The End of Little Bag: Part VI Bags

As most of my readers are aware, I have spent most of my disposable income in the last year or so on the Little Black Bag website. I've accumulated TONS of jewelry, bags, accessories, etc from them over the past year. And now they are changing platforms to be more like an ebay with trading. I'm not sure I feel comfortable trading for used items not shipped from a central location, and thus, this is the end of the road for my wasting money Little Black Bag habit. As a final farewell, I am dedicating my next several posts to my Grand Haul as I like to call it (aka, lots of shipments between April and May). So sit back, relax, and try not to be too judgmental about my exorbitant spending.

This is it my friends. The last post of my Grand Haul. The finale. The end. <SIGH> I saved the best for last though! BAGS! I know you're excited, so I won't ramble on any longer. Here they are!

1. Deux Lux Ipad Case

LBB actually called this clutch initially, then they didn't call it anything. But in reality (and according to the tag on it) it is an iPad case. That actually made me really happy, because that was my intended use for it. I almost got two so I could have one for my Kindle as well, but they actually can both fit in there nicely.

2. Kelsi Dagger Alina Crossbody

I had opened this order with a little leather wristlet, that honestly I bought to use for trading. I traded that little guy and a few pieces of jewelry for this, and I LOVE it! Such a good trade for me. I was so excited when the nice lady accepted my trade, I couldn't believe it! (Thank you again Aaah if you're reading!) So this tiny little purse is genuine leather, and is surprising how useful it is! That little flap in the front folds down to hold cards and ID. The main compartment, though small can easily hold your phone and a lipstick and compact or two, and the zipper pocket in the back is a great spot for cash. So perfect for a night out!

3. Street Level Stripe Tote

This was SO HARD to trade for! I offered well over retail for it, mostly jewelry though, which is a tough trade to expect someone to take. But someone did! I was so excited! It happened while I was sleeping so when I woke up, it was the greatest surprise! I had wanted it to match the Me Too Shoes I showed you, remember these?

 So cute together! I can't wait to sport these with some white jeans and a navy top. CAN. NOT. WAIT.


4. Pour La Victoire Elie Mini Crossbody

My pictures of this bag are terrible. It's an amazing little leather bag! That iridescent section in front is insane! It's so shiny! The green color is a beautiful emerald shade which I could not get the camera to pick up here unfortunately. I knew this one would sell out really fast, so I'm glad I bought it as soon as it was released. The trade offers on it were crazy. People were offering in the 5 and 600's for it. I shipped right away as I didn't want to cave to the temptation.

5. Pink Cosmo Mesh Metallic Tote

This bag definitely was an unsung hero on the site. I had it in my favorites for a long time, but didn't like it enough to actually buy it. No one else seemed interested in it either. It sat in the gallery like the sad, little Xmas tree from Peanuts. Eventually it was given as a stylist pick during one of the bag sales, and I was able to trade for it pretty easily. I am so glad I did! This bag is SOOOO NICE! It's rather heavy, but to me that's ok. I don't keep a lot of stuff in my purse, so it shouldn't be weighed down additionally too much. It's faux leather with a metal mesh panel on the front. Really nice bag!

6. Street Level Box Top Handle Satchel

I really couldn't decide if this bag was adorable or hideous. I'm still not really sure. But seeing it in person, I was pleasantly surprised! It's great quality! The purple is super vibrant, and it will definitely only work with the right outfit, but it's adorable! I love the clasp. It swivels to gain access but the design is so clever! I was also really happy with the inside layout. It has two sections, and the divider is a zippered change purse. I'm really happy I traded for this. It was pretty easy to get too. I think I traded a few jewelry items I didn't want that were pretty close to retail, if anything a little under. Definitely a win for me!

7. MMS Design Studio Cork Clutch

This little bag had been on the site forever in various color options. No one seemed to really like it much, though it always caught my eye. Finally I decided to make some offers on it, and one was accepted pretty quickly. I love neon yellow, so this is so perfect for me! You can't see it in the photo, but it also has a chain strap if you want to make it a crossbody.

 8. Melie Bianco Darcy Satchel

This bag! Oh my goodness... I have this weird love for woven bags. They tend to be so soft. And greens and blues... So much to love about this bag! I traded for this one, and am so happy someone accepted! It's faux leather, so not as soft as it might be if it were actual leather, but it's gorgeous anyway! I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived that it has this zipper detail in the handles! You couldn't see that from the photos on the site. Adorable!

9. Olivia + Joy Zoom Zoom Double Handle Tote

This bag will be so perfect for traveling! It is HUGE. Seriously HUGE. If I were a mom to a human, I'd probably use it as a diaper bag.  But I'm not, so I'll just use it when I travel. It has pockets galore and tons of room inside! The material is really nice too, kind of a satiny canvas. LOVE IT!

10. Cargo Plant Love Tote

This was a promo, but I just bought it. It was either $2 or $3 (I forget). Who doesn't need an extra market tote?! Everyone needs these! Plus the canvas seems like it will be washable which I like.

11. Deux Lux Luna Foldover Clutch

You may recall from many of my posts from this winter how much I love the Deux Lux Luna totes. I have a purple one and a silver one. The totes are HUGE. Seriously I think I could fit in one if I tried hard enough. I figured this would be nice to use along with the giant tote. Much easier to grab a clutch than a giant bag if you're just running into the store for something.

 12. Nila Anthony Lace Barrel Satchel

I went back and forth on how I felt about this bag. It looked like it might be kind of cheap looking but it is mint color... Hence my debate. Suddenly though, once it was sold out and rather difficult to obtain, I decided I had to have it. HAD TO! Stupid time to make that decision. Somehow though, in the last hours of my trading window, someone accepted my trade for it! I almost peed my pants I was so excited! It's adorable in person. Yes, the faux leather isn't the highest quality, but the lace is really pretty, and the style is adorable.

13. Kelsi Dagger Cobble Hill Convertible Tote

This bag is really pretty, again my photos really aren't showing it off. Shockingly, I traded a pair of over-priced earrings for it. Yes, you read that right. I offered earrings that came in my opening with a retail value of $125 for this bag. It had a retail value of $118 so technically I traded down, but to me, bag trumps earrings ALWAYS! This bag is satin with leather trim and handles, and is absolutely gorgeous. Do I need another black tote bag? NOPE. But it was for the Grand Finale of my LBB days so I decided to ship it. And I'm glad I did!

Well my friends, that is it. The END of my Grand Haul. I feel a little empty inside. Probably nothing a trip to TJ Maxx or Marshalls can't fix though. Am I right?!

So what was your favorite part? Do you have a favorite bag from my haul? What was your favorite overall? I don't think I could pick one, I love almost every single thing that arrived!

The End of Little Black Bag: Part II Necklaces **UPDATED** I missed one here too! Oops!

As most of my readers are aware, I have spent most of my disposable income in the last year or so on the Little Black Bag website. I've accumulated TONS of jewelry, bags, accessories, etc from them over the past year. And now they are changing platforms to be more like an ebay with trading. I'm not sure I feel comfortable trading for used items not shipped from a central location, and thus, this is the end of the road for my wasting money Little Black Bag habit. As a final farewell, I am dedicating my next several posts to my Grand Haul as I like to call it (aka, lots of shipments between April and May). So sit back, relax, and try not to be too judgmental about my exorbitant spending.
Today I am going to show you all the gorgeous neck candy I've received in my Grand Haul. I hope I actually get around to wearing some of these. Currently I've been wearing my pretty little S necklace that you've seen many times. Anyway, let's go see all the pretties!

1. All the Rage Spike Necklace

I had a hard time getting a decent photo of this one. It's a little on the large side, but I love the mint colored stones, and usually anything spikey too. Oddly enough, I had shipped a nearly identical necklace from LBB once before but sent it back because I didn't think I'd ever wear it. It had pink stones instead of mint, but was otherwise the same. The oddity is that the pink version was a different brand with a retail value almost twice as high as this one. Oh companies and your strange markups!

2. Shameless Crystal Stick Necklace

Again my photos aren't doing justice... This necklace is GORGEOUS! It has tons of sparkle and is very dainty. I will definitely get a lot of use out of this one.

3. Jardin Large Stone Cord Necklace

I admit, this is a little Wilma Flinstone. But for some reason I really love it. I love the colors, the giant stones... everything about it! I originally was thinking I would cut it apart and make something else with the stones. But I think I'm going to leave it as it is for now.

4. Lydell NYC Triangle Necklace

I love this one too. (I have a lot of love for all my new loot, huh?) It's not too big which I was a little worried about. Many of the LBB items are HUGE in an inexplicable way. But this is just right. 

5. Lolita Jewelry Large Stone Statement Necklace

I was AMAZED by this necklace. Again my photos don't show it's beauty. The stones are so sparkly, I thought maybe they were Swarovski Crystals, but it doesn't say so anywhere, so they must not be. It's not overly huge, and hangs just around the neckline, just right! I can't wait to dress up some evening so I can wear this. CAN. NOT. WAIT.

6. Mata Traders Needlepoint Necklace

This one was meh for me. I like the concept a lot, but it hangs a little too long for what I would like. I may shorten the chain on it, and then maybe I'll be more apt to wear it. The purple beads are a nice color, and I like gold jewelry, so other than the length, it's nice enough!

7. Lolita Jewelry Octagon Pendant Drop Necklace (and bracelet, but I'll show that again later on the bracelet post)

This necklace is gorgeous. It's certainly not something you'd wear every day, but it's gorgeous. I think with the right top it will really stand out. I like the black chain and how well it contrasts with the clear stones. The stones are large, but not at all gaudy. Impressive feat Lolita. Impressive.

 8. Punch Triangle Stone Necklace

I was thinking this necklace looked so fun on the website! But I also thought it was a lot smaller. The second photo is to give you an idea of scale. The little ring there is a pinky ring if that helps to explain the size. I really do love the necklace, I just think it's probably too big for me to ever really use. But maybe if I find the right shirt to go with it. It's very light weight, and I love the design!

9. Geranium Turtle Charm Necklace

  I haven't taken this out of its adorable box yet, but I love LOVE LOVE it! It's teeny tiny and dainty, and just perfect. Maybe I'll wear it this summer... I have a trainer that I sometimes show with who's farm name is Terrapin Hill so this would be the perfect little necklace to wear when I ride with them!

10. K.Kreative Paint Brush Necklace

Yes, this is ridiculous. But I LOVE it! I love kitsch, and I love neon yellow. This is all of those things! Lots of the LBB ladies were making fun of it in chat, and I totally see why. But I just think it's adorable and fun.

That's it for my necklaces! We still have shoes, rings, and bracelets to cover so stay tuned!

Do you have a favorite item from my necklace haul?

Truthful Tuesday!

It's a little late, but it's still Tuesday, so it still counts! Sooo... this week's confession is kind of a preparatory post for you readers:
I have spent a LOT of money on my favorite site Little Black Bag this month. BUT I have a good excuse. They're shutting down, so it was my last hurrah. I'm going to save most of the goodies for a HUGE GIGANTIC haul post once everything arrives. But until then, I shall leave you with some highlights of what's come so far:
Pour La Victoire Ellie:

 SPL Sunnies:

 Kelsi Dagger Alina:

 Seychelle's Juniper:

Oh just wait for all the fun once everything has arrived! I may have to split posts into categories so no one falls asleep in the middle.

Hi, my name is Stacie, and I love shopping.

Old habits die hard....

Well my friends... Let's just say you can't quit stuff cold turkey. That goes for shopping too. I did at least limit myself this time!
I had gotten a $10 coupon code to use at BaubleBar and didn't want to waste it! I also had some points to use, and figured I could get something pretty cute for around $20.00 (BaubleBar always ship free too). I was right! I picked this adorable initial necklace. There were twenty or so colors to choose from and obviously you could get any letter. I chose this mint color:

I also had a free item code to use on Little Black Bag AND they had a great promo going on (open with jewelry and get two free items in addition to normal stylist picks!), so I caved and opened a bag. I did pretty well though, and only spent $39.00 including shipping. My box arrived today, so I figured I'd show you all my goodies!

I opened with this blue bracelet from Geranium:

It's matches so nicely with my watch! I held on to this one the whole trading week, but it had some really nice offers on it. It actually is a little large, but I was able to hook it closed a bit tighter:

I did all kinds of trading with the other items in my bag when I opened and everything else is the result of all that... Here we go!

This Shar K bracelet I was really excited about. I had opened with it once before but traded it away. I have had trader's remorse ever since! Unfortunately, it is a little too big for me, and the studs stick up a little too high for my liking. I am going to return it for an exchange credit:

I am HUGE fan of the Nakamol bracelets I've gotten in the past, and this purple one is no exception! It's adorable! They are adjustable and fits perfectly on the tightest notch. (My photos are a little dark today, but this bracelet is so pretty in person!)

I went back and forth, and back... and forth again on whether I loved this Catherine Stein Designs bracelet. I finally decided I really did like it, and I'm so glad! It's sparkly and gorgeous, and pretty sturdy feeling too!

This elephant necklace from All The Rage was sold out and pretty tough to trade for. But one showed back up in the gallery and I added it to bag right away. I was totally wishing it wasn't silver though. To my surprise, it's NOT silver! It's an antique gold color. So excited! The chain is really long, which I don't really like, but I doubled it up and it's a cuter length:

I wasn't planning to ship this All The Rage arrow bracelet, but I'm super happy it didn't really have an offers. It's adorable! The beads give off a pretty shine, and it has a little heart charm I didn't know was there! I love how dainty it looks.

I had gotten this polish in a multi trade for something and am looking forward to trying it out! I have a couple other magnetic polishes, but truth be told, I haven't used them yet. I love this green though, so it might actually happen this time!

I had two jewelry items left in my bag that I definitely wasn't shipping so I just started offering them out on things I liked. I wasn't really sure my offers would be accepted as the items weren't of high value , but I wound up with a pair of Not Rated boots! WIN! I was a little nervous when I opened the box since one of the boots was all scrunched up in there, but once I took it out, it was fine. They're pretty cute! I'm not sure I LOVE them, but essentially they were free for me. And shoes are expensive to ship back. I wore them around the house for awhile, and they're super comfy, so I bet they'll get a lot of use next winter!

So there you have it... my shopping indiscretions. What can I say? I guess I'm an addict.  What do you think? Any items you love?