Big Wynn-er

I can't tell you everything about this past weekend because that would be breaking Vegas rule #1...
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS, STAYS IN VEGAS! 

But I can show you what I was able to buy with my winnings!!!  

I'll never tell... Yes I will.  Keep reading.

That's right loyal reader, I won!  How the hell did I do that?  NOBODY WINS IN VEGAS - excluding the free alcohol of course.  Everybody's a winner when you have free booze!  But, HOW DID I WIN???  Well the truth is... The combination of booze and cigarette smoke makes me a mathematical genius like Rain Man or Zach Galifianakis in The Hangover.  The numbers magically appear in a fuzzy haze and suddenly I know how to bet.

LIES!!!

I'm not Rainman, I'm Batman.

 

 

The real truth is... I don't know how I won.  Luck, I guess.  This time I decided to stay away from my normal gambling choices of blackjack tables and slot machines.  I love to split aces and double down but for some reason the casino never lets me have any money to take home.  I need money to buy purses!!!  So this time my partner-in-crime and I focused our attention elsewhere...
The Craps Table. 

Oh craps... that is a LOT of numbers

How the heck do you play that???  Well, I won't bore you with my strategy of placing bets simultaneously on the FIELD as well as ODDS on 5, 6 and 8  - I'll just say that it isn't as hard as it looks.  Craps is actually a really fun game that you can sit and play for a very long time without losing all of the dollar bills that you came to Vegas with.  Just don't roll that 7.

Hey 007, Don't roll a 7

After a fun filled night of rolling dice and high-fiving every person within a 2 mile radius, it was time to get to business.  With my new found fortune burning a hole in my Henri Bendel Debutante Haircalf Clutch (Great for Vegas BTW, lots of rooms to hold your chips!) I needed to decide where I wanted to go shopping. SHOPPING IN VEGAS!!!!  Is there anything better???  NOPE.

The wonderful thing about staying on the north side of the strip is the proximity to all of the fabulous boutiques!  Prada, Vuitton, Dior, CHANEL... They are all there.  Right next door to our hotel, at the WYNN.  It really is shopping heaven. 

I definitely felt like a WYNNER that day

SHOW US THE PURSES!!!   
SHOW US THE PURSES!!!  
SHOW US THE PURSES!!!  

You will have to wait for the story until the next chapter.
Please join me, won't you, for my next installment entitled (mc) QUEEN OF LAS VEGAS

In the meantime please go practice your craps table dice rolling skills at the nearest casino.

BESPOKE my heart!

Hey Reader,

So remember the last time you were here reading about my love for those super sparkly clutches created by EDIE PARKER?

So PRETTY!!!

Well...

A. I'm still obsessed with the clutches.

B. No, I did not buy one.

and 

C. HOLY SHIT... 

they can be customized!!!

BALENCIAGAIN on a clutch!  I need this!

That means that Edie Parker will design a bag JUST FOR ME!  I can choose the shape, the amount of glitterfication and whatever wording I want on the bag (assuming it fits...)

Just imagine the possibilities...

Oh my Gawd... I WANT ONE!!!

Pricing is about $1,800.00 (there is a $1,600.00 option - but let's get real folks) and I would totally give them the money RIGHT NOW... if I had some to give them!  Boo!!!  How do I get paid to blog?

Damn right it's cool.

Luckily, I'm off to VEGAS this weekend!  Let's assume that I will be able to hustle those blackjack dealers out of some dough...  Maybe I'll have Edie (we're now on a first name basis) put 777 on my bag.  21 would make more sense though.  I wonder if WINNER WINNER CHICKEN DINNER will fit on my glitterific clutch? CASINO QUEEN would be fun too!

Baller?  But I play the penny slots...

Anna Gunn from the badass tv show BREAKING BAD had one customized for her awards show appearance!  How rad is that???   Edie just made science cool.

Put that in your pipe and smoke it.  Get it, because it's METH.  Moving on...

Word on the street is that they'll even throw some not safe for children's ears type lingo on your bag.  Hmmm... But on second thought, maybe that's not so fucking lady-like.  Ooops.  Here's some more inspiration for my new bag.  If you have any suggestions feel free to throw them at me.  Wish me luck!  About 2K worth...

Hello, my name is NAUGHTY

Maybe just one HO for some...

# stupid

Acrylic Handbag Artistry

Is there anything better than GLITTER?

The movie starring Mariah Carey?  
NO!
This blog is devoted to the wonderful world of designer handbags, not singers turned D list "actresses".

A glitter bomb sent to your frienemy?
WHAT?  Apparently there is this company that will (for a mere $9.99) anonymously send an envelope full of glitter to someone you hate.  The recipient will have the pleasure of cleaning up glitter for weeks.  Haha.  Sounds fun!  Someone send me mail with a shit ton of glitter, I'm all about it!

PURSES!
That's why we're here... isn't it?  Pay attention!  It's always about PURSES.  Geez... 
  
Glitter on purses.  What, am I a 5 year old?  Don't kids just love reflective particles on everything!  Grab some Elmer's glue - let's glitterfy some crap!

NO!

Put the Mod Podge DOWN!!!

EDIE PARKER CONFETTI STRIPED ACRYLIC CLUTCH 

Oh dear, isn't that chic!  But at a staggering price of just under a cool $1.2 K.an Edie Parker Clutch is not really in my budget.  I mean, this clutch will barely contain my phone and a lipstick!  And seeing as how acrylic is totally BREAKABLE I'd never want to carry it because I'd fear that one sneeze would send that glittery box flying out of my hands, smashing to the ground.  Cracked designer handbag... not so fierce.   The photo below shows more of EDIE PARKER'S sophisticated glittery masterpieces.

Searching for a cheaper alternative, I discovered that apparently acrylic handbags are very of the moment.  Who knew?  Well I guess I did.  Haha, I'm so on-point.  Go me!  Sadly, I've yet to find the perfect one to add to my collection but here are some equally cool little vintage inspired box purses that will leave you with some moolah to put in them.  Let's get 3 or 4....

Above we have "Parfum De Charme" sold at Charming Charlie.  Well, it was sold at Charlie until it sold out!  DAMMIT!  That cute little purse was only $39.99, a far cry from the CHANEL bag it pays homage to.

If you head on over to eBay, these candy colored acrylic clutches can be yours for an insanely low price of $8.17.  Cool idea but the translucency allows for people to see my tampons and credit card number, so I'll pass.

Etsy has some pretty rad vintage options.  This one comes from Spain and is only $85.00.  The bright colors are not exactly as magical as glitter but the marbling effect is fun.  And it's one-of-a-kind.  Quick, someone buy this for my birthday!


https://www.etsy.com/listing/172077775/clutch-chenson-multicolor-acrylic?ref=sr_gallery_26&ga_search_type=all&ga_includes[0]=tags&ga_search_query=clutch+acrylic&ga_ref=related&ga_page=1&ga_view_type=gallery

The unveiling of my CHANEL tote

HAPPY NEW YEAR LOYAL READER!
(You know who you are, Sexy!)

My CHANEL tote came back from the Spa in November and to be completely honest...  

Ummmm....  

OH MY GOD, I LOVE IT!  

IT'S EFFING FANTASTIC!

When I first received the box from the mailman (the repair took about 4 weeks) I wasn't sure what to expect.  "Well..." I thought, "It can't be any worse than how I sent it to them." I rushed to find a scissors, took a deep breath and opened the box as quickly as I could!

Oh my....

AHH!!!!  HOLY CHANEL!

  

LOOK AT THAT LEATHER LINING!  IT'S SO BEAUTIFUL I COULD CRY!!!

How they performed this small miracle,  I'll never know.  They even sent the old, sad lining as a souvenir. I threw it out of course but I somehow feel that someone would have given me at least $1.00 for it on eBay.

The old lining.  Yours for only a buck.

Since then my CHANEL bag... (I love saying that!) My CHANEL bag (there, I said it again!) and I have been to the Drake for tea and the Pump Room for brunch. I feel that this bag definitely isn't for everyday use but more for special occasions.  That and I'm kind of afraid to use it because it's just so damn perfect. 

Thanks LeatherSpa.com for giving me a bag so great that it will never leave its dust bag. That should be your company's slogan.  

CHANEL visits The Drake for afternoon tea

My Free YSL MUSE Bag. Yes, FREE.

The Yves Saint Laurent Muse bag.

Its simple dome style has always been a favorite of mine. 

Classic and understated, the Muse is a fine bag for a day time shopping trip, an afternoon at the races or lunch alfresco with the girls.

And today... it's MINE!

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ME!!!

Where did I find the money to purchase a new handbag after the holidays? 

I didn't.   I just got this fantastic handbag... wait for it... FOR FREE!!! 

SHUT UP!!!

I will not. 

Totally free.  $0.00. Not one penny spent.

And no,  I did not start a shoplifting habit.

But how? Where? What the hell???

Hahaha... stayed tuned my fond readers!  I will share the story of how I obtained my newest handbag soon.

Till then.