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My Moto Leather Jacket

Queen Bee — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 04:01:39 +0000

You may remember this item from my wish list.

No, I didn’t win the lottery or anything. This is actually a faux leather jacket that I found for $34 at Forever21. A birthday present from my mommy. Thanks Mom!

It’s made from a light leather-ish fabric and the cut looks great both zipped and unzipped. It won’t really keep you warm in a snowy East Coast winter, but it makes the perfect jacket for a slightly chilly day.

If you like the hooded tunic underneath, I found it at Loehmann’s for $25. Pair it with a jacket in the winter, and go without the jacket in the summer. A smart steal!

Win a Purse from Aspinal of London

Queen Bee — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 04:03:07 +0000

I’ve mentioned Aspinal of London before on Prom Mafia and thanks to your enthusiastic interest, they wanted to host this giveaway of their Poppy Bag!

No, you won’t win this one, it’s mine so hands off! But you can get your very own Poppy Bag by entering below.

This chic purse is the perfect inside and out. It is just the right size to hold your wallet, phone, camera, and lipgloss. It is handmade in smooth and deep shine Black patent calf leather, and is exclusively made for Aspinal of London by a small Italian family tannery.

It is lined in shimmering contrast grosgrain with a Swiss made gold zipped internal pocket and features the Aspinal signature gold clasp.

To win your very own Poppy Bag, visit Aspinal of London and let me know which item is your favorite from their under $100 section.

Extra entries for each of the following:

Fan Prom Mafia on facebook
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Tweet the contest on Twitter (The more you tweet, the more you’re entered! Just be sure to include @prommafia so I see it.)
Download the Prom Mafia Fashion FYI desktop gadget

Contest ends on Sunday, January 17th.

PS- Be sure to check out their Winter Sale where you can find up to 75% off selected items!

Aspinal of London

Queen Bee — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:54:01 +0000

Mafiettes, prepare to be dazzled! I just found a fabulous leather boutique called Aspinal of London. It’s perfect for us fun and fashionable professionals, and would make a great place for holiday shopping!

From aspinaloflondon.com

Their handmade purses are gorgeous. Think Italian leather, Swiss made zippers, and the Aspinal signature lock.

From aspinaloflondon.com

I just adore their Brit collection of patent leather purses and travel bags. This tote is young, fun, and looks like it’ll actually hold all my stuff!

From aspinaloflondon.com

Plus Aspinal has a great deal going on -

But this, ladies, is my absolute favorite. Meet the St. Tropez Cabin Bag. A hint of vintage and a lot of class. We all need a leather travel bag, like this! Total jetsetter.

From aspinaloflondon.com

When I’m finally done with school and am a real working professional, I’m definitely going to add this executive laptop briefcase to my wardrobe. I think it is a must have in this day and age, especially one as stylish as this.

From aspinaloflondon.com

But they have more than purses. You can find all sorts of fashion accessories, like these chic leather gloves.

From aspinaloflondon.com

And this fabulous leather belt.

From aspinaloflondon.com

Be sure to check out their great sale section too. You know me – always searching for sales! Up to 75% off select items for a limited time. I found this purse for 75% off. Wowza!

From aspinaloflondon.com

What to you think of Aspinal of London?

Kings of Leon Clothing Line

Queen Bee — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 04:41:28 +0000

I feel like I’ve been writing a lot of posts on celebrity fashion lines lately, but they just keep popping up! The latest line is from the Kings of Leon, who will be launching a men’s clothing line in December…just in time for Christmas.

From paristexascopenhagen.blogspot.com

It has a chic grunge feel to it, kind of like ‘I want people to think I don’t care about how I look, but really I do.’

From paristexascopenhagen.blogspot.com

This shirt would make a great gift for almost any guy. In fact, I’d kinda like it for me. I wonder if I could turn it into a tank dress.

From paristexascopenhagen.blogspot.com

If your guy is a more metro and stylish, some of their other stuff has a bit more flair.

From paristexascopenhagen.blogspot.com

So, would you get any of this for your guy?

Handmade Happiness

Queen Bee — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 11:32:08 +0000

If you haven’t discovered it by now, I’m obsessed with Etsy. Everything on the site is either vintage or handmade and is an online shopper’s dream. Here are a few Etsy shops I found today:

* Spiro Creations *

From spirocreations.etsy.com

Their handmade leather shoes and accessories are so cute and quirky.

From spirocreations.etsy.com

* MGMart *

From mgmart.etsy.com

I’m in love with this Etsy shop! You can use these flowers as hair accessories, broaches, or corsages.

From mgmart.etsy.com

* Ouma *

From ouma.etsy.com

Aren’t these tutu prom dresses the cutest?

From ouma.etsy.com

So, basically, Etsy is awesome. It is full of amazing finds if you take the time to look.

Coach under $100

Queen Bee — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:05:35 +0000

I love Coach, but don’t have hundreds of dollars to spend on a single purse. Luckily, places like Designer Imports have an affordable selection of Coach merch. You’d be surprised how many items are below $100. This pink leather wristlet is marked down to $80.

From designersimports.com

This bag is just perfect for summer and is $99, marked down from $160!

From designersimports.com

If you prefer the classic coach pattern, check out this cosmetic bag for $99.

From designersimports.com

Or this adorable wristlet that is only $44.

From designersimports.com

It’s amazing what you can get under $100.

How To Do Black & White

Queen Bee — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:39:00 +0000

Black and white sounds so serious and dull at first, doesn’t it? But this is a chance to be creative and fun it up with interesting shapes, lines, and textures.

Take a basic tank, for example. Add a splash of lace and voila!

From modcloth.com

You can pair the top with this adorable black and white skirt.

From modcloth.com

Or if you are really bold, pair it with this cute little tulle skirt.

This white tunic would look adorable paired with black leggings.

From modcloth.com

For something a little edgier, try this graphic tee…

From modcloth.com

…paired with this white leather vest.

From modcloth.com

And don’t forget to accessorize! How about a quirky veil?

From modcloth.com

Or a flirty headband.

From modcloth.com

See! Black and white is anything BUT boring!

J’adore La Mer

Queen Bee — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:03:35 +0000

I am so excited that La Mer Collections is sponsoring our contest this week because their watches are my fave! La Mer understands that a girl’s watch needs to be more than just functional, it needs to be fashionable.

La Mer’s line includes everything from bold to elegant, all while maintaining a chic and girly feel. Take this teal watch for example. It is simple yet sharp.

It’s cute in magenta too and it comes in other colors as well.

Even their more reserved watches are adorable. I love the Carpe Diem with its clear band. Plus 30% of the proceeds go to charity!

And then come the wrap watches. These are to die for! There are layered wraps:

Simple wraps:

And, my favorite, chain and charm wraps:

I have the Brown Vintage and absolutely adore it. The leather is so soft and the charms all fall perfectly into place. It is just perfect: chic, girly, and functional. Who could ask for anything more?

What do you think of La Mer’s watches?

Sale at Miss Selfridge

Queen Bee — Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:27:49 +0000

For all you yankies out there, Miss Selfridge is an awesome UK store that currently has some great deals. (All these items are 20% off!)

I neeeeed this leather jacket. Girly and rocker chic!

Demi Lovato wore this dress while in London.

(From theinsider.com)

But Miss Selfridge isn’t all about punk rock fashion. They have some sweet boho clothes too.

They also sell shoes and accessories.

And this is just their sale stuff!