Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Speedy ($750 – $825) - It’s classic. It’s iconic. It comes in several sizes. And, yes, it’s been knocked off a million times. But the authentic one is a great investment piece. You can wear it with jeans or a little black dress. This little number will always add an element of sophistication to your ensemble.

Christian Louboutin Black Pump Shoes ($775) – Simple, classic and inspirational – you’ll keep your CL black pumps forever. Wear to work or on date night. They go with every occasion and make you look and feel like a million bucks.

Chanel Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag ($2,600) – Also knocked off a million times over, the real deal surpasses replicas. It will never go out of style and you’ll want to wear it with everything. If you could afford both, I say the Louis Vuitton Speedy bag is your day bag and Chanel’s Quilted Flap Shoulder Bag is your evening one. Beyond that, you just don’t need any other handbags (unless you’re bag-addicted like me).

I consider myself a label whore, but even I can spot when something really expensive is also really stupid. Here are my picks for expensive stupid fashion and notes as to why I think they’re dumb.

Louis Vuitton Monogram Transparent Handbags ($1800-$3600): Seriously? See-thru? How many of you ladies keep a neat handbag? I mean, c’mon, Vuitton! The last time I carried a transparent bag I was working retail and it was corporate’s way of making sure we weren’t stealing merchandise. The sheer fashion trend is haute, but not in the form of a handbag.

Christian Louboutin Paw Pumps ($5000): I truly believe CL came up with these shoes to make fun of the 1% who can afford to buy them and are dumb enough to wear them. They have to be a joke, right? I mean, they HAVE to be. Oh, please tell me that CL is just a big ol’ mean girl like me and that these shoes were nothing more than a prank on rich ladies.

Chanel Cabas Eté ($???): WTF? A canvas Chanel tote bag that I can take to the beach? Oh, really? And how easy is it going to be for criminals to knock off this one? Seriously. I’m so disappointed that this is the best Karl Lagerfeld could come up with in order to create a luxury collection at a lower price point. But how much lower is it going to be actually? I’m skeptical. Besides all that, there is absolutely nothing luxurious about faded canvas, even if it does say Chanel.

Vegas local and Lollie Shopping reader Sara Mooney won a shopping date with me, sponsored by Ross. Together, we visited the newest Ross Dress for Less location at Showcase Mall. With two stories of savings, we both found apparel and accessories to match our taste and our budget.

Recently obtaining her Master’s degree, Sara was on the hunt for career wear. Her current job allows her to get away with denim and nice blouses, but we decided she needed clothes to complement the job she wants and not the job she has. Even career counselors advise: dress for the job you want.

In order to protect the integrity of the amazing discounts Ross offers their customers, I can’t go into details about the brands we purchased. But I can tell you this, for less than $200, we found Sara a ton of clothes to help her look and feel confident during her career change.






Sara got a gorgeous pumpkin spice blouse that she can wear to work or on a date. She also nabbed a professional yet contemporary looking suit, some classic black pants, a sleek black skirt and some versatile navy pants. Her purchase of the day, however, was an LBD by her favorite designer. Sara was ecstatic with how her shopping date went and said, “Thank you, Ross!”

After we found everything Sara needed, I shopped for myself. I purchased a gorgeous, form-fitting designer dress and a few hair accessories. My find of the day was a pair of luxury designer sunglasses, which are pictured below. I had to censor out the logo, but I must reiterate, these are a LUXURY brand. While most of the savings you’ll find at Ross are somewhere between 20%-60% off department store regular prices, I actually saved about 70% on my sunglasses.

So whether you are a Las Vegas resident or a visitor, be sure to add the new Ross in Showcase Mall to your shopping radar, located next to MGM Grand. Besides misses and women’s, the selection also includes men’s, children’s, maternity, plus sizes, petite size, juniors, fragrances and more. You’ll definitely find what you’re looking for, and the best part is, you’ll save money, too!

Shop the new Ross Dress for Less at 3771 South Las Vegas Boulevard. The store is open daily Monday through Sunday from 9:00 am to 11:00 pm.

Now, I thought I had “good” sheets. I mean, I purchase designer sheets, that is, sheets with the name brand label of my favorite fashion designers. Then I gave Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets a try, and… well… let’s just say that I have learned that just because a certain fashion label makes a great pair of jeans doesn’t mean they make great sheets. Seriously. Until Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets entered my bedroom, I never knew sheets could feel so good.

Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets feature their own trademarked design of PerfectCale Sheets® which are 500 thread count and made from 100% Pima cotton. Using ultra-fine ring spun yarn, Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets contain no plied yarn and no inferior sateen weaves. While sateen feels nice at first, after laundering, that feeling soon fades. Because Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets are tightly woven with 500 threads per square inch of soft and strong100% Pima cotton, using a single ply yarn in every square inch, these sheets retain their texture and luxurious feel even after several washings. That’s really important.

But, the best way to know how amazing these sheets are is to simply sleep in them. And after testing them out, I can tell you that both my husband and I found these sheets to be dreamy, comfortable and simply deluxe. I’m about ready to turn my other “designer” sheets into house rags, because I couldn’t possibly use any other set of sheets other than Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets. Believe me, you will be spoiled.

Another point to keep in mind about Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets is that they’re designed for today’s modern mattress. With deep pockets, your new Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets will satisfactorily fit your mattress.

My Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets are the Queen Size in Ivory, which are currently on sale for $179. If you’re ready to treat yourself to a good night’s sleep, then visit the Thomas Lee Luxury Sheets website today. And if you need more convincing, you can always order a free swatch. Happy shopping. But more importantly, happy sleeping!

Complimentary samples received for this blog post.