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February 11, 2009

Haute vs. Hot: Mulberry Bayswater or ASOS Patent Twist Lock Bag

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Have you met our new BFFs over at What’s Haute? We love popping over there to do some “window shopping” of all the designer bags and accessories that we would have to work for life and beyond to afford. Still, we can’t stop. Well, our friends know how we feel and now they are bringing us some cheaper (yet still beautiful) alternatives, right here on CollegeCandy. To see more couture goodness, visit What’s Haute.

If there’s any supermodel whose style is worth imitating, it’s Kate Moss. The former Calvin Klein model turned supermodel has such a laid-back carefree casual uniform, usually consisting of distressed skinny jeans, a top and leather blazer, or a barely there minidress and ballet flats. And of course there’s her enviable collection of Mulberry handbags.

She was recently spotted out and about with her black Mulberry Bayswater Tote, that retails for $995 at NET-A-PORTER and ShopBop. The tote has a signature turn-lock closure, double rolled handles and gunmetal hardware with padlock and keys included. Measuring at 10″H x 14″L x 6″D with a 6″ strap drop, it features an interior zip pocket and buckled strap detail. The Bayswater is a must-have, but if you don’t really have $995 to spare, the ASOS Patent Twist Lock Bag is a great alternative at around $32.00.

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February 10, 2009

Forever 21 Pick of the Day: Crystal Earphones II

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Change up your headphones, from those old, dingy iPod white ones to the dazzling Crystal Earphones II, $7.80. I’ve seen other headphones of the crystal variety, that cost at least $20 more, not to mention the Swarovski crystal version that will run you $80. Keep them stored in the tiny, sleek, cylindrical packaging to keep them from getting tangled around everything in your bag. Once again. Forever 21 came through with an adorable, affordable and (somewhat) practical gift for yourself. Choose from four different colors. Add $5.95 for s&h.

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February 8, 2009

My Funny Valentine: The Valentine Shoulder Bag

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Treat yourself to something adorable for Valentine’s Day with this Valentine Shoulder Bag, $12.80 at Forever 21.

Why wear your heart on your sleeve when you can put it on your shoulder instead?

Besides, I don’t think women buy themselves something for V-Day (and lingerie does not count), and why not? There are a lot of ridiculous holidays out there that require hallmark cards and gifts and blah blah blah. I think $13 for a cute bag is hardly considered a splurge, so indulge ladies!

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February 6, 2009

Fashion Pulse Daily’s 3 Fave Face Wipes

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I never thought I would be one of those people that would be converted to face wipes from makeup remover. My Cetaphil and Lancome Bi Facil do me just fine, thank you very much. Perhaps it’s my sensitive skin, or “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” mentality, however even when I had been prompted in the past to switch over by a gift of facial wipes from my mother I just coudln’t do it. Fast forward to February, 2009. As a beauty feature for the site, I decided to put a variety of face/makeup remover wipes to the test, and note the ones that were the absolute best. They winners arose: Simple, Comodynes, and Boots, and I am now a convert.

Simple Cleansing Facial Wipes, $6.49 (25 wipes)

For me, the Simple wipes were the safest and most versatile of the wipes, since they have already been around for a while in the U.K., is sensitive-skin friendly, and cleanses and tones in one step. Pure ingredients and no dyes or perfumes make this wipe also a big plus; I kinda feel like it reverses the impact of wearing makeup on my face all day.

COMODYNES MAKE-UP REMOVER Towlettes Face & Eyes (Sensitive & Dry Skin), $8 (20 towelettes)

I’ve tried other Comodynes products before, and have been generally pleased with the results. These wipes are similar to the Simple Wipes, but include oats to sooth sensitive and dry skin. Count me in, especially in this frigid weather!

Boots No. 7 Quick Thinking 4 In 1 Wipes, $6.99 (30 wipes, search “Boots Wipes”)

Yet another U.K. brand (I am starting to believe the U.K. are the masters of the facial wipe), the Boots wipes boast vitamin pro B5 extracts of witch hazel and fenne. The eacg wipe is also a generous size, with 30 wipes per container, making this one a good bang for the buck.

–Julia DiNardo

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