BE GREEN (WITH ENVY)

Must you sacrifice style to be eco-chic? Oh no, says the Diva. The Diva loves a time to celebrate. Doesn't matter - Birthdays, Holidays, Flag Day, Grandparents Day - what have you. In The Diva's eyes, this is a time to grab a martini and celebrate! And it is no different with Earth Day. Why not take some time and shop with some eco-friendly store who have eco-friendly stylish finds. The Diva assures you, your girlfriends will be Green with Envy when they see you carrying this fabulous must-have spring accessory. How "green" is this fab clutch you ask? Its buckles are vintage and the leather comes from remnants from the furniture industry and it is lined with bronze silk. Lovely!! £49.99 at Love Eco.

Yes, she admits it. Although quite the fashionable Diva, she regretfully admits she is obsessed with her laptop. Some of her BFFs such as Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton tote around their cute little pups in their cute carriers. Well, the Diva does the same for her laptop. And its the same type of love, believe you me. All she needs are the cute carrying cases and she will be all set. But here is the problem - where oh where to find a fabulously chic laptop case? This was a challenging treasure hunt. She loves the leather ones that you see from fab stores like Coach, but sometimes a Diva needs to be a Diva! That is why she is loving these stylish laptop bags from Kailo Chic. It comes in six stylish designs, and can fit a PC or a Mac!

A couple of faves below:

Mod Green Squares - $69.99

Black and White Damask - $69.99

New Hollywood it girl Hayden Panettiere loves her black leather Tracy Zych purse. She carries it everywhere. And its a basic black, so it will look fab with basically anything. And don't you love the buckle accents? SO chic. So, who wants to be like Hayden? Me! Me! The Diva! The Diva! The Diva! Want the look for less? Try Target.

THE LITTLE EVENING BAG

Say you are wearing a drop dead gorgeous outfit for a night our with your man or a night our with the girls. You have bought a special shimmery top that almost cost you your entire week's paycheck - but it was worth it. You look and feel like a million bucks. As you are walking out the door, you grab your old leather handbag.

AARRGGHH!!! NO!! NO!

The Diva demands you not ever DARE mess up that outfit with your "everyday" bag. (and she doesn't get nasty that often - well, ok, so maybe she does - sue her) You simply MUST get you a proper evening clutch. And metallics are the IN color this season. Yes ma'am, gold and silver go with everything, and they are fabulous. Here are three in every price range, so there will no excuses.

Silvered Pewter Leather Evening Clutch -$99

Gold Leather Swarovski Crystal Clasp - $149

Swarovski Crystal Soft Mesh Clutch - $249

Its that time of year AGAIN. The Diva cannot believe this year has gone by so fast. All of a sudden her mailbox is full of invitations to fabulous holiday soirees. She has already bought different outfits for every party. (You never know when a photographer from US Weekly will be there, no?) But.....here's her secret. Bag Borrow or Steal. This program is FABULOUS! You pay a low monthly fee and get to choose between hundreds of high end designer bags. You basically "rent" them. Genius, no? So The Diva can put her money towards other things like presents for her hired help. (yes, The Diva does get a wee bit sentimental this time of year - maybe it's the increase of alcohol consumption)

Anyway, they have levels of handbags to choose:

Couture—Runway worthy handbags and jewelry from top designers such as Gucci and Rosiblu.

Diva (ha, The Diva loves this one)—Luxurious, dream bags and jewelry from designers such as Louis Vuitton and Charriol.

Princess—Confidently versatile accessories from designers such as Betsey Johnson and Pianegonda.

Trendsetter—Fresh, trend-forward accessories from designers such as Dooney & Bourke and Lori Bonn.

Maxximum "Bridle Suede" Satchel - $98.00
A funky shape with contrast stitching and metalhardware details. Suede bag with top zip closure. 6 inch handle drop. With 2 open inside pockets and 1 zip pocket. 7" H x 4-1/2" W x 4" D.

MARC JACOBS PURSE

COLLECTIVE ELEMENTS

The Diva is (as you know) is a self-proclaimed shopaholic. What that also means is that she is a credit card company's BFF. She's no stranger to Department Store cards, Visa's, American Express: You name it, she'll charge it. But she will admit that is it quite hard to keep all of her cards organized. That is why she simply adores these super cute Credit Card Totes from Collectiveelements.com. I mean, can these be any cuter??? And come on, at $18.00 each, you can get one to match each of your fall colored purses.

Every Diva has a secret. Be it: how many men she has slept with, double-sided tape, padded bras, or....super-secret discount shopping. And really, that is why you keep coming to her site, right? To hope that The Diva will divulge her inner-most secrets. But, she hopes that this secret is one you hopefully already know: Bluefly.com. She has been shopping here almost since its inception in 1998. The Diva finds it impossible to find so many fabulous designers all in one place. Want Prada or Via Spiga heels? Fabulous. Hermes or BCBG handbag? You got it. Nicole Miller or Betsy Johnson dress? You bet. Bellino bed linens? Oooooooo.....


You can be assured that you will be overwhelmed at the style. But she also thinks that if you have an alcoholic beverage, it makes the shopping easier.

Via Spiga - $117.00

BCBG - $106.99

Dear Diva,

I am a stylish nightmare. I am looking for a fall handbag that is unique, cute, and that everyone will notice. I want to be the center of attention for once. HELP!

Signed,

Diva-Wanna-Be

Dear Diva-Wanna-Be,

Please understand that it is only The Diva that will ever be the center of attention, kay? Kay. So, you are looking for a unique fall bag that everyone will notice? Look no further than Margaret Nicole. Based in uber trendy Greenwich Village in New York, Margaret Nicole's designs are hand knit, very unique, and completely stylish. She knows style, and has the press to back it up. She has been featured in Vogue, In Style, and Cosmopolitan magazines. (Of course, her major press has been the red carpet premieres The Diva carries it to). The Diva is in love with all her designs. She owns the black bangle bag herself, but simply adores her classic clutch.

And what else is so completely fab about her designs? You can color coordinate them with any outfit! Simply change the ribbon to the many different colors she offers. The Diva guarantees that this bag will get you noticed.

Signed,

The Diva

$9.95

The Diva loves designer hangbags. I mean, who wouldn't?? Certainly not her. She always must carry absolutely the latest styles and trends. She is a trendsetter after all, and what would people think if she carried last year's style?? Egads. The Diva doesn't even want to think about that. Thats why she just adores Bag Borrow Or Steal. Bag Borrow Or Steal is a subscription-based program that allows members to pay just $9.95 a month and borrow bags from a virtual closet filled with thousands of selections from over 100 top-name designers. Each member simply finds her dream bag, borrows it, and returns it for another whenever she’s ready for something new. The Diva thinks this is genius. Not that she can't just buy them herself, of course, but sometimes she simply has too many outfits to match.