Valentine's Day Gift Ideas from Bloomingdale's

FOR HER

Heart diamond ring in 14 carat white, yellow and rose gold with 0.16 ct. total weight diamonds, $850 previously $2,000.

Borghese Tranquil Dreams body set, $49. Includes salt scrub, mud pack, foaming gel, moisturizer, moisture intensifier, eye compresses, body cream and sponge.

Rebecca Minkoff color block convertible clutch, $330.

FOR HIM

Ben Minkoff  'Urz' leather laptop bag, $475.

Burberry check square cuff links, $165.

Issey Miyake L'eau d'Issey d'Issey pour homme set, $78.

My Bloomingdale's Christmas Wishlist

Juicy Couture 'Tizzy' flip flop slippers, $45.  Just because it is so comfy to wear!

Juicy Couture 'Sugar Kiss' laptop sleeve, $78.  Just because my laptop sleeve needs to have a rest.

Bvlgari BLV II set, $97.  Just because I like to smell good always.

Emporio Armani white round watch with rose gold numbers, $545.  Just because I collect watches.

Cuisinart SP2 rechargeable salt and pepper set, $75.  Just because I love cooking.

My Net-A-Porter Christmas Wishlist

You will never have a hard time buying gifts for me because I don't look at the brand and price tag of the gifts I am receiving.  Don't you just wish everyone would be like me?  Haha!  Of course, not every one is like me.  If you have a girlfriend, a sister or a mom to buy a gift who is brand conscious and you don't want to spend a fortune for gifts, I have here my Net-A-Porter Christmas Wishlist that might help you in your gift buying dilemma.

Alexander Wang 'Tasha' bandage leather boots, $380 previously $760. This is a super deal!

J. Crew 'Sasha Glen' wool blend pea coat, $150 previously $300.  

Notify 'Anemone' low rise straight leg jeans, $150 previously $300.  

Thakoon Addition wallpaper print silk top, $196 previously $280.  

Marc by Marc Jacobs 'Hexi' hoop earrings, $29.40 previously $42.  

Antik Batik 'Friel' chain-embellished suede shoulder bag, $220.50 previously $315.

7 Designer Bags to Win

Get a chance to win 7 designer bags from Barney's just by clicking on this link and submitting your email.  It is as easy as learning the ABC.  Do hurry!

Clothed in Nude

Nude is one of the re-appearing trends in the runways and I couldn't agree less if designers always include it in their collection regardless of the season because it is a versatile color and although it washes out fair skinned, it is generally flattering.  Here are some nude things that you might want to include in your wardrobe.

This Valentino Glamorous Bow Pumps, $695 at Saks Fifth Avenue, with the bow detail at the back made this pump really interesting.  Wear with a dress that shows your legs so that your friends will ogle with envy at the beauty of your shoe.  The D&G Royal Pump on the right gives the same effect as the Valentino pump for a fraction of the cost.  Get this at Forward Forward for $315 (previously $525).

 

This Newport tiered dress is sexy enough without showing too much skin, for $89 at Newport News this is already a value but the Jessica Howard tiered dress (right) at Dillard's sells for $80, you get $9 savings... but wait, you can have another dollar saved for the same dress at Spiegel.

Changing Bags In A Breeze

A woman of fashion and style knows that bags, like any other accessories, can make or break any outfit. Whether you may be a student or a career woman who is always on the go, changing bags to match your outfit sometimes becomes a hassle especially when you have a lot of things stuffed in your bag.  I have found the perfect solution to this dilemma--a bag organizer!  I bought this bag organizer in a mall for only Php179.00 or roughly $4.00.  Everything in my bag became a lot easier to find because of the different compartments, there's even a slot for a pen or two.  For a big bag user like me, this size is perfect, but there are actually a lot of sizes to choose from depending on the size of your bag.  Aside from organizing your bag, other organizers can stand alone as a bag because of their stylish prints and versatile handles.  Whether you aim for a fast bag change or just to make a little organization in your life, bag organizers are definitely for keeps.