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I DIE!!!!

Deal under $60: Clare Vivier’s bags are 'Red Hot' for Target once more

January 15, 2010 | 2:55 pm

Echo Park-based bag maker Clare Vivier was approached by Target to create a clutch in her unique soft fold-over style for its January Red Hot online shop in conjunction with Daily Candy, which sold out in three days. Of course, Vivier, who makes her bags in Burbank from remnant leather, can quickly turn around 100 bags with a few days' notice -- not bad for someone lacking a ginormous overseas manufacturing facility.

For those who missed the first round of the Clarevivier (that's her line's name) $59.99 snake embossed taupe and gray leather clutch with a red tassel, Target again commissioned Vivier to produce another round of bags, now in black and taupe, available online Monday through Jan. 31, that features a “red hot” tassel and great value for something made by hand domestically.

-- Max Padilla

Portland and Seattle ... I Think You'll be Magical

This weekend I'm venturing up the west coast to visit two of my best friends and roommates from USD and I couldn't be more excited!!! Not only to see them but to see the amazing cities they have moved to, Seattle and Portland. I think the time spent with them in these places is going to be magical. It is what is going to get me through the next two work days!!!

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P.S.: I'm even excited about the rain and will most likely be making a purchase of a fabulous rain accessory by the end of today!!

The little things.

I need to remind myself of this more often. We're all a part of something big and it is the little things that count and make life magical!

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Two weeks away feels like the world should've changed 

But I'm home now

And things still look the same 

Weekend Recap.

     It was a roller coaster to say the least. Friday after work me and some of the girls went out in Hillcrest and PB where we vented about work and talked about life. It was a great way to unwind from a stressful week of work at the law office. 

    

    On Saturday I tutored for 2 hours, luckily he cooperated, making my job that much easier. 

After earning some quick cash I headed up to LaLa Land to Hang out with Aimee at the Fall Festival at the Farmers Market. I never realize how much I miss LA until I get there. This, along with my talk with Aimee, got me seriously thinking about my career choice. While I don't have an answer yet, I will be sure to keep you updated. 

     The Farmers Market was amazing. I kept thinking about how this would be right up my freshman year roommate Sam's alley as I constantly heard about the market she would go to in Eugene and how

great things, such as their Pad Thai, were. I seem to be reflecting a lot on the past lately, but LA got me thinking more about the future. This may or may not have been a good thing seeing as my mother was not the most supportive in my questioning of grad school, which I am currently in the middle of my first semester. 

    Finally, on Sunday I washed the weekend down with ALOT of sleep and the just release follow up to Paris Je T'aime; New York, I Love You. 

     While there were a few bumps in the road of my weekend it was ultimately a success AND I'm going back to LA on Wednesday and am taking the day off to do so ... couldn't be more excited!

Spring Fling

As we enter into the beginning of fall, designers spring lines are already hitting the runway and magazines, and I am head over heels in love with what they are showing. The mix of bright colors and patterns are to die for, as well as basics jazzed up with a sequin or an ultra fabulous shoe. I can't wait to hit the mall running with all the fabulosity that is spring collections. In the words of Rachel Zoe ... "I Die".

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