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Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• This Marni Satchel at Bag Snob is chic, summery looking and with its large size, is super functional.
• Second City Style interviewed designer Roland Mouret about his SS/11 collection and store opening in London.
• Celebrate your New Years's with a Champagne Cocktail from The Jet Set Girls!
• The Lancome Artliner has a foam tip pen that is the easiest applicator Beauty Snob has ever used with liquid liners.
• Shopping and Infobought these amazingAlexander Wang black platform boots on sale for 50% off.
• Stiletto Jungle is showing the best ways to spend your Zappos.com gift cards, from $25 to $250.
• Allie is Wired has the scoop on the new Khloe Kardashian & Lamar Odom reality show.
• The Beauty Stop has a picture of the new sequined Chanel ad adorning the iconic Musée d’Orsay in Paris.

Beauty Pick Me Ups

I'm a beauty junkie but a snobby one so I love the beauty favorites list from the Stylehive editors. I'm dying to try this La Prairie Cellular Cream Blush ($70). It's a creamy blush that doesn't dry your skin out and keeps cheeks looking dewy. Yes please!

Louis Vuitton Speedy Bag – A Timeless Classic

Handbags can be timeless and I love these vintage paparazzi shots of Audrey Hepburn carrying her Louis Vuitton Speedy bag. The bag launched back in 1930 and in 1965 Audrey Hepburn asked Henri-Louis Vuitton to make a smaller sized Speedy bag so the Speedy 25 came about. One of my New Year vows is to use more of what I have in my closet so I'm going to try to bring this bag I've had for 8 years back into rotation. Prices have gone up a since I first bought this bag so it's definitely a great investment.

Pick up a Louis Vuitton Speedy 25 ($665) for a compact style or the larger Speedy 30 ($690) that is slightly larger and can hold more things. With top handle bags in fashion and ladylike looks coming back, this is the perfect accessory to wear dressed up or casual.

I also love how the classic bag shape looks in the Damier Ebene Canvas. Looks super cute in the Speedy 25 size!

Modern starlets like Ashley Olsen, Avril Lavigne and Jennifer Love Hewitt have brought them back into the spotlight.

New Year's Eve Party Dresses

New Year's Eve is coming up fast and you can party the night away in some of these cute dresses. I love going with something that sparkles and this DKNY strapless dress with sequined front is so chic and on sale for only $139.99 (regular $325). It's perfect for a night on the town or an intimate dinner for two at your favorite restaurant. You can't go wrong with a black strapless dress, I say!

Here are more great New Year's Eve dresses:

DKNY Slip Dress with Sequined Front (On sale for $139.99, was $325 at DKNY)

Karen Millen Sequin Dress (On sale for $199, was $425)
Get an additional 20% off with the code KM20SALE at checkout

Karen Millen Evening Cupro Dress (On sale for $99, was $350)
Get an additional 20% off with the code KM20SALE at checkout

Aryn K. Sequin Dress ($75 at Piperlime)

Greylin Sequin Dress ($158 at Piperlime)

Tibi Strappy Beaded Dress ($258.99 at Piperlime)

Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• Second City Style will ring in the new year with the most festive of colors: Fall/Winter Trends 2010. Silver Bells.
• The Fendi Peekaboo bag at Bag Snob is a nice choice for a busy mom; on one side you can store your bills and Blackberry and, on the other, your baby's bottle and toys.
• The Beauty Stop is getting festive with OPI Only Gold for Me Top Coat.
• KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting Hermès “So Black” Kelly Double Tour Bracelet.
• Stiletto Jungle is loving trouser sweatpants for a refined, casual winter look.
• Zooey Deschanel is suing Steve Madden. Allie is Wired has the details.
• Are you neglecting your feet because it's winter and they're hidden in boots? One of the most moisturizing is the Foot Care Cream from Barielle at Beauty Snob.
• The Manolo made the mistake of going to see this latest movie starring the Johnny Depp and the Angelina Jolie, The Tourist.
• Shopping and Info loves the gray cowl neck dressby Alexander Wang that Kim Kardashian wore in New York City recently.
• The StyleBakery editors pick the worst trends of 2010, see if you agree!

Street Style Handbag Trends

Stylehive reports on the latest handbag trends from the street style fashionistas. My favorite thing to do right now is wearing a small crossbody/chain bag that is so cute and portable, especially through all the holiday hustle and bustle! Read the full post to see the top 5 trends and the photoslide show that features lots of afforable bags including this Rebecca Minkoff Studded Babe Leather Crossbody Bag ($73.50).

Rebecca Minkoff After Christmas Sale

The best sales of the year usually are the after Christmas sales! The great news is that nowadays you don't have to brave the stores and crowded parking lots. If you're in the market for a new fun handbag, don't miss the Rebecca Minkoff After Christmas Sale. I've been toting around a black studded MAB Mini for the last couple of months and now I understand the addiction! The bag is a must have for everyday. It doesn't look too big and you can fit everything you need in there.

Diana Eng Fortune Cookie Coin Purse

If you're looking for a fun and fashionable little holiday gift for someone, the Diana Eng Fortune Cookie Coin Purse ($45) is the perfect choice. They look like real fortune cookies don't they?! These purses are made from preconsumer scraps, upholstery sample, or remnant leather from the garment district. Each coin purse and has an unique laser etched ID number so you can tell where the leather came from based on Diana's chart. They measure 4” x 4” x 2” and each purse and come with a dust bag and printed fortune inside.

I recently received one from Diana as a holiday gift and have been using it all the time. It's so cute that I always comments on it when I shop. Should be extra fun the next time I go out to a Chinese restaurant! I love that by using this I don't weigh down and wear out my regular wallet with all my coins. Order it now to get it shipped in time for Christmas!

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Web Snob Weekly Roundup

Here is this week's Web Snob with the latest in fashion, beauty, celeb, and lifestyle:

• Bag Snob has a super cute clutch for New Years and will be useful for weddings and special events for years to come.
• StyleBakery.com is keeping warm with faux fur jackets and accessories this winter.
• Manolo recommends shoes for the non-retro girl to wear with the retro dress.
• The Beauty Stop suggests beauty inspired illustrations as a gift for the cosmetics lover.
• Stiletto Jungle thinks the Vince Loop Scarf is an investment-worthy accessory.
• Allie is Wired has a first look at Nicole Richie's gorgeous wedding.
• Beauty Snob has found one of the richest and most protective lip balms around.
• Fashion Pulse Daily shares top fashionable and tech picks for the holidays.
• KRISTOPHER DUKES is wanting Jean-Michel Frank: The Strange and Subtle Luxury of the Parisian Haute-Monde in the Art Deco Period.
• SHEfinds rounds up the 28 best sales and free shipping deals this week. It's really too cold to go outside, so take advantage!
• Second City Style shows you how to Step It Up On New Year's Eve wearing Finds on a Dime.
• Shopping and Info loves a white puffer down coat with a fur hood for that après ski look in the winter.
• The Fashion Bomb takes you shopping at TJ Maxx and Marshalls to find holiday looks for less!
• If you like makeup and shoes, then The Shoe Goddess has the pump for you!

Retro Glam Beauty

Stylehive rounds up the best in Retro Glam Beauty to help you find your inner 50's pinup girl. From liquid liners to bold red lips it's the perfect look for your holiday party rounds.