We believe in starting the week with a good mood and there’s nothing better to start off your fabulous week than getting a discount to get your dream designer handbag.  Nab your coveted handbag from various designers and get 25% discount off full-priced handbags at ShopBop.com just by entering the code ARMCANDY.  Hurry because this promotion will end Wednesday, April 29th at 11:59 PDT.   

And don’t think that we’ll keep you in the dark.  Here’s our suggestion, a sexy number from Anya Hindmarch: 

Anya Hindmarch Brando Hobo, $960.00

And here’s another cute handbag from Marc by Marc Jacobs.  Functional and stylish for those hefty workdays ahead.  Available in 3 more colors.

Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turnlock Faridah Bag, $448.00

When it comes to gym bags, we’re almost fixated with those bags that came with (or matches) the shoes. Well let us tell you now: those sportsbrands logos on gym bags are as out as Elton John.  These days, women have to just think about their pre-gym style, exercise look and post-gym glow.  And that’s why we are glad that finally, bag designers put extra attention on this need, like the folks of Baggallini, who came up with this stylish Hampton Gym Bag.

Buy for $62.95

It’s mid-week already and the meetings we have is countless.  That’s why we all need something to bring all our stuff in, and to tell you the truth, we’re kinda tired of the regular tote bag.  We’re now after something more stylish, and we found a 4-sided Birkin bag in Brown, made by Slow & Steady Wins The Race.  The bag might be called a 4-sided Birkin, but we think this is far more edgier than your regular ‘Birkin’.  It’s leather, it’s got fabric lining and it doesn’t have a top flap so it can acommodate MORE stuff.

Buy for $1,100

Battle of the divas?  Maybe, but both Beyonce and Jennifer Hudson look as fierce in their Alexander McQueen ruffled military jackets.  While Bey goes with the subtle black-buttoned kind for a day out shopping, J-Hud rocked the Superbowl stage with the gold-buttoned one, totally glamming up that plain white t-shirt.  So who really rocked it? You decide, but to us, both won!

While the exact ruffled military jacket ($3,420) is yet to be available online, it’s said that similar styles from Alexander McQueen is about to hit the market soon.  Meanwhile, we have a quirky fun clutch from Alexander McQueen:

Buy for $1,054

It’s time for some huge sample sale session again and today we have the lovely Marc Jacobs and his accessory line on mega-sale at Gilt.com.  Yes people, we’re still inviting you to join Gilt ‘coz there’s no other way to join the madness without being invited.

Click HERE and fill out your details… and in less than 3 minutes you’ll be a new Gilt member for FREE.

To refresh your memories, Gilt offers us all a very easy way of participating in a sample sale.  But you don’t have to worry about the queueing and the pushing and the shoving… ‘coz this is an ONLINE sample sale.  You’ll get major discounts from high-end brands and top-of-the line designers.  As a Gilt member you will get a daily notification on when the next sale will take place and which brands are going to be participating.  But you’ll have to hurry ‘coz each sale is only for a very limited time.  Like this Marc Jacobs Accessories sale, it’s only on until 14/03/2009 at midnight.  And as you’re reading this, people are already taking away the good stuff.

So register now HERE for FREE and get your ultimate Marc Jacobs fix.

Our recommendation today:

Marc Jacobs acid yellow bag.

Normal price: $1,395

GILT price: $698

Discount: 49%

Why are you still here?  So far they’ve sold 27 fabulous bags already out of… only 87 items.  Whoa!

Sometimes we get so caught up in neutral (read: boring) colors when it comes to work gears.  Well today we’re breaking all the rules.  Add a little golden touch to your busy days with this Francesco Biasia Ariel Collection Shoulder Bag ($249.99, cut down 54% from $545), and the cute Kena Kai Lizard Metallic Print Laptop Sleeve ($149.99, another 54% off from $325).  Check them out.

Francesco Biasia Ariel Collection, $249.99

Kena Kai Lizard Metallic Print Laptop Sleeve, $149.99

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Whoever said matching shoes and handbags are downright corny, are sadly ignorant about fashion.  It’s classic, people, and it’s way the opposite of ‘corny’.  Today we found the best matching handbag and shoes from Abaeté.  Behold.

The Abaeté Carolyn Tote

The Abaeté Riley Flat

Get them now on Payless.com!

Every sensible gal needs a sensible outfit at sensible prices.  For you, Botkier fans out there… today we found an actual Botkier Layla Clutch for only $73.50!  We were near hysteria because this clutch used to be retailed at $245.  Talk about sunshine on rainy days.

Buy

We know it seems far away, given the weather these days, but spring is coming and we think it’s the time to at least window-shop the latest stuff out there for spring.  Today we found a cute clutch from Be & D, in fact too cute that we couldn’t decide which one to feature.  That’s why, we decided to feature BOTH colors of the same Be & D Capri Portfolio Clutch.

Orange Eel…

…or Floral Ikat?

Both equally pretty and both can be purchased at Zappos.com!

We are happy to see Fabcrush readers in this second day of 2009, and we have to admit we’re still having severe fashion hangover.  While the holiday season is almost over, we’re truthfully still in party mood!  And that is why we are happy to find this cute GoGoGear Serena Bag.  It’s cute, it’s fun and it screams style.  So fringe is still big in 2009 and lilac is the color to watch out for.  Make a note, people!

For more choices of colors, visit Bagsbuy.com

We’ve been talking about winter clothes and shoes all season long, but we haven’t seriously talked about the real essentials: sunglasses, hats, bags and umbrellas.  We got ‘em all covered and you don’t have to worry because ‘stylish’ is an understatement.  These goods are beyond stylish.  They’re winterlicious.  Take a look.

Bring the Aspen flavor to the city with Stella McCartney Wide-Rim Sunglasses.

We always love cute hats, and the winner this week is Eugenia Kim’s Muffy Equestrian Cap!

We don’t normally go for two-in-one stuff, but today we realize there’s never a ‘no-no’ in fashion and therefore we say YES YES to this Zambos & Siega Umbrella Purse.  Why?  Because it’s cute, stylish and practical!

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Another sale, another day in the season of joy.  Our friends at Shopbop are being generous, offering you 30% slash of all full-priced merchandise.  This offer starts at Deember 16, 12.01 AM PST and ends at December 17, 11.59 PM PST.  Oh heck, let us write it down more properly:

Where:  Shopbop.com
What: 30% off all full-priced merchandise
Starts:  December 16, 12:01 AM PST
Ends: December 17, 11:59 PM PST
Code:  HOLIDAYLOVE (to be entered upon checkout)

And we have quite a selection to suggest to you.

Alice + Olivia Flower Print Samba Dress

Tory Burch Bombe Reva Clutch

Alice + Olivia Low V Neck Floor-Length Dress

Felix Rey Mesi Clutch