CETTU BAGS SPRING 2010=AFFORDABLE LUXURY

With the economy still slogging forward it's not easy for a woman to catch a break but as we have mentioned before regarding shoes and bags as the new affordable luxury, Cettu handbags makes a great option to sprucing up ones wardrobe. The line is divided into sub-lines like "Special Edition", "City Chic" and "Everyday Luxury". A big attraction to this line is their price point, all bags and wallets start around $120.00 and top out at around $450.00 for the bigger pieces. As for our stand alone favourite it's the Eleanor Large Tote ($389) which showcases high style and versatility. For more information on Cettu go to www.cettu.com

Debra Rodman's New Fragrance Girlie

Many might not be familiar with Debra Rodman but her life's resume reads like a globe trotting rock star. Fueled by creativity she has worked with Bob Dylan to Allen Ginsburg and many others along the road. Being a fan of literary works she created the Emerald Literary Agency a boutique agency for politics, arts and film but a creative force like Debra does not stop there. She has created a fashion yoga line called "Yogini" which garnered mass celebrity attention, with the likes of Uma Thurman and Nicole Kidman supporting her. Debra's latest venture is a fragrance entitled "Girlie" which is tough yet tender, sweet and sexy and evokes energy and mystery. The combinations of Bergamot, lemon, Egyptian Jasmine and Vanilla make for a very original perfume. To learn more about Girlie, Debra has dedicated a site for the fragrance www.girliebydebrarodman.com. As well half of all sales will be donated to benefit the children who are attending The Man-Rod Academy in Lamu, Kenya.

Dsquared2 New Eyewear Collection

Just in time for your holiday shopping Dan and Dean Caten have produced their second eyewear collection with a total of seventeen new styles to choose from. Retail outlets which will carry the line include Bloomingdale's, Bergdorf Goodman and Saks Fifth Avenue. Holt Renfrew in Canada will also carry the line. The inspiration for this collection draws from the 1970's, hip-hop and glam roots. Average retail price for the collection will retail around $391.00. For more information on the collection please visit www.dsquared2.com

Photos: Dsquared2