Nothing gets me more excited than a shoe sale, and while it isn’t the best I’ve seen lately, the Andrea & Joen shoe sale is still worth checking out.

The Andrea & Joen online sale is offering savings of up to 75% on selected styles, with prices starting from $25.

These shoe styles are mainly appropriate for warmer weather (courtesy of the open toes) so it’s a good chance to stock up ready for summer.

My pick of the Andrea & Joen sale is the Mara shoes, pictured here, which are reduced to $65 from $245.

The sale is on until stock is sold out.

By Caroline Warnes

The upcoming Samsung N310 is yet another netbook that is a combination of basic functionality and slick design.

The fact of the matter is that netbooks are by definition basic, compact laptops that are used for tasks such as email and web browsing, so there isn’t a lot of wiggle room when it comes to features. One of the main areas in which netbooks can distinguish themselves is in terms of design, and that’s the route Samsung has taken with the N310.

The Samsung N310 was designed by renowned Japanese designer Naoto Fukasawa and comes in black, orange, dark blue and light blue. It’s not the lightest netbook you’ll come across, but is still fairly portable, weighing in at just under 1.3kg.

Specifications of the Samsung N310 include a 10.1-inch screen with 1024×600 resolution, 802.11g Wi-Fi and three USB ports. It’s powered by an Intel Atom N270 processor.

Australian pricing for the Samsung N310 netbook will be confirmed closer to the release date.

Buy a cheap netbook on sale

By Caroline Warnes

Just in time for the weekend, we have a special treat – a free $10 voucher for our brand new partner, Menulog.

Menulog is Australia’s largest restaurant directory and home delivery guide. You can order delivery online from over 700 restaurants Australia-wide so there is always a great selection available from your local restaurants.

Plus you can order online – no more waiting on the phone. Instead, you can see all menus in one place with photos and reviews then order your favourite meal from your favourite restaurant.

You can even search on a particular dish and find all restuarants that will deliver that food to you. Another handy feature is that you can order for later.

Other Menulog benefits:

? Get 20-30% off your first order from hundreds of participating restaurants
? The widest range of special discounts, including buy one get one free, free mains and more
? Lasoo members get a further $10 off their first order
? Member newsletter letting you know of all the new discounts in your area
? Free to use.

To claim your free $10 voucher, use the code ADCB4C.

Order from Menulog now

By Caroline Warnes

Whilst browsing through the Leona Edmiston website just now, I noted that she has launched a brand new collection of frocks.

The Leona Edmiston Ruby collection sits at around the same pricepoint as the Leona by Leona Edmiston diffusion label (prices are under $200) and consists of some gorgeous brightly coloured dresses for the upcoming spring/summer season.

I’m quite taken with this Millie Military shirt dress. Shirt dresses are a classic and stylish look for the office and can even be dressed down for weekend lunches. For $129, this dress is a definite winner.

By Caroline Warnes

So, I`ve had number of people mention iOffer.com to me recently, and not in the most favourable light. So, when someone asked me what I thought of the site, I decided to set the record straight with a review. But, since iOffer.com isn`t really a bag site – they`re “an online community that allows you to buy, sell, and trade” – I can`t really review them in the same way I would a replica handbag site. The quality, selection, shipping, and return policies are all variable depending upon the seller and what`s available. The sites mandate creates some problems if you`re looking for reliable replica handbags of value.

Quality
With iOffer.com, you really don`t know what sort of quality you`re getting. There are numerous sellers peddling all sorts of stuff. Most people selling replica handbags aren`t calling them replicas (as if we`ll believe someone would sell a real Louis Vuitton Damier Canvas Speedy 30 for $60 USD!). Your best way of finding out whether the vendor is selling good items is to check their rating summary (which is a great feature of the site). If their rating is low, you know to stay away. My question is this: even if a vendor who sells replica handbags has a good rating, how do I know that the customers who bought from them know anything about handbags?! This is not a site for handbag enthusiasts, it`s for anyone trying to get a deal. This means that Quality IS Not a Priority Here!

Selection
Again, like the quality, you never really know what you`re going to be able to find at iOffer.com. That being said, there`s just about anything you want here. You just need to search for it. I searched the Givenchy Calf Skin Shoulder Bag in red that I`ve been looking for, and after a couple of tries, I found this one from a seller called sellmq677 – who clearly was selling bags from omgsell.com.

Here`s the thing:
1. That bag is listed as more expensive on iOffer than on the original site
2. The bag is more expensive here than on some of my favourite, most trusted replica sites
3. The seller didn`t have a rating yet
So, needless to say, I didn`t make an offer on the bag.

Shipping
Shipping times varied from anywhere between 5-7 and 15-20 days, depending on the vendor. Again, many vendors had comments that indicated whether they were reliable or not, while some where too new of have a rating.

Return Policy
I didn`t see any return policy information on the site. Vendors don`t need to list this on iOffer, so they don`t . If you were to order form a vendor on this site, I highly recommend asking them directly about this BEFORE making a purchase. But, I have to say, this is a flaw on the site. They should make return policy information mandatory for vendors.

Site Usability
The site is designed well and easy to use. They information that they`ve decided to include is all easy to access. There are numerous categories to choose from and search within, customer comments and vendor profiles are easy to access and follow, and shopping is easy. On the other hand, the site is not set up well for handbag shopping because there isn`t an easy way to browse the site (i.e. by brand, or style). This is because the sight is meant for buying and selling items of all kinds.

Service
iOffer.com describes itself as a venue for buying and selling. Since they don`t do these things themselves, they don`t really offer any service. They are a mediator. It`s up to the buyer to approach vendors about their services.

My Humble Conclusion
I wouldn`t buy a handbag from iOffer.com. There are too many uncertainties. Will the product be good? Will I swiftly receive items? Is the vendor reputable? Will I be able to return my handbag if there`s a problem? None of these questions are answered easily with this site. I prefer quality online retailers that focus on handbags primarily to playing around on these “online buyer and seller communities.” This site isn`t a community, it`s a forum for scam artists to dupe people!

Rating: 2/7

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A few of my readers have mentioned this site to me recently, and it just so happens that I`ve been looking to pick up a Mulberry Alexa for a while now – it`s a missing link in my replica Mulberry collection. So, I decided to kill two birds with one stone by picking up an Alexa from Vogue King and writing a review at the same time.

Quality

I just ordered one bag from Vogue King. I`ve got quite a large collection now, and it just doesn`t make sense for me to order more than one bag from a site until I`m absolutely certain that they can deliver the goods. My bag of choice this time is the ever popular Mulberry Alexa in light coffee. I`ve added some photos (I apologize for the lighting – they aren`t super clear, but you get the picture) of my Alexa. The first thing I checked for was the stitching (because I`ve noticed this is a problem in some replica Alexa`s) and the weight of the leather. The stitching is all correct (including the cross pattern on the bottom) but the leather work is really weak. The leather is flimsy and floppy, and the cuts are not quite right. Have a look at these pictures I`ve included – you`ll see that the bag just doesn`t sit right. It`s a decent replica, but frankly, it`s not good enough for me.

Selection

Vogue King focus on handbags – they aren`t one of these companies that deal with all sort of luxury goods – and they cover a wide array of styles and designers in their specialty. I was happy to see a nice Givenchy collection as I`ve been thinking about picking up the Givenchy Calf skin bag pictured below. I didn`t get one this time – I thought I`d take my chances on the Mulberry Alexa first – and judging from their quality rating, I don`t know if I want to chance getting a lacklustre Givenchy.

Shipping

I received my order in 7 days, which is pretty standard (they claim that Asian and North American orders should take 4-7 days to deliver, other places 7-14). The best thing about Vogue King shipping is that it`s free for much of the world. Free shipping, and relatively quick: these guys seem to run a pretty tight ship.

Return Policy

Vogue King has a clear and comprehensive Return Policy. This is a big plus, because a lot of sites that I`ve seen lately do not. They offer a refund within 14 days of receipt and exchange within 30 days. So, as long as you have not used your item – you get it back. The only problem with their policy is that they do not seem to cover problems that occur to the bag while you’re wearing it. Like, what happens if the strap breaks after a month of wear? At Vogue King you`ve got to deal with that yourself. Though, I can`t fault them too much for this because most other replica sites are the same.

Site Usability

While I`m not very impressed with the site layout aesthetically – this site is ugly! – it is very functional. The site allows you to search easily by brand, size, color, popularity, and to search the new arrivals section. It also allows you to easily search for discounts and sale items. The checkout is secure and easy to use. Vogue King scores highly for Site Usability, I just wish they`d improve the look!

Original Images

I have to say, this is one area that Vogue King takes the prize. The pictures all look original, they`re clear, and they feature a really neat zoom feature that allows you to zoom on the part of the bag you want to see more closely. This is the coolest part of this site, for sure.

Service

Their service and contact availability is quite comprehensive. You can contact Vogue King via email, live chat, MSN, or post. They are not available for contact via telephone, which is a bit disappointing. There staff was quick to respond to my inquiries and seemed to know exactly what they were talking about.

My Humble Conclusion

This is a decent site, but the quality of my bag means that I wouldn`t consider ordering from them again (even if I am attracted to the Givenchy collection). The site receives top scores for selection, shipping, return policy and original images but I am forced to deduct partial marks for service (no phone number…that`s a biggy) and site usability (just because it looks bad). And, I cannot give a mark for quality because the bag I got is just not good enough for me to wear. Too bad.

Rating – 5/7.

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Puckered Canvas Bag from Anthro

Posted on | September 3, 2009 | 2 Comments

For some reason I always feel like I need to have a unique bag for the summer. During hot months leather seems so heavy and oppressive, and I want to carry something lightweight and slightly beachy. For the past too summers I’ve been happily using my JCrew straw tote, but this summer it just wasn’t doing it for me.

A few weeks ago I stopped by the Rockefeller Center Anthro to check out the sale section and found the beautiful Puckered Canvas Bag and it is the best summer bag I’ve found yet. Perfect size and it looks good with all my summer outfits. I’m not to fond of the name thought, so from now on I will be calling it my “Last Days of Summer Bag”.

Bag, Borrow or Steal

Posted on | January 6, 2005 | 5 Comments

I saw a link to Bag, Borrow or Steal about a month or so ago and made a note to post it on this site. Since then I’ve seen in mentioned in several other places (like my Real Simple magazine that just arrived today) so I can only assume that the service is really taking off.

The idea is clevely simple. You sign up, pay a monthly fee based on the level of service you desire, and then you get to keep one handbag at a time of your choice to keep for as long as you want.

Makes sense since the “it” handbags change about every month or so, and who can afford to keep buying new all the time? If keeping your bag trendy and your wardrobe refreshed is at the top of you list, but you don’t have the cash of the Hilton Sisters, then this may be your answer.

MMMmm..Toasty Toast

Posted on | August 31, 2009 | 5 Comments

Just “flipped” through the online Toast catalogue and it made me even more excited about dressing for the fall. I’m trying to wear more dresses this season, instead of my normal uniform of trouser jeans and a fitted top, and Toast is giving me lots of good ideas.

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