On the hunt for a fab new bag that doesn't have logos all over it and isn't just one big hunk of leatha (Stella would be so disappointed)?

Meet the irresistible elephant carryall tote by amykathryn.

Decked out with elephants (a custom print on ultrasuede by designer Amy Hall) -- but in a very grown-up way, we love that it's totally animal-friendly (we bet Natalie Portman would totally dig that it's made of faux leather, too).

We also love the bright pop of yellow against the bronze copper handle and trim, which makes it equally fabulous for summer as it will be for fall.

The best part? It's under $100.

Scoop one up before they're extinct.

Where?

Edge of Urge.

The best way to elongate your legs, without some ridic new surgical technique?

By wearing nude or flesh-toned heels.

The color literally goes with everything and looks classic and chic.

We love this patent Moda Spana 'Edda' pump for its understated simplicity and saucy peep toe, plus it's lightly padded so it's even pretty comfy too.

The best part? It's on sale from $80 to just $56 and overnight shipping is free -- yes, free (returns are free too, so no hard feelings if it doesn't work out).

Go nude at Endless!

Looking for a casual but cool hoodie that's more downtown than logosized and that doesn't look like it's made for your 14-year-old cousin?

Get your clicks on a handmade hooded sweatshirt from New Zealand designer Victoria n' Bird.

We love the subtle detail of the grey and blue striped front panel, as well as the gathered sleeves, which creates a slight puff effect.

Pair it with some tres cute leggings and you'll be the coolest gym bunny on the block.

A short sleeve version is available too, as is a super darling scarf made from designer Karen Walker's balloon-print sweatshirting (we heart Karen Walker!).

Take a peek!

Welcome to day two of Sweater Week, where we get to share our obsession for staying warm with the likes of you and your fah-bu-lous self.

As people who rack up a lot of frequent flier miles, we're big fans of long scarves and wraps. Not only can they double as blankets on the plane, you can also wrap them around those nasty used pillows the airlines provide for more restful slumber. And, they just look so chic on chilly days and nights, when you're sipping your fave drinky drink oceanside or at that hidden outdoor cafe.

Which explains why we are la-la-loving this airy ribbed cashmere wrap. It's super generous size makes it very versatile and we love that we can nab it in dreamy heather oat or classic black.

The best part? It's normally $99, but since Nordstrom is having their great anniversary sale, you can get it for just $64. But only until August 4, when prices on fall items go back to their regular price.

Be sure to take advantage of the sale while it lasts and find lots of other fall goodies (shoes, bags, denim) for prices that won't be as low until after Christmas.

Shop the sale!

p.s. Get free shipping when you spend $200 or more, too!

Do love jewelry as much as we do, but aren't exactly a fan of in-your-face glamazon bling?

Then you'll likely love Melissa Joy Manning's treasures as much as we do.

The California designer seductively melds the modern with the traditional, the rough with the pretty, the unexpected with the organic.

And if you happen to be a bride-to-be and are dreaming of a truly one-of-a-kind engagement ring, prepare to swoon (and remember, as Carrie Bradshaw proved in SATC, you can totally marry yourself to justify your acquisition).

While there are some beautiful necklaces and bracelets and we already have the engagement ring of our dreams, we're fawning like Bambi over the unusually spectacular stud earrings and standout cocktail rings.

Are you up for some new treasures?

Then, take a peek!

We've loved Jane Mayle ever since we dwelled in the same neighborhood as her fah-bu-lous Manhattan boutique.

But, we never could quite cough up the green to actually own any of the ah-mazing bags, accessories or clothing by the covetable designer.

Which is why we're SO excited to score this 60% off coupon code on her spring collection (thanks for the heads up Refinery29!).

We love the Circus Braid belt, originally $175, now just $70 with the code, as well as all of the bags. They're just so darling and different from everything else out there in Fashion Land.

Treat yourself before it's all scooped up. Simply enter coupon code maylss8 at checkout.

Take a peek!

In the spirit of the Fourth of July and having the right to vote, not to mention our undying love of animal accessories and soft spot for Jonathan Adler, we present these cheeky elephant and donkey ceramic banks.

A super cute baby gift for your fave future republican or democrat, as well as a fun retirement gift for your hardened republican or democrat, as peeps who tend to see both sides with rose-colored Gucci-knockoff glasses (kidding), we'll take one of each, thanks.

Why not treat yourself to an Independence Day prezzie? You're worth it.

Plus, it'll finally give you somewhere to put all your change and will be the most carefree pet you'll ever have.

Take a peek!

p.s. BussBuss is off for the long weekend! We hope you have a fabulous Fourth of July and look forward to seeing you next week, where we'll be bussing from the Nordics and the Netherlands!

Even though it's a chilly 61 degrees here in San Francisco right now, summer has officially arrived.

And summer to us means finding great hostess gifts to give (and maybe even to get).

If you're spending some time at a loved one's home (beach, mountain, city) anytime soon, why not give them flowers that will last a lifetime, like this perfect tulip on a porcelain platter by gleena?

It's simple, beautiful and will surely guarantee you'll be invited back again. {We also may be drawn to the tulips because we're gearing up for a trip to the Netherlands -- and Norway -- this week!}

Gorgeous bowls, cups, plates and vases are also available in a variety of colors and styles by gleena designer Asya Palatova, who was born in Russia ('gleena' means 'clay' in Russian) and now lives and works in Rhode Island (we love that we can see her childhood influences in her work).

Take a peek!

Via the fabulous oh joy!

Maybe it's his birthday. Or your anniversary.

Or maybe you just want to say 'Happy Friday. I love you.'

May we suggest getting your favorite travel partner a pair of handmade, custom antique map cufflinks by designer Anne Holman?

Commemorate your honeymoon, your hometown, where your little ones were born, or where you fell in love.

Choose almost any city around the world and he'll always have a special memory with him.

While you're at it, snag a custom map pendant for yourself.

That way, no mattter where in the world he is and you are, you'll always be in sync.

Available at Anne Holman's Etsy shop and our fave design and gift shop, Rare Device.

We've gushed over Henry Road designer Paula Smail's groovy prints and colorful global style in the past and are so excited to see her latest collection of pillows, bags, aprons, tablecloths, runners, journals and more.

The poppy, colorful graphics put us in the mood to host a sun-drenched summer party with good food and friends. And that just makes us happy. And, really, isn't that what good design is all about?

We also love that we can get a dose of Henry Road on the go in handbag form, too. The totes are perfect for hopping and shopping around flea markets, rummaging through vintage stores for hidden treasures and traipsing the globe stylishly.

The best part?

Paula's giving BussBuss readers an exclusive 20% off with code BUSSHR20 at checkout through July 15, 2008.

Take a peek!

What happens when two vintage-loving super-talented designer friends put their heads -- and hands -- together?

Domestic Construction.

Maureen Walsh, Uncle Bikes clothing designer -- and former BussBuss alum, and Trish Andersen, Anthropologie's Fifth Avenue store display coordinator, met in the fibers department at SCAD and, as most young designers do these days, eventually moved to Brooklyn, where they formed the fab new design studio specializing in interiors, environments and one-of-a kind fashion and home products.

You can scope out their debut line of dresses crafted from vintage fabrics and hand screen-printed pillows at Domestic Construction (and buy at a Renegade Craft Fair near you).

But it's their ted lights, made with vintage teacups, that we're swooning over, and that you can nab right now on Etsy if you're fast enough.

Imagine hanging one, or a cluster, over your kitchen or dining room table for a statement all your Scandinavian-design-loving friends would sell their first-borns for. They'd also make such a fab, unexpected gift.

Take a peek!

Another day, another fabulous sale.

Today's sale and site in the spotlight?

Queen Bee.

Other than the fact that this is Blair Waldorf's (and little Jenny's for a brief moment) moniker in Gossip Girl and the fact that BussBuss got engaged on Newbury Street in Boston, where the Queen Bee boutique is based, we're loving that we can score dresses, tops, sweaters, jackets, shirts, denim and shoes by Tibi, Shoshanna, Splendid, Diane von Furstenberg, Trina Turk, Lauren Moffatt, Milly, Rebecca Taylor, Hudson, James Jeans, Dolce Vita and more at up to 70% off.

There's currently a great range of sizes too, but shop quickly fashion lovers, because they will go fast. Faster than Blair or Jenny can fall from being Queen Bee.

Take a peek!

P.S. Get free shipping on orders of $150 or more.

When our favorite earring designer told us her signature collection was marked down to half off, we nearly fell off our Chie Miharas.

Gorgeously wrapped and draped, Kristen McCloud earrings are meticulously detailed, but look effortlessly fabulous dangling from your lobes.

They also dress up any outfit in an instant.

And now you can get them, along with her signature necklaces and bracelets, for half off, but only while supplies last.

Take a peek!

If you're anything like us, you probably put the pro in procrastinate.

But given that's it already June (how the hizzy did that happen?), it's time to get our beach essentials squared away.

Chances are, you've scored a new swimsuit -- or five-- by now, but what about your trusty cover-up and topper?

Let's all take a collective moment to get our shiznit together. After all, our skin and social lives depend on it.

After some carpel tunnel-inducing clicking, we found the cutest beach cover-ups (think Mrs. Roper in St. Tropez) and hats for pretty reasonable prices at our old stylish standby Anthropologie.

Take a peek!

Please pardon our last-minute publishing vacay the past few weeks. BussBuss was in New York scoping out new designers to bring your way. Look out for these new finds in upcoming DailyBuss installments. And now, on with today's fabulous find...

Love the whole ballerina look, but not up for donning a tutu, twinkle toes?

Ditto.

Which is why we're loving New Orleans-based jewelry designer dejarnette's latest ballet collection.

Elegantly avant-garde, we love the mix of antique and vintage found materials with gray organza and soft pink pleated chiffon ruffles.

And since we didn't get to attend the ABT Opening Night Gala last week (we opted for Avenue Q instead -- and highly recommend it if you like to laugh non-stop), this will let us get our ballet fix for a bit.

Take a peek!

P.S. In celebration of their second birthday, now through May 31, 2008, buy two pieces of jewelry and get a third piece of jewelry of equal or lesser value for free!

Ever wonder what designers across the pond are up to? Not the big names you can get in every major city, but the independent designers you'd find on sites like Etsy here in the States?

Wonder no more.

DaWanda, the Etsy of Europe, will let you get your fix.

And even though exchange rates aren't exactly in our favor these days, you can still score great deals.

For instance, this darling teapot necklace made from polymer clay would make such a sweet birthday or Mother's Day gift and costs just $6 EUR plus $2 EUR to ship via USPS Priority Mail (if math hurts your head -- and we feel your pain, that means you'll pay about $12 and get your goodies from Sofia, the designer in Bulgaria, in 7-10 days).

It's like having a jet-setting BFF send you goodies from afar, a style pen-pal of sorts -- but better because you get to pick them out yourself.

Way more affordable than booking a ticket to Europe, stroll the virtual market and impress your friends with one-of-a-kind gifts, art and fashion.

Take a trip to DaWanda!

Most hotel shops are filled with overpriced touristy tschotkes, but W hotels are not like most hotels and neither are its stores.

Filled not only with their signature bedding, towels and robes, but also with hip design-focused goods that cater to the clientele they attract, we love that we can shop their well-edited picks without going on vacay by simply clicking over to their website.

What did we find? Jonathan Adler vases, Mimobot flash drives, Philippe Starck Louis Ghost Chairs, Rachel Leigh earrings, CC Skye cuffs, Comme des Garcon wallets and more.

Plus, there are two big deals happening right now.

One, a huge up to 80% off warehouse sale. We spotted Hand Maid by Michelle Frantz bags (originally $165, now $39.99) and CC Skye buckle cuffs (originally $168, now $62.99).

Two, get 40% off with coupon code 39Y9G (does not apply to sale items).

Three, shop now!

Bored by big box stores and yearning to shake things up?

Click on over to Mod Cloth, featuring one-of-a-kind vintage and vintage-inspired looks from independent and up-and-coming designers.

You'll also find great accessories, jewelry, bags, shoes and home decor, all at incredibly reasonable prices.

Think of it as an indie Urban Outfitters meets Fred Flare.

We're loving the Tilly Bloom antique typewriter necklace, Anna Sui tights, lace ankle socks, graphic houndstooth scarf in pink and grey, Dreams of Paris pillowcases, Moniker Clothing's snip and shear tee and Architecture booties -- a mix between sandals and ankle boots.

Find your own favorites here!

We love Calypso for its worldly French-meets-beach vibe and on a recent trip to their online store, discovered they're having a lovely little sale.

Trendy Moroccan poufs seen in and on every design mag and blog from Domino to decor8 over the past few months are marked down from $250 to $125.

Serena cushions by Dreamsacks in rich jewels tones are marked down from $50 each to $25 each or four for $85.

Also scoop up gorgeous Foley + Corinna bags and peep-toe python-style heels for more than 50% off.

Find dresses regularly $400 down to just $20, cableknit cashmere duster sweaters regularly $275 now just $50.

Hello sample sale minus the masses.

Plus, get free standard shipping on orders $200 and over.

Take a peek!

With Valentine's Day just about a fortnight away, it's only fitting to dish about our love of New York-based boyfriend-girlfriend design duo Hayden-Harnett.

We've waxed poetic about the up-and-coming label in the past. First there were those bags, then those darling coin purses and accessories, then their debut apparel line.

Now we feel like we've fallen in love all over again with their latest clothing and accessories offerings.

Their use of French artist Paule Marrot's prints and artwork (Jackie O. loved Marrot as well, so we're in good company) is brilliant. From the dresses to the trenches to the bags, it all feels very Diane von Furstenberg in the '70s, but with a distinctly modern and unique twist. Think mod-safari chic.

One visit will have you feeling like jetting off to somewhere exotic and doing something different for a change. Like showing up to work on time (imagine that), this time with all eyeballs on your fab new look.

While checking out all the new goodies, be sure to scoop up some fantastic finds in the sale section. They're going fast, so make like a cheetah -- remember, it's a jungle out there.

Take a peek!

We've been lusting over this snow white faux fur jacket for months now, so are happier than a clam in a candy store that it's gone on sale at hipster hot spot Built by Wendy.

Find a perfectly edited selection of cute tops, jackets, dresses and jeans with that downtown preppy hipster vibe in red, navy, white and tartan, all up to 50% off at the winter sale.

Shop now as sizes and quantities are limited.

Take a peek!

At BussBuss, we believe in surrounding yourself with things that you love. And things that love you back.

From the perfect ballet flats to lovely letterpress stationery that makes you and your recipient feel special to all of the fashion, beauty, interiors and gifts in between, we love sharing our love of style and online shopping with you.

We believe that the things you buy and choices you make directly affect the life you have, make and live. Whether that's in your closet or in your living room, join us in resolving to buy only those things that make you smile and bring you (or those you love) joy in 2008.

Like Jessica Rust's personalized, customizable, sweet nostalgic designs.

The birch mugs and bowls, featuring "carved" initials in a tree, make an ideal engagement, wedding or Valentine's Day gift. Also find one-of-a-kind gifts to celebrate babies and kids and all the many moments in life worth capturing.

Take a peek at Jessica Rust Designs.

P.S. BussBuss shoppers enjoy an exclusive 20% off with code BUSS20 through January 15, 2008 (tip: order now for Valentine's Day as customization takes 2-3 weeks).

We've been loving Loeffler Randall for about as long as any self-respecting design addict (i.e. ever since designer Jessie Randall and her hubby's adorable Brooklyn flat were featured in Domino many, many months ago). And yes, we did buy the For Like Ever poster.

But as much as we crave Loeffler Randall -- the shoes! the bags! the coats! -- we can't always swallow the prices.

Which is why we're super excited about the new Loeffler Randall for Target collection.

While we were saddened there were no cute coats in the Target collection, the chic-meets-cheek bags and shoes are a good way to sample the up-and-coming brand without sacrificing next month's rent money.

Take a peek at Loeffler Randall at Target!

Shop Loeffler Randall on sale at Shopbop!

P.S. Get free shipping on orders of $50+ at Target.

Remember the glamour days of air travel?

Neither do we.

But we've finally found a fabulous solution to the things that irk us most when flying the unfriendly skies: arctic cold air, icky used pillows (if you're lucky enough to even nab one), wanting desperately to sleep it all away, but failing miserably, no matter how many Dramamine we've knocked back.

Say hello to the PamBee.

Designed by a flight attendant who knows we want to travel in style and comfort, the PamBee includes a silky blanket long enough to keep toes cozy, an inflatable pillow and a matching adjustable eye mask.

Available in several prints and solids, PamBee fits into any carry-on or tote and barely takes up any space due to the ingenious design (the blanket and eye mask slip right into the deflated pillow).

Take a peek!

WINTER BREAK: For 15% off all orders and free shipping, use code bussbuss at checkout!

Have you heard of fabulous accessories boutique Max & Chloe?

Featuring bags, belts and jewelry by covetable cult labels like CC Skye, Foley + Corinna, Lorelei, Rachel Leigh, Yochi Design, Kenneth Jay Lane, Gorjana, Goldenbleu and more, among the pricier treasures, we found some great deals too.

We're loving these sparkly and girly yet sophisticated bracelets, earrings and necklace, all under $50.

Take a peek at Max & Chloe (and get FREE Shipping on orders over $75).

Fall Break: Get $10 off any purchase over $100 when you click this link and use code T7PR8 at checkout.

If you have someone special on your holiday shopping list that you want to impress, or simply want to spoil yourself, look no further than the glamorous shopping adventure that is Vivre.

Find everything from silver champagne straws (fab gift tip: pair with a bottle of champagne or champagne flutes), porcelain peonies (much better than fresh-cut flowers) and silvered wood bookends (fab gift tip: toss in a gorgeous coffee table book) to sparkly rings, cool cufflinks, golden bowls and glittering salt and pepper shakers.

Of course, you'll also discover knock-your-socks-off shoes, bags, beauty products, gifts for men and kids, plus an addictive under $100 category.

We're obsessively making our wishlist now.

Make yours at Vivre.

Fall Break: Get free shipping when you click this link and enter code VIVRE07 at checkout through November 30, 2007.

TALK BACK: What's on your wishlist this holiday season? Share in the comments!

We've long loved Austin-based Factory People for its hip mix of hard-to-find cult designers and lines like Sue Stemp and McQ by Alexander McQueen, among others.

And we especially love that right now everything on FactoryPeople.com is at least 25% off.

We're in love with Khoon Hooi's silk pleated dress (originally $200, now $50) and chiffon gathered top (originally $132, now $33).

Plus, because Factory People loves BussBuss too, they're giving all of us an additional 10% off. Simply type code Fall07 at checkout through October 31, 2007.

Take a peek at Factory People.

Life's full of ups and downs, so when we're feeling down and want an insta-lift, we can always count on Fred Flare for retail therapy.

Full of the quirky, silly, happy, sweet, retro and insanely affordable, Fred Flare is all about having fun and never growing up. And, in their own words, they have totes great gifts too!

Currently on our wishlist? Scented lollipop earrings, classic pink-wheeled roller skates, a cozy pony scarf, the Holly Golightly sleep mask and a gemstone newsboy cap, cuz a girl can never have too many jewels.

We also love the kawaii cute grocery totes, which prove that going green doesn't have to mean boring.

And, if everyone you know seems to have a baby and people won't stop asking when you're going to have one, simply wear the hilarious Paul Frank baby on board tee.

Take a peek, and prepare to smile, at Fred Flare.

From candy colors to bold baubles and every gem in between, discover what's new in jewelry this fall.

Up-and-coming jewelry designers and boutiques present exclusive coupon codes and savings just for BussBuss readers in our fall jewelry guide.

Take a peek!

The beauty of fashion and online shopping is that there's always something new to discover. But sometimes a girl feels like she's seen it all. Especially when it comes to jewelry.

Which is why we were happily, and admittedly surprisingly, wowed by the newest and coolest jewelry boutique on the block, Kim&Maki.

Carrying lots of up-and-coming jewelry designers from Paris to Tokyo to New York and everywhere in between, it's a new eye-candyland and we're ready to play.

We especially love the tough-luxe vibe of Orner and also fell for Marjorie Victor's organic and artistic pieces, as well as the vintage-inspired jewelry by Medecine Douce and the crafty-cool of Mur.

Discover your fave designers and pieces, including rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, brooches and hairpins, here at Kim&Maki.

P.S. Kim&Maki loves us too and is giving BussBuss readers an exclusive 30% off with code BUSSKM30 at checkout through September 24, 2007.

We love makeovers and we love Laurel Denise, so it's only fitting that we're extra excited about the new look, blog and designs at Laurel Denise.

Queen of exquisitely pretty and cool hand-written and hand-drawn personalized jewelry (that also happens to be wildly affordable), Laurel has added earrings and new necklace shapes and designs to her mix, as well as a brand new line of stationery the whole paper and gift community is abuzz over (or at least they're about to be).

It just makes sense to be able to get her lovely drawings in paper form: think birthday, greeting and notecards, journals, and soon, a calendar.

As Laurel says, "All pieces are inspired by vintage papers (or "found" papers)...old financial ledgers (hence, the graph paper) old library cataloging cards...just about anything that I feel has a story behind it."

Shop the latest and create a story of your own here at Laurel Denise.

P.S. Laurel Denise loves BussBuss too and is offering an exclusive 15% off with code BUSSFRIEND through August 31, 2007.

The Spoon Sisters is perhaps our favorite gift shop of all time.

Selling many of our fave products, style solutions and innovations, such as the Purseket, the Doorganizer, GalPals, Egglings, the Message Bean, Thumb Thing, the Takeout Menu Organizer, the DaysAgo Digital Counter, the Rear-View Computer Mirror, the Foot Petals Stiletto Kit, ABC Gingerbread Cookie Cutters and just about every clever product you've ever wanted for yourself or your loved ones, The Spoon Sisters is more a celebration of innovation and cottage industry than it is about selling products.

Fortunately, The Spoon Sisters love BussBuss just as much as we adore them and are offering an exclusive 20% off to BussBuss readers with code bussbuss at checkout through August 20, 2007.

So stock up on Christmas, baby, hostess and birthday gifts (um, for yourself of course), and save here at The Spoon Sisters.

P.S. We'd like to send a huge thank you to everyone who has taken our Summer Survey. If we learned one thing so far, it's that you want more coupon codes and unique finds (see above) and we're working hard to keep them coming!

Haven't taken it yet? Don't be shy. Click here to tell us all about YOU!

We loved the original Zappos, the shoe site that also sold some handbags and became popular for their fab shipping and return policy: free shipping and free return shipping for 365 days.

But now we're over the moon. Why? Zappos now sells clothing too, including swimsuits. And yes, that same shipping and return policy applies. In fact, they now offer free overnight shipping on everything (seriously).

You know how we feel about instant gratification and it doesn't get more instant in the world of online shopping than free overnight shipping.

But we're most grateful that we never again have to face those horrid dressing room lights. There is a shopping god.

We're also loving Zappos Couture, which offers higher-end bags, shoes, accessories and clothing from Goldenbleu, Hollywould, Kate Spade, Cole Haan, Marc Jacobs, Sigerson Morrison, Costume National y muchas mas.

Indulge in free overnight shipping, and the fabulousness that is the future of online shopping, right here at Zappos.

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We're all about the art of the unexpected, which is why when we came across New Zealand-based Trixie Delicious, we were instantly smitten.

Tea and china are always so proper and stuffy, but not when Karen Dennis of Trixie Delicious gets her naughty little hands in the mix.

Her vandalized vintage plates mix the soft and pretty with the edgy and cheeky. The Upper East Side with the Lower East Side. Think Shabby Chic meets Sarah Silverman. Rachel Ashwell would be quite surprised indeed.

Giving new life to old dishes (oh so very green), imagine your guests' reactions when you serve tea on the Seven Deadly Sins -- or Poisons -- plates. Or, when you use your new plate as decor -- we heart the Clueless plate, but get a kick out of the Starf*cker one as well.

Trixie also does custom work on plates, shakers and teapots, so feel free to choose your own word(s).

Get a little naughty and give the gift of the unexpected (so fab for your hip friends having an untradish wedding) at Trixie Delicious.

We know, it feels like summer just started. But fall merch has made its way into stores nonetheless. Want to stock up on fall goodies before the season fully gets underway, at sale prices you won't see again for months? Then head on over to Nordstrom.

Their annual pre-fall anniversary sale offers fab savings on bags, jewelry, watches, accessories, shoes and clothing for a limited time. Prices go back up on August 6, so if you see something you love, score it now while it's marked down.

We're loving cheap-chic juniors dresses, Cole Haan shoes, L.A.M.B watches and Hobo International bags -- at savings up to hundreds of dollars per item.

Don't miss out -- click here to shop the Nordstrom sale now! Sale ends on Sunday, August 5 (11:59 p.m. PST).

P.S. Score $5 shipping on your entire order.

The only thing better than a bowl of cherries? A bowl of bling. Honestly, fruit is so passe, these days it's all about diamonds. Big, shiny faux diamonds.

Use your brilliant bling as a paperweight, artfully propped by the fireplace or on your bedside table (so very Bond girl). Really, in our opinion, you can never go wrong with big shiny objects anywhere. Must be the Holly Golightly in us.

And, in this gorgeous stainless steel stella bowl, these diamonds seem right at home.

In search of a creative wedding gift or thank-you-for-letting-me-stay-in-your-Paris-flat gift? Ixnay the wine and get them what they never knew they wanted right here at mod design store Chiasso.

Always on the style hunt for great handbags, we've giddily found our next prey. And a designer we're sure is a rising star in the design world.

MABeL handbags by Jessica Miller-Webster is a young, cool collection of ruffle totes, oversized bow bags, heart-handle clutches and more handmade in Chicago by the designer herself.

The aesthetic? Think Betsey Johnson meets Marc Jacobs. Something that cleverly tows the line between Teen Vogue and Nylon.

These are bags with personality that stand out on their own, but maintain a hip sophistication. Think contrasting color and print linings for girls who embrace their inner child. Are you a city girl who sees her bag as her car? These bags are for you.

Visit the MABeL handbags site here to view all the styles and learn more about the designer.

Shop the MABeL Etsy store in a click.

Also, check out MABeL on MySpace to see even more pictures and styles -- custom orders are taken (any color or pattern), so feel free to get creative.

If BussBuss were an actual boutique, it would be Delight. Featuring cool, fun, fabulous gifts, accessories and design and shopping goodness, Delight's goal is to put the happy back in shopping. They've succeeded.

What's really fun is that everyday at noon central, a new item is posted and at special savings too -- just for the day. If you love it, nab it right away at the special price. There's a 30-day store as well that items go into if they haven't sold out, which is equally divine for procrastinators like, um, us.

Scope out today's adorable Loop clutch and browse the store for hip Envirosax (by far the cutest and most functional reusable bags we've seen yet), mojito muddlers, haute hostess gifts and oodles more here at Delight.

P.S. Delight loves BussBuss as much as we heart them and is offering 15% off purchases of $30+ exclusively to BussBuss readers. Simply enter code BUSSBUSS at checkout!

Plus, all DailyBuss subscribers are also being entered to win a $100 shopping spree! Be sure to tell your friends to sign up for this contest now and sign up so you can win if you're not already a subscriber (it's free!)! Click here to win!

Summer's all about taking the time to celebrate the sweet moments in life. Dripping ice cream cones, last-minute roadtrips to the beach, staying up late and watching bad TV and giggling with good friends.

And we can think of nothing sweeter than Rosanna's Soda Fountain collection (which BussBuss giddily received as a wedding prezzie -- perf since our vows included milkshakes for life!).

Retro reminders of childhood in yummy sherbet shades, how could you resist a set of milkshake cups that come in an adorable hexagon gift box?

We're also drooling over the Playing House collection of cake stands. Yum.

Browse all of the dinnerware and accessories collections right here at Rosanna.

In celebration of independent design and the success of her indie shopping blog Modish, Jen Coray opened the virtual doors to Modishoppe in April 2007.

Since, she's been featuring a coolly edited collection of handmade goods that span from handbags, hoodies and jewelry to paper, home and gifts. It's like shopping Etsy but with a really in-the-know friend (i.e. her keen eye for hip handcrafted treasures does the digging for you).

We're especially fond of the animal-laden accessories, such as the birdie keychains by Kwoozy and the elephant wristlets by Blissful. But we're not all about fauna, we need our flora fix too. Enter Brooke Medlin's rose-shaped earrings.

Both the beauty and the curse of Modishoppe is that Coray only carries a few (sometimes only one) of each item, so if you see something you love, scoop it up fast before it's gone forever. The upside? No fear of ever having the same thing as anyone else and a constantly changing collection.

Scope out all the current treasures here at Modishoppe.

P.S. Modishoppe loves BussBuss too and is offering 10% off with code bussmod at checkout exclusively to our readers!

As one of the first independent online shops on the block, Jenny Kwok's Cut + Paste has been helping pave the way for emerging designers and crafters since 2002 with its well-curated collection of handmade clothing, jewelry, accessories, paper products and more.

And it's only gotten better over the years, serving up gigantic doses of hipness and featuring over 300 designers along the way. The best part is knowing you'll never be wearing the same thing (or giving the same gift) as someone else when you shop at Cut + Paste.

If absolutely forced to pick favorites (it's like choosing your fave offspring), we'd point to Erica Weiner's cicada earrings, smil's love doll brooch, Desira Pesta's diamond print tunic, and pinecone & chickadee's cards.

But we suggest you set aside a few minutes (okay, hours... okay, days) to drool over all the Partners in Craft and find your own faves right here at Cut + Paste.

Wedding season is in full swing and we can think of no bigger name in the wedding industry than Mindy Weiss. The 'it' celebrity wedding and party planner has lavished her chic taste on Jessica and Nick, Gwen and Gavin, Trista and Ryan and Charlie and Denise, to namedrop a few. And while not all the marriages have lasted, the stylish memories live on forever.

And now, with the opening of her new online bridal boutique and gift shop, even those of us not trailed by paparazzi can get our French-manicured hands on glam gifts, accessories, favors and more (even honeymoon and baby gifts too).

Imagine Plum Party meets Spoon Sisters with a sprinkle of girly sweetness thrown in for good measure. Love, Me serves up everything from hip flasks to vintage travel train cases to rhinestone and croc domino sets, lollypop favors, martini shakers and panties of the week.

Explore and find eternal fabulousness when you shop Love, Me.

{Dying to see the Haute Shop of the Week? Let's get it on, style lover!}

We must confess, BussBuss has quite the addictive personality (very La Lohan of us, we know). In fact, we've considered checking into rehab on more than one occasion for our addiction to milkshakes, vintage dresses and cupcakes, to confess a few.

But our latest obsession these days has been over the indie goodness that is Etsy. In case you've been shopping under a rock for the past year or two, Etsy is the spot to find handmade clothing, accessories, home goodies and gifts direct from the artists, crafters and designers themselves (from all over the world).

Think of it as a hipster Ebay, minus the stress of bidding. The best part? Everything is surprisingly affordable (no retail markup rocks!) and you can bookmark your favorite sellers and then browse by who their fave sellers are too. It's never-ending indie awesomeness.

Discover your faves, and prepare to join us in rehab, here at Etsy.

Pictured above: Mod Babydoll Dress by Papaya; Banded Rudderfish Card by Sub-Studio; Sterling Birch Leaf Earrings by honeybee

Wanna see more Haute Shops? Clickity click here, hautie!

The Brits have done it again. Say hello to Voco, the clock that will make you wonder how you ever lived without him. Instead of an annoying beeping welcoming you to the day, the polite, British voice of Stephen Fry (think Jeeves) greets you, his master, with messages like:

"Good morning, sir. I'm so sorry to disturb you but it appears to be morning. Very inconvenient I agree, sir. I believe it is the rotation of the earth which is to blame, sir."

Hit the button to turn your personal butler off, and you'll receive a fortifying message for the day. And, when it's time for bed, you'll receive a humorous, but oddly effective, 90-second relaxation exercise that will ease you, Master, into slumber.

An excellent gift for Father's Day, you can give the gift of admiration in the morning in true Brit-wit style and listen to and download many of the hilarious messages, right here at Voco.

P.S. 'Good Morning Madam' version arrives in July. We can't wait to be awoken to:

"Good morning, Madam. The current issue of Vogue has devoted its editorial to your sense of style, purpose, beauty and personal grandeur. It may be advisable to use the rear entrance today, Madam, to avoid the crowds."

Valentine's Day is all about love and we love showing ours with thoughtful and uncommonly fabulous gifts. Okay, maybe that's how we like to receive love too (big shockaroo, we know).

Let your special someone know you care -- and take the stress out of shopping for the big red, white and pink holiday -- with our lovely Valentine's Day Gift Guide.

The Golden Globes are next Monday night and since we're thankful for Ugly Betty, Entourage and The Devil Wears Prada, we're feeling a little Globes par-tay coming on. We'll save time and make our lives easier by scoring nearly everything we need for said shindig online (human interaction -- who needs it?). We've spotted fab invitations and supplies at Plum Party.

On Our List:

*'Admit One' Invitations (never underestimate setting the mood)
*Hollywood Slate Board (to welcome guests and to intro new sips and sweets)
*Glamorous Tiaras (hello, props)
*'Admit One' Chocolates (décor and snacks in one!)
*Hollywood Street Signs (décor, dahlings)
*Alcoholics Unanimous Cocktail Napkins (in honor of La Lohan)
*Old-Fashioned Popcorn Boxes (sustenance is key and we know we can handle this much "cooking")

We'll Serve:

Tangerini Jolies -- not that she's been nominated for anything {insert evil laugh here}

To concoct your tangerine martinis, simply shake up two parts Tangerini mix (nab it here at Stirrings) with one part vodka over cold ice. Garnish with wax lips on the side (score your la lips here at Candy Crate).
While you're at Candy Crate, nab some old-fashioned movie candy too -- you can't serve popcorn without it! Towards the end of the soiree, we'll pop the golden bubbly, say when Best Picture is announced.

The Final Scene:

Of course, the only reason we'll be watching is to see what the stars are wearing. After the festivities, we'll click on over to our fave celeb style blogs for all the fash dish: People's awesome StyleWatch blog and the always hilarious Go Fug Yourself.

It's no secret how much we adore dresses around here and we're big fans of Edge of Urge. And while this champagne frock is technically a nighty night sleep slip, we can see dressing it up, perhaps with something black and lacy, and rockin' it for NYE. It also would look great under an Edge of Urge dawnie dress.

Play dress up right here at Edge of Urge.

{Speaking of champagne and frocks, don't forget to RSVP to our Fashion + Shopping Soiree tomorrow night!}

The hardest to shop for, guys actually are nearly unanimous in what they say they want for the holidays: toys! And by toys, we mean gadgets. So we've rounded up the coolest ones, along with a few more great gifts, to please everyone from Dad to your hubby and even your lover on the side (kidding!). So sit back and have your hot chocolate at the ready as we present to you amazing things for all the guys you love - and in every price range (with no long lines or snotty salespeople in sight). Happy holidays in a click.

Click here to shop the Holiday Gift Guide for HIM!

It's not as if you don't realize it's nearly the season to be jolly. It's just that you don't exactly have all the time and energy in the world to go fight the masses at the oh-so-boringly mainstream mall. After all, you have champagne to sip and lollypops to lick. Well sit back, uncork and relax as we present our gift to you this holiday season - fabulous gifts for everybody on your list. Amazing things in every price range for pets, coworkers, hostesses, teens, kids, babies, grandparents and families, plus stocking stuffers! So go on, give the gift of originality and style this year. They deserve it - and so do you.

Click here to shop the Holiday Gift Guide for EVERYONE ELSE!

In pursuit of even more darling holiday party dresses, we came across these amazing embossed leather flats at Anthropologie here. We are in love and want them in every yummy shade: tangerine, eggplant and graphite blue.

Plus, the tangerines would look really fresh with this sparkling satin dress and the eggplants paired with this ivory shift would be very unexpected at a holiday bash – in a good way.

P.S. Need a fab gift for that hostess with the mostest, a coworker, pet, lil one, grandparents or fave family? Check out tomorrow's Holiday Gift Guide for Everyone Else, including great stocking stuffers too!

It's not as if you don't realize it's nearly the season to be jolly. It's just that you don't exactly have all the time and energy in the world to go fight the masses at the oh-so-boringly mainstream mall. After all, you have champagne to sip and lollypops to lick. Well sit back, uncork and relax as we present our gift to you this holiday season - fabulous gifts for everybody on your list (with exclusive coupon codes too!). Amazing things for all the ladies you love - and in every price range (with no long lines or snotty salespeople in sight). So go on, give the gift of originality and style this year. They deserve it - and so do you.

Click here to shop the Gift Guide For Her!

We feel no shame in saying that we can be unabashedly girly. In fact, more than once we have described our personal style aesthetic as being very champagne and lollypops – in other words, glam meets girly. We like being fun and feminine, so it should come as no surprise that we think these clutches are adorably deelish. Especially the one that looks like a Hostess cupcake.

Score a holiday clutch for a super sweet price right here at Amici Accessories.

Recently we got a note from our friends across the pond letting us know they had opened up a brilliant new online gift shop featuring accessories, home goodies and more from some of the UK's freshest talent. At first click, we were in love. Kind of like the Mighty Flirt of the UK, the shop specializes in up-and-coming British-based designers. We're fawning over all the gorgeous prints-intense pieces like the bags, pillows and robes.

Find gifts for guys, kids, your home and, always most importantly, YOU, right here at the scrumptious Rockett St George (and yes, they ship to the US).

We see a lot of work by up-and-coming jewelry designers -- far more than any other genre in fact -- so it takes something special to stand out and catch our style-hungry eyes. As you can probably guess from their name, Space Mermaid is something special. Equal parts quirky, whimsical, girly and cool, we really love this LA-based line of handcrafted jewelry. Inspired by the sky and the sea, creatures real and imagined, we're totally smitten with the vintage-inspired collection.

Particular faves include the Golden Leaves earrings and the necklaces featuring owls and seahorses. Find something special for you (and maybe that special friend, too) right here at Space Mermaid.

Special for BussBuss readers: Enter 'bussbuss20' in the message section upon checkout and save 20% on all necklaces, bracelets and earrings. Your discount will be refunded when your order ships. Expires 11/10/06.