Here & Now
August 11, 2011 - 1:02 am
In the Bag
There's nothing like a novelty accessory that brightens up a look and starts a good conversation. That's exactly what this Debbie Brooks gold frame little purse brings to the table. It comes with a snake lace chain shoulder strap and is adorned with Swarovski crystals. And, the corn design is just delicious. Debbie Brooks purse, $328, M.J. Christensen Diamonds
Sweet Tooth
Prada wants you to indulge in its latest fragrance the same way you would indulge at a candy store. Hence the name Prada Candy. It's all about excess, which comes from the perfumer's excessive proportion of ingredients. It's a cocktail of musks, an overload of Laotian benzoin (resin from the styrax tree) and a free for all of caramel. Prada Candy, $80 for 1.7 oz., Neiman Marcus
Just in Case
You knew these were coming. As technology develops, the fashion industry will find stylish ways for you to carry your gadgets. The iPad is no exception. This Marc by Marc Jacobs fuchsia case with a zipper closure will look fabulous tucked under your arm. It provides even more justification to splurge on an iPad. Marc by Marc Jacobs iPad case, $60, net-a-porter.com
Baby Got Back
Between sex symbols Kim Kardashian, Beyonce and JLo, there's no question a big butt is in demand. Plastic surgeon Dr. Michael Salzhauer created WunderTape for women who can't afford butt implants. The tape lifts the derriere and smooths out cellulite with proper application. Follow directions carefully to customize the shape of your backside with no surgery, drugs or needles. WunderTape, $12.99, wundertape.com