Amber, from Naperville, IL is the lucky winner of the Star50 handbag contest! She wrote about visiting Jane Addam’s settlement house museum in nearby Chicago. Thanks again to everyone who entered and I promise will try to have more contests in the near future. Lucky for you, the trendsetters at Brandhabit are giving away a beautiful Denise Cox Cultured Pearls & Amazonite necklace. All you have to do is fill out the form on their site for a chance to win! Good luck!

Although I’m not technically giving anything away, I am about to tell you about a site that practically gives away brands like Doir, Lanvin, Vera Wang and Lagerfeld. Ideeli is an invitation-only community where you can get luxury handbags and more for 50 to 90% off. Plus they have weekly giveaways. You have to be sponsored by a member to get in, but I’m a member, so you’re in luck! Click here for your invitation to join ideeli… if that doesn’t work, email me and I’ll send you an invite! There are two levels of membership. . . “1st row” members get the best deals and first dibs on their amazing giveaways!

I love the concept behind Ideeli! Definitely a splurge-worthy site!