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!

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!

High-end indie-designer darlings, rejoice.

Ahead-of-the-fashion-curve shopping site La Garconne is currently in big-sale mode. As in up to 70% off. La love.

What does that mean for us?

Dresses by Alexander Wang, 3.1. Phillip Lim, Mayle, Jovovich-Hawk, Alice Ritter, Rag &Bone, Grey Ant, Opening Ceremony, Vena Cava and more marked down hundreds of dollars, along with shoes by Loeffler Randall, Sigerson Morrison and Maloloes.

Gorgeous tops and denim, too.

Plus, free shipping on orders of $200 and more.

And, get the cutest Belle Ingenue canvas tote fore free with orders of $150 or more.

Take a peek!

Happy SATC: The Movie day, dahlings! Doesn't it feel like a national holiday?

Like many of you, we're so excited to see The Movie and have been trying to avoid spoilers with the dedication and intensity of an eight-year-old trying to avoid lima beans, but are hesitant the film will ruin the entire series for us. We love our vintage Sex and the City, thank you very much.

The clothes. The shoes. The bags!

Speaking of the bags, we always loved the sweet cableknit clutch Carrie...well, carried in a few episodes. It was a little off-kilter, a little vintage, a little sweet and a whole lotta chic -- just like her.

Want one for yourself?

Head to Margaret Nicole, the independent designer label who started the whole trend (must be flattering to then be knocked off by all the major fashion houses).

While there, scope out the charming clutchettes, too. It's a fab way to get a lot of style in a little package -- plus, they make such great gifts for the fave girlfriends in your life.

Take a peek!

Got a grad in your life that you want to gift, gorgeous?

Hook her up with a playfully chic Lauren Merkin business card case or laptop sleeve.

Since it's important to dress the part of the job you want and not necessarily the job you have, you'll be setting her up for success -- or, at the very least, making her the envy of all of her friends.

Which, let's face it, is sometimes just as rewarding.

Take a peek!

Small is the new big. At least when it comes to handbags.

Seriously, we girls will sacrifice a lot for the sake of fashion, but scoliosis shouldn't be one of them.

Which is why we've fallen hard for these Lolli by reincarnation chain clutches.

Pick from a slew of lambskin hues, then opt for either a silver or gold chain. The fab part is that the chain is so thin, yet durable, and looks like it could be a necklace. Making it perfect for going out at night and being hands-free, or for running around the city and having plenty of hands free for shopping and your latte -- or milkshake.

Just pop in your essentials: phone, credit card, lipgloss, keys and you'll look vintage glam in a snap and, more importantly, be super comfy too.

Take a peek!

As much as we love pristinely manicured nature, we're getting a little tired of hearing "green" all the time. Unless someone's slipping some in our wallets.

So we were a little jaded when we heard about yet another company making reusable bags to take the place of plastic bags in the grocery store.

How many tote bags can a girl have, after all?

Several more it turns out.

Meet Neela, a new company started by two girls like us who wanted to be kind to the environment, but were intimidated by what they thought that meant.

Luckily, they figured out that with even small changes such as using their cute reusable bags in place of paper or plastic for a year, you could save nearly 1000 bags from certain death in a landfill near you.

We love all the brilliant colors, prints, sizes and styles and can't get over the fact that they start at just $5 each.

Take a peek!

Doesn't it seem like most moms value practicality over anything else?

Indulge your Mom this Mother's Day and help her hop on the green bandwagon at the same time with the perfect market tote.

Modeled after shopper bags chic Europeans have been toting for years, we're smitten with this one because it can hold a ton in the main compartment, has four grommet air holes at the bottom corners to let groceries breathe and two flaps that zipper closed. With six bottle pockets on the outside, you can carry bottles securely and well balanced (we won't tell if there's more wine than water).

There's even an inside zipper pocket, a cell phone pocket, a tiny plastic pocket to hold change for the parking meter, a removable zipper pouch to use as a makeup bag or wallet, handles and shoulder straps.

In a nutshell, the perfect bag.

It would also make a great gym bag, diaper bag or even picnic basket, so why not treat Mom to the perfect bag and a fun mother-daughter picnic this Mother's Day?

Score it at one of our favorite gift shops, The Spoon Sisters.

P.S. The Spoon Sisters are treating BussBuss shoppers to an exclusive 15% off your entire order with code bussmom through May 31, 2008!

While we've been busy celebrating the return of Gossip Girl, anticipating Sex and the City: The Movie, celebrating our birthday (woohoo!) and looking ahead to Mother's Day, we nearly forgot to celebrate Earth Day.

Be kind to the ultimate Mother (Earth) and stylish at the same time with a limited edition handmade tiny wallet/business card holder from rikrak.

Made from fresh upcycled vintage materials, each quilted wallet is perfect for your business cards, credit cards or, in the sprit of Earth Day, even some good old-fashioned green.

You can even design your own wallet. Simply choose from 29 lovely vintage fabrics for your wallet's exterior and then select your favorite solid colored fabric for the interior.

Makes a fab little gift for you or your Mom this Mother's Day and is a steal at just $12 each.

Take a peek!

Last year in New York, we picked up a great bag from a shop in our old neighborhood called Sabina.

It ended up being the bag we carried practically every day and we wanted to share it with you here, but at the time you couldn't buy the bag online -- le sigh.

But now you can.

The best part? They've improved and updated the design.

Why we love it so?

Perfect shape, super comfy straps, great boho-chic look, but mostly we love the fabulous two big pocket compartments on the outside. It's like having two wallets that you never have to dig for.

We keep our iPhone in one and ID, metro card, credit card and keys in the other, leaving plenty of room inside for an eco-friendly water bottle and makeup bag. We toss a magazine in the back slit pocket and are happy as a Kardashian in a clothing store. It's great for the girl on the go and makes traveling so much easier.

Available in tan or fern exclusively here.

Is it wrong to teach our most perfect niece her ABCs by snatching up one of these totes in each letter of the alphabet?

If so, how about the fact that we need yet another tote bag to help save the environment?

And that we'd be supporting independent designers in the process?

Independent designers and our growing font fetish.

Selfish or selfless, check out the ABCs of good design here.

Our friends over at Bluefly, purveyor of designer looks for less, just sent word that they launched b*fly, a new online boutique that links haute couture with casual wear.

In their own words: "b*fly breaks free of the shopping norms by enabling modern fashionistas to shop by trend and to mix and match b*fly's new contemporary casuals with their favorite couture pieces from Bluefly.com."

In other words, they realize people with great personal style don't dress head-to-toe in one designer and it's all about the mix (hello Kate Moss) and wanted to add much more hip, up-and-coming designers to their current roster of more established designers.

The best part? Like at Bluefly, the items on b*fly are up to 40% off.

Is there a chic way to say woohoo?

We're loving that bags by Rebecca Minkoff, Bulga, Goldenbleu, Alexis Hudson, Kooba and Kale are now much more affordable and that we can essentially find all the brands we love from sites like Shopbop and Pink Mascara always on sale (apparel by J Brand, Hudson, Twelfth Street By Cynthia Vincent, jewelry by Lee Angel, CC Skye, Rachel Leigh, shoes by Marc by Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, Frye).

Pretty fly.

Check it out!

Save for cupcakes and milkshakes, there's not much BussBuss loves more than traveling.

Which is just one reason we're so in love with these chic city totes.

Besides being adorable and oh so very practical (no more fussing with unsightly maps when you're visiting your favorite locales), Maptotes are also very eco-fabulous, as they make a great replacement for any plastic bag.

Also, being the typography junkies we are, we totally dig how the fonts match the vibe of their respective cities.

At just $15 a pop, it's never been easier to travel the world (and your fave nabe) in style.

Take a peek!

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!

If you enjoy sipping martinis in the parlor, poppin' collars, crests, tennis, argyle socks and the general country club lifestyle, then click your croquet-loving self on over to Gargyle, stat.

Born out of a love for early country club lifestyle, Gargyle aims to revive and modernize its spirit.

Think less Ralph Lauren and more Built by Wendy: younger, edgier, but still aspirational and supremely well-edited.

We're loving Valentine dresses, Samantha Pleet rompers, Giles & Brother jewelry, Lorick frocks (by the designer who ghost-designed Blair Waldorf's mom's collection on Gossip Girl -- that's a mouthful), United Bamboo and Rachel Comey shoes and Karen Walker sunnies.

There are lots of finds marked down hundreds of dollars, fitting our very non-country club budget.

Join the club here.

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!

Yesterday's Oprah was a bit of a letdown when Christian Louboutin himself didn't appear on the show as planned (due to illness) and only one person in the audience received a pair of his coveted shoes (seriously?!), but her Container Store segment did remind us of how great the purse organizer Purseket is.

Sure, it's been around for quite a few years now, but if you're a girl whose handbag is a black hole and you can never find what you're looking for, or you simply change out your bags more often than LiLo, it's also a must-have.

And a very affordable one too.

Take a peek!

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.

Looking for darling-chic handmade gifts without having to actually make them yourself (seriously, we know you don't have the time)?

Check out Atlanta-based Microwave Girl Handmade Goods.

The gray floral pouch and pretty in pink clutch make great gifts for sisters and BFFs.

We're also loving the cheeky cards, like Happy No Particular Holiday and You Rock My Socks.

Need a great stocking stuffer or coworker gift for less than $10? Pick up some sparkly glitter magnets that come packaged in a metal box. Simply tie a gorgeous ribbon around and you're set.

Take a peek!

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.

While doing research for our Fall Handbag Guide launching in a few weeks (tough job, we know), we came across some fab finds that we just had to share now. All under $60. Warm fuzzies.

Available in royal purple, hunter and chocolate, we love the roomy Buckle Messenger Bag and can't believe it's less than $50.

We also think the darling Gabrielle Quilted Clutch is a steal for under $18. Even Coco couldn't resist a deal that good.

Also on our list and for a steal? The No. 252 Diamond Quilted Tote, the Kisslock Quilted Wallet in hot pink, the cute and convenient Saddle Belt Bag and the Turnlock Doctor Bag in hunter and black.

Take a peek here at Urban Outfitters.

We believe your sense of humor is as important as your sense of style.

Which is why we adore these cheeky coin purses emblazoned with: trust fund, inheritance, nest egg, lunch money, mad money, allowance and rainy day fund.

Witty and stylish, these glam little bags make a perfect gift for celebrating birthdays, graduations, promotions and housewarmings (tuck a few bills inside or perhaps some baubles for extra brownie points).

Give one, and adopt one for yourself, here at the always clever gift shop Wishingfish.

If you love luxury designer goods, sales and giveaways, you're going to go gaga for new shopping site ideeli.

ideeli is a private shopping community (re: members only) where you can score high-end designer handbags, hats and sunglasses for 60 to 90% off their original price -- plus win giveaways every week.

Think the namedropables: Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, Christian Dior, Fendi, Prada, Marc Jacobs, Chloe, Burberry, Miu Miu, Jimmy Choo and Zac Posen. Plus, find more under-the-radar designers like Anna Corrina, Gustto and Candice Nicole.

The catch? You have to be invited to join (keeping numbers in check means better odds of winning and the item you want not selling out too quickly).

How to get on the list? BussBuss has your back, naturally, and ideeli hearts us too. They're offering 200 invitations to the first BussBuss readers to sign up (click fast because The DailyBuss is sent to 10,000 of you lovelies every day!).

To get on the ideeli list, simply enter your email addy at this special ideeli for BussBuss link.

Happy luxury shopping, dahlings!

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.

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.

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!

Looking for the next Dooney & Bourke of the handbag world? Enter Luxgirl by Lindsey Finamore.

Her classic collection of lambskin leather bags sports youthful touches like heart accents and charm details, balancing girly and chic with a touch of luxury (young Hollywood will be delighted).

We heart the roomy quilted (so very Chanel) Isabella Tote and the equally roomy Colette Satchel, which has quickly become our BFF travel companion. Clutches and wallets are also available.

Choose your new BFF in sky, vanilla, white, tan or black right here at Luxgirl.

We love entrepreneurs, especially ones who fill a niche and are passionate about what they're doing, whether it's the salacious Perez Hilton or the clever Sarah Blakely of Spanx fame.

Which is exactly what chic entrepreneuress Natalie Massenet did (see her write-up in this month's Vogue July issue). As the founder of Net-a-porter (a cheeky play on pret-a-porter), she serves up delicious doses of luxury designer goodies that you can't find anywhere else online.

Think clothing, bags, shoes and accessories by Chloe, Miu Miu, Marc Jacobs, Fendi, Oscar de la Renta, 3.1. Phillip Lim, Christian Louboutin, Alexander McQueen, Michael Kors and Stella McCartney, to namedrop a few.

We love scouring the sale section, where we're currently drooling over these glam Miu Miu ballerina flats and pintuck dress (both half off!).

If you're a luxe-loving designer darling, find your faves by shopping Net-a-porter.

P.S. Wonder what happened to Girlshop? They closed their doors last month, but never fear, Net-a-porter purchased Girlshops's customer list and is offering their higher-end wares to Girlshop refugees.

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.

Hunting for a fun summer bag that won't cost you two month's rent but still is uniquely fabulous and one-of-a-kind?

Scope out the creations of Australian designer Kara Smith. The aesthetic? Imagine Marc Jacobs and Rainbow Brite's love child. In Tokyo.

Vintage and retro graphic fabrics make merry with charming, cool detailing like contrasting pockets, vintage buttons and recycled buckles.

The quirky-chic bags come in small, medium and large and are deliciously handmade with love down under.

See the entire collection at Kara Smith and shop online in a click here at Kara Smith's Etsy shop.

{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!

Towing the line between subtle and bold may seem impossible, but it's something Alena Hennessy does very well. Known for her dreamlike flora and fauna paintings and bird sculptures, we're completely smitten with her latest line of totes, tees, pillows and extra-long wrap scarves (convenient since summer scarves are haute this season -- not to mention we're always cold and they make great travel companions).

We especially adore the graphic Giorno Horse tote -- it seems like something Kelly Wearstler would wear on one of her shopping expeditions and makes the perfect day bag whether you're hunting for cool antiques or fresh produce (okay, Cookie Crisp) at the local market.

The pillow version is tempting too, as is the Sera Birds pillow and the Feather Necklace top.

Luckily, since BussBuss readers get an exclusive 20% off with code BUSS20 at checkout through June 23, 2007, we can nab everything on our wishlists right here at Alena Hennessy.

It's hard to find a simple bag, with some spice, that can multitask, but our fave neighbors across the pond did.

The Silver Shopper Bag at Rockett St George is as good for toting groceries as it is your daily necessities like your files, lip gloss and light laptop or your gym essentials. Spot-on with spring's big trend of metallics, the glittering silver tote features a pop of hot pink with the interior lining and goes with literally everything in your closet.

Pick one up, and check out all of the new goodies like chic home accessories, fabulous gifts and more, right here at Rockett St George.

P.S. BussBuss readers receive an exclusive 20% off everything at Rockett St George with code BussBuss at checkout through May 31, 2007.

Lately we've been obsessed with itty-bitty bags like these darling Chubby Change Purses at Free People and the cuddly Clutchettes at Margaret Nicole. Perhaps it's our constant need to anthropomorphize everything, but we'd like to adopt one in each color and add them to our fashion family.

Or, maybe it's our personal backlash against all of the ginormous bags ruling the runways for the past few seasons. Or, maybe we just want to get organized. Um, right. Whatever it is, we think these lil bags also make really cute gifts, whether for Mother's Day or for your BFF's birthday.

Scout your faves here at Free People and at Margaret Nicole.

In honor of Earth Day, we'll be highlighting all things green and eco-chic on the design scene this week. Fortunately for fashionistas and style lubbers everywhere, eco and chic are no longer mutually exclusive terms. Case in point? The new spring 2007 line from Ecoist handbags.

Hitting on one of spring's biggest trends, futuristic metallics, the one-of-a-kind handbags are crafted from discarded candy wrappers (sweet!), making doing good and looking good as easy as eating a Mr. Good Bar.

Scope out the whole line, including bags crafted from movie billboards and soda can tabs, right here at Ecoist.

While we love vacay as much as the next high-maintenance girl, we utterly loathe baggage claim. And no, it's not because of the waiting game -- it's because of the sea of sameness whirling around the carousel. Seriously, another black bag?

Break the cycle and say bon voyage to boh-ring with a Halsea bag. Made with the happiest beach-chic prints (we're suckers for seahorses), nab a new rollie and you'll never have to wonder which bag is yours again.

Be sure to check out the darling sunglasses cases, cosmetic bags, weekend bags, totes and tennis racket covers too -- pretty much everything you need to jetset in style, save for a martini and a mysterious stranger -- right here at Halsea.

P.S. BussBuss readers score an exclusive 20% off with code BUSS20 at Halsea through May 6, 2007!

Oprah and the Today show recently had on Rev. Bowen of Christ Church Unity to discuss his 'Complaint Free World' campaign (we won't complain about the lack of a hyphen in that title).

If you're not in the loop, you're basically supposed to sport a purple rubber bracelet, a la the Lance Armstrong ones, that reads 'a complaint free world' on one arm for 21 days (supposedly how long it takes to break a habit). If you catch yourself complaining, you move it to the other wrist.

While we're all for hearing peeps kvetch less and couldn't agree more that complaining sucks (seriously, what a downer), we're not as keen on the purple bracelets.

Instead, we propose that you rock one of these 'sometimes I get tired of my own b*tching' totes. If you wanna get hip to la revolucion and support it in your own way, pick up an Angry Little Girls tote here at Satinbox.

Fashionistas know the power of accessories. They can take you from drab to fab faster than you can blink your mascara-drenched eyes.

Check out our top picks in arm candy this spring in our Ultimate Spring Handbag Guide! From leather lovelies to in-your-face fabrics, there's something fabulous in every hue, shape and size this season.

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.

Shoe-lubbers and bag ladies rejoice, there's yet another site vying for our affection. Amazon has just unveiled Endless, an entire site dedicated to shoes and accessories. Find BCBG Max Azria, Charles David, Bronx, farylrobin, Steve Madden, Two Lips, Betsey Johnson, HOBO International and loads more, even Nahui Ollin's handmade candy-wrapper bags.

The huge selling point? Free overnight shipping (no joke), plus free return shipping, 365-day returns and a 110% price guarantee. That means you can order it, pay zilch for shipping, try it out at home and if you don't quite love it or need a different color or size or decide you don't want it at all, you can ship it right back for free. Scope out all of your stylish options right here at Endless.

Happy New Year! After an eventful 2006 and an even more bustling December (BussBuss made its new home in sunny San Francisco), we are back in full swing and ready for a fabulous new year – we hope you are too!

In that spirit, we are more committed than ever to our personal style philosophy and mission of only featuring (and buying) things that make us smile. These fresh and cheery Bellero bags do just that. We especially love the bags featuring mid-century designer Alexander Girard's fantastically retro textiles. Nab a cosmetic clutch or full-size clutch bag to add inspiration to your day right here at Bellero.

We're big fans of Kelly green, and it looks especially best in small splashes, like with this Bambina di Cioccolato Speranza Bag. It's so much more unexpected than basic black, yet is surprisingly versatile too – wear it with your mod shift and tights, frilly frocks or with your jeans and a casual top.

Treat yourself this holiday season with a darling new bag from Mighty Flirt here.

MJ and LV are great and all, but if you like to be mysterious about your handbag's origins and keep them guessing, Becky Oh! bags may be for you. We love the big roomy size of the Intaglio bag, but how it slimly fits to the body -- deftly providing storage for a girl-on-the-go's essentials while not adding bulk to her frame.

Plus, all bags are made to order and are one of a kind -- portable couture with plenty of change left over to have something to put inside your new bag. Check out the selection of handbags, wristlets and more right here at Becky Oh!

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!

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).

Even with Oprah's endorsement yesterday of Cole Haan heels with Nike Air technology, we know in our hearts (and toes) that flats will always be comfier. Which is really important to grasp in a city where you constantly walk everywhere. Plus, ballet flats are chic and timeless in an Audrey Hepburn kind of way, and she is our all-time style crush, after all.

Right now we're loving these spotted Jeffrey Campbell flats at the amazing shoe, handbag and accessories shop Plaza Too. We're also swooning over the cute leopard headband, Murval wallpaper tote and fabulous riding boots, not to mention the Viv & Ingrid and Alexis Bittar jewels.

Discover your own favorites to complete your fall look right here at Plaza Too. Plus, score free shipping on orders of $200+ to anywhere in the U.S.

Big trends in handbags this fall include ladylike, sexy and rock 'n' roll details ranging from kiss-lock frames, metal chains, quilting, patent leather, wild animal prints and hot colors like red and cool colors like deep midnight blues, purples and greens and the greyest greys in between. And if you're mad for plaid and cozy knits, you're in luck too. Scope out our roundup of some of our favorite bags for fall, including lots of indie and emerging designers with picks in every price range. Because every girl deserves a fun bag for fall.

Click here to shop the Fall 2006 Handbag Guide!

It's Columbus Day, and while we may not be out discovering new lands, we are discovering great deals. We hadn't popped in at Bluefly in awhile, but we're glad we finally did. They have a great selection of winter coats (the belted black Kenneth Cole is classic and sexy), and we love the high gloss of Kate Spade's chocolate patent leather bag.

Scope out all the goodies, and take an extra 15% off coats, jackets, denim and dresses, right here at Bluefly.

When BussBuss is feeling a bit unbalanced and needs a little break, she heads over to the West Side Highway (Hudson River Park) for a stroll or a bike ride. And she's always surprised by and in awe of the brave souls at the trapeze school that's set up alongside the park. While envious of those flying high above the city, she full well knows she'll probably never be a swing kid herself.

But she can get into the spirit with one of these whimsical totes by Miele Fresca. A nice reminder that life should always include some fun and adventure, whether that means keeping your feet on the ground or your head in the clouds, you can pick up the darling bag right here.

Whether you work in a conservative office where you're always schmoozing clients or you're a creative jetsetter who's always on the go, you need a fab bag that fits your unique lifestyle. We've rounded up the best laptop bags, as well as sleeves and skins, to fit your unique style too. So whether you're a wireless-stealing, coffee shop-going hipster or you're the CEO who needs the function but craves the fashion, you're bound to find a hip, chic, amazing place for your BFF (your laptop) to call home.

Check out the Laptop Bag Guide here!

We've been fans of the uniquely colorful and crazy bag line World According to Jess for a long time now. It's always so refreshing to see bags that are outside of the box and not just vague knockoffs of trendy so called "It" bags – and we just plain dig the youthful vibe (and bet WATJ does a lot of biz in Japan). So we were super excited to see the sale going on at WATJ right now. Some bags we've coveted for years now are now at prices so friendly we can gobble up a handful – ah, Mom was right: patience is a virtue!

Faves include the Preppy Fun Traveler (was $210, now $65), the Bubbys Crossword (was $200, now $90) and the Zip It Traveler (was $265, now $125). Can you tell we're ready for our trip abroad? Scope out your faves right here at World According to Jess – and remember, it's never too early to start thinking about holiday gifts!

With school back in session, we can't help but think of preppiness in all its sporty-chic glory. Plus, after being inundated with the boho/grunge/I'm-too-cool-to-wash-my-hair look for so long now, we're feeling like going against the grain just a bit. Who knew country-club preppiness would someday be against the grain? Ah, fashion.

And these super sweet and bright tote bags will let us have our fix – and at a fab steal too. Originally $70, they're on sale for just $35. Plus, BussBuss shoppers score 20% off everything with code BussBuss at Shop Rapunzels, so pick one up in yellow, pink and blue and you'll be able to scratch a few names off of your Christmas list early. Click here to Shop Rapunzels now!

p.s. We also totally heart the Rebecca Minkoff 'Morning After' bag and this is the only spot we know of where we can score one for 20% off. Can somebody scratch it off of our wishlist for us? Thanks!

Independent handbag label Myna is having a fab sale so now's the time to nab a beautiful bag at a bargain price. We're really loving the Waverly tote and the Cyd velvet clutch for fall. And we lurve that they're more than 50% off. All Myna bags are super limited edition, so once they're gone, they're gone forever. Scope out your faves – from the new fall line too – right here at Myna.

We came across the cutest little online boutique recently that made us remember that being girly is actually something we love, so its name couldn't be more perf -- Good to Be You. GTBY carries lots of adorable girly-glam goodies, but the one that caught our eye was the Yasmena. Remember these from Sex and the City? They're fab when going to a cocktail party or out dancing or to a wedding or anywhere you need your essentials but want to be hands-free.

The clever patented design with stretch-like handles gives you the option of wearing your Yasmena several ways, like in your palm, on your hand, around your wrist or with your dainty little fingers. We'll be sporting ours at all the Fashion Week parties in just a few weeks. Score yours in a variety of styles (we heart the vintage and the flapper) right here at Good to Be You.

We love discovering fabulous new shopping sites (obviously, it's what we live for), and we're extra excited about Scandinavian design shop Peek Keep. True to its name, there's plenty we're peeking and want to be keeping. Especially everything by Ivana Helsinki. Her adorable and vintage-esque coin purse has been added to our must-have list (and would make a fab little gift for a friend come the holidays), and the wonderfully original serving tray, with the same print of the girl we love, would make breakfast in bed -- and cocktails -- that much sweeter.

We're also really loving the Fennofolk bag for fall – its generous size means we could tote the kitchen sink with us, which is important considering there's nothing else we do in the kitchen. Scope out all of the fab offerings, from home accessories to accessories for yourself, right here at Peek Keep.

We hadn't been by independent goods purveyor Plain Mabel in quite some time – and boy were we missing out. Things we never knew we couldn't live without include an erin originals wallet made of vinyl measuring tape, a Brooklyn Bags Ella the Elephant tiny tote and this Erica Weiner silver scissors necklace. Honestly, we must own this necklace, and luckily, at just $35, we can definitely afford to do so – hooray! It will look so haute layered with our recent Poison Apple finds. Scope out all of the quirky hipster goodies and find your can't-live-without faves right here at Plain Mabel.

Anyone with an interest in fashion and design, especially independent fashion and design, probably knows the wonder that is Jill Bliss. If you don't, Jill's an indie design superstar, expertly combining nature, color and wit in her drawings on totes, stationery, tees and accessories that always feel subtle, organic, fresh, cheery and understated. Not an easy aesthetic to accomplish, folks. And we can't get over how much we love her cali poppy tee and totes. Both are limited edition, so if you're as obsessed as we are, get your fave now before they're all gone right here at Blissen.