probably be going between the two variations pictured below:  as a hobo or as a backpack.


Street Level two-way studded backpack (as a hobo), retail $88
Check out those blingy studs!
Backpack style, from the back.
Backpack style, from the side.
 My guyfriend thinks this bag is hideous.  Therefore, I love it all the more.  The studs, the studded tassel-like zipper pull, and the stitching around the bottom makes it unique.  It also has a floral lining that I forgot to take a picture of.  Very well made and loving how its SO different from all the bags I usually get.


Next up is the Steve Madden quilted crossbody in cream/taupe!  This bag is so freakin' cute!  I really wanted something quilted for once...I love the look but for some reason never got on board.  Guess I really wanted a Chanel quilted, haha.  Since THAT is not happening anytime soon for me, I'll settle for an inexpensive fun quilted bag.

Steve Madden quilted crossbody, retail $58
Pretty lining. :)
This bag is that glossy, faux patent leather type material and the bag is pretty small, making it a nice going out bag.  I'll probably get some mileage out of it over the holidays....it looks so cute with my favorite plaid scarves.  I like the partial chain strap that keeps it from getting too heavy and it it IS long enough to wear as a crossbody (yay).


Jewelrytime!  The Kenneth Cole beaded bangles are super pretty!  The stones ARE slightly blue/grey tinged, which I like.  They are also...mushable since they are triple strands of jewelry wire, so they will fit anyone's wrist.  I have just under a 7 inch wrist and they fit very nicely (they ARE bangles, after all, so they shouldn't fit that closely).  Each of the bangles is different, too.  Really pretty and delicate. :)

Kenneth Cole beaded bangles, retail $45
Action shot!


These earrings I actually super love and aren't getting that much LBB love, so they should be easy to trade for!  Always love simple gold jewelry...not EVERYTHING needs to be an in-your-face statement piece, especially if you work in a more conservative work environment.  These earrings are substantial enough without being too heavy and the chains are good quality.  Tempted to get a second pair to gift. :)

Mata Traders chain loop earrings, retail $18
Quarter for size reference. :)


On to some beauty!  I am very disappointed by this next product so far, the Baroncasa Cali coffee soap bar thing (sorry, can't remember the actual name!).  Mostly because right out of the box, I'm not smelling coffee. :(  I was promised espresso and caffeine in the soap, so naturally I was expecting a stronger coffee smell but its pretty faint.  Its not too strong or girly though, so I'm sure it'll get used by the guyfriend.  And who knows, it might magically change when it gets wet! (doubt it, though.)  I certainly wouldn't spend $8 on this soap based on scent alone.

Not-really-sure-of-the-actual-name espresso soap, retail $8


LaVanila, you smell so yummy.  I like most of the LaVanila scents, so I was super stoked to get this Vanilla Passionfruit rollerball.  It would cost me $19 at Sephora, so LBB is a steal when I get it in a bag full of other goodies. :)  Smells just like I expected, very vanilla-y and warm with passionfruity notes.  May have to pick up some other LaVanila on LBB after I smell them at Sephora!  The candles and body washes are mighty tempting...

LaVanila vanilla passionfruit rollerball, retail $19


On to techie toys!  Soooo....I've gotten 2 (matching!) iPhone cases already from LBB, but I couldn't resist when I saw this stripey goody hit the site.  My whole family now has iPhone 4/4ses so I'll either gift my other (more durable) spare case or this one to someone in need of a prettier case. :)

iWave zebra iPhone 4/4s case, retail $25
This iWave zebra case does not wrap around the front, it just snaps onto the back so it would not be good for a constant phone-dropper.  Luckily, I am not one of those.  :)  Its a smooth plastic that snaps onto the phone tightly.  WHY do iPhone cases retail so high, anyway??  Thank goodness for LBB/Ross/Marshalls/TJ Maxx and their plethora of affordable options.


FINALLY!  MY iWave purpley goodness headphones arrived!  After the mix-up from my last bag (got the wrong color) I was getting antsy for these.  They are BEEEEEAUTIFUL!  Love the purple cord and the fact that the earpieces are black (they'll look newer longer).  They are perfect for tuning out people at work, haha.  Or to wear around my neck as localized speakers so I can hear people sneaking up behind me.

iWave purple chevron headphones, retail $25

I'm a sucker for a good candle, and this vanilla candle is HUGE!  And it smells yummy.  Guess its pretty hard to mess up vanilla though, right? :)  I like that its a double wick and that the cap is metal.  I may gift this for the holidays.
Goose Creek Candle Co. vanilla candle, retail $18


Finally, some candies for me and my guy.  :)  He wanted sours, I wanted chocolate.

Sugarfina bonus candies!  Sours, chocolate marshmallow eggs, and pearls.


I gifted the rest of the items for next time.  My next bag is already being processed by LBB, so stay tuned!  Any thoughts or questions, let me know. :)

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Little Black Bag 6.2 (still October)

So here's the things I shipped from opening my gift from LBB 6.1 and trading!  Sorry it took so long to blog, but here are the pics!


Here is the Steve Madden Tassel crossbody in Cognac and I am really really happy with this bag.  It is a smaller crossbody but perfect for every day.  Has a large front pocket, a smaller zip pocket (cell phone perfect!) and is long enough to wear as a crossbody.  Hate it when the long strap is too short!  Luckily, when worn crossbody this bag rests on my hip (I'm 5'4").

SM Tassel Crossbody, retail $78

Pretty tassel and stud details!

Hooray!  Love me a back zip pocket for my cell phone. :)

Surprise!  There's TWO compartments, something you couldn't see on LBB.


Pretty lining too.  Love light linings to find the things in my purse more easily.


 I. LOVE. SCARFSES!  So this one is a great addition to my collection of around 100 scarves...its square and it goes with my red Swanky O+J bag perfectly!

Collection 18 red floral scarf, retail $28


Jewelries!  So I loved these two pieces so much, I wanted seconds.  The beaded necklace is perfect (gave the first to my mom) but the crystal drops....not so perfect.  One of the earrings came broken, the dangly stone came apart from the stud.  Soooo....

All The Rage beaded necklace, retail $26
Spring Street crystal drops, retail $30
I pulled out my trusty jewelry tools and turned them into studs!  I just used wire cutters to snip off the loops flush to the fittings to make the crystal studs.  LOVE them as solitaires, I wear them more than the original double stone pair!  And the dangly bottom stone that wasn't ruined i turned into a pendant by just adding a jump ring.  The broken bottom stone I may mount to a ring blank to make a ring.  That means I would have 3 jewelry pieces from the 1 broken pair of earrings, hooray!

Some jewelry frankensteining leads to studs and a pendant!!


I wanted this Briannefaye bracelet the first time it came around and didn't get it.  This time, I made so many offers, I ended up with both pairs that were in the gallery, lol.  I found a home for one with a fellow LBBer and shipped this baby to me.

Briannefaye geometric bracelet, retail $18
 I have just under a 7 inch wrist, so it is by no means tiny.  BUT!  This guy is pretty big.  On the smallest clasp setting its just right for me, w lots of extra chain that I will probably just take off w my pliers.  Its a great simple bracelet.

SUPER roomy.  But much better than too small!


So this next one is a LBB booboo. :(  I was supposed to get the purple pair of headphones and found these in my box instead!  Luckily, LBB customer service is so awesome, they put a purple pair in my already open bag.  So happy they weren't sold out!

Zig zag headphones, retail $25


And finally, my fish babies!  I originally wanted a whole school of fish shakers for my book case, but my guyfriend put his foot down. :P  What a party pooper.  Instead, I have my bookshelf kissing fish!  So glad they made it to me safe and sound.  They are very very cute.

Fish shakers, retail $14

::MUAH!!::

The rest of my items I regifted...so that means everything here cost me only $5 to ship.  Yay.  Gifting will be going away soon, but it is a nice no pressure way for me to trade when I'm really busy.

Already have my next LBB, as soon as I get a chance I'll post it. :)  Thanks for being patient!
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