2008 Daytime Emmys Red Carpet

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Lisa Rinna

Mori Lee chiffon dress - $132

Mackenzie Mauvy

BCBG Jersey dress - $298
Still searching for this one...

Minoe Noji

Forever21.com Review

Shopping at Forever 21 is like satisfying a craving at your favorite fast food restaurant. You know it's not that good for you. Forever21 hardly offers high quality pieces. You know that you may regret it later. They have a wide selection of current fads that can fade away the next week. But sometimes, you just want to experiment with the latest trend you saw in a magazine. And sometimes, you may just find a stylish piece that looks good on you and is a great bargain. Kind of like the new latte at McDonald's.




Alexia Lace Dress $24.88. I ordered this dress online because it looked cute in the picture and is a bargain. When I got it, I realized that this dress is cut for a teenager. The waist is high and the skirt is short. It's not something I would feel comfortable wearing. The dress has a tulle like lining that was scratchy against my legs. I didn't expect high quality materials but since it also didn't look good, I decided to return it.






Tiered Silk Top $22.80. In real life this top doesn't feel like silk and doesn't flow like silk. It didn't look flattering on me, so I sent it back also.









Isocolina Sequin Top $24.80 I ordered this top in a mauve like color instead of white. In person, this top is much heavier than I expected and the sleeves are wider than in the picture. It would be a cute top to wear with short shorts for a night out. This one was a keeper.







The Important Details:

Shipping: free over $75
Returns: can return in store for store credit only, or return by mail for full refund with 30 days of ship date

I <3 to Shop Rating : 2 out of 5
The bottom line: I probably won't shop here again soon. Too much of a crap shoot.

The Search for a Cute Laptop Bag

I currently use a simple and classic Coach tote like the one on the left for my work laptop. It's a quality leather bag that's sturdy and leaves my laptop well protected. It also makes for a great work bag because it's large enough to hold letter-sized file folders for bringing home paperwork from the office. However, my dilemma is that I was also carrying another shoulder bag to hold my makeup, wallet and such. Why carry two bags to work? Is there one stylish bag that doubles as a laptop bag and a handbag? I haven't decided on which one will replace my reliable Coach tote but here's what I found so far.

Coach Hamptons Weekend multi-function tote. $378. It's large enough to hold a 14.1" laptop.









Elliott Lucca Bettina Shopper. $318 This is not meant for laptops but based on the dimensions you should be able to fit a 12.1" laptop comfortably.












Kate Spade clinton street cally latop case. $295 This is a true laptop case, classy and simple.








Burberry Check Tote. $595 I would say this bag it outside of my price range but for a staple such as Burberry, it's worth the investment if you love this classic look. This bag can double as a travel tote or a diaper bag.










LAMB Jacquard-Jolie Tote. $675. This bag caught my eye and I'm a big fan of Gwen Stefani but I'm having a bit of a sticker shock.




UPDATE: Here's a great, affordable one from Banana Republic:




Sutton Straw Laptop Tote - $89.99