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. :)