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A few weeks ago, I attended Purse Prime’s Private Bag Spa Session, and here’s what I took home with me:

Hand Sanitizer, Bag Holder, Dust Bag, Bag Care Guides and a 10% discount

Honestly, this pocket-sized hand sanitiser is something new to me, albeit I’ve been very aware of its omnipresence as a dangling item on most ladies’ totes. Even my friend M has one, but I’ve never jumped into the bandwagon. Perhaps, it doesn’t hurt to bring one this time around in lieu of my ol’ bottle of ECHOstore hand sanitiser spray, does it?

I’m happy to get a 10% discount treat. Hmmm…I’m thinking of getting an Apple Garde Rain & Stain Repellant for my Nike Leather Laptop Bag. It looks like [is] a real mess right now, because of the rain stains.

Love My Bags Bag Dehumidifiers

It was so nice of Meya of Love My Bags to hand me this pack of bag dehumidifiers, composed of four 10-gram packs of silica gel. I admit I was guilty of throwing silica gel packs found mostly on bags and shoes as if they weren’t important. Little did I know is that silica gel plays a significant role in keeping leatherwear stench-free. Now, I know better! It also helps prevent unpleasant odour from clothes that are stored inside the cupboard or closet for quite a time.

Apple Suede & Nubuck Cleaner, Apple Leather Cleaner, Apple Leather Care Conditioner and Esquire Patent and Patina Cleaner (back, not shown)

Of course, it wouldn’t be complete without these bag care samples (in 10ml purse bottles) from Apple and Esquire.

Apple Leather Cleaner & Apple Leather Care Conditioner Road Test (more…)

ELLOS Bustier Draped Dress – £ 49.00

You can make the most of your curves simply by following a few fashion rules. Here, we have rounded up the best rules that apply to larger ladies. These are simple things that can work for all shapes. So, take a look and see if you can apply any of them to your daily wardrobe, whether it’s evening dresses or casual wear. (more…)

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Glasses are a far cry from just something to help you see these days. They have become an item of fashion royalty. It has got to the point where people who do not need glasses wear fake ones so that they can be in fashion.

So, what are the most extrovert glasses on the market? Sadly they are not of the ilk that Elton John wore in his early career. It is safe to say that they are slightly less dramatic and a tad more stylish.

To find the most glamorous glasses you have to look at the designer ranges. First call is Chanel. They tend to stay chic and sophisticated with a traditional black frame. But when you look closer you will see that they have diamonds or pearls embedded on the side. For men, the tortoiseshell look seems top of the deck, with a largish frame. All the Chanel glasses scream class and sophistication, with the added bonus of frivolous materials on the edges.

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Prada on the other hand seem to have opted for the more colourful approach. With stunning reds, vibrant blues and electric purples you will really make a statement with these glasses. The range I particularly like are the ones that are black on the outside rim and then a vibrant colour of the inside. This keeps your glasses looking sophisticated, but you know you have a splash of colour hiding behind your ears!

Finally, you have the cat eye glasses that are all the range for women. Most designers have their own take on this shape, with added embellishment to attract more custom. However, wherever you buy them from you will be guaranteed the traditional cat eye flick to the corner and the bulbous rounded edge at the opposite corner. You will look stylish and slightly extrovert, exactly what is needed in this fashion obsessed world.

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If glasses aren’t for you, then you may try contact lenses instead. They can also be as fashionable as the glasses, and are also available indifferent shades and styles minus the bulky frame. www.getlenses.co.uk carries a wide range of brands such as Acuvue and Freshlook. I totally recommend the latter, as I used to wear a pair of contacts before.

This post is in association with our friends at GetLenses UK.