The fascinating world of “Designer Labels”, that decadent alternate-universe of expensive handbags and accessories is something relatively new to me.   I suppose my appreciation of them has increased with my, (ahem), “maturity”.   Living now with somewhat of an expensive addiction, I have found it helpful (from my...

Travel and shopping seem to go hand in hand. Everyone feels better when making an expensive purchase (especially if it is what most people would consider “frivolous”), if they can somehow justify it.  One of the best ways of justifying the purchase of a frivolous and expensive item is...